De Rijke's Visit to Osaka Commemorative Symposium: A New Approach to Japan-Netherlands Exchange

September 7, 2026

This presentation will reflect on the legacy of Johannes de Rijke, a Dutch engineer who made significant contributions to modern flood control in Japan, and consider the future of water culture and flood control in Japan and the Netherlands.

◆Organizer: Japan-Netherlands Exchange Association "The Men Who Changed the Course of Life"

◆Date: September 13, 2026 (Sunday), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

◆Venue: Yodogawa Museum
2-2-13 Shinmachi, Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. 7-minute walk from the north exit of Hirakata-shi Station on the Keihan Railway.

◆Participation fee: Free (Capacity: 40 people)

◆How to apply: Send an email to fuji.suito@gmail.com on a first-come, first-served basis (participation on the day is possible if there are seats available).