The Hellenic Association of Traditional Japanese Arts and Culture brings the culture of Japan to the heart of Athens for the third time, with the Japanese Festival 2024.

A festival that combines traditional beauty with dynamic pop culture, offering a unique journey into the world of Japanese traditional art, music, cosplay and gastronomy.

From traditional events and workshops to cosplay parades and J-pop concerts, the Festival connects visitors to Japan's past and future.

Japan festival 2024 in brief:
• 10 lectures on Japanese topics
• 2 Panels with well-known actors from the field of Anime dubbing so that we can experience the magic of our favorite heroes live
• 4 Streaming directly from Japan
• For the 1st time viewings of Anime movies and series!
• 40 Japanese Culture Workshops free of charge with reservation. (Calligraphy, tea ceremony, sumi-e, origami, Japanese bookbinding, sushi, Japanese drums, Japanese swordsmanship, etc.)
• 14 Japanese Thematic & Arts Exhibitions (Kimono, Bonsai, Origami, Sumi-e, Photography, Japanese objects).
• 30 Japanese Culture Shows on the main stage (12 hours of total performance on the main stage!)
• 70 Japanese Design Artists and Exhibitors of Japanese Themed Constructions
• 20 Trade Exhibitors-Shops (to find everything you love related to Japan)
• Japanese food
• Traditional Japanese board games Go, Shogi, Hanafuda, etc. that will pleasantly fill your stay at the festival.
• Japanese Retro and Modern Videogames
• Cosplay Parade with prize draws!
• Demonstrations of Martial and other Japanese Arts
• Cosplay Photo / Video Booth.

For more information, visit the official website (japanfestival.gr)