Bandar Seri Begawan:The Embassy of Japan in Brunei Darussalam is hosting the Japanese Cultural Festival 2026 over two days at the Times Square Shopping Centre, starting today and concluding on November 8, 2026.
According to Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports of Brunei Darussalam, the event aims to introduce both traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through various activities, including stage performances, workshops, and exhibition booths.
The festival commenced with an 'Ikebana' workshop on November 6 at the Laksamana College of Business. Approximately 30 participants attended the workshop, where they learned the Japanese art of flower arrangement from Taniguchi Chieko, a certified 'Ikebana' teacher from Japan.
The opening ceremony of the festival was held this evening and was officiated by the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Dayang Hajah Noridah binti Abdul Hamid. The event was attended by the Ambassador of Japan to Brunei Darussalam, His Excellency Kikuta Yutaka, and the General Manager of Times Square Shopping Centre, Dayang Amal Majidah Haji Suhaili.