Objectives

To contribute to understanding of culture of the Netherlands and Japan to promote amity and friendly relations between the people of both nations.
　
History


Established December 1912 with Earl Shigenobu Okuma, appointed Chairman, for the purpose of contributing to the development of friendly Japanese-Dutch relations and trade in the South Seas.
Re-established after World War Ⅱ, June 4, 1954.
　
Activities

  1. Promotion and coordination of general cultural interchange as well as assistance, tie-ups and cooperation between the two nations.
  2. Assistance to and cooperation with those who are traveling for purpose of cultural exchange, as well as visiting exchange students.
  3. Promotion and support of various lectures, seminars, movies, concerts, exhibitions and other events conductive to cultural interchange.
  4. Mutual introduction and study of the affairs and culture of Japan and the Netherlands.
  5. Exchange and distribution of books and other publications of the two nations and cooperation with related organizations in Japan and the Netherlands.
  6. Other activities as may deemed appropriate according to the objectives of the Society.
  7. Promotions of information exchange, and maintenance of friendly relations with the Japan-Netherlands Institute, a sister organization.
Number of Members

Individual/Famly Members　　２９０
Corporate Members　 　　　　　５０
Japanese＞
The Japan-Netherlands Society is the unique society that both Japan and the Netherlands governments recognize as the friendship-organization between Japan and the Netherlands.

We were established December 1912 and re-established June 4 1954.
Our objects are to contribute to understanding of culture of Japan and the Netherlands and to promote amity and friendly relations between the people of both nations.

We could celebrate our 50th anniversary in June 2004, and would like to play an active part in friendship of both nations.
　
We are the society for our members, so we do not give information about the Netherlands and Japan nor introduce interpreters.