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This autumn, Ukraine House Japan is pleased to open a new educational program dedicated to one of Ukraine's most refined traditional folk arts — vytynanka, the art of decorative paper cutting.

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Recently, we announced that something special related to Ukrainian cuisine was on its way. Today, we are delighted to reveal its name and give you a first taste of what awaits.

UHJ continues a series of essays by its women members.

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On the night of July 6, russia launched one of its largest air attacks against Kyiv and the Kyiv region, firing 68 missiles and 351 attack drones.

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Kyiv was the primary target.

On June 29, 1849, Olha Drahomanova was born — the woman the world knows as Olena Pchilka.

On June 28, Ukraine celebrates Constitution Day.

From a young age, Ivan Franko amazed those around him with his extraordinary intellect and phenomenal memory.

June 24. The ancient celebration of Kupalo reflects the deep respect our ancestors held for the solar cycle and the summer solstice.

International Father's Day, celebrated in both Ukraine and Japan on the third Sunday of June, is a time to reflect on the role of fathers in society.

On June 21, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, bringing the longest day of the year.

We had only just finished writing about the luminous destiny and rebellious spirit of Ivan Mykolaichuk when the night of June 14–15, 2026 brought tragic news that stripped Ukrainian culture of a tangible part of its cinematic soul.

On this summer day, a man was born who became the embodiment of the soul of twentieth-century Ukrainian cinema.

On June 4, as part of the Baltic Island exhibition at Spiral Garden, an Art Auction for Ukraine brought together artists, visitors, and supporters in a shared gesture of solidarity.

At the beginning of June, when the fragrant greenery of the Green Holidays adorns the land, the boundary between the human world and the ancient realm grows thinner.

June 6 in Ukraine brings together a professional observance dedicated to the media and the memory of a large-scale ecological tragedy.

I am from Crimea.

Baltic Island presents contemporary illustration from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as a rich and multifaceted visual landscape shaped by imagination, atmosphere, and subtle storytelling.

June 1 and June 4 are important dates that draw the international community’s attention to the rights and safety of children.

The final weekend of spring brings a special celebration to the capital of Ukraine, uniting hearts around the centuries-old history and resilience of the city on the Dnipro River.

5,000 Copies of Classic Japanese Picture Books Translated and Donated to Children in War-Affected Ukraine.

Ukraine House Japan is launching a short series of publications dedicated to Ivan Franko — one of the most prominent Ukrainian writers, thinkers, translators, and public intellectuals.

Ukraine House Japan is continuing its series of publications dedicated to the women members of our organization, their professional journeys, experiences, and personal reflections.

May 24 holds special significance in Ukraine in the context of cultural ties with the countries of Eastern Europe and the Slavic world.

On May 23, Ukraine commemorates Heroes’ Day — a significant occasion dedicated to the courage, devotion, and resilience of those who fought for the country’s freedom.

In the Ukrainian educational calendar, May holds special significance, as schools across the country traditionally celebrate the Last Bell at the end of May.

The third Thursday of May unites people across all continents, as Vyshyvanka Day has become a worldwide celebration of Ukrainian culture that brings the international community together around the values of freedom and beauty.

Reflections by Victoria Shetliez-Virich on International Tea Day

“A Space to Bring Smiles to the Earth”

Established in 1977, International Museum Day has become a symbol of openness and the preservation of humanity’s shared memory.

The tragedy of the genocide of the Crimean Tatar people began at dawn on May 18, 1944.

Maria Prymachenko elevated Ukrainian folk art to the level of the global avant-garde, transforming archaic imagery into a universal visual language.

May brings a special light as nature blossoms and hearts fill with gratitude.

May 9 symbolizes the birth of a new European idea founded on peace and solidarity after centuries of destructive conflicts.

May 8 marks, across the world, the end of one of the bloodiest chapters in human history

The Japanese holiday Kodomo no Hi has deep roots dating back to the 8th century and was traditionally known as Tango no Sekku.

Ukraine House Japan will host a Green Borshch Cooking Class — an introduction to one of the traditional seasonal dishes of Ukrainian cuisine.

Ukraine House Japan, together with Restaurant Domivka and K.M. TRADING will bring the taste of Ukraine to the TBS Spring Festival at Akasaka Sacas Hiroba.

The history of honoring labor began on May 1, 1886, in Chicago, when workers protested for the introduction of an eight-hour workday.

On April 30, Ukraine honors its border guards — professionals who form the first line of defense for the country’s territorial integrity and state sovereignty.

April 26, 2026, marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster

Forty years ago, spring in Ukraine was unusually warm, yet the clear April air already carried an invisible death.

The creative legacy of Oles Honchar has its spiritual center in the novel Sobor (Cathedral), written in 1968.