JEDDAH: Citizens and residents of Jeddah are experiencing the rich culture, fine arts, and umami flavors of Japan at the Tomodachi Japanese Festival.
The name of the festival, which translates to ‘friends,’ began on Thursday and will run until Saturday at the Jeddah Center for Forums and Events.
It is bringing together fans of Japan, anime and entertainment in a vibrant and immersive experience filled with activities, interactive attractions, challenges, and FIFA18 Gaming Competitions.
The festival opened with an electrifying lineup of over 50 Japanese artists and visitors were impressed with an immersive mix of stage performances, hands-on workshops, interactive zones, workshops and street food.
It also features live calligraphy demonstrations, manga and anime art displays, and workshops designed to introduce people to traditional Japanese crafts.
