University of Helsinki
You can become acquainted with the Japanese culture in Helsinki this October during Japan Week, during which around 500 Japanese artists in various disciplines will perform.
Japan Week is an international event that takes place each year in a different country, bringing around 60 performing groups at a time to the host city.
Helsinki is the first city in the Nordic region to host the event
The programme in Helsinki will include dance, music, handicrafts, ikebana, origami, samurai performances, taiko drumming, kimonos, koto music and much more.
Japanese culture will be presented through exhibitions, workshops and performances at Annantalo (Annankatu 30) from October 22nd to 25th and Wanha Satama (Pikku Satamakatu 3-5) from October 22nd to 26th, as well as at evening performances at the Savoy Theatre (Kasarmikatu 46) throughout the week from 21st to 26th October. All events are free of charge.