-Conveying the Spirits of Japan-

The Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japanese government has been sending artists and other cultural figures abroad since 2003 to serve as JAPAN Cultural Envoys, deepening the international community’s understanding of Japanese culture, and forming and strengthening networks with people around the world active in the cultural area. Six artists who were active in FY2012 and in FY2013 will present reports and demonstrations of their activities at “JAPAN Cultural Envoy Forum 2014” .

Please refer to the information below.

[Artists]

　Narumi OSAWA　(Professional GO Player)

　Miho YAMAJI　(Koto player)

　Souun TAKEDA　(Kanji Artist)

　Novmichi TOSA　(President)

　Syuhei HASADO　(Japanese Plaster Craftsman)

　Masashi HIRAO　(Bonsai Specialist)

Hosested by:Agency for Cultural Affairs Co-host: GRIPS