INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF JAPAN ANNUAL REPORT 63

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1 INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF JAPAN ANNUAL REPORT 63 April 27 March 28

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3 TRANSLITERATION OF FOREIGN WORDS The Hepburn system of Romanization is used for Japanese terms, including the names of persons and places. Except for familiar place names, long vowels are indicated by macrons. An apostrophe is used to distinguish syllable-final n from n at the beginning of a syllable. The local custom of placing the family name first has been followed for the names of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese persons. International House of Japan Annual Report 63: April 27 March 28 Copyright 28 by the International House of Japan, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinting any portion of this publication is not permitted without the consent of the publisher. 5--6, Roppongi Minato-ku, Tokyo 6-32 Tel/ Program program@i-house.or.jp Membership/Administration member@i-house.or.jp Library infolib@i-house.or.jp Accounting Front desk/reservations accommo@i-house.or.jp Banquet banquet@i-house.or.jp Bridal Fax: Program/Membership Library Front desk Banquet Bridal Web: Printed by Taihei Insatsu-sha Co., Ltd. Printed in Japan

4 The International House of Japan, incorporated in 952, is a private, nonprofit membership organization committed to furthering international goodwill and mutual understanding. Housed in a handsome structure originally built in 955, enlarged in 976 and renovated in 26, it is a working international community directly engaged in a variety of programs that embody free exchange and the interaction of ideas to foster a climate favorable to international cooperation.

5 Contents Foreword 6 Program Activities 8 I. Promotion of Intercultural Intellectual Dialogue 8 Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP) 8 I-House Ushiba Fellowship Japan-India Distinguished Visitors Program Symposium on Building the Financial System of the 2st Century II. Development and Training of Human Resources for Multicultural Exchange 2 Educational Program 2 Nitobe Leadership Program 2 Cooperation and Coordination with Overseas Institutions 7 US-Japan Creative Artists Program Fellowships 7 III. Public Programs 2 Lectures / Symposiums 2 Architalk: Seeing the World Through Architecture 2 I-House Lecture 2 Programs to Understand Japan 22 Delve into Japanese 22 IUC Lecture Series 23 Nichibunken-IHJ Forum 24 Special Programs 25 Asia Pacific Young Leaders Program (APYLP) 25 Special Symposium Democracy in the Global Age 28 Dance New Air 28 / Pre Performance 28 Publications 29 LTCB International Library 29 I-House Press 29 Newsletter and Occasional Publications 3 IV. Research Project 3 Foreign Policy Dinner Meeting 3 V. Library and Reading Room 32 Service and Collection Management 32 History Archive Project 34 Reading about Japan at I-House Library 34 4

6 Joint Exposition of Books 34 VI. Cooperation with other organizations 35 Cooperation 35 Support 35 Administration and Organization 36 I. Organizational Affairs 36 Directors and Trustees 36 Personnel 36 General Affairs 37 Others 38 II. Fundraising Activities 38 Grants and Contributions from Institutions and Individuals 38 III. Membership 39 Regular Membership 39 Corporate Membership 39 Honorary Membership 39 Library Membership 39 Members Dinner 4 Social Gathering for New Members 4 IV. Building and Equipment 4 V. Accommodations and Service Activities 4 VI. Finance 42 Analysis of Individual Membership by Nationality 43 Composition of I-House Membership 45 Corporate Members 46 Increase or Decrease of Net Assets 49 Directors, Auditors and Trustees 5 Organization of the Secretariat 53 5

7 Foreword In January 27, the Trump administration was launched and subsequently tensions in East Asia were raised, especially between the United States and North Korea. It was a turbulent year in which we saw global terrorist attacks increasing, the war in Syria exacerbated and Rohingya refugees numbering over six hundred thousand fleeing from Myanmar. On the other hand, it was a year where we witnessed the power of young people, such as those in Shogi (Japanese chess) and sports in Japan and in the movement of high school students for gun control in the United States. In this fiscal year, I-House continued to nurture an intellectual space where leaders of various expertise could collaborate and hold dialogue through such programs as the Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP), the Nitobe Leadership Program, and the US- Japan Creative Artists Program. Also, a number of lecture programs were held with diverse speakers in I-House Lectures and the Nichibunken-IHJ Forum. Architalk, which started in 26, invited leading Japanese architects as speakers. In this series, a networking space is provided after the lecture for the participants to talk with these renowned architects. This year we also organized a tour of several structures in Tokyo, including I-House, to review the meaning of modern architecture, many prime examples of which are currently scheduled to be demolished. Under the Japan-India Distinguished Visitors Program, we invited Mr. Anshu Gupta to Japan, who created a new development model in India and who warned against the current society in which we have an abundance of material things and the ultimate goal is the pursuit of economic growth. Mr. Gupta delivered a message to young Japanese that poverty, regional divides, and environmental degradation are issues which the entire world has to tackle, not just India, and that it is crucial to act upon one s thoughts. Since 998, the Symposium on Building the Financial System of the 2st Century has contributed to the building of trust between US and Japanese officials and financial firms. I truly hope the candid discussions between US and Japan s policy makers and experts will not only evolve in the realm of finance but that they will contribute to the betterment of the international community. At the end of the fiscal year, we launched the Asia Pacific Young Leaders Program (APYLP). This program aims to connect young leaders from the Asia Pacific, such as those who have participated in the Asia Leadership Fellow Program and Nitobe 6

