Culture Day 2026 - Sunday, June 21st, 12:00 - 16:00
Come to our annual Japan Culture Day here at our adress in Vedbæk, and experience a great variety of of Japanese Culture!
The entrance is FREE of charge for all, and you're welcome at any time from 12:00 - 16:00.
The entrance is FREE of charge for all, and you're welcome at any time from 12:00 - 16:00.
Program
All of the workshops, shops and attractions will be open for you to join at any time from 12:00 - 16:00,
unless otherwise is written here or below each individual program section.
unless otherwise is written here or below each individual program section.
For further details on all of the things you can experience on our Culture Day check the sections below!
Experiences, performances and workshops
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Experience an authentic Japanese tea ceremony with ceremonial green matcha tea in the European Center's Japanese tea pavilion, "Bosei-tei".
The members of Byakudan no Kai will prepare an exquisite experience for you, where you'll first be guided through the garden outside the pavilion, and enter the world of zen. After this, you enter the world of ceremonial tea making in the pavilion, and get to taste both green matcha tea as well as a small wagashi - which is the word used for a traditional Japanese sweet treat. More info about the registration will come very soon! |
Kyudo
Good news for all archery fans! You will yet again have the opportunity of experiencing a display of Kyudo - the Traditional Japanese Archery.
The starting time of the performance will be revealed soon! Kyudo is one of Japan's many budo, which often is translated as 'martial arts', but actually has a deeper meaning. Within budo, the -do refers to 'the way of something'. So the practice of making and serving tea for instance, is called chado - 'the way of tea', while kyudo means 'the way of the arrow'. Kyudo, as all other budo, aims to cultivate the self through its practice. This requires a presence and focus on the execution of the discipline, that leaves no room for unnecessary ruminations. After their performance it will be possible to talk with the members and hear about their activities. The Kyudo federation's website |
Kendo
Once again we are thrilled that Kilikai Kendoklub will be performing their beautiful martial art in the front garden!
The starting time of the performance will be revealed soon! Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art based on Kenjutsu. Kenjutsu refers to the swordsmanship of the Samurai class, however Kendo uses Shinai (bamboo swords) 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 21st! Kilikai Kendoklub website |
Ikebana
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Shotokan Karate
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Manga WorkshopPending confirmation
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Pokemons.dk
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Japan Quizzes for all guests
Participate in our fun Quizzes about Japan at our Culture Day. There are going to be two quizzes this time around: one for Children and one for Adults!
We will be handing out the Quizzes on paper at the Quiz Booth on the Japan Culture Day. During the event, you can think of your answers, and circle out what you think is correct. Before the event closes at 16:00, make sure to return your answers by the Quiz Booth. After the Culture Day we’ll have a look at all of your answers, and see which of you had the most correct answers. Between those we will randomly select two winners - one for the Children's Quiz and onefor the Adult Quiz. We will contact the winners, so we can make sure that you receive your prize! The prize for the Quiz for Adults is sponsored by Mapio, and we're currently waiting on confirmation on our sponspor for the Quiz for Children. See you at the Quiz Booth! |
Haiku Workshop
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Namahage
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Pop Up Shops and Info Booths
IO - Japanese tea |
Restaurant BanzaiAmazing news! Freshly made onigiri (rice triangles) and kakigori (shaved ice) will be sold at our Japan Culture Day on Sunday by the wonderful Restaurant Banzai!
Here’s a little info about onigiri and kakigori: Onigiri is a traditional Japanese snack made out of cooked short grained rice, which is hand-pressed into a shape that is easy to handle and eat with your hands - usually in the form of a rounded triangle. Traditionally it is also wrapped in nori (seaweed), and contains sour or salty fillings such as umeboshi (pickled plum), salted salmon, katsuobushi (smoked and fermented skipjack tuna) or fish roe. It started as a way to preserve leftovers, but nowadays it has become mainstream with a myriad of variations in styles, fillings and toppings. Kakigori is a Japanese shaved ice dessert flavoured with syrup, and is perfectly cooling for summer! It is traditionally made using a hand cranked machine to spin a block of ice over a shaving blade. The ice itself is flavorless and made of frozen water, however the syrup on top gives it flavor. Popular flavors include strawberry, cherry, lemon, green tea, grape, melon, "blue hawaii", sweet plum, and colorless syrup. You’ll be able to purchase both of these wonderful summer snacks at Banzai’s, so come by to try these! Restaurant Banzai’s website |
Mapio
Mapio will have a pop-up shop at our Japan Culture Day again this year! Mapio 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 June 21st! Mapio's website |
Bonsai NestMore info will come shortly.
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Dansk-Japansk Selskab
We are very happy 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. The Danish - Japanese Association's website |
Rie Rolighed TakeuchiMore info will come shortly.
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Kimono Klub Danmark
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Waku Waku
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