COSMOS: Japanese and Foreign Culture Sessions at kokoka

Before you go

COSMOS is a culture series at kokoka, held twice a month, introducing Japanese culture and the cultures of other countries in turn.

Run by the Kyoto City International Foundation, it meets on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, with three sessions in a day and a different theme each time: some sessions are hands-on, others are talks and demonstrations. Recent themes have included Japanese handcrafts, the shell-matching game, dressing oneself in kimono, Buddhist mandala art and Japanese dance.

The sessions are open to foreign residents and the general public, and most need no reservation, with a few exceptions. Themes change each month; see the house’s monthly event calendar for details.