Japan International Arts Festival Summit to be held in Kyoto

The 4th Japan International Arts Festival Summit is scheduled to take place on November 5, 2026, at Daitoku-ji Temple in Kyoto. Organized by the Yumeshima New Industry and Urban Creation Organization, the summit aims to build upon the legacy of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.

The event serves as a multidisciplinary platform connecting art, design, science, technology, and economics. Key discussion topics include the inheritance of Expo networks, the international promotion of Japanese culture, and the creation of economic value through cultural assets. The summit also intends to explore synergies with the 2030 Osaka Integrated Resort (IR) to develop world-class Japanese cultural experience hubs.

Speakers for the event include the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs, the President of Nara Institute of Science and Technology, and representatives from the Kansai Economic Federation. The summit seeks to strengthen international co-creation networks involving governments, universities, and corporations.