Workshops | Japan Food Fest

WORKSHOPS & ACTIVITIES

MORE THAN FOOD

Japan Food Fest isn’t just about tasting amazing food – it’s also your chance to immerse yourself in Japanese culture, art, and culinary traditions through a variety of hands-on workshops.

To learn more and register to a workshop, see below list.

Location: Workshops will be located at Zug Seepromenade's Rigiecke - near the Swan sculpture - North entrance of the Vorstadtquai.

INFORMATION & REGISTRATION

Culture

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop (DE/EN)

Learn the basics of brush handling and 5 key calligraphy techniques with Shoko, Calligraphy artist, then create your own piece with a word or character that resonates with you. Pre-register below!

Art

Manga 101 Drawing (EN/DE)

Learn the fundamentals of manga-style drawing and create your own characters in this beginner-friendly workshop hosted by PrinNana PaintNow. Contact them below to register.

Art

Origami

Origami is the traditional Japanese art of folding a single sheet of square paper into decorative shapes, animals, or objects without cutting or gluing.

Learn how to create the famous traditional crane with a JFF volunteer.

Culture

Koto Intrument

What does a traditional Japanese koto, the national instrument of Japan, sound like?

Chizuko Hiyashi, master in Koto and a teacher, will be offering free limited koto lessons with guests.

❗️Exclusively for SATURDAY only

Art

Ikebana Flower Arrangement

Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, which translates literally to "giving life to flowers".

Join the free workshop to learn how space and balance are used to create an arrangement.

❗️Exclusively for SUNDAY only

Sports

Kenjutsu

Kenjutsu is the traditional Japanese martial art of classical swordsmanship developed and used by samurai warriors for real battlefield combat.

Watch the demonstrations from Dojo Ketsui and try out Kenjutsu yourself!