JAPAN DORAKU 2025 in NIJ0-JO

We at JAPAN DORAKU take social and environmental issues such as the decline of traditional Japanese industry, the global food crisis and global warming seriously and are working towards a recycling society that creates new values from the perspective of diversity under the theme ‘Let’s create a bright future through the circulation of people and money’. The project aims to create a recycling-oriented society that generates new values from the perspective of diversity. The first event of the project will be held at the World Heritage Site Nijo Castle in Kyoto. Please come and experience the virtuous circle of tradition and culture, and how it is not wasted!

9.14(Sun.)：10:00-17:00/18:00-21:00(Night Party)
9.15(Mon/Hol.)：10:00-17:00

9.14(Sun.)：10:00-17:00/
18:00-21:00(Night Party)
9.15(Mon/Hol.)：10:00-17:00

INFORMATION

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Schedule	September 14th & 15th, 2025 (Sunday & Public Holiday)
Organizer	JAPAN DORAKU Executive Committee
Co-organizers	Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Republic of Indonesia; Royal Palace of Yogyakarta
Venue	UNESCO World Heritage Site “Former Imperial Villa Nijo-jo Castle” (Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994)
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Our Vision for the Event

We aim to preserve and pass down Japan’s proud traditional culture and craftsmanship through hands-on experiences.Rather than simply donating a portion of sales, this event is designed to create a direct cycle where artisans and producers receive direct support through participation, experiences, and purchases.

We aim to preserve and pass down Japan’s proud traditional culture and craftsmanship through hands-on experiences.Rather than simply donating a portion of sales, this event is designed to create a direct cycle where artisans and producers receive direct support through participation, experiences, and purchases.

PROGRAM

❶ Commemorative Ceremony for the 40th Anniversary of the Friendship Agreement between Kyoto Prefecture and the Special Region of Yogyakarta (featuring an address by Governor Nishiwaki of Kyoto Prefecture).

❷ Showcasing, Exhibiting, Selling, and Experiencing Japan’s Top-Tier Traditional Techniques: This will bring together traditional masterpieces with over a millennium of history, including true indigo dyeing, Nishijin-ori weaving, gold leaf application (Kinsai), and hand-painted Yuzen dyeing.

❸ Performances by Indonesian Gamelan Orchestras and Exhibitions of Traditional Indonesian Crafts.

❹ Provision of Food and Beverages that Embody a Sustainable Food Cycle.

❺ Creation of Empathy and Unity Through Sound: Recognizing music as an art form that deeply resonates with the human heart.

❻ Collaboration Fashion Show with Traditional Techniques, Upcycle Art Exhibition, and More.

SPEAKERS AND PERFORMERS

GKR. Mangkubumi

First Princess, Royal House of Yogyakarta
President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry

GKR. Hayu

Fourth Princess, Royal House of Yogyakarta

GKR.Bendara

Fifth Princess, Royal House of Yogyakarta

KPH. Notonegoro

Prince (Husband of the Fourth Princess)

Yogyakarta Royal House
Exclusive Gamelan Orchestra
Royal Orchestra (30 members)

Hidenori Nakanishi

True Indigo Dyeing

[Sept 14 & 15]

DJ DANTZ

[Sept 15]

Jazz Pianist Takeshi Ohbayashi

[Sept 14]

Singer Chris Hart

[Sept 15]

Classical Guitarist Kaori Muraji