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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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Zurich, around 1965, Copyright and courtesy of the Shizuko Yoshikawa and Josef Müller-Brockmann Foundation

Space In-Between: Shizuko Yoshikawa and Josef Müller-Brockmann

A 30-year Artistic Journey Shared by a Swiss-Japanese Couple: The First Major Retrospective Exhibition!

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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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