The Embassy of Japan is pleased to announce the 14th Japan Day, a traditional festival dedicated to all those
with an interest in Japan. The event will take place on 20 June 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Republic
Square (Trg republike) in Ljubljana.
Associations, groups, organizations, and individuals from Slovenia engaged in activities related to Japan will
present their work, joined by special guests from Japan. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience
various aspects of Japanese culture, including arts, music, dance, ikebana, the tea ceremony, literature,
martial arts, and cuisine. The programme will also feature performances of traditional Japanese instruments,
taiko drumming, the storytelling art of kamishibai, and many other authentic expressions of Japanese culture.
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Location: Trg republike (Republic Square)
Ljubljana
platform between the TR3, NLB, and Cankar Hall buildings
TR3 lobby
TR3 lecture room
Entrance is free!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Main stage program (outside)
11:00 Opening ceremony and
Taiko performance – Douten taiko
12:00 Musical performance
12:20 Kamishibai – Društvo Zapik
12:40 Aikikai Slovenije, Association of Aikido Societies
13:10 Športno Društvo Mečevanje Slovenije
13:40 Klub japonskega mečevanja
14:10 Slovenian Traditional Karate Association
14:40 Judo Federation Slovenia
15:10 Judo Club Olimpija
15:40 Jikishinkan Dojo, Slovenia
16:10 Aikido Club Ljubljana
16:40 Koto performance
17:00 Closing
Program in the lecture room (inside the TR3 building)
11:30 Peace from a Cup of Tea I:
The Life Journey of Hounsai Daisōshō
12:10 Ikebana Demonstration
13:00 In the Silence of Japanese Gardens
14:00 The Art of Tidying Up with the
Japanese KonMari Method
15:00 The History of Mahjong in Japan
15:30 The History of Japanese Video Games
16:20 Kamigatamai
The schedule is subject to change.
Source: Embassy of Japan in Ljubljana