8 Leadership Program, to build a community of future leaders to tackle issues pertinent to the region and to foster intra-regional initiatives. As its kick-off, we held a Forum inviting Mr. Charles Rockefeller to talk about the legacy and contributions of his grandfather, John D. Rockefeller III, to intellectual and cultural understanding in the Asia Pacific. In this Forum, we also invited young fellows from leadership programs organized by various organizations to address emergent issues that need collaboration as well as to discuss their vision for the future of the region. APYLP will hold several joint sessions for such leaders from Fiscal 28. The library held a reading session about the Elise Wessels Collection at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Ms. Elise Wessels, who is well known as a collector of Japanese Taisho-period prints and a patron of opera and classical music, and Ms. Marije Jansen, curator of Japanese prints at the Rijksmuseum, talked about the history of Japanese prints and the Collection. Additionally, the library started the I-House Historical Archive Project as a three-year plan (Fiscal 27 29). In Fiscal 27, a condition survey of the materials, creation of I-House archive cataloging rules, and preparation of the basic catalog based on those rules were carried out. The annual banquet for our members and their guests invited Mr. Ogura Kazuo, Senior Advisor, Japan Foundation / President, Nippon Foundation Paralympics Support Center, who gave a stimulating talk titled Nonverbal Communication in International Relations. Regarding the Roppongi 5-chôme West District Urban Area Redevelopment Project, we will continue to exchange opinions and gather information with the neighborhood and hold committee and working group meetings as appropriate for considering countermeasures as I-House. We will keep our members informed of major developments that directly involve I-House. As we look forward to the celebration of the 7th anniversary of our establishment in four years, I-House will continue in its various program activities to promote understanding of the world and the Japanese people, and to further cultural exchanges and person exchanges. At the same time we will strive to strengthen our facilities and services to meet the needs of our members and visitors. We humbly ask for your kind support and encouragement. September 28 Akashi Yasushi Chairman 7

9 Program Activities I. Promotion of Intercultural Intellectual Dialogue Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP) In joint cooperation with the Japan Foundation, I-House has organized the Asia Leadership Fellow Program (ALFP) since 996, and a total of 3 fellows have participated in the program to date. ALFP provides selected public intellectuals in the Asian region with the opportunity to reside for approximately two months at I-House and engage in collaborative activities and discussions on common subjects pertinent to the region. Through such intellectual dialogue, the program aims to promote regional and transnational understanding and cooperation, and the creation of a close personal and professional network among intellectual leaders in Asia, as well as with their counterparts in Japan. Fellows come from diverse professional backgrounds, including academia, journalism, publishing, law, education, the arts, NGOs and nonprofit activities. Seminar 8 The theme of the 27 program was Seeking Our Commons in Asia: How Can We Create Visions for the Future? From September to November 2, seven fellows resided at I-House, taking part in workshops, resource seminars and a field trip. Following are the seven 27 fellows, and the program in which they participated during their stay in Japan: Hatano Ayako (Japan) Visiting Scholar, U.S.-Asia Law Institute, New York University Fazal Khaliq (Pakistan) Reporter, Dawn Media Group / Cultural Activist Sudirman Nasir (Indonesia) Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University Smita M. Patil (India) Assistant Professor, School of Gender and Development Studies, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Phan Thanh Duc (Vietnam) Dean, Faculty of Management Information Systems, Banking Academy of Vietnam Saroj Srisai (Thailand) Head, Environment Division, ASEAN Secretariat Wang Xin (China) Deputy Director, Multimedia Center, Nanjing Daily During their fellowship in Japan, the fellows held dialogues and discussion sessions with intellectuals in Japan such as Mr. Takahara Akio (Professor, University of Tokyo), Mr. Mario Lopez (Associate Professor, Kyoto University), Mr. Tanabe Akio (Professor, University of Tokyo), Mr. Kohtake Naohiko (Associate Professor,

10 Hatano Ayako Fazal Khaliq Sudirman Nasir Smita M. Patil Phan Thanh Duc Saroj Srisai Wang Xin Keio University), Mr. Aida Hirotsugu (Professor, Aoyama Gakuin University), Mr. Ambeth R. Ocampo (Associate Professor, Ateneo de Manila University; ALFP 24 Fellow), Mr. Kurokawa Kiyoshi (MD; Professor Emeritus, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies), and Ms. Ôsawa Machiko (Professor, Japan Women s University). They also visited NHK, Asahi Shimbun and Tôsetsukai (nursing-care facility) as well as places outside of Tokyo such as Mie Prefecture to learn about local development, disaster prevention, environmental sustainability and preservation of culture, and Osaka Prefecture to learn about the issues of poverty and minorities in Japan. Field Trip 9

11 I-House Ushiba Fellowship The I-House Ushiba Fellowship invites global opinion leaders with distinguished accomplishments in fields such as academia, journalism or foreign policy, who can not only interpret the complexity of current global trends but also have insight into the foreseeable future and beyond. The fellows engage in dialogue with their counterparts about various issues facing global society in the hope that such dialogue will deepen mutual understanding between Japan and other countries. During their stay, fellows give public lectures and participate in seminars and workshops with their counterparts and resource persons. In Fiscal 27, I-House asked four intellectuals to join the selection committee in order to resume selecting fellows in 28. The committee will meet in early Fiscal 28 to select two to three fellows to invite to Japan over the next few years. This fellowship has been made possible by the endowment subsequent to the dissolution of the Ushiba Memorial Foundation. Japan-India Distinguished Visitors Program are proposing new values or innovative ideas to change the status quo of society. Fellows are invited for about a week to meet counterparts and leaders who are tackling similar issues in Japan in their area of expertise. The fellows also engage in public seminars or lecture programs during their stay. This program was jointly launched with the Japan Foundation and had invited four fellows between 22 and 26. Since 27, it has been conducted in collaboration with Shahani Associates Limited. Mr. Anshu Gupta, the founder of the voluntary organization Goonj, popularly called the clothing man of India, was selected as the fellow for Fiscal 27 and visited Japan September 3. During his stay, in addition to a lecture at I- House, Mr. Gupta engaged in a round-table discussion with the fellows of the Nitobe Leadership Program. He also delivered lectures at international schools and a university in Tokyo. Development through Ecological Innovation: Challenging Poverty in India (September 8) Anshu Gupta Founder, Goonj Commentator & Moderator: Kondô Masaakira James Visiting Professor, Hitotsubashi University; Trustee, I-House Commemorating the 6th anniversary of Japan-India diplomatic relations in 22, the Japan-India Distinguished Visitors Program was launched with the hope to strengthen the relationship between the people of both countries. This program invites to Japan eminent Indian public figures from various fields who Anshu Gupta

