About I-House

The International House of Japan (I-House) is a private, nonprofit organization incorporated in 1952 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation and other private institutions and individuals for the purpose of promoting cultural exchange and intellectual cooperation between the peoples of Japan and those of other countries.

On the occasion of its 70th anniversary, I-House established a new mission statement—“Contribute to building a free, open, and sustainable future through intellectual dialogue, policy research, and cultural exchange with a diverse world”—with the aim of becoming a leading intellectual hub for the Asia-Pacific region.

We seek to fulfill our mission through the merging of our three major assets: programs in the four domains of (1) international relations, regional studies, and geopolitics; (2) social systems, governance, and innovation; (3) civilization studies and philosophy; and (4) art and design; a vibrant community of illustrious members; and outstanding facilities that can accommodate international dignitaries.

In November 1989, I-House received designation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a Special Corporation in the Public Interest, a status conveying special tax benefits. And on April 1, 2012, I-House received authorization from the Prime Minister’s Office to become a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation.

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