Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin

The non-profit Japanisch-Deutsches Zentrum Berlin (JDZB) foundation has been promoting bilateral and international exchange between Germany and Japan since its establishment in 1985, across the fields of economy, science, culture, society, and politics. With approximately 20 conferences, workshops, cultural events, an extensive exchange program, Japanese language courses, and a specialized library annually, the JDZB positions itself as a place of encounter and a platform for dialogue. It works closely with partners in both countries to create synergies and meet the growing interest in each other's country.

The JDZB aims to sustainably strengthen German-Japanese relations by bringing together experts, cultural practitioners, young professionals, and the interested public. Through scientific conferences, cultural formats, exchange programs, and language courses, the JDZB contributes to deepening mutual understanding between the two countries and particularly promotes the participation and networking of the younger generation.

The offerings of the JDZB are aimed at professionals from business, academia, and administration, cultural workers and artists, young professionals, trainees, volunteers, and early-career researchers within the framework of exchange programs, learners and teachers of the Japanese language, as well as the interested public who are engaged with Japan and German-Japanese relations.