Aiming to bring together a wide range of Japan related activities in one place, the Edinburgh University Japan Day will cover many exciting areas of Japanese culture from tea ceremony to manga! Spend a day learning about Japan at our guest lectures and demonstrations, take part in a sushi making class and join us in the evening for a Nomikai drinks party where you will have the opportunity to test your knowledge on Japan in the quiz. Non-students and children welcome.

Venue: Pleasance Student Union

Planned elements of the event include:

JET Presentation (NEW)
Shamisen Performance (NEW)
Free Sushi Buffet
Shodo (Calligraphy) Demonstration
Sushi Classes
Sumo Wrestling
Free drinks and snacks
Tea Ceremony
Judo
Kendo
Iaido
Koto Performance
Guest lectures
Saké Sampling
Origami lessons
Bon-Odori dance
Japanese Society Band
Shinobue Flute
Go
Nomikai Drinks Party
Japan Quiz
Kamishibai Story telling
Scottish and Japanese Stories by David Campbell
Nihonbuyo (traditional dancing) workshop
Yukata wearing

Demonstrations 12:00 - 18:00
Dinner Break 18:00 - 19:30
Evening Nomikai 19:30 - 22:30

The full events timetable will be available on the day. More confirmed demonstrations and lectures coming soon.

If you would like to help organize this event or are a cultural demonstrator who wants to get involved then please email us, we'd love to hear from you!

japanese-society@ed.ac.uk