The Xmas Edition of Japan Days, the highly awaited appointment dedicated to the fascinating country of the Rising Sun, is back, hosted in the spaces of Atlantico Live in the EUR district.
The event, organised by the Mercatino Giapponese, hosts a vast market area with 100 exhibitors from all over Italy, where you can make your purchases and find extraordinary gift ideas, from marvellous kimonos to bonsai and the colourful pop and hype world of nerd and kawaii culture.
Japan Days Xmas Edition offers visitors of all ages a 360-degree experience to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Japan, thanks to the rich programme, which includes book presentations, talks, sake courses, showcases, workshops - such as origami, Japanese calligraphy, ikebana, Zen painting, bonsai, kokedama, kirigami - martial arts presentations and traditional shows, including the suggestive tea ceremony, kimono dressing, and Taiko drums.
Space also for a relaxation area with shiatsu and kobido massages and lots of fun with the numerous activities for children and adults, such as Japanese fishing, vintage videogame consoles, children's make-up, kendama, JPop and Kpop-style music, and more, complimentary gadgets, bamboo trees for hanging wishes, and photo opportunity corners for unforgettable photos and videos.
For a tasty break, the typical food area awaits you: from the street food of the matsuri to home food, from sushi, poke, ramen & onigiri to Japanese beers, from the sake shop with tasting to the konbini mini market, a food and wine tour in the heart of Japan.