12 Odawara, October 2 22, was attended by 7 participants and was devoted to the following two topics:. Where is financial regulation headed? Deregulation, fragmentation and the demise of the Basel framework 2. Surviving the monetary policy exit & possible causes for the next financial crisis Development through Ecological Innovation: Challenging Poverty in India Symposium on Building the Financial System of the 2st Century I-House and the Program on International Financial Systems (PIFS) of Harvard Law School co-organize an annual symposium Building the Financial System of the 2st Century: An Agenda for Japan and the United States. The symposium, held alternately in Japan and the United States, brings together more than a hundred participants, roughly half from Japan and half from the United States, composed of senior government officials, politicians and their advisors, heads of financial firms, lawyers and consultants, scholars and a few media representatives. They gather for a two-day, off-the-record discussion of matters affecting the function and stability of the global financial system. The symposium is sponsored by finance-related associations, companies, organizations and individuals from both Japan and the United States. The twentieth annual symposium, held in Symposium on Building the Financial System of the 2st Century A gala celebration to mark the 2th anniversary of the symposium was held at I-House on October 9, and a total of 26 individuals, including past participants and others involved, attended. 2th Anniversary Gala

13 II. Development and Training of Human Resources for Multicultural Exchange Educational Program Nitobe Leadership Program (Nitobe Kokusai Juku) The Nitobe Leadership Program, called Nitobe Kokusai Juku in Japanese, started in 28. It is designed to train young professionals from various organizations and corporations to become public-minded leaders, equipped with a broad perspective to function in an international environment both in and outside the country. The program invites professionals of various fields to speak on their experiences, allowing participants (Nitobe Leadership Fellows) to deepen their understanding of such themes as globalization and leadership. In a rapidly changing world, both geopolitically and socially, the program provides a platform for fellows of various backgrounds to exchange ideas and reexamine their visions of a better future. The Principal of this program is Akashi Yasushi (Chairman of I-House), and the Coordinator is Mr. Watanabe Yasushi (Professor, Keio University). The tenth Nitobe Leadership Program, organized between June and December 27 under the theme of The World in Confusion: Exploring a New World Order, invited prominent lecturers. Four out of the 4 sessions were open to the general public. The fellows were first screened based on application materials (application forms and essays written on a designated theme), then selected through interviews. The tenth-year fellows consisted of 6 individuals aged 32 on average, including those from government, business corporations, and nongovernmental organizations as well as doctors, researchers and a film producer. The Nitobe Leadership Program is supported by the Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Foundation and the MRA Foundation. Following is a list of the sessions of the 27 Nitobe Leadership Program: Discussion Session 2

14 Opening Ceremony / Orientation (June 7) Stakeholder Capitalism: Learn from the Origin (July ) (at the Shibusawa Memorial Museum) Shibusawa Ken Chairman, Commons Asset Management, Inc.; Director, Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Foundation Study Tour in Sabae City, Fukui (July 22 23) The Identity of Sabae City Makino Hyakuo Mayor of Sabae City, Fukui Makino Hyakuo Shibusawa Ken Pre-research and Discussion Session for the Sabae Study Tour (July 5) Kimura Tomohiro Community-Reactivating Cooperator Squad of Sabae City in Fukui; 2 Nitobe Leadership Fellow Raising New Local Industry: From Eyeglasses to Medical Devices Horikawa Kaoru Chairman, Charmant Inc. Horikawa Kaoru Pre-research and Discussion Session for the Sabae Study Tour 3

15 The Infinite Possibilities of Sake Katô Atsuhide th-generation head of sake maker Katoukichibee Shouten Ltd. From Make to Create Nishimura Akihiro Managing Director, Nishimura Kinzoku Co., Ltd; CEO, Nishimura Precision Co., Ltd. Katô Atsuhide Nishimura Akihiro How Small and Traditional Companies Live and Develop with Locals Takano Toshiaki President, Yamato Kogei K.K. What is Democracy? (August 5; public) Saeki Keishi Professor Emeritus, Kyoto University Takano Toshiaki Saeki Keishi 4

16 Discussion with the Principal (August 26) Akashi Yasushi Principal, Nitobe Leadership Program Summer Retreat at Seisenryô, Yamanashi Prefecture (September 23 24) The World in 23 Seen from a Macroscopic Perspective Watanabe Yasushi Professor, Keio University Akashi Yasushi Challenging Poverty in India through a Piece of Cloth (September 9) Anshu Gupta Founder, Goonj Watanabe Yasushi Chino Keiko Contributing Editor, Sankei Shimbun Anshu Gupta Chino Keiko 5

17 Closed Discussion among the Fellows (October 7) Discussion Session with the Fellows of the Asia Leadership Fellow Program, the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program and Kakehashi Project (October 5) Forgetting as Remembering: Cultural Heritage and World War II Ambeth R. Ocampo Associate Professor, Ateneo de Manila University; ALFP 24 Fellow Ideals and Reality in Syria: Seeking Freedom and Peace (October 28; public) Najib El-Khash Journalist; President, Risala Media Productions Najib El-Khash From Tradition to Future: Opening the World with Noh and Contemporary Music (November 4; public) Aoki Ryôko Noh Performer; Contemporary Music Artist Nitobe, ALFP, Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program and Kakehashi Project Fellows Aoki Ryôko Ambeth R. Ocampo 6

