HI THERE. WE’RE JAPAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE
At JCE, we’re focused on helping our clients achieve their goals.
Who We Are
Japan Cultural Exchange (JCE) is established in 2015 in Amsterdam. Founder and Director Emiko Chujo lives in the Netherlands for more than 20 years and she started her own business focusing the area of the craftmanship and cultural exchanges between Japan and The Netherlands.
In February 2016, JCE organized the MONO JAPAN fair in Amsterdam, since then, JCE has been organized it ss an annual event untill 2019. In November 2019, together with another members Emiko established the Stichting MONO JAPAN, and the fair was also under the stichting until 2023.
In 2023, JCE is again organizer of the MONO JAPAN fair. The Stichting will be focusing only cultural activities. JCE is the owner of thw webshop "MONO SHOP" and distributing some quality Japanese brands. JCE is spocialized in organizing many Japan related events in The Netherlands. We have a network and experiences, we help other events to be successful too.
Personalized event management and cultural exchange for your present and future.
Organizer of MONO JAPAN -Japanese Craft & Design -
exhibition, sales event & fair
MONO JAPAN introduces carefully curated selection of modern Japanese artisanal products and makers to the Dutch and European audience. It is a small-scale, unique fair featuring exclusively Japanese products. MONO JAPAN is a lively mix of a festival, business and culture.
Business and cultural exchanges between Japan and the Netherlands
We have accumulated a wealth of experience in the distribution of Japanese commercial goods through three different businesses: exhibitions, retail and distributing in Europe. With this knowledge and our network based in Europe, we assist in various business and international exchange projects.
Distribution and sales of selected Japanese commercial products to European fans
MONO SHOP, an e-commerce website created in 2018 based on MONO JAPAN's experience and local needs, contributes to the brand's distribution in Europe and the US by offering products from MONO JAPAN exhibiting brands. MONO SHOP also distributes Japanese brands for the B2B market.
OUR MISSION
At JCE, we thrive to spread authentic Japanese craftsmanship in Europe
Understanding, communicating and promoting Japanese craftsmanship in Europe. Japan Cultural Exchange is a cultural transmitter for companies and organisation in overseas markets. We convey proper value of traditional Japanese products while staying close to their core activities.