14. Dan Japonske (20. junij 2026)
Na Trgu republike v Ljubljani je bil 20. junija organiziran že 14. »Dan Japonske«. Ta vsakoletni kulturni dogodek obiskovalcem ponuja številne priložnosti za spoznavanje raznolikih čarov Japonske. Od tradicionalnih umetnosti, kot so japonska glasba, ples, ikebana (aranžiranje cvetja), chadō (japonski čajni obred) in borilne veščine, do sodobne japonske kulinarike in pop kulture. Dogodek vsako leto junija organizira organizacijski odbor za Dan Japonske, katerega del je tudi Veleposlaništvo Japonske.
Letošnji Dan Japonske se je začel z mogočnimi in odmevnimi zvoki wadaiko (japonskih bobnov), sledili pa so uvodni nagovori dr. Culiberga, predsednika organizacijski odbora za Dan Japonske, veleposlanice Yoshide ter gostujoči nagovor podžupana Ljubljane, gospoda Koritnika.
Po uvodnih pozdravih je veleposlanica Yoshida dr. Culibergu podelila priznanje veleposlanice za njegovo dolgoletno predanost povezovanju Japonske in Slovenije ter za neprecenljivo podporo dejavnostim veleposlaništva.
Na glavnem odru je občinstvo navdušila čudovita glasba instrumentov wadaiko in koto (japonske citre), izrazita pripovedovalska predstava kamišibaj (papirnato gledališče) ter dinamične predstavitve borilnih veščin, med njimi juda, karateja in aikida.
Predavalnica, kjer so potekali nastopi tradicionalnega japonskega plesa ter predstavitve in razlage ikebane in chadōja, je bila medtem zapolnjena do zadnjega mesta. Vsaka predstavitev je bila zelo uspešna in je spodbudila številna navdušena vprašanja obiskovalcev.
Poleg tega je približno 50 stojnic, na katerih so bili predstavljeni izdelki iz sveta japonske pop kulture, vključno z animejem, uglednimi japonskimi podjetji in pristno japonsko kulinariko, ves dan privabljalo množice obiskovalcev. Kljub vročemu poletnemu vremenu je bilo prizorišče polno živahnega vzdušja. Iskreno se zahvaljujemo vsem, ki ste obiskali dogodek.
Upamo, da je Dan Japonske še dodatno poglobil razumevanje Japonske in naklonjenost do nje ter da se bodo kulturne izmenjave in prijateljski odnosi med Japonsko in Slovenijo tudi v prihodnje uspešno razvijali.
On June 20, the 14th "Japan Day" was held at the Republic Square (Trg republike) in Ljubljana. This annual cultural event offers visitors a wide opportunity to experience Japan’s diverse charms, ranging from traditional arts such as Japanese music, dance, Ikebana (flower arrangement), Chado (tea ceremony), and martial arts, to contemporary Japanese cuisine and pop culture. The event is organized every June by the Japan Day Executive Committee, part of which is also Embassy of Japan.
This year’s Japan Day opened with the powerful and resonant sounds of Wadaiko (Japanese drums), followed by opening remarks from Dr. Culiberg, Chairman of the Japan Day Organizing Committee, and Ambassador Yoshida, as well as a guest speech by Mr. Koritnik, Vice Mayor of Ljubljana.
After the greetings, Ambassador Yoshida presented the Ambassador’s Commendation to Dr. Culiberg in recognition of his long-standing dedication as a bridge between Japan and Slovenia and his invaluable support for the Embassy’s initiatives.
On the main stage, the audience was captivated by the beautiful melodies of Wadaiko and Koto (Japanese zither), an expressive Kamishibai (paper theater) storytelling performance, and dynamic martial arts demonstrations including Judo, Karate, and Aikido.
Meanwhile, the lecture venue, which featured traditional Japanese dance performances as well as demonstrations and explanations of Ikebana and Chado, was packed to maximum capacity with eager spectators. Each session was a success, drawing enthusiastic questions from the audience.
In addition, approximately 50 booths showcasing pop culture merchandise such as anime, prominent Japanese companies, and authentic Japanese food attracted a large number of visitors throughout the day. Despite the intense summer heat, the venue was filled with lively energy. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who came to the event.
We hope that Japan Day has further deepened the understanding of and affinity toward Japan, and that cultural exchanges and friendly relations between Japan and Slovenia will continue to flourish in the future.
