COSMOS – Japanese and World Culture Programs | Kyoto City International Foundation

COSMOS – Japanese and World Culture Programs

This is a program to provide a short course/class to introduce Japanese and other countries’ cultures. Anybody can participate without appointment(There are exceptions).

What is COSMOS?

The purpose of COSMOS is to nurture and support for each citizens’ group that participates in the course and is cosponsored by the Foundation. If you want to hold such a course/class, please contact us.

Date and Time: 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month.

Schedule(Oct.2025-Mar. 2026)

Class	Fee	Place
10:00-12:00	Japanese Handmade Craft Workshop [by Kyoto Dento Bunka Koryu-kai] Let's enjoy Japanese handmade craft with various material(Kimono or Obi fabrics, etc.)around us!	1,000円	Office Room(3F)
12:30-14:30	NEW!Let's Make and Play Shell Matching [by Kaiawase Kaioi Cultural Association] Would you like to try drawing pictures or writing on clam shells? With the shells you make, you can play shell matching.	1,000円	Office Room(3F)
12:30-14:30	Challenge!KIMONO [by Kimono Dressing Kyoto] Can you wear a kimono by yourself? Let's challenge on Kimono dressing! Pre-registration required. Women only. Reservation via Email: kimono.dressing.kyoto@gmail.com	500円	Community Salon(1F)
15:00-17:00	Japanese Dance [by "Kiku-no-kai" NOGUCHI Yumi] Let's try Japanese dance in various type! Why don't you start something new from April this year? Even if you are slightly interested, you might like to bring out the courage to take action now! It's okay to begin from any time, we will start with an easy Japanese dance! On the last day in September, a small dance performance is scheduled to be held✨Please join us to have fun!	1,000円	Community Salon(1F)
15:00-17:00	NEW! Buddhist Painting Art Workshop [by Buddhist Painting Art Workshop] Buddhist painting art class for beginners! You can create an artwork combining Buddhist-painting and sutra coping. ※(注記)The sutra coping is also available in English!	1,500円	Office Room(3F)