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The EU and Japan in the Process of Building Creative/Progressive Cultural Relations
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Abstract The EU is promoting cultural relations with Asian countries. While building interpersonal and institutional connections, the EU pays special attention to Japan. The image of the EU and its mutual relations with Japan are generally recognised as predominantly good and trustworthy. This paper will exa... view more
The EU is promoting cultural relations with Asian countries. While building interpersonal and institutional connections, the EU pays special attention to Japan. The image of the EU and its mutual relations with Japan are generally recognised as predominantly good and trustworthy. This paper will examine the process of building creative/progressive cultural relations between the EU and Japan based on two hypotheses; first: despite the fact that the EU tried to develop cultural relations within Japan, the embassies of the EU Member States are far more active in cultural programs than the EU Delegation; and secondly: the reception of the EU as a historic
and cultural project is rather fragmented (as opposed to being holistic) in Japan. The aim of this research is to analyse, compare, and evaluate both the effort and achievements made by the EU and Japan in the process of building creative cultural relations. The research will demonstrate an analytical approach in the political sciences discipline.... view less
Keywords
cultural relations; international cultural policy; EU; Japan
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
External Cultural Relations; Cultural Diplomacy
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 133-152
Journal
Studia Europejskie - Studies in European Affairs, 25 (2021) 4
ISSN
1428-149X
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed