Korea-Japan Festival turns 20 in Tokyo with K-pop makeovers, hanbok
TOKYO — Hundreds of Japanese visitors lined up outside the Korean Cultural Center in Tokyo each morning from Friday through Sunday, eager to try on hanbok (Korean traditional attire), get K-pop-inspired makeovers and meet young Koreans face-to-face at the annual Korea-Japan Festival. Drawing visitors ranging from young adults to families, the three-day festival offered hands-on experiences…
Tokyo hosted the 20th annual Korea-Japan Festival from Friday to Sunday, attracting hundreds of Japanese visitors each morning. The festival aimed to showcase both contemporary trends and traditional Korean culture through hands-on experiences. Attendees, ranging from young adults to families, had the opportunity to try on traditional Korean hanbok, receive K-pop-inspired makeovers, and interact with young visitors from Korea and Japan.
Organizers reported expecting around 6,000 visitors over the three-day event. This year marked the festival's 20th anniversary, following its inception in 2005 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. This year's festival saw a departure from previous years, moving from Hibiya Park to the Korean Cultural Center in Tokyo due to organizers' experimentation with a new format. The indoor venue allowed the festival to place greater emphasis on showcasing Korean culture.
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