º Nippon Culture
This year’s supporting program has something for all lovers of Japanese culture! Numerous Japanese handicrafts workshops await, offering classics such as ikebana, Japanese fan making and sustainable dyeing techniques from Japan. Tastings and a cooking class celebrate culinary delights. You can also look forward to a diverse performance and concert program, from traditional rhythms by the world-famous taiko drummer TAKUYA, popular anime songs performed by the AniManga Choir, and the enchanting sounds of the duo jujumo, to solo artist Ai HIGUCHI’s blend of styles. Moreover, the program includes exciting lectures and panel discussions on this year’s thematic focus CROSSING BORDERS.
