UNESCO Creative Cities Network

The City of Nagoya gained membership in the Creative Cities Network (in the category of Design) under the patronage of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in October 2008.

History of Design City Nagoya

Since issuing the “Design City Declaration” in 1989, Nagoya City has promoted city development focusing on “design”.

Creative Design City Nagoya Movie
Creative Design City Nagoya

Policy

Two decades after our Design City Declaration, Nagoya is now working to develop human resources using design, and to realize an affluent society which leads to the future.

Project Outline

Creative Design City Nagoya is performing various projects to foster human resources with rich creativity and to realize a sustainable society.

Operation System

We will organize the events of Creative Design City Nagoya with cooperation from industry, academia and government.