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© Arthur Seguin

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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, we explored 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.

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Swissnex Window #5: Synthetic Interactions

Swiss Design × AI & Robotics

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SushiTech goes Osaka, Start-up Competition

Augmented Human • Tech Start-ups

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Reimagining Traditional Crafts with Cutting-Edge Technology

Augmented Human • Digital Society & Tradition

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From the Alps to Space

Meet Switzerland’s next generation of Space Innovators

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Friendship with Artificial Intelligence

Science Fiction Prototyping

Jean-Luc GODARD Sentiments Signes Passions, à propos du Livre d'image, Berlin, 2022
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Exhibition "Sentiments, Signes, Passions, à propos du Livre d'image, J.L. Godard"

Japan Premiere — Crowdfunding Now Live

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Intelligent, yummy and sustainable: edible robots are here to stay

Edible robots become part of the ecosystem

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2025, the Year of Quantum! Celebrating Swiss Quantum at the Ambassador’s Residence

Swiss quantum takes center stage at launch event of the newest WIRED issue on quantum computing 

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AZUSA YAMAGUCHI

From Heidi to high-tech

The first of a three-part showcase of Swiss collaborative innovation

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Design with Japan: Swiss Designers’ Journey into Tajimi’s Ceramic Heritage

Exploring Tradition, Innovation, and Sustainability through Cross-Cultural Design Collaboration

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Swiss Vitality Days

A series of events celebrating 160 years of Swiss-Japanese relations held across Japan in September and October 2024

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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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