Saudi is slowly and steadily accepting foreign cultures. By accepting it is also adapting itself to experience the beauty of certain cultures. Japan is a rich culture and the influence has been quite massive on Riyadh. So if you are coming to Saudi don’t miss out on this cool Japanese Pop-up coming this week.
Japamura Will Be Depicting Japanese Culture In Riyadh, Saudi
Riyadh is particularly fond of Japanese culture for a variety of reasons, including anime, ninjas, and ramen. The biggest gaming and esports event in the world, Gamers8, is also bringing back Japamura Riyadh to honor the culture.
The hip pop-up shop in Boulevard Riyadh City will start operations on Thursday, July 6, and remain open until Wednesday, July 12.
At the Yukata experience, dress in traditional Japanese garb. At the Matcha tasting, sample complimentary Japanese tea. At the Japanese karaoke nights, belt out your favorite songs. If that’s not enough, enroll in a Shodo class, a session in ancient Japanese calligraphy, or an origami workshop at the Japamura Academy, where skilled teachers who have been brought in from Japan will teach you these wonderful techniques.
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Gamer’s Paradise
Gamers8 2023, which will be held under the theme “The Land of Heroes,” is going down in history. A record USD45 million worth of prizes will be awarded at the huge event. Additionally, it’s the biggest in Esports history, a significant development for Saudi Arabia.
Aside from Amezaiku, which was a form of “candy art” that gained popularity in the Edo period, Japamura Riyadh also taught Kintsugi last year. Kintsugi is a Japanese technique for patching gaps in broken pottery using powdered metals like gold, silver, or platinum. A concealed ninja dojo and origami classes will also be available at the event.
There’s so much more to learn about Japanese culture and you can absorb a lot by visiting at this trendy pop-up festival in Riyadh. Japamura has returned! Prepare for a better and more expansive Japamura by selecting from a range of courses, dishes, and activities for people of all ages. GAMERS8, don’t forget to take cute pictures just at Japamura!
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