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, a celebration blending both nations' cultures. From Friday to Sunday, Japanese visitors queued daily to try on hanbok, receive K-pop-inspired transformations, and interact with young Koreans. The festival aimed to showcase contemporary trends alongside traditional Korean customs through hands-on experiences.
Organizers anticipated around 6,000 attendees throughout the three-day event. This milestone anniversary marked the festival's inception in 2005, coinciding with the 40th year of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. This year's edition differed from past events, relocating from Hibiya Park to the Korean Cultural Center in Tokyo due to a new event format. The indoor venue facilitated a stronger emphasis on cultural immersion.
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