Bishkek, Oct. 27, 2025 / Kabar/. The Embassy of Japan in the Kyrgyz Republic, together with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Kyrgyz-Japanese Center for Human Development (KRJC), organized a two-day cultural event titled “Japan Days in Osh.”
The Embassy of Japan in Kyrgyzstan reported that the celebration opened on October 17 at Osh State University with a screening of the Japanese film “Miracles Nearby,” provided by the Japan Foundation. The film, primarily aimed at students studying Japanese, offered viewers a glimpse into Japanese values and storytelling. That evening, the renowned Japanese taiko drum group “Ooedodaiko” gave a powerful solo concert at the S. Ibraimov Osh National Drama Theater, captivating the audience with synchronized rhythms and energetic performances. Representatives of the Osh Regional Administration and City Hall attended the event, and the concert concluded with a standing ovation.
On the second day, the “Day of Japanese Culture” was held at Osh State University, beginning once again with a performance by “Ooedodaiko.” The cultural program continued with JICA volunteers performing traditional Japanese dances to the folk songs “Nanchu Soran Bushi” and “Hanagasa Ondo.” The volunteers also showcased their musical skills by playing the Kyrgyz traditional instrument, the komuz. Students of the university’s Japanese language department performed a Japanese cover of the popular song “Krylatye Kacheli” (“Swing on Wings”) and presented a Japanese-style dance. The local band “Sushi Barmak” performed songs from Japanese anime, creating a lively and friendly atmosphere. The concert concluded with a demonstration by the Kendo Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic.
In addition to the stage performances, visitors explored various aspects of traditional Japanese culture in the university’s foyer, where JICA volunteers and KRJC staff introduced calligraphy, yukata dressing, origami, and traditional Japanese games. A Japanese language corner, organized by a specialist from the Japan Foundation, allowed participants to experience the beauty of the language firsthand.
In his welcoming remarks at both the concert and the cultural day, Mr. Hiroyuki Suzuki, Counselor of the Embassy of Japan, expressed his hope that such events will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between Japan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as with the city of Osh, and that these warm ties will continue to flourish in the future.