A special expo has been launched to mark g 160 years of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan.
The exhibition takes place up to December 17, as part of the celebrations plus he 10th anniversary of EASt (ULB Centre for East Asian Studies).
Two original installations—”Nuage infini “and “Golden Rectangles E-Chain”—are being exhibited in the hall of the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.
This is located on the Solbosch campus of the Université libre de Bruxelles at Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt 42, 1050 Bruxelles.
Belgium and Japan are celebrating 160 years of diplomatic relations during 2026,commemorating the signing of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation.
Back in 1866 Belgium became the ninth Western nation to establish formal diplomatic ties with Japan.
From 1958 up to today, cultural and architectural exchanges have continued through world expositions, including the Japanese pavilion at the 1958 Brussels Expo and the Belgian pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.
Japan is a major economic partner for Belgium, with over 280 Japanese companies operating in Belgium and supporting roughly 30,000 jobs in automotive, biotech, logistics, and industry.
Throughout 2026, events like the “Amaterasu” performance in Brussels and joint civic programs highlight the partnership across arts, sports, science, and education.
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