Message from the President

Japan is home to a rich heritage of arts and culture that stands among the finest in the world. And across the globe, every land has nurtured its own remarkable artistic traditions. Music, dance, theater, visual arts — though the forms of expression differ, we come to realize that the emotions they convey — joy, anger, sorrow, and delight — are universal. Art is the only force capable of proving, beyond the boundaries of language, that all of humanity shares the same feelings.

In the field of education, the importance of nurturing children's ability to think, to feel, and to express themselves is growing ever greater. Through our years of practice, we have come to know firsthand that encounters with authentic art serve as a powerful catalyst for awakening these capacities in children.

We believe that art is not merely something to be admired — it is a tool with a hidden power to transform society.

ACES-JAPAN delivers the essence of art to children and communities through direct experience. By discovering Japanese art and encountering the arts of the world, children find within different cultures emotions that mirror their own. Through the power of art, they learn to identify challenges, envision solutions, and experience the force that connects people to one another. This virtuous cycle is the very form of education we aspire to create.

Language has its limits. Yet the exchange and empathy fostered through art possess the power to transcend both language and borders. We believe that art remains the surest path left to us for bringing the world together — and we are committed to creating diverse opportunities, forging connections between people, and giving tangible form to the boundless power of art.