COSMOS – Japanese and World Culture Programs

This is a program to provide a short course/class to introduce Japanese and other countries’ cultures. Anybody can participate without appointment(There are exceptions).

What is COSMOS?

The purpose of COSMOS is to nurture and support for each citizens’ group that participates in the course and is cosponsored by the Foundation. If you want to hold such a course/class, please contact us.

  • Date and Time: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month *Starting April 2024, COSMOS will move to the afternoon of the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.

Schedule(April, 2024 - September, 2024)

Class Fee Place
12:30-14:30

Play the Koto

[by Strings]

Learn how to play the Japanese traditional instrument, Koto.


¥500

 

Community Salon(1F)

12:30-14:30

 

★NEW★ Challenge!KIMONO

[by Kimono Dressing Kyoto]

Can you wear a kimono by yourself? Let's challenge on Kimono dressing!

*Pre-registration required. *Women only.

Reservation via Email: kimono.dressing.kyoto@gmail.com

 

¥500


The 1st Guest Room(1F)

 

12:30-14:30

★NEW★Ukrainian Traditional Decorative Painting "Petrykivka"

[by Petrykivka Japan]

Lean Ukrainian Traditional Decorative Painting

*Pre-registration required.

Reservation via Email: petrykivkajapan@gmail.com 

 

 

¥2,000 Office Room(3F)
15:00-17:00

"Omotenashi over Matcha" Entertaining with Matcha
[by "Wa-kei-sei-jyaku" ITAGAKI Akiko]

Tea ceremony host course.

 

 

\500

Community Salon(1F)
15:00-17:00

Japanese Classical Dance
[by Kyoto Dento Bunka Koryu-kai]

Learn how to wear Kimono and practice correct walking, posture, and Japanese Etiquette in Kimono before finishing short Japanese classical dance

\500

The 1st Guest Room(1F)