18 A Door of Hope Opened by Wisdom: A New Japan-China Relationship with the Next Generation (November 8; public) Mao Danqing Writer; Professor, Kobe International University Mao Danqing Graduation Ceremony (December 2) Cooperation and Coordination with Overseas Institutions US-Japan Creative Artists Program Fellowships Since 978, I-House has facilitated annual fellowships for American artists to reside in Japan to broaden their careers and expand contacts with Japanese artists. Five artists are selected from a broad range of fields and spend three to five months in Japan. This fellowship, the longest continuing program operated by I-House, is sponsored by the Japan-US Friendship Commission with inkind support by the US National Endowment for the Arts. The Agency for Cultural Affairs (Bunka-chô) provides visa sponsorship, while I-House serves as general advisor and coordinator. The following American artists were chosen for the 27 fellowships: Elaine Buckholtz, Visual artist (June November) Graduation Ceremony Jami Nakamura Lin, Writer (March August) Kimi Maeda, Theater artist (July December) Quynh Vantu, Architect (December May, 28) Vanessa Voskuil, Choreographer (April July) 7

19 Reading Between Flame and Flight (April 3) Speaker: Jami Nakamura Lin Elaine Buckholtz Jami Nakamura Lin Kimi Maeda Quynh Vantu Between Flame and Flight Screening Cocktail Party (June 23) Speaker: Regge Life Film director; 99 US-Japan Creative Artists Program Fellow Moderator: Mark Schilling Film critic Vanessa Voskuil Most of the fellows shared their works with local audiences through the JUSFC-sponsored Artists Forum series. The following programs were held during Fiscal 27: Screening Cocktail Party 8

20 Artist Talk Spinning Night in Living Color: Light Installations by Elaine Buckholtz (July 7) Speaker: Elaine Buckholtz Guest Speakers: Fujimoto Takayuki Artist; Lighting designer Floor van de Velde Composer, Nighthouse Studio Solo Performance Bend (October 25) Author / Performer: Kimi Maeda Bend Artist Talk Engaging Through the Threshold (December 9) Speaker: Quynh Vantu Spinning Night in Living Color: Light Installations by Elaine Buckholtz Experiential Performance Optical Garden Tour (August 3) Artist: Elaine Buckholtz Guest Artist: Floor van de Velde Engaging Through the Threshold Optical Garden Tour 9

21 III. Public Programs Lectures / Symposiums Architalk: Seeing the World Through Architecture City <Island> Floating in the Sea of Codes (November 8) Isozaki Arata Architect I-House boasts a building constructed under the collaboration of three prominent modern Japanese architects, and since its inauguration it has been receiving guests and members from the field of architecture. To expand this network, I-House launched a new program in 26, the th anniversary of the extensive renovation of the building, inviting speakers from Japan and abroad to think about contemporary issues of the world through architecture. In Fiscal 27, the programs below were held, with Mr. Kobayashi Masami (Vice President, Meiji University) and Mr. Fujimura Ryûji (Associate Professor, Tokyo University of the Arts) as coordinators. This series was supported by Mori Building, Shimizu Corporation, Tendo, Nishihara Engineering and Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei in cooperation with the Japan Institute of Architects and Architectural Institute of Japan. Isozaki Arata Environment and Architecture (December 4) Sejima Kazuyo Architect Sejima Kazuyo Archaeology of the Future (February 6, 28) Tane Tsuyoshi Architect Kobayashi Masami Fujimura Ryûji Tane Tsuyoshi 2

22 Panel Discussion and Guided Tour What Modern Architecture Means to Us (September 6) Ajisaka Tôru Professor, Kagoshima University Aoki Jun Architect Matsukuma Hiroshi Professor, Kyoto Institute of Technology The following four lectures were held during Fiscal 27. SDGs Transforming Our World: A New Approach to Global Issues (June 3)* Kanie Norichika Professor, Keio University Ajisaka Tôru Aoki Jun Kanie Norichika *The lecture was held as a part of the I-House Lunchtime Lecture series which ended in Fiscal 26. Matsukuma Hiroshi Memory and Amnesia: Japan-Philippines Relations Reconsidered (October 7) Ambeth R. Ocampo Associate Professor, Ateneo de Manila University Moderator: Fujiwara Kiichi Professor, University of Tokyo I-House Lecture The I-House Lecture invites specialists in various fields to talk on timely themes or on Japan compared with other countries in light of politics, economics, foreign policy and culture for a wider audience. Lectures are held either in Japanese or English without interpretation. Ambeth R. Ocampo 2

23 China s Populism in the Internet Era (February 6, 28) Ako Tomoko Associate Professor, University of Tokyo Ako Tomoko Mori Ôgai: A Life of Translation (March 6, 28) Nagashima Yôichi DNP Associate Professor Emeritus, University of Copenhagen Programs to Understand Japan Delve into Japanese This English lecture series introduces aspects of Japanese culture which can lead to new awareness both for non-japanese and Japanese. Themes of the lecture vary from the Japanese literature to Japanese cuisine to increase the opportunities for those who are staying or visiting Japan to deepen their understanding of Japanese culture. The co-organization with Kisako Intercultural Institute from Fiscal 24 ended in Fiscal 26, and from Fiscal 27 this series has been organized solely by I-House. The following four lectures were held during Fiscal 27: Canadian Rakugo Storyteller Katsura Sunshine Talks About the Charms of Rakugo (June 28) Katsura Sunshine Rakugo storyteller Nagashima Yôichi Katsura Sunshine 22

