Japanese Cultural Week 2025
2025/9/22
The 4th Edition of Japanese Cultural Week will be held from October 12th to 18th! As a part of International Cultural Week co-organized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports together with the Municipality of Tirana, our Cultural Week of this year offers a diverse range of events showcasing Japanese culture, from traditional ones to modern trends. Let's experience the best of Japan!
For more details, check out the Embassy's and the Ministry's official social media pages.
Program
| Event Name | Date & Time | Venue | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judo & Karate Japanese Ambassador's Cup | Oct. 12 Sunday 10:00 ~ |
Tirana Olympic Park | Experience the excitement of Judo and Karate, martial arts born in Japan! Watch talented young Albanian athletes compete in a spectacular display of skill and athleticism. |
| Discover Japan: A Tourism Seminar | Oct. 13 Monday 17:00 ~ |
COD Center for Openness and Dialogue |
Ready to plan your trip to Japan? Join us for a presentation by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) covering all the essentials you need to know, followed by a bit taste of Japan! |
| Taste of Tradition: Japanese Tea Ceremony | Oct. 14 Tuesday Oct. 15 Wednesday 17:00 ~ |
Vila 31 | Immerse yourself in the art of the Japanese tea ceremony, led by a Japanese Tea Master! Experience the tea ceremony and enjoy drinking matcha tea, beloved in Albania and beyond. Max. 35 paticipants per session. |
| Culinary Journey to Japan | Oct. 16 Thursday 17:00 ~ |
Vila 31 | Experience a Washoku (Japanese Food) demonstration featuring the traditional art of mochi (rice cake) making and other dishes! While you may have eaten mochi, have you ever tried making it? Don't miss this chance to taste authentic Japanese flavors. Max. 50 paticipants. |
| Japanese Film Week | Oct. 14th - 16th 20:00 ~ 17th - 18th 19:00 ~ |
Agimi Art Center | Japanese cinema is more than just anime! Discover recent masterpieces. October 14th "The Lines That Define Me" by Norihiro Koizumi October 15th "MONDAYS: See you "this" week!" by Ryo Takebayashi October 16th "Neko Ninja" by Takeshi Watanabe October 17th "Between Us" by Yasuo Okuaki October 18th "TAKANO TOFU" by Mitsuhiro Mihara |
※Dates, times, venues, and contents are subject to change. Please check the official social media for the latest information.
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