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Philosophy

To overcome the difficulties that we face Japan, promoting the art and culture are indispensable.
Through scholarship Takifuji foundation and The International TAKIFUJI Art Award, we support young generation who will be the future’s pioneer.
Through The Traffic Culture Exhibition, we contribute to the traffic culture and the tourism culture of Japan.
By popularizing and promoting public art, we aim at further development of art and culture.

Message

Japan Traffic Culture Association is contributing to the progress of the world by developing the art and cultural activities.

TAKI Hisao
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Traffic Culture Association
Director General

TAKI Hisao
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Japan Traffic Culture Association, Director General

Seventy-five years have passed since the end of World War II, and as Japanese society has matured, people have come to share a common understanding of the need to break away from the supremacy of economic growth and materialism. When we think about where to look for a vision for the future of our country, and what new image of Japan we should present to the world, we believe that it lies in art and culture. With this in mind, the Association has been actively engaged in artistic and cultural activities, focusing on cultural activities related to transportation.

The Association was established in 1948 by TAKI Fujitaro, a journalist who presided over a railroad magazine, with the aim of contributing to the culture of transportation, and was renamed the “Traffic Culture Exhibition” in 2001. Every autumn, the exhibition is held in public spaces such as JR Ueno Station, downtown of Tokyo, providing an opportunity for people from all over Japan to see outstanding works of photography and haiku. We also have two scholarship programs. Since its establishment in 1968, the “Takifuji Foundation” has provided scholarship to a total of about 1,900 students who are children of railroad workers. Another scholarship, the International TAKIFUJI Art Award, launched in 1980, celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2019.

For the further development of art and culture, we are focusing on public art. Installing art in public spaces and increasing the opportunities for people to be naturally exposed to art and culture is also important in aiming for a more comfortable society. In 2000, we compiled a report on culture called “Proposal regarding the Promotion of Public Art” and presented it to experts in the fields of politics, finance, and art.

Based on the above ideas, we will continue to move forward steadily. I would like to ask for your understanding, support, and cooperation in our activities.

Profile

Organization Name	JAPAN TRAFFIC CULTURE ASSOCIATION
Established	September 30, 1948
Location	Tokyo Takarazuka Bldg., 1-3, Yurakucho 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0006 TEL: +81-3-3504-2221 FAX: +81-3-3504-2224

Project	Public Art Scholarship Exhibition International Exchange Promotion Program

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Board

Board	Name	Profession
Director General	TAKI Hisao	Chairman & Founder, NKB Inc. Chairman of the board & Founder, Gurunavi, Inc.
Administrators	AIHARA Kazuyuki	Deputy Director, International Research Center for Neurointelligence, The University of Tokyo, Institutes for Advanced Study
	HIBINO Katsuhiko	Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, Tokyo University of the Arts
	ISHIADA Yoshio	Advisor, JR‐East Personnel Service
	KUMA Kengo	Professor at The University of Tokyo
	MUROFUSHI Kimiko	Professor Emeritus, Ochanomizu University
	UMEZAKI Hisashi	Advisor, Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
Executive Director	NISHIKAWA Megumi	Trustee of Japan French House,Public Interest Incorporated Association
Inspectors	KUBO Seiichiro	Former President & Representative Director, Gurunavi, Inc.
Inspectors	OSUGA Yorihiko	Advisor, Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
Chairman	MATSUURA Koichiro	The eighth Director-General of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Trustees	Bernard DELMAS	Senior Advisor, Michelin Group Outside Director, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
	KATO Akiko	Executive Director, Japan Future Leaders School President, AFS Intercultural Programs
	HARADA Kazuyuki	President & Representative Director, Keikyu Corporation
	NEZU Yoshizumi	President & Representative Director, Tobu Railway Co., LTD.
	NOMOTO Hirofumi	Chairman & Representative Director, Tokyu Corporation
	YAMAKI Toshimitsu	Special Advisor, Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd.
	TAKI Hiroko	President & Representative Director, Pandanet Inc.
	TOYA Takayuki	President & Representative Director, NKB Inc.
Advisors	MIYATA Ryohei	Metal Craft Artist Professor Emeritus, Tokyo University of the Arts
Advisors	NOYORI Ryoji	Director-General, Center for Research and Development Strategy, Japan Science and Technology Agency

(as of June 25, 2021)

History

2000: “Proposal regarding the Promotion of Public Art” outlined and submitted to Minister of Transportation, Commissioner for Cultural Affairs, Chairman of The Japan Federation of Economic Organizations, Presidents of major art universities and institutions.

2001: Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts and The Surrey Institute of Art & Design University College (UK) became new participants in the International TAKIFUJI Art Award.

2002: Staatliche Akademie der bildenden Kunste Stuttgart (Germany) became new participants in The International TAKIFUJI Art Award.

2003: Participation of Ecole National Superieur des Beaux-Arts (France) was confirmed. Participation from Europe increased to three countries: UK, Germany and France.

2004: The International TAKIFUJI Art Award celebrated its 25th year.

2005: TAKI Hisao, Director General, was appointed as a visiting professor at his alma mater, the Tokyo Institute of Technology.The China Railway Culture Exhibition celebrated its 10th anniversary and executed an exhibition.

2007: New studio was opened in The Creare Atami Yugawara Studio.A new magazine “Creare News” has been published.

2010: Association was accredited as public-service corporation by government following the revision of legislation.The winners of The International TAKIFUJI Art Award visited for the first time The Creare Atami Yugawara Studio, and tried to make the stained glass art.

2014: 500th. Public art of ceramic relief “Utopia” (original drawing by HORI Fumiko) installed at Fukushima Airport、norther Japan.

2015: At Sendai Airport, the ceramic relief “Kinka Doji Riding the Waves Accompanied by Fujin and Raijin” (original drawing by OTOMO Katsuhiro) was presented to the public. It was 508th public art.

2016: Takifuji Foundation celebrated its 50th year.Ceramic relief “Fishing Addict Sampei and Masu Trout Swarming” (“Tsurikichi Sampei : Yamame Gun-ei”, original drawing by YAGUCHI Takao) was installed at Akita Airport.

2017: Ceramic relief “Heihachiro Fukuda’s Paean “Aogaki (Green Persimmon)” Resonance of Color and Shape” (original drawing by FUKUDA Heihachiro) was installed at Oita Airport.

2018: Stained glass “Captain Tsubasa: Spread Your Wings Around the World” (original drawing by TAKAHASHI Yoichi) was installed at Urawa-Misono Station, suburb of Tokyo.

2019: The International TAKIFUJI Art Award celebrated its 40th year.Ceramic relief “Osamu Tezuka, Characters on Parade” (original drawing by TEZUKA Osamu) was installed at Kokusai-Tenjijō Station, Tokyo.

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