RIYADH: In preparation for the 2022 Riyadh Season and the Gamer Season festivals scheduled at the end of this year, Japa Mura, a Japanese village supported by Saudia, has been completed in Boulevard Riyadh City.
The Boulevard, where Japa Mura has been created, brings together cultures and collectibles from a variety of countries, and features restaurants, cafes, and shops that cater to visitors of all ages. Approximately 900,000 square meters in size, it features nine areas, and parking spaces for over 20,000 cars.
Some of the areas include City Area, Studio Area, Sports Area, and Torocadero Area. The Japa Mura will also gain a lot of attention from a variety of concerts that will be held from July 20 to Sept. 1. Talented Arab and international artists will also attend until July 8.
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There are various Japan-related shops, where visitors can try Japanese food, and wear kimonos. They can also engage in activities such as calligraphy, and origami.
Artist Jo Naoya, came to Saudi Arabia to showcase the Japanese art of Kintsugi gold lacquer pottery repair at Japa Mura.
Naoya said: “Since long ago in Japan, we have a culture of using things carefully over long times, and I want to be able to teach about Kintsugi. When I heard there was a Japanese culture event in Saudi Arabia, I came immediately!”
