Japanese artist’s “Armenian...

How to Celebrate the Japanese New Year

The New Year superstitions are characteristic for almost all countries. In this sense, Japan is not an exception. In Japan in New Year, you should manage to pay all your debts. Like many other countries in Japan, they also put in order their houses and prepare New Year dinner. It is a pleasure to celebrate O-syogatsu, the Japanese New Year, together with the family. In Japan, on New Year Eve the bells ring for 108 times. It is considered that there exist six human shortcomings: greediness, stupidity, jealousy, anger, light-mindedness and hesitancy. Each of them has 18...

A Cross-Stone (Khach-Qar) was put up at ...

22.12.2015 was a very important day for all the Armenians. A cross-stone (khach-qar) was put up at ICU (International Christian University) in Tokyo. The cross-stone is called “The Stone of Peace”. It is very symbolic, that the memorial is set under two trees (black poplars), which were brought from Armenia in 1993. Ambassador Mr.Hrant Poghosyan, former professor of  ICU brought the trees from Armenia 22 years ago, and today he opened the new memorial. Congratulations! the material is taken...

Top 5 mysterious sights in Armenia

Dec 3 2015 Our planet is really an incredible place. Although almost every single day scientists wow us with findings which our ancestors solely linked to supernatural powers and gods, the earth abounds in a myriad of mysterious places which are yet to be discovered. With its modest territory yet rich history and culture, Armenia is a land of enigmas that have been captivating the locals and foreigners for centuries. So, if you’re one of those curious minds, who delights in unlocking secrets and solving puzzles, let’s start our journey across the most mysterious...

JAPAN movies festival in YEREVAN

«Moscow» Cinema Abovyan 18, 0001 Yerevan, Armenia With WOMEN as leading roles!! 14 January (18:00) – Tokyo Losers15 January (14:00) – Tamako in Moratorium (with AKB48′sATSUKO MAEDA ! ! ! )16 January (14:00) – Petal Dance(15:40) – Leaving on the 15th Spring17 January (12:00) – Akko-chan: The Movie (with HARUKA AYASE ! ! !)  ALSO Interview with two japanese movie directors.Come to the main cinema of Yerevan to celebrate the anniversary of opening Embassy of Japan! Entrance is free! Movies are without dubbing with English subtitles. the...

My First Journey to the Country of the R...

As many of you might know I have been studying Japanese for over four years now. Since my early childhood I have loved the Japanese culture and have wished to visit the country one day. I tried many things but unfortunately they constantly failed. However this autumn I finally got a chance to visit Japan and I spent 10 days in this country with a very unique culture. In this post I am going to tell you about my journey, where we went and what we did, what we ate and whom we met. It’s going to be a long ride, so bear with me Kinkakuji This journey is...

The 82th Anniversary of the Emperor of J...

On December 10, 2015 from 18:30-20:30 p.m. at “Armenia Marriot Hotel” there was celebrated the 82th anniversary of the Emperor of Japan Akihito. Author` H. Muradyan translated from Armenian into English...

The Dance “Kochari” in the UNESCO list o...

During the 10th session of UNESCO committee of Intangible cultural heritage there were discussed 35 applications, including the application of Armenia to include the traditional national Armenian dance “Kochari” in the list of Intangible cultural heritage. In the result of the discussions among the members of the committee, experts and the representatives of Armenia, UNESCO committee of Intangible cultural heritage approved that the traditional dance Kochari is a manifestation of national identity and it is spread both in Armenia and in Diaspora. Let us mention, that...

Armenian-Japanese Friendship Union

“Armenian-Japanese Friendship Union” is a non-profit organization succeeding the “Union Sending Books to Armenia”, which was solemnly opened in Japan in 2009. At first, it was opened as a cultural center, the primary goal of which was to send books and materials in the Japanese language for the students studying Japanese in Armenia. Books, which were sent due to different people, as a donation are now in the Armenian National Library,　Eurolingua International Languages Institute　and　“Hikari” Armenian-Japanese center and are effectively used. After the...

The Most Important Values in Armenia are...

EDITOR ADMIN · 01 12 2015 Historically, the Armenians are spread all over the world and due to their work, ideal skills and intellectual potential they have contributed to the prosperity of different nations and countries by developing their culture, science and education. They have built and restored churches, kindergartens, schools and hospitals. And few people know, how attractive Armenia is for the foreigners. It attracts not only as a country of tourism, but also as a country, where you want to live, work and create. As it turns out, the number of foreigners in...