Welcome to JEPAA

The JEPAA is an art organization that contributes to the exchange of art and the development of long-lasting friendships.

We are an art organization that promotes the exchange of art between European countries and Japan with a side focus on other countries as well. Through art, we strive to create a cross-national exchange by inviting artists from various ethnicities to our exhibitions, allowing these artists and our visitors to create a dialogue about each other’s cultures and creative activities.

Upcoming Exhibition

JAPAN ART FESTIVAL
IN MALTA 2026

EXHIBITION OF ART FROM JAPAN AND MALTA

The Japan Art Festival 2026 in Malta invites visitors to experience traditional and contemporary Japanese and Maltese art.

Around 245 Japanese artists will present approximately 317 works spanning a wide range of disciplines, including calligraphy, photography, painting (oil, acrylic, nihonga, ink and watercolour), poetry (haiku, tanka and senryu), literature, sculpture, craft art, and more. The exhibition brings together a variety of themes, reflecting the richness and diversity of Japan’s artistic landscape.

A special feature of the exhibition is the presentation of 30 works by Maltese artists, including 25 paintings and 5 photographic pieces. These works create a dialogue between Japanese and Maltese artistic expression.

Despite their different cultural backgrounds, all the participating artists are united by a shared passion for art. Through this exhibition, visitors will encounter artistic perspectives shaped by Japanese and Maltese culture.

As part of the Maltese–Japanese cultural exchange, 30 artworks by Maltese artists will be exhibited at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa from 25 to 29 November 2026.

WORKSHOP

Calligraphy on an UCHIWA-fan

Saturday, 4 July, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Admission free / No age limit / No reservations / Available while supplies last

UCHIWA is a flat round paper fan with a bamboo, that is a tool for blowing wind with hands. It is an essential item in Japan’s hot summer.
In this workshop you can create your own special fan by writing Japanese calligraphy on the UCHIWA. Come and join the fun and take your unique UCHIWA home!

MUSIC

Sunday Concert with Japanese Songs

Sunday, 5 July, 3 p.m.

Admission free / No reservations

Enjoy a varied programme featuring Japanese folk music and art songs.
We also warmly invite the audience to join in dancing the traditional “Ise Ondo” together — a simple and joyful dance that everyone can take part in.

Masahiro Taniguchi, Bass

Japanese bass-baritone and choral conductor. Alongside his wide-ranging musical activities, he is also engaged in projects that promote cultural exchange between Malta and Japan.

Mediterranean Conference Centre Sacra Infermeria Hall
Triq l-Isptar, Il-Belt VallettaVLT 1645, Malta (google map)
www.mcc.com.mt

OPENING HOURS
FRIDAY 3 JULY  10:00-19:00
SATURDAY 4 JULY  10:00-19:00
SUNDAY 5 JULY  10:00-17:00

FREE ADMISSION

Past Exhibitions

19. – 21. September 2025 | PARIS | FRANCE

Halle des Blancs Manteaux
Supported by: Mairie de Paris Centre │ Ambassade du Japon en France

13. March – 12. April 2025 | BRUSSELS | BELGIUM

Halles Saint – Géry
Supported by: Halles Saint Géry │ Embassy of Japan in Belgium │ Uccle Centre D’Art

22. – 28. November 2024 | PARIS | FRANCE

Galerie THUILLIER

30. October – 05. November 2024 │FLORENCE │ ITALY

Art Art Gallery Armando Xhomo

14. – 16. September 2024│TOKYO│JAPAN

Tokyo Tower│ Tower-Hall, 1
Supported by: German Embassy Tokyo

20. – 22. April 2024 │ BERLIN │ GERMANY

Charlottenburg Palace │ ORANGERIE
Supported by: Embassy of Japan in Germany │ German Japanese Society Berlin

16. April – 09. May 2024 | TANGERMÜNDE | GERMANY

Salzkirche
Supported by: City Tangermünde │ Embassy of Japan in Germany │ German Japanese Society Berlin

24. – 30. November 2023 | PARIS | FRANCE

Galerie THUILLIER, Maison Sato Paris

12. – 14. May 2023│VALLETTA│MALTA

MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE CENTRE
Supported by: Embassy of Japan in Italy

04. – 06. November 2022│MUNCH│GERMANY

NYMPHENBURG PALACE │ HUBERTUS HALL & ORANGERY HALL
Supported by: Consulate General of Japan in Munich │ German-Japanese Society in Bavaria

06. – 09. October 2022│TOKYO│JAPAN

TOKYO METROPOLITAN THEATRE │ Galley 1
Supported by: German Embassy Tokyo

05. – 30. July 2022 | VENICE | ITALY

Galleria Delle Cornici

24. – 26. April 2022 | PARIS | FRANCE

Halle des Blancs Manteaux
Supported by: Mairie de Paris Centre │ Ambassade du Japon en France

09. – 12. December 2021│TOKYO│JAPAN

TOKYO METROPOLITAN THEATRE │ Galley 1
Supported by: German Embassy Tokyo │ Embassy of Belgium in Tokyo

05. – 19. August 2021 | BRUSSELS | BELGIUM

Halles Saint – Géry
Supported by: Halles Saint Géry │ Sint – Gorikshallen

31. July – 31. August 2021 | TANGERMÜNDE | GERMANY

Salzkirche, GALLERY AUSSTELLUNGSKONTOR
Supported by: City Tangermünde │ Embassy of Japan in Germany│ German Japanese Society Berlin

04. – 06. June 2021│BERLIN│GERMANY

Charlottenburg Palace│ ORANGERIE
Supported by: Embassy of Japan in Germany │ German Japanese Society Berlin

15. – 18. October 2020│TOKYO│JAPAN

TOKYO METROPOLITAN THEATRE │ Galley 1
Supported by: Embassy of Malta in Tokyo

04. – 06. September 2020 | VALLETTA | MALTA