24 Reading the Japanese Mind Through Waka Poetry with a Focus on The Tale of Genji (October 2) Tzvetana Kristeva Professor, International Christian University Dashi and Umami in Japanese Cuisine (February 4, 28) Yanagihara Naoyuki Vice President, Yanagihara Cooking School of Traditional Japanese Cuisine Tzvetana Kristeva The Long-standing Liaison Between Sumo and the Media (November 24) Lee Thompson Professor, Waseda University Lee Thompson Yanagihara Naoyuki IUC Lecture Series Since 24 I-House has held a program with the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC), a center in Yokohama established in 963 providing Japanese language education at the advanced level to outstanding students with academic or professional career goals related to Japan, and the Nippon Foundation. Under this program, two lectures are held at I-House every year inviting IUC alumni and experts in academia, government and business to give lectures in Japanese with the aim of sharing their achievements with the general public and networking for future experts of Japan and current leaders in the field. During Fiscal 27 the following two lectures were held: 23

25 Stanford University Mindfulness Education (May 3) Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu Psychologist, Stanford University Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu The Breath of Tradition in Intercultural Communication From Noh to Anime (December ) Gerry Yokota Professor, Osaka University In 24 I-House started this program with the International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken), a center in Kyoto for researching Japanese culture and history through international collaboration and cooperation and supporting foreign researchers specializing in Japan. Under this Forum, the two organizations jointly hold three to four lectures and seminars annually with Nichibunken researchers as lecturers, either in Japanese or English without interpretation. The following three forums were held during Fiscal 27: The Future of Sino-Japanese Relations Seen from Tanigawa Michio s Research in Chinese History Cultural Exchange and Intellectual Thought (July 4) Li Jicang Associate Professor, Nanjing Normal University; Visiting Research Scholar, Nichibunken Commentators: Liu Anwei Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology Itô Takayuki Professor, Nichibunken; Graduate University for Advanced Studies, School of Cultural and Social Studies Gerry Yokota Nichibunken-IHJ Forum 24 Li Jicang

26 Ornamental Diplomacy: Emperor Meiji and the Monarchs of the Modern World (December 8) John Breen Professor, Nichibunken Commentator: Sven Saaler Professor, Sophia University John Breen The Fate of Hikaru Genji and the Two Fathers The Tale of Genji Seen Through the Life of Buddha (January 3, 28) Araki Hiroshi Professor, Nichibunken Commentator: Gaye Rowley Professor, Waseda University Special Programs Asia Pacific Young Leaders Program (APYLP) The Asia Pacific Young Leaders Program (APYLP) is a community of young leaders from the Asia Pacific who will be playing a key role in shaping peace and prosperity for the region in the coming decades. The program connects participants of young leader programs in the region, provides continued leadership education, fosters intra-regional initiatives and provides a home in Japan for the young leaders to gather. Joint sessions will be organized by I-House and its partner institutions in Japan and throughout the Asia Pacific. The kick-off forum held at the end of Fiscal 27 focused on the visionary work of John D. Rockefeller III, who was involved in establishing a variety of institutions in the Asia Pacific in the 95s and 6s including I-House, with the hope of cultivating cross-border understanding through cultural and intellectual exchange. The forum invited leaders active in the Asia Pacific as panelists to discuss the importance of dialogue among young leaders and exchange ideas for the betterment of the world together with the participants. Araki Hiroshi 25

27 Kick-off Forum (March 3, 28) Overview Kondô Masaakira James Visiting Professor, Hitotsubashi University; Trustee, I-House Kick-off Forum Kondô Masaakira James Commemorative Speech Charles Rockefeller Trustee, Asia Society; Grandson of John D. Rockefeller III Charles Rockefeller Panel Discussion Issues Currently Confronting the Asia Pacific and the Role of Cultural and Intellectual Exchange Panelists: Cynthia Bautista Trustee, Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation Ronna Chao CEO, Bai Xian Asia Institute Frank Jannuzi President and CEO, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation Daniel Russel Diplomat in Residence and Senior Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute Watanabe Yasushi Professor, Keio University; Trustee, I-House Moderator: Dôden Aiko Special Affairs Commentator, Japan Broadcasting Corporation 26

28 Lee Wonjae Asia Leadership Fellow Program Ôhashi Hideo Nitobe Leadership Program, US-Japan Leadership Program Moderator: Nagao Shunsuke Venture Partner, White Star Capital Cynthia Bautista Ronna Chao Kobayashi Lin Amy Jackson Frank Jannuzi Daniel Russel Lee Wonjae Ôhashi Hideo Watanabe Yasushi Dôden Aiko Panel Discussion 2 Looking into the Future with Young Future Leaders Guest Speaker: Kobayashi Lin Chair of the Board, UWC ISAK Japan Panelists: Amy Jackson Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program 27 Nagao Shunsuke

29 Special Symposium Democracy in the Global Age In recent years fundamental doubts about the legitimacy of the democratic system have spread in the liberal democracies. A special symposium was co-organized by the I-House, Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Foundation and the Suntory Foundation to look at such cases as the United States, Britain, South Korea and Japan, examining the legitimacy of the democratic system both in theory and actual practice. Democracy in the Global Age (December 4) Keynote Speaker: Melissa S. Williams Professor, University of Toronto Panelists: Ishikawa Ryôko Associate Professor, Ritsumeikan University Machidori Satoshi Professor, Kyoto University Kim Youngmin Professor, Seoul National University Moderator: Tanaka Aiji Professor, Waseda University Dance New Air 28 / Pre Performance I-House co-sponsored a site-specific dance performance with Dance New Air, certified as one of the beyond22 cultural programs for the Tokyo Olympic. The I-House facilities, including the Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall as well as a staircase and a rooftop, were used for the installation and dance performance for a rediscovery of the essence of I-House. Site-specific Series, Vol. 2 enchaîne (February 28 March 2, 28; 6 performances) Choreography, direction and performance: Yuasa Ema Performance: Allan Falieri, James Vu Anh Pham Space: Tane Tsuyoshi (Atelier Tsuyoshi Tane Architects) Costumes: Hirokawa Tamae (SOMA DESIGN) Technical: Endô Yutaka (LUFTZUG) Sponsored by Dance New Air, Dance Nippon Associates Co-sponsored by Minato City (FY27 Minato Cooperation Project for Cultural Programs) Supported by Arts Council Tokyo (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture) Democracy in the Global Age 28 enchaîne

