Culture Day 2024 - June 23rd, 13:00 - 16:00
Come experience Japanese Culture at our lovely facilities in Vedbæk, Denmark.
We are excited to announce our annual Culture Day, this year on June 23rd, from 13:00 - 16:00.
All of the workshops, shops and attractions will be open for you to join at any time from 13:00 - 16:00!
The only exceptions are the following features of the program, which each have a set time:
- The Kyudo performance which begins at 13:30
- The Kendo performance which begins at 14:30
- The Japanese Tea Ceremonies which require pre-registration
(read more in the Tea Ceremony section below)
For further details on all of the things you can experience on our Culture Day check the sections below!
We are excited to announce our annual Culture Day, this year on June 23rd, from 13:00 - 16:00.
All of the workshops, shops and attractions will be open for you to join at any time from 13:00 - 16:00!
The only exceptions are the following features of the program, which each have a set time:
- The Kyudo performance which begins at 13:30
- The Kendo performance which begins at 14:30
- The Japanese Tea Ceremonies which require pre-registration
(read more in the Tea Ceremony section below)
For further details on all of the things you can experience on our Culture Day check the sections below!
Program
Kyudo
You will have the opportunity to experience a display of Kyudo - traditional japanese archery.
The Danish Kyudo federation Kyudojo Seishinkan will preform this display, whereafter it will be possible to talk with the members and hear about their activities. The Kyudo-display will be in the front yard of the center at 13:30 (1:30 PM CEST). The Kyudo federation's website |
Japanese Calligraphy
Martin Chrestensen will offer insights into the world of Japanese calligraphy in his workshop on June 23rd. Come and try out calligraphy for yourself, or admire the art created by Martin. "Under mit udvekslingsophold på Dōshisha University i Kyoto fik jeg rig mulighed for at dygtiggøre mig i forskellige stilarter og som resultatet af min træning fik mestret mere end bare de basale teknikker. Min kunst er unik, personlig og hundrede procent med respekt for den traditionelle japanske filosofi bag denne kunstform." Martin's website |
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony with ceremonial green matcha tea in the European Center's Japanese tea pavilion, "Bosei-tei".
All four Tea Ceremonies have been fully booked. However, it is still possible to sign up for a waiting list in case anything opens. To do so, please send an e-mail to [email protected] |
IO - Japanese tea
IO will have a pop-up store at the Culture Day where they'll be serving delicious freshly brewed tea, which you can purchase.
It will also be possible for you to buy their tea products, so that you can make it and enjoy it at home yourselves! IO specializes in selling organic and naturally farmed Japanese tea sourced directly from the tea farmers. This means that they can secure a very high quality of tea cultivated without the use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers. IO also focuses on small-scale tea productions and they make sure that the tea producers are being paid a fair price for their work. IO's website |
Ikebana
At our culture day on june 23rd, you have the oppertunity to experience the art of Ikebana. Ikebana, literally meaning “arranging flowers” is a centuries old tradition that has evolved with the times and flow of Japanese culture. The japanese art of flower arrangement will be explained and put on display by the wonderfull people at Ikebana international Copenhagen Chapter.
Ikebana International's website |
Dansk-Japansk Selskab
We are thrilled to announce that Dansk - Japansk Selskab (The Danish - Japanese Association) will be coming to our Culture Day! The Association will have a booth, from where they will sell refreshments along with providing information about the many events and programs they set up for their many members. So if you should feel thirsty for information about their organization and how to join, or thirsty for something to drink, make sure to stop by their booth!
The Danish - Japanese Association's website |
Mottainai Studio by Julie Vej
We are super exited to announce that Mottainai studio will be present with both an exhibition and store at our annual culture day!
Mottainai studio is a small studio run by the wonderful Julie Vej. Mottainai, meaning "What a waste" in Japanese, creates artworks created from upcycled material. Their style is a beautiful fusion between the Japanese and Nordic styles of expression. Mottainai Studio's Facebook |
Bonsai Murin
Experience beautiful bonsai trees and learn about the centuries long history behind them when Bonsai Murin displays their Bonsai-trees june 23rd!
Moreover, there will also be bonsai trees for sale! Bonsai Murin's Facebook |
Waku Waku
We are super exited to announce, that we will once again, be sponsored by Waku Waku - The Online Japanese Supermarket that we all love for their splendid selection of various Japanese goods, snacks and beverages.
There will be Waku Waku goodie bags for the first 60 children to arrive at our Culture Day! Waku Waku is also giving away a 500 DKK gift card to their website, to the winner of our Japan Quiz! (Read more about the quizzes in the section to the right) Waku Waku's website |
Japan Quizzes for all guests
There will be three fun Quizzes about Japan for you to participate in divided into different categories.
We’ll pick a winner at random between the people with the most correct answers for each Quiz. The Children's Quiz is the only Quiz with two winners, because Pokemons.dk have been so kind as to sponsor two prizes to this Quiz. The price for the Children's Quiz is a Pokémon Ex Box to each winner. The prize for winning the Pop Culture Quiz is a 200 DKK Gift Gard to Fantask, and the prize for winning the Japan Quiz is a 500 DKK Gift Card to Waku Waku. Click here to find the quizzes and answers |
Pokemons.dk
If you, or someone you know, have a budding interest in the Pokemon trading card game, then Pokemons.dk has everything you need. At their stand, everything from individual cards for collectors and players to affordable packs of cards for children and adults alike, will be available. They're also experts on all other aspects of Pokemon and will be thrilled to answer questions about games like Pokemon GO, Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon Violet and Scarlet.
