Japan Week 2025 @ Manchester Central Library + HOME (Sunday 7th September)

Manchester has been chosen as the host city of the prestigious Japan Week, a Japanese cultural event taking place in a different city annually so let's give it's 50th anniversary a hearty welcome to our very own shores!

1. Firstly, we'll be making our way to Manchester Central Library from 2-4:30pm, where they will be showcasing the following:

"Exhibitions, Workshops and Demonstrations: Central Library

Visit Manchester Central Library this Japan Week to learn more about leading Japanese destinations from EXPO 2025 in Osaka to hidden gems which will inspire your next visit.
You can also view incredible exhibitions and performances from Japanese artists and join in with workshops to give you a taste of traditional Japanese culture right here in Manchester.

No need to book tickets, this event is free to attend."

Click here for more details about the exhibitions and workshops

2. We'll then have dinner and drinks at Society, Wetherspoons or someplace else nearby from 4:30-6:30pm, depending on where people want to go (democratic voting to take place there and then!)

3. Lastly, we'll head over to HOME for the 7-10pm showing where Japanese performances and dances will be held (please book your essential free ticket, I have booked mine at the STALLS in seat G17 so book yours nearby if you wish to be sat together for the shows before they're all gone!)

Click here to book your seat for Sunday 7th in advance!

So, in short, the schedule looks like this:

1. 2-4:30pm: Exhibitions, Workshops and Demonstrations @ MCR Central Library
2. 4:30-6:30pm: Dinner and drinks @ Society, Wetherspoons or someplace else
3. 7-10pm: Japanese performances @ HOME

Look forward to seeing you Nipponese enthusiasts there! ^o^