Daiwa Foundation Japan House acts as a centre for UK-Japan relations in Britain by offering a programme of seminars, exhibitions and book launches as well as meeting rooms for Japan-related activities.

[1] The programme was established in 1991 and was inspired by the belief that the exchange of young people would foster mutual understanding and support the long-term relationship between Britain and Japan.

They can cover all fields of activity, including educational and grassroots exchanges, research travel, the organisation of conferences, exhibitions, and other projects and events that fulfil this broad objective.

Daiwa Foundation Awards are available from £9,000–18,000 for collaborative projects that enable British and Japanese partners to work together, preferably within the context of an institutional relationship.

Every three years until 2016, the Foundation made prizes available in recognition of significant scientific collaboration between Japanese and British research teams.

In addition to an exhibition in Japan, the winning artist was given a period of support and introductions to key individuals and organisations in the Japanese contemporary art world.

Seminars draw on the experience and expertise of British and Japanese contributors to explore topics of mutual relevance and to stimulate debate amongst decision-makers.