Pokemons.dk is also sponsering the Japan Children's Quiz with amazing prizes consisting of Pokémon Ex Boxes! Pokemons.dk's webiste |
Fantask
We have the honor of hosting the amazing people of Fantask at our annual culture day this year!
Fantask is a historic bookstore that has played a central role in the Copenhagen role-playing and fantasy community since it opened way back in 1971. Fantask will have a pop-up store, where they will sell Manga and Japanese Pop-Culture Merchandise. Fantask is also sponsering the Japan Pop Culture Quiz with a 200 DKK gift card for a lucky winner! Fantask's webiste |
Mapio
Mapio.dk is an online store, which specializes in selling carefully selected high quality handcrafted items directly imported from Japan. Amongst these items are various types of ceramics, such as bowls, cups and platters, as well as chopsticks and other kitchen utensils. Mapio also offers a selection of different Imabari towels made of Japanese cotton and woven with a very specific technique, giving them a very soft and absorbing texture.
If you wish to see these handcrafted high quality Japanese goods in person, then stop by Mapios shop on our Culture Day on June 23rd! Mapio's website |
Creative Childrens Area
For the Culture Day there will be a cozy area, where children can unleash their creativity through playing fun games together, making puzzles and drawing to their heart's content! They will also be able to explore the traditional Japanese paper folding technique known as origami, whereby they can create a plethora of different sculptures of any imaginable thing! |
Kimono Klub Danmark
We’re so happy that Klub Kimono Danmark will be attending this year!
Now here's a little question: What is the picture of Japanese summer? There might be many different answers to that - but we would argue summer festivals, and the people attending wearing yukata and jinbei. A yukata is a summer variation of the Japanese kimono, and a jinbei is the male counterpart of such attire. On the Culture Day, you'll have the chance of becoming this picture of Japanese summer - as Klub Kimono Danmark will have a booth where you can try on yukatas and even borrow one to wear during the event. On top of this, the club will be selling imported kimonos and other beautifully handmade accessories fit for the season crafted by the members. Klub Kimono Danmark Facebook |
Kilikai Kendoklub
Kilikai Kendoklub will be performing their beautiful martial art at 14:30 (2:30 PM CEST) in the front garden!
Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art based on Kenjutsu. Kenjutsu refers to the swordsmanship of the Samurai class, however Kendo uses Shinai (swords purely made of bamboo) instead. Kilikai Kendoklub welcomes everyone who desires to train Kendo, as their philosophy is centered around inclusivity. It is also under no circumstances required for you to buy any gear, when you start training at their dojo - it is completely up to you, if and when you wish to do so. Kilikai Kendoklub will be having a little information booth at the Culture Day, where you can see their gear, ask questions and get flyers to take home! So come and watch their performance and stop by their booth on June the 23rd! Kilikai Kendoklub website |
Artists Booths
Amazing Artist Shops will be set up at our Japan Culture Day!
These artists create various types of artwork that have drawn inspiration from Japanese Culture, especially Manga and Anime. They’ll be selling their art in a plethora of forms, and amongst these you’ll find art prints, stickers, keychains, pins, broches, bookmarks, and so much more. The artists will have a booth each, so make sure to stop by them all to see their individual beautiful creations! We’re looking very much forward to their attendance, and we hope that you are as excited about it as we are. Check out the websites and SoMe accounts of the artists that will be attending here: Hopyrion Art Instagram I Hopyrion Art website Bunryuu Art Instagram Teahouse Art Instagram Jinos Art Instagram I Jinos Art website Vernille Art Instagram I Vernille Art website |
Street Fashion BoothsThere will be a wonderful variety of Japanese Street Fashion Shops for you to explore on our 1st Floor at the Center on our Culture Day.
Here you can find everything from homemade flower crowns, to brand new elegant shoes, as each shop will have their own unique mixture of items to buy. Some will be selling homemade jewelry and accessories, some carefully chosen second hand items, and lastly some will be selling new J-fashion products imported from Asia. Whatever your taste is you’ll be sure to find inspiring, diverse and youthful fashion options here! If you have any questions about the styles and the items for sale the sellers will gladly answer them! Here are the Instagram accounts of the Japanese Street Fashion sellers, who’ll be ready to show you their passion for fashion: Nokkiechan Bimboutique Starhild Crafts Lolomous Ortega Anni Nougat |
Manga Workshop
We’re happy to announce that the experienced manga teacher Laura of thaissingarts on Instagram will be leading a manga workshop, where both children and adults can try their hand at learning to draw manga style from scratch or filling in details on pre-drawn characters. If you fall completely in love with her art style, you will also be able to buy prints from her own booth.
To see examples of her art, click the link below Laura's Instagram |
Japanese Language Workshop
Have you ever wanted to learn how to introduce yourself in Japanese or learn how to write your name in Japanese characters? Maybe you already know a little and would like a chance to use it in real life? Stop by the upstairs workshop during the culture day to learn more!
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Asger Røjle Book Shop
sger Røjle will be having a small Book Shop at our Culture Day where you can purchase some of his many books about Japan!
He is a renowned Danish author and journalist who has been living in Japan for thirteen years, and has a huge insight into the Japanese and East-Asian developments. We’re looking forward to seeing his Book Shop at our Culture Day, and hope you will stop by it as well!
Røjle also has a website were you can read news about Japan, get updates on Røjles next official talks, read about his books and other publications and find information on travels and courses:
Asger Røjles website
He is a renowned Danish author and journalist who has been living in Japan for thirteen years, and has a huge insight into the Japanese and East-Asian developments. We’re looking forward to seeing his Book Shop at our Culture Day, and hope you will stop by it as well!
Røjle also has a website were you can read news about Japan, get updates on Røjles next official talks, read about his books and other publications and find information on travels and courses:
Asger Røjles website