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Asian Cultures Festival

On Saturday 23 May 2026, the Château de Saint-Germain-Du-Plain will open its doors for its first annual cultural festival: the Festival of Asian Cultures – A Day in Japan.

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Call for projects Residencies

The East-West Cultural Centre is opening its doors to artists and researchers, with the aim of transforming the Château de Saint-Germain into a hub for dialogue between East and West.

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Guest Spotlight: Olivier S. JAPAN KUDASAI

As the founder of the leading media outlet Japan Kudasai, he will share with us his vision of an authentic, hidden and delightful Japan at the Asian Cultures Festival – A Day in Japan on 23 May 2026.

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Julia Genet Residence

In April 2025, the Château de Saint-Germain-du-Plain was delighted to welcome the artist Julia Genet for a research residency, foreshadowing the activities of the future East-West Cultural Exchange Centre.

CEFJ Meeting – Franco-Japanese Exchange Committee

CEFJ Meeting

The East-West Cultural Exchange Centre is hosting a delegation from the Franco-Japanese Exchange Committee

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Artist Spotlight: Hiromi Asai

An actress, storyteller and cultural ambassador, Hiromi Asaï will be presenting two unique performances at the Festival Cultures d’Asie – A Day in Japan on Saturday 23 May 2026, inviting audiences on a journey into the heart of the Japanese imagination.

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Seminars

The East-West Cultural Centre and the Château de Saint-Germain-du-Plain are making their 5-hectare estate and facilities available for all projects undertaken by our partners and future members.

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Think tanks

The East-West Cultural Exchange Centre aims to become a think tank for relations between Asia and Europe. In the peaceful tranquillity of our grounds, we host and co-organise think tanks dedicated to the challenges of our century.

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Conferences

Because cultural exchange lies at the heart of our mission, the East-West Cultural Exchange Centre serves as a forum where ideas can flow freely. Our lectures invite experts and enthusiasts to explore a wide range of topics, with a constant focus on exchanges between East and West.

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