30 Publications LTCB International Library Since 2, I-House assumed administrative responsibility for continuing the work of the LTCB (Long-Term Credit Bank) Library Foundation, under the guidance of the policy and selection committees, to introduce selected books on the Japanese economy, politics, society and culture by Japanese authors to a wider international readership by translating them into English. This program was financed by the revenue and part of the principal of the fund established by endowment and other assets of the LTCB Library Foundation subsequent to its dissolution in 2. Two books were selected and translated annually, and 3,5 copies of each distributed by free gift to university libraries, research institutions, public libraries and cultural organizations around the world. The following two titles were published in Fiscal 27. The Lancashire Cotton Industry and Its Rivals International Competition in Cotton Goods in the Late Nineteenth Century: Britain versus India, China, and Japan by Heita Kawakatsu Translator and Editor: Jean Connell Hoff 29 Return from Siberia: A Japanese Life in War and Peace, by Oguma Eiji Translator: David Noble With the completion of publication and distribution of these two titles around the world, the LTCB International Library program has come to an end. I-House Press I-House launched a commercial book imprint, the I-House Press, in 26. It publishes in both English and Japanese various works, including the fruits of I-House s program activities as well as revised editions of selected works from the LTCB International Library series, for the purpose of promoting understanding of Japan abroad. The following book was published in Fiscal 27 in Japanese: Nitobe Leadership Program Proceedings 5: Henyô suru sekai to rîdâshippu (A Changing World and Changing Leadership) Edited by Nitobe Leadership Program, International House of Japan

31 Newsletter and Occasional Publications In Fiscal 27 I-House continued publishing its bilingual newsletter I-House Quarterly (A4 format, 6 pages), issues No. 4 to 7. The publication features interviews and dialogues, reports on past programs, and information on upcoming events, with the aim of compelling potential members, particularly young people who do not yet know of I-House, to visit its facility and participate in its programs. In order to better reach such an audience, the publication was distributed at various relevant places, in addition to the regular distribution points like international /cultural organizations and press clubs, with a regular circulation of 6,5 copies. Meanwhile transcripts /video recordings of selected programs are provided on our members-only website, which has taken the place of the IHJ Bulletin and the Kokusai Bunka Kaikan Kaihô since its opening in June 24. The Annual Report and its Japanese version Kokusai Bunka Kaikan no Ayumi detailed I- House operations of the previous fiscal year and were distributed among related organizations. Publications during Fiscal 27 are as follows: Annual Report 62 (September) Kokusai Bunka Kaikan no Ayumi 62 (September) 3 I-House Quarterly, No. 4 (June) Interview: Ana Tostões (Chair, DOCOMOMO International) Essay: Pete Teo (Musician; Filmmaker) I-House Quarterly, No. 5 (September) Interview: Fujii Hikaru (American literature scholar; translator) Essay: Koike Kazuo (Manga writer) I-House Quarterly, No. 6 (December) Dialogue: Anshu Gupta (Social entrepreneur), Koga Yoshiaki (Director, International Business Department, Kodansha) Essay: Barbara Ruch (Professor Emerita, Columbia University) I-House Quarterly, No. 7 (March 28) Interview: Doi Kanae (Japan Director, Human Rights Watch) Essay: Kent E. Calder (Director, Reischauer Center for East Asian Studies, SAIS; Johns Hopkins University)

32 IV. Research Projects Foreign Policy Dinner Meeting The Foreign Policy Dinner Meeting series invites selected experts on foreign policy to engage in an informal, off-the-record discussion on various foreign policy-related issues. The participants, limited to 2 to 3 in number, are academics and researchers, former diplomats and international officials, journalists and commentators, those active in civil society organizations and business people. The working language is either English or Japanese and no interpretation service is provided. The feedback from this program is utilized in other programs of I-House. The following meetings were held during Fiscal 27: An Evaluation of Trump s Foreign Policy: Between Unprincipledness and Flexibility (June 2) Kubo Fumiaki Professor, University of Tokyo The Situation Surrounding China at Home and Abroad with the 9th National Congress of the Communist Party Imminent (September 4) Miyamoto Yûji Former Ambassador of Japan to the People s Republic of China Miyamoto Yûji The Situation in East Asia from the Perspective of the North Korean Issue (March 5, 28) Soeya Yoshihide Professor, Keio University Commentator: Lee Jongwon Professor, Waseda University Soeya Yoshihide Kubo Fumiaki 3

33 V. Library and Reading Room The I-House Library is a special library for Japanese Studies and maintains a collection of approximately 27, volumes of English-language works in the social sciences and humanities on Japan and in international relations concerning East Asia, as well as general reference tools. Its periodical collection of approximately 4 titles includes all basic Japan-related English-language journals plus some important academic journals in the social sciences. The library has been serving a variety of users of wide-ranging nationality from Japanese Studies academics, Japan specialists and researchers to artists, journalists and writers, whether they are I-House members, library members or people who visit the library with an introduction letter from other libraries. Such people gather here to create original works and other intellectual endeavors, utilizing the library collection and services. Customized reference and referral services have been key services the library provides to users since its establishment. The library also undertakes programs for the purpose of supporting Japanese Studies. Service and Collection Management The number of library users was almost the same while lending (4%) and reference (%) increased, compared to the previous fiscal year. Reference queries we receive are varied such as rights clearance, information searches, or referrals to introduce specialists and specialist organizations. In the library, members get acquainted and interact with others based on their interests, which overlap the materials in the library. In collection management, we increased the number of de-accessioned books to make space on the bookshelves, the same as last year. 32

