“Japanese Picture Books for the Children of Ukraine” Project — Lecture Event
Sat 10 Oct
|Kyoto International Community House (kok
Presentation of a project to translate Japanese picture books into Ukrainian for children in Ukraine.
Time & Location
10 Oct 2026, 13:30 – 16:00
Kyoto International Community House (kok, 2-1 Awadaguchi Toriichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8436, Japan
About the event
Four years have passed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began in 2022, and difficult conditions continue. As one way to offer support through the power of culture, a project is underway to translate Japanese picture books into Ukrainian and deliver them to children in Ukraine.
This event will introduce the project as an initiative for international cultural exchange, aiming to bring children comfort and opportunities to learn.
Program
Introduction to the project translating Japanese picture books into Ukrainian for children in Ukraine.
Presentation of the activities of the nonprofit organisation UKRAINE HOUSE JAPAN.
Ukrainian and Japanese songs and a bandura performance by Kateryna.
Doors open: 1:00 p.m.
Main event: 1:30–4:00 p.m.
Social gathering: 4:30–5:30 p.m. (Special Conference Room)
Admission is free. Seating is limited to 200, so we recommend arriving early.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Venue
Event Hall, kokoka Kyoto International Community House
2-1 Torii-cho, Kuritaguchi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8536, Japan