Nagoya. Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage — A Link to the World

Dates 

September 2 (Tue) – September 7 (Sun), 2025 【Gallery Room 9】 

September 9 (Tue) – September 14 (Sun), 2025 【Gallery Room 10】

Exhibition Opening Hours 

9:30 – 19:00 (Opening day, September 2: from 13:00 / Final day, September 14: until 13:00) * On Sunday, September 7th, the exhibition will close at 17:00.

Exhibition Admission 

Adults: ¥1,000 Children: ¥500

Program Schedule

September 2 (Tue) – September 14 (Sun) 

13:00~ Exhibition open.

Free In-house Video Screening 

Film.ua presents: Video series "Back to Basics" on Traditional Ukrainian Clothing

September 2 (Tue)

Independence Day Celebration & Opening Concert.

13:30 Doors open

14:00 Concert starts

Harmony of Heritage Independence Day Celebration & Opening Concert of the Ukrainian Art Exhibition Ukrainian Cultural Heritage – A Connection to the World in Nagoya

Oksana Stepanyuk – coloratura soprano

With over 800 performances across Japan, Diva Oksana Stepanyuk is celebrated not only for her brilliant coloratura soprano but also for her role as a cultural ambassador of Ukraine.

Piano: Sayaka Taneda Kojima

Concert Ticket: ¥800

Please make a reservation to book your ticket.

There are three ways to purchase tickets:

1. Bank transfer with the note "コンサート" (concert) in the payment reference + email notification to us. Tickets will be handed out at the entrance. 【Bank Details】 三菱東京UFJ銀行野並支店普通口座店番　697口座番号　0117816特定非営利活動法人日本ウクライナ文化協会

2. In Advance sale at the office: Tickets are available for in-person purchase and pickup starting Wednesday, August 13 (Mon–Fri, 10:00–16:00) at: Japan–Ukraine Culture Association〒461-0001 Aichi, Nagoya-shi, Higashi-ku, Izumi 1-13-34, Meikenkyo Bldg 2F📞 090-2262-5933 / 080-3248-2837 

3. Cash payment at the entrance on the day of the concert (if seats remain).

      名古屋市中区役所ホール Venue info: https://www.city.nagoya.jp/naka/page/0000074390.html 

September 3 (Wed) 

13:30–15:30 Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Workshop

(Participation fee: ¥1,000 / materials included) Limited to 20 people, advance registration required 

Registration form for Motanka Workshop:

September 4 (Thu) 

13:30–15:30 Motanka Doll Workshop

(Participation fee: ¥1,000 / materials included) Limited to 20 people, advance registration required 

Registration form for Motanka Workshop on September 4th

September 6 (Sat) 

13:00–14:30 Petrykivka Painting Workshop

(Participation fee: ¥1,000 / materials included) 

Limited to 20 people, advance registration required 

Please make registration in advance for Petrykivka Painting Workshop on September 6th

September 7 (Sun) 

13:00–14:30 Petrykivka Painting Workshop

(Participation fee: ¥1,000 / materials included) 

Limited to 20 people, advance registration required 

Please make registration in advance for Petrykivka Painting Workshop on September 7th

September 12 (Fr) 

13:30–15:30 Pysanky (Ukrainian Easter Egg) Workshop

(Participation fee: ¥1,000 / materials included) Limited to 20 people, advance registration required 

Registration form for Motanka Workshop:

September 13 (Sat) 

13:30–15:30 Motanka Doll Workshop

(Participation fee: ¥1,000 / materials included) Limited to 20 people, advance registration required 

Registration form for Motanka Workshop on September 13th:

Organizers and Co-organizers 

Organizers: 

• NPO Ukraine House Japan NPO Ukraine House Japan (UHJ) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing cultural diplomacy between Japan and Ukraine. Our mission is to create a lasting and meaningful platform where people in Japan can experience the richness of Ukrainian culture, heritage, and contemporary creativity. Through exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and educational programs, we present Ukrainian arts, music, traditions, and modern achievements to foster mutual understanding and respect. We believe culture is a bridge—connecting communities, deepening friendships, and building trust between Japan and Ukraine.NPO Ukraine House Japan welcomes everyone to explore Ukraine’s vibrant identity, meet its artists and creators, and join an open dialogue that strengthens the bonds between Japan and Ukraine.

• NPO Japan–Ukraine Culture Association (Nagoya)

  NPO Japan–Ukraine Culture Association (Nagoya) Established in February 2018, the Association engages in cultural, scientific, and educational activities for the people of both Japan and Ukraine. Its purpose is to improve and resolve issues related to mutual understanding, and to strengthen the friendship between the two nations. Since February 2022, following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine, the Association has provided comprehensive support to Ukrainians who have evacuated to Japan — including Japanese language classes, employment support, introductions to Japanese culture and etiquette, moving assistance, finding household appliances and furniture, and consultations on national pension, health insurance, taxes, and daily life in Japan, along with interpretation.

Co-organizers:

• Embassy of Ukraine in Japan

• Support City of Nagoya

Use of Proceeds 

This is a non-profit event. Ticket proceeds, after covering basic operating costs, will support the following cultural, social, and charitable activities.

Ukraine House Japan:

• Creation of new Ukrainian art collections for presentation in Japan

• Production of Japanese-language informational and educational materials and booklets

Japan–Ukraine Culture Association (Nagoya):

• Charity aid for victims of the war and rehabilitation of the wounded

• Medical and humanitarian support for Ukraine

Venue

Civic Gallery Sakae 8F, Naka Ward Office Heiwa Real Estate Joint Building 4-1-8 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0008, Japan Access: https://www.bunka758.or.jp/english_access/sakae/