34 Fiscal 26 Fiscal 27 Holdings Books 27,47 titles 27,36 titles Periodicals 39 titles 389 titles Accessions 329 titles 462 titles Purchased 27 6 Gift Periodicals Received 2,543 volumes 2,447 volumes De-accessions Books 339 titles 572 titles Days Open (Mon.-Sat.) 292 days 292 days Users,482 persons,46 persons Japanese 6,923 6,829 Non-Japanese 3,559 3,63 Circulation,99 titles,663 titles Inter-Library Loans 32 cases 44 cases Borrowing Lending 6 57 Reference Services 954 cases,66 cases In-library By telephone 24 5 By letter/fax By Computer Service 596 users 66 users Library Member 3 members 24 members New Withdrawals (as of March 3, 28) 33

35 History Archive Project I-House possesses photos, documents and various records which need to be organized and preserved due to their importance as primary resources for postwar international cultural exchange in Japan. To make use of the materials for the public interest, I-House has started a three-year plan (Fiscal 27 29) to create the I-House History Archive. After creating the basic archive catalogue, it will be made accessible through the Internet. In Fiscal 27, the I-House Archives Committee was formed. Under its direction, a condition survey of the materials was conducted, rules for archive cataloguing were established and, based on those rules, the basic catalogue was created. Elise Wessels Director, Nihon no Hanga Marije Jansen Curator of Japanese prints, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Elise Wessels Marije Jansen Reading about Japan at I-House Library Reading sessions are held to create an opportunity for participants to interact with the speaker (or the author of a book mainly from the library collection), and other participants freely. There has been a wide variety of participation each time, and the sessions are functioning to promote the library to a wider range of people. In Fiscal 27, one reading session was held as follows: Elise Wessels and Marije Jansen Talk about Japan: Modern Japanese Prints from the Elise Wessels Collection (November 22) 34 Elise Wessels and Marije Jansen Talk about Japan: Modern Japanese Prints from the Elise Wessels Collection Joint Exposition of Books This exposition is a project carried out in collaboration with the Bibliothèque de la Maison franco-japonaise and the Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien Bibliothek. Both are Japanese Studies libraries in Tokyo. The exposition themes are decided mutually, and the I-House Library displayed books

36 in English, the Maison franco-japonaise Bibliothèque displayed books in French, and the Deutsches Institut für Japanstudien Bibliothek displayed books in German. In Fiscal 27, the following two exhibitions were held: Joint Exposition of Books 9 Year Memorial for Akutagawa Ryûnosuke (October 3 3) Kabuki and Bunraku (March 3, 28) VI. Cooperation with Other Organizations During Fiscal 27, I-House supported and/or cooperated with the following programs hosted by other institutions. Cooperation to Meet the Challenges of the World (October ) Organized by: The English-Speaking Union of Japan Venue: I-House Innovative City Forum Designing the Future for Global Cities and Lifestyles (October 2 4) Organized by: Institute for Urban Strategies The Mori Memorial Foundation, Mori Art Museum, Academyhills Venue: Roppongi Academyhills Public Symposium: Advantages of Residential Liberal Arts Colleges in Fostering Future Leaders (March 7, 28) Hosted by: Grew Bancroft Foundation Venue: I-House Support Public Symposium: Prospects of Increasing Geopolitical Risks and Solutions How to Live in an Era of New Normal (July ) Organized by: Japan Economic Foundation Venue: I-House Symposium: Seeking for Universal in the Global Era: The Challenge of Kiitsu Kyôkai and Shibusawa Eiichi (March 6, 28) Organized by: Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Foundation Venue: I-House Public Symposium: Using English As a Tool 35

37 Administration and Organization I. Organizational Affairs Directors and Trustees In Fiscal 27, Director and Trustee meetings were held as follows: The st Directors meeting (June ) The 2nd Directors meeting (June 6) The 3rd Directors meeting (January 8, 28) The 4th Directors meeting (March 5, 28) The st Trustees meeting (June 6) Committee for Redevelopment of the Roppongi 5-chôme West District The st meeting (April 3) The 2nd meeting (May 29) Personnel Trustees, Auditors and Directors Auditors During Fiscal 27, the following person was newly elected as Auditor, to take office for a term of four years, by the Board of Trustees on June 6. Committees During Fiscal 27, committee meeting were held as follows: Committee to Elect Candidates for Trustees, Auditors and Directors The st meeting (April 4) The 2nd meeting (May 2) The 3rd meeting (February 27, 28) The 4th meeting (March 2, 28) Committee for Membership The st meeting (April 24) The 2nd meeting (May 23) The 3rd meeting (June 2) The 4th meeting (July 28) The 5th meeting (September 5) The 6th meeting (October 9) Tezuka Masahiko The following person resigned his duties as Auditor on the same date. Miyao Shunsuke Directors During Fiscal 27, the following Director took office for a term of two years at his reelection by the Board of Trustees on June 6. Iwashita Tsuyoshi The following person was newly elected as Director, to take office for a term of two years, by the Board of Trustees on June 6. Maruyama Isamu 36

38 Also, regretfully the following person passed away on April 6. Harada Akio Managing Director and Deputy Managing Director During Fiscal 27, the following person was newly elected as Managing Director, to take office for a term of one year, by the Board of Directors on June 6. Bamba Takashi The following person was newly elected as Deputy Managing Director, to take office for a term of two years, by the Board of Directors on June 6. Maruyama Isamu Also, the following person resigned his duties as Managing Director on June 6. Furuhata Takashirô As of March 3, 28, there were 9 Trustees, 2 Auditors, and 2 Directors. Staff During Fiscal 27, no new employees were hired and two resigned. The total number of employees including definite-term staff as of March 3, 28, stood at 23 (6 men; 7 women). General Affairs Preparatory Association for Redevelopment of the Roppongi 5-chōme West District I-House has been joining the activities of the Preparatory Association for Redevelopment of the Roppongi 5-chôme West District established in March, 28, to study possible future planning for the area, upon request from local residents to participate as an important preservationist of the cultural and historical heritage as well as for its valuable green environment in an urban area. Not only for keeping a good relationship with neighbors, but also for monitoring the future direction of urban development for this area, it is informative and instructive for I-House to share views and opinions with our neighborhood. 37

