Jakarta, Oct. 15 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Creative Economy has pledged to support local creative industry players in entering the Japanese market as the country seeks to expand international access for its creative products.

Deputy Minister of Creative Economy Irene Umar discussed potential cooperation opportunities with Merry Astrid Indriasari, trade attache at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, including Indonesia's possible participation in the Indonesia-Japan Friendship Festival (IJFF) 2026.

"This meeting is a strategic step toward creating synergies and expanding global market access for Indonesian creative products," Irene said in a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.

The ministry is ready to help curate products and provi...