Arts & Traditional Crafts
Calligraphy, origami and hands-on creative traditions.
ISTANBUL · 25 OCTOBER 2026
Step into Japan.
An immersive cultural day where centuries-old craft, contemporary creativity and real opportunities in Japan meet under one roof.
Made for curious minds
Families · students · culture lovers
日本
文化 · 発見 · 体験 CULTURE · DISCOVERY · EXPERIENCE
Date25 October 2026
Doors open10:00 — 20:00
PlaceKaya Istanbul Fair & Convention Hotel, Istanbul
About the event
Japan comes to Istanbul for one unforgettable day.
Experience Japan is a cultural event in Istanbul for students, families, curious minds and everyone drawn to Japan. Discover Japanese art, language, education, travel and contemporary culture — without leaving the city.
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Five worlds. One day.
Find your way into Japan
Move from quiet craft tables to lively performance spaces, tasting, drawing and discovering as you go.
Language & Learning
Japanese language, culture and learning opportunities.
Study & Travel
Meet specialists and explore real opportunities in Japan.
Anime, Manga & Pop Culture
Illustration, stories and contemporary creativity.
Japanese Food
Flavours, tastings and food traditions.
Shape your day
A programme made for wandering
Drop into all-day experiences or plan around workshops, live demonstrations and performances.
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10:00–20:00
All Day
Japanese Food Area
Flavours, tastings and food traditions.
Taste Hall
10:00–20:00
All Day
Anime & Manga Zone
Drawing, displays and interactive activities.
Creative Hall
10:00–20:00
All Day
Study & Travel in Japan
Meet schools, specialists and travel experts.
Discovery Hall
The programme is being completed. Times and contributors can be updated from the administration dashboard.
Voices in Istanbul
Meet the people behind the moments
Artists, teachers and cultural contributors bringing knowledge, warmth and craft to the programme.
YTPreview profile
Illustrator & cultural educator
Yuki Tanaka
Tokyo / IstanbulMore voices are joining the programme.
Are you a creator, educator or cultural contributor?
Propose a sessionBuilding it together
Partners with purpose
The organisations helping create a thoughtful cultural exchange in Istanbul.
IJ
Istanbul–Japan Cultural Exchange Network
Example organisation awaiting confirmation.
Example · awaiting confirmationSC
Sakura Creative Supplies
Supporting Sponsor
Example · awaiting confirmationMJ
Mirai Japanese Language Academy
Japanese education
Example · awaiting confirmationPartner with us · Istanbul 2026
Bring a story. Create an experience.
Join the programme, share your work, exhibit or build a partnership with purpose.
ISTANBULVenue image approval pending
Date & location
Istanbul
25 October 2026
Kaya Istanbul Fair & Convention Hotel
Esenyurt, Istanbul, Türkiye
10:00 — 20:00
A full day of culture and discovery
ISTANBUL · 25.10.2026
Your day in Japan starts here.
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