39 Others Strategic Partnership with Asia Society I-House established a strategic partnership with Asia Society on March 3, 28. I-House Chairman Akashi Yasushi, Asia Society Trustee Charles Rockefeller and Asia Society Executive Vice President Tom Nagorski signed the memorandum at the ceremony. The partnership will involve collaboration in terms of programing, and office space for an Asia Society Japan Center within the I-House facilities. The two institutions will work together to particularly develop programs focusing on the Asia Pacific region, including the Asia Pacific Young Leaders Program. Signing Ceremony (from left: Akashi Yasushi, Charles Rockefeller, Tom Nagorski) II. Fundraising Activities During the period under review, grants and contributions from institutions and individuals in total of 93.4 million yen were received as follows. (Further details are to be found in the statement of increase and decrease of net assets for Fiscal 27.) Grants and Contributions from Institutions and Individuals Japan Foundation 9,46,345 Symposium on Building the Financial Systems of the 2st Century 3,3, Harvard Law School 2,479,73 Japan-US Friendship Commission 5,697,76 US-Japan Foundation 5,449,5 MRA Foundation 4,, Shibusawa Eiichi Memorial Foundation 2,2, Shahani Associates Ltd.,, Toyota Foundation,, Mori Building Co., Ltd. 5, Kasumi Kaikan 3, Shimizu Corporation 3, Tendo Co., Ltd. 3, Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei Inc. 5, Nishihara Engineering Co., Ltd. 5, Voluntary contributions from new members 8,95, Contributions from individuals 8,324, 38

40 III. Membership Regular Membership Fiscal 27 saw a total of 76 persons (37 Japanese and 39 other nationalities) accepted onto the rolls of I-House membership. There was a total of members (75 Japanese and 35 other nationalities) lost owing to resignation, death, or delinquency of dues. We have shifted one ex-honorary member to a regular member with the abolition of that category of membership. Accordingly, this brought a net increase in membership of 67 (6 Japanese and 7 other nationalities) and the total regular membership stood at 2,959 of whom 2,8 were Japanese and 84 individuals of 4 different nationalities and areas, as of March 3, 28. Nationality Subtotal Total Japanese Others New Members Ex-Honorary member Resignations Death Delinquency in dues Sub-total Change in nationality 2 2 Corporate Membership During Fiscal 27, there were a total of 5 new corporate members totaling 7 support units, while members and 4 units withdrew or were reduced. There was thus a net decrease of 5 members totaling 7 units, bringing the total to 7 corporate members with 97 units as of March 3, 28. Change from Corporations Units previous year 4-unit corporate members 4 ( 4 units) 3-unit ( 6 units) 2-unit ( 6 units) -unit ( 3 units) Total ( 7 units) Honorary Membership Honorary Membership has been abolished as a category of membership. Library Membership With 22 new library members and 29 withdrawals, the total library membership stood at 24, representing 6 nationalities, as of March 3, 28. Net Increase

41 Members Dinner A Member s Dinner was held in Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall on November 4, and approximately 8 members and guests gathered there. As a special guest, we invited Mr. Ogura Kazuo, Senior Advisor, Japan Foundation; President, Nippon Foundation Paralympics Support Center; and Specially Invited Professor, Aoyama Gakuin University. His stimulating talk was titled Nonverbal Communication in International Relations. Mr. Ogura said hello in sign language, in his first example of the nonverbal. Then photographs of actual conversations and handshakes of important people were shown as concrete examples of how time, place, gestures, clothes, meals and music are communication not depending on language. Participants listened attentively to the explanations of Mr. Ogura about the meaning of each element which we do not usually notice and a fruitful time was spent by all. Members Dinner Social Gatherings for New Members Social gatherings for new members, who joined our membership between June 26 and May 27, and between June and December 27, were held on June 27, 27 and February 3, 28. IV. Building and Equipment Since support of the telephone exchange equipment (installed in 22) finished with the end of the production of parts for it, the renewal work to a new model was carried out on January 28, 28. In addition, due to aged deterioration in the basement floor air conditioner, replacement of main parts such as engines was done on March 3, 28. Ogura Kazuo 4

42 V. Accommodations and Service Activities I-House provides accommodations and meeting places in support of its mission of furthering international exchange. Facilities include accommodations for both overseas and Japanese scholars and other distinguished visitors, meeting rooms for international conferences and seminars, the Tea Lounge The Garden for more informal exchange, the Restaurant SAKURA as a salon for members and guests, and banquet rooms for various conferences and receptions. The study-bedrooms number 44 rooms, and all the rooms in the east wing are located facing the garden; the well-kept and beautiful traditional garden is a strong attraction for our guests. We had 5,93 guests from more than 5 countries in total in Fiscal 27. The percentage of foreign guests remained at nearly 65 percent, showing the important role I- House continues to play for visiting scholars and other individuals involved in international cultural and intellectual exchange. The Lecture Hall (capacity up to 2 people) and four seminar rooms in the annex and four seminar rooms on the fourth floor of the west wing are used by corporate and individual members as well as guests for conferences, lectures, group study and other meetings. 34,43 people used these meeting facilities. The banquet/conference room called the Kabayama/Matsumoto Room and the Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall can accommodate 2 people each for various conferences, lectures, concerts, group meetings, dinner gatherings and other large functions. We wel- Wine Party Wine Party 4