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While choosing an image for the poster of our Christmas celebration, we were drawn to a beautiful Ukrainian Christmas Star, often seen in photographs of traditional Christmas star processions in Ukraine.

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Golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and served with a creamy mushroom sauce — meet deruny, one of Ukraine’s most beloved home-cooked dishes!

International Understanding Article Project
With the support of ZenGroup Inc.

International Understanding Article Project
With the support of ZenGroup Inc.

In the summer of 2026, nine high school students and two teachers from the Budokan School in Lviv, Ukraine, spent three weeks in Japan as part of the first KOI educational exchange program.

International Understanding Article Project
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Christmas in Ukraine is difficult to imagine without the Zvizda (Звізда), a large, colorful star mounted on a pole, often decorated with ribbons and illuminated from within.

Our third workshop takes place at Ito Ryokan in Nihonbashi-Ningyocho.

International Understanding Article Project
With the support of ZenGroup Inc.

International Understanding Article Project
With the support of ZenGroup Inc.

More Than 250 Visitors Attended the Ukrainian Film Festival

On 10 October 2026, an event for the “Japanese Picture Books for Children in Ukraine” project took place at kokoka Kyoto International Community House.

On October 16, nippon.com published an article introducing the Ukrainian Film Festival as an opportunity to discover Ukraine’s culture, history and people through cinema.

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On October 16, Kyoto Shimbun published an article introducing the Ukrainian Film Festival screenings at the Museum of Kyoto on October 17–18.

On October 15, Mainichi published an article introducing the Ukrainian Film Festival, taking place across seven cities in Japan.

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming many honoured guests and visitors to our opening day.

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What shall we cook today?

Join us at this year’s Kodaira Christmas Market on December 5, from 12:00 to 19:00.

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This article is part of our series introducing the UKRAINE HOUSE JAPAN This time, Kateryna Andrenko shares her story, telling us about Ukraine through the language of taste.

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Discover the traditional Ukrainian art of creating a pavuk—a delicate geometric decoration traditionally made from straw.

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Experience Ukrainian tradition this autumn and create your own pysanka—an egg decorated with beeswax patterns and layers of color.

At Ukraine House Japan, we bring contemporary Ukrainian cuisine, carefully selected Ukrainian wines, and heartfelt hospitality to Japan.

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International Understanding Article Project
Sponsored by ZenGroup Inc.

This article was prepared as part of the children’s book donation project

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Throughout the year, we will create together, discover the beauty of Ukrainian paper cutting, and explore the culture and traditions behind this unique art form.

International Understanding Article Project Sponsored by ZenGroup Inc.

International Understanding Article Project Sponsored by ZenGroup Inc.

International Understanding Article Project Sponsored by ZenGroup Inc.

Traditional Ukrainian Art Pysanka Workshop

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Discover the traditional Ukrainian art of creating a pavuk—a delicate geometric decoration traditionally made from straw.

An article on international understanding
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“Encounter the Real Ukraine Through Film”

We continue our series of publications introducing the team of Ukraine House Japan. Today, Olena Zemliachenko shares her story.

This article was prepared as part of the International Understanding Project
with the support of ZenGroup Inc.

This article was prepared as part of the International Understanding Articles Project
with the support of ZenGroup Inc.

The episode is sponsored by ZenGroup Inc.

First of all, our heartfelt thanks to Miwako Aizawa-san for her kind assistance, thoughtful care, and warm support.

We continue our series introducing the members of UKRAINE HOUSE JAPAN—the people who bring our shared space to life every day.