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THREE CRANES ASSOCIATION PROMOTES AND STRENGTHENS JAPANESE CULTURE AND SOCIETY AND ENCOURAGES INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH SWITZERLAND, GUIDED BY THE VALUES OF LONGEVITY (長寿), HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIP (和合), AND BEAUTY (美).
Tohoku Women’s Crafting
東北ウーマンクラフト
EMPOWERING FRAGILE COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATIVE WORK
For over 12 years, senior women in Rikuzentakata have been creating textile accessories from local fabrics, providing them with a sense of community and income after the 2011 tsunami.
Kimono Culture
着物文化
THE RENAISSANCE OF A TIMELESS GARMENT
Through lectures and exhibitions, the artistic and social history of the kimono is conveyed, its timeless values are revitalized, and it is demonstrated how the concepts embodied by the kimono as a sustainable garment inspire modern life.
Kimono Culture
着物文化
THE RENAISSANCE OF A TIMELESS GARMENT
Through lectures and exhibitions, the artistic and social history of the kimono is conveyed, its timeless values are revitalized, and it is demonstrated how the concepts embodied by the kimono as a sustainable garment inspire modern life.
Fukura-an
着物文化
A MEETING PLACE IN NATURE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH HIKIKOMORI
A nature-oriented meeting place in Japan that offers support to children and adolescents struggling with withdrawal from social life. Through shared activities such as sports, crafts, and cooking, they can regain confidence, trust, and joy in social living.
Inside japan
A look beneath the surface: Hidden facets of Japanese culture unfold beyond the visible facade. Reports, interviews and impressions provide insights into the country’s diversity.
Report
Tokyo: Urban Attraction and Its Consequences
Tokyo’s appeal to young people poses challenges for society as a whole. Here is an insight into the urban and political consequences.
Report
Japan: G7 Laggard in Gender Equality
Gender equality in Japan lags behind other G7 countries in both the economy and politics. A report highlights the causes and challenges.
Special
160TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN JAPAN AND SWITZERLAND
We are pleased to announce that Kazu Huggler, the founder of the Three Cranes Association, has been appointed as a Vitality Ambassador. This honor recognizes her contributions to promoting Swiss-Japanese relations, her commitment to empowering fragile communities in Japan, and her work in the fields of fashion, art, and cultural exchange.
Special
THE FORGOTTEN HER STORY: CULTURAL HERITAGE FROM MOTHER TO DAUGHTER
The Forgotten Her Story is a platform that honors the stories of extraordinary women who have shaped society through their creativity and craftsmanship. An example is Kazu Huggler, the founder of the Three Cranes Association, who highlights the transmission of Japanese cultural heritage within her family from generation to generation.
Special
THE FORGOTTEN HER STORY: CULTURAL HERITAGE FROM MOTHER TO DAUGHTER
The Forgotten Her Story is a platform that honors the stories of extraordinary women who have shaped society through their creativity and craftsmanship. An example is Kazu Huggler, the founder of the Three Cranes Association, who highlights the transmission of Japanese cultural heritage within her family from generation to generation.
