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Ithra's Japan Cultural Days provides an immersive experience of contemporary and traditional Japanese culture. Visitors can engage in culinary experiences, enjoy performing arts and explore exhibitions showcasing Japanese culture. Hands-on workshops allow participants to engage in craft, cuisine, culture and language sessions that offer insightful bridges to the aesthetics, artistry and creativity of Japanese culture and society.
Ithra Cultural Days event entry is free.
Note: During the weekend (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) all program tickets are only available inside Ithra.
Live performances
عرض سوزوكي شينكو نوبويوكي
8th February 2025
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
كافة الأعمار
Arabic, English
حدائق إثراء
دينتوبنكا ميرايجيكو كابوكي
30th January 2025
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM · 5 hrs 30 mins
كافة الأعمار
Arabic, English
حدائق إثراء
مكياج نيهون بويو وكومادوري
30th January 2025
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM · 15 mins
كافة الأعمار
Arabic, English
حدائق إثراء
عرض وانواجي كنداما و ورشة عمل على المسرح
30th January 2025
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
كافة الأعمار
Arabic, English
حدائق إثراء
رقصة أوني كنباي
8th February 2025
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM · 5 hrs 30 mins
كافة الأعمار
Arabic, English
حدائق إثراء
Workshops
صناعة مروحة يابانية تقليدية قابلة للطي
3rd February 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
13+
Arabic, English
برج إثراء، الطابق 7 - استوديو الفن
كينتسوجي (فن الترميم)
8th February 2025
9:00 PM - 9:40 PM · 40 mins
+15
Arabic, English
البلازا، المعمل
صناعة المانجا: الكتابة والرسم
8th February 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
13+
Arabic, English
برج إثراء، الطابق 7 - استوديو الفن
Activities
مُهمّة ثقافية
8th February 2025
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
كافة الأعمار
Arabic, English
المكتبة , الطابق الثاني
Film Screenings
Exhibits
معرض السيارات اليابانية الكلاسيكية
8th February 2025
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM · 6 hrs
كافة الأعمار
حدائق إثراء
Children's Offerings
كان ياماكان في بلاد اسمها اليابان
8th February 2025
7:00 PM - 7:15 PM
العائلات مع الأطفال
Arabic, English
متحف الطفل
Talks
جلسة نقاشية مع مخرج ون كات أوف ذا ديد
4th February 2025
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM · 30 mins
+16
English
السينما
تعرف على المزيد حول ثقافة المسرح الياباني
28th January 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
+16
Arabic, English
المسرح
لقاء حواري: اليابان في عيون رحالة
6th February 2025
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM · 1 hr 30 mins
+16
Arabic
المكتبة، الطابق 3
FAQs
What is the Ithra Cultural Days Program?
Ithra Cultural Days is one of the signature programs of the King Abdulaziz Center for world culture (Ithra). It reflects Ithra’s mission to foster creativity , knowledge and new cultural experience. This program is a global cross-cultural engagement from around the world to Ithra, offering our audiences an illuminating window into other diverse and rich cultures.
Why Japan?
Japan was selected as the focus for this year’s Cultural Days Program to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic , relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan — a significant milestone in our collaboration and friendship. This event provides a unique opportunity to highlight the rich cultural exchange and mutual respect between the two nations.
When is the event happening?
The event will run from January 23 to February 8, 2025.
What are the times of the events and activations?
4:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Where are the activations of the event?
The events will take place in the Ithra Plaza, the Children’s Museum, Ithra Tower, the Theater, the Lush Garden and the Energy exhibit.
What is the target audience?
Families and Youth.
Do I require tickets to attend the events?
Most of the event activations are free. However, a few workshops require purchasing tickets.
Will there be movies screening in the Ithra Cinema?
Yes.