About The Friendship Society
The Israel-Japan Friendship Society was founded in 1956, four years after the establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and Japan.
Today, the Israel-Japan Friendship Society operates as part of the Israel-Japan Friendship Society and Chamber of Commerce, a registered non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Japanese culture in Israel and serving as a liaison with both official and non-official Japanese bodies. The Society maintains a close relationship with the Japanese Cultural Attaché in Israel and the cultural section of the Japanese embassy.
Membership in the Israel-Japan Chamber of Commerce is primarily for business professionals and companies involved in or interested in commerce with Japan. In contrast, membership in the Israel-Japan Friendship Society is open to anyone with an interest in Japanese culture, including artists, scholars, and Israeli citizens.
The Society’s activities include:
- Promoting scholarly engagement and general awareness of Japanese culture in Israel through a wide range of events.
- Developing social and cultural ties between Israeli and Japanese communities.
- Hosting and supporting Japan-related cultural events such as films, lectures, exhibitions, and workshops.
- Maintaining and strengthening communication with cultural institutions in Japan.
- Facilitating direct connections between Japanese and Israeli scholars, artists, and other interested parties.
- Partnering closely with the Japanese Embassy in Israel, particularly with its Cultural Section.
