Japanese Culture Day in Prague: A Synergy of Sound and Dance

Join us for Japanese Culture Day in Prague! Experience a captivating day filled with traditional art, music, dance, and theatre in the heart of the city! ✨

📍 Venue: Mariánské náměstí 1, Prague 1 (Municipal Library)

🌟 AFTERNOON PROGRAMME (13:00–17:00)

• Workshops & Exhibition (FREE)
  • Japanese Calligraphy & Origami (13:00–17:00) – Explore these beautiful traditional arts! 🖌️📐
  • Koto Playing (13:00–15:00) – Participate in a workshop led by gifted Japanese musicians. 🎶
  • Exhibition – Featuring works by talented artists Fantasisita Mayumi, Aya Marray, and Shiho Seto. 🎨
  • Martial Arts (15:00–17:00) – Watch a demonstration and join a workshop on traditional Japanese swordsmanship. Limited spaces available, sign up on the day! ⚔️
  • Puppet Theatre (14:30–15:30) 🎭 – Enjoy a special presentation by world-renowned puppeteer Noriyuki Sawa, perfect for both children and adults.

🎟️ Admission: 100 CZK 👉 Theatre tickets here

🌙 EVENING CONCERT (from 18:30)

Immerse yourself in a unique ensemble featuring Japanese instruments (koto, shamisen, shakuhachi). Experience six pieces by leading composers, beautifully complemented by Jiuta-mai dance and dynamic Kenbu swordsmanship. 🎶

📍 Location: Grand Hall
🎟️ Admission: 270 CZK 👉 Concert tickets here

👤 PERFORMERS:

• Mayumi Ono – Shamisen, Koto, Vocals
• Toshisui Noguchi – Shamisen, Koto
• Tamao Yoshimura – Jiuta-mai Dance
• TAROeMAKI – Kenbu Sword Dance
• MC: Robin Heřman

🏢 Organized by: Wabunka | www.wabunka.cz