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© Arthur Seguin

Switzerland and Japan celebrate 160 years of diplomatic relations! Driven by shared values, we address global challenges and explore solutions for common prosperity and vitality. In 2024, the Vitality.Swiss program celebrates this milestone by highlighting landmark episodes of our history and fostering co-creation on the road to Expo 2025.

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Swiss Vitality Days

Switzerland and Japan are celebrating 160 years of diplomatic relations this year. In September and October, join the conversation on how our two countries can design more sustainable, prosperous and vibrant societies during Swiss Vitality Days, a series of events and initiatives held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nara and more.

Swiss Vitality Days 2024

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Design with Japan: Selected Designers Announced

Join us for the talk in Tajimi on November 16th!

©SHINICHI ISHIZUKA 2024

MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL JAPAN 2024

A Non-Stop Music Festival, Making Its Grand Return to Japan!

Umi no Oya, 2024, Ewen Chardronnet and Maya Minder

Preview Screening of “Umi No Oya”

Presented as part of the “Arts and Culture Project” by Otemon Gakuin University’s Faculty of Sociology in collaboration with Vitality.Swiss

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Vitality Through Your Eyes Photo Contest and Exhibition

Celebrating Vitality Through the Lens of Swiss-Japanese Friendship

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Media Impact! Swiss initiatives for Space and Biodiversity

Seven journalists cover Swiss innovations that are leading the world. Enjoy the latest news from Switzerland!

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Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System - CaSSIS ©University of Bern

Celebrating 160 Years of Diplomatic Relations

A Night of Heritage, Precision, Innovation, and Friendship

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Vitality.Swiss Podcast

Check out our podcasts on art & nature therapy and cultural sustainability

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Collaborative Constructions: digital fabrication meets Japanese craft for sustainability

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