The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is launching the Japan Cultural Days, an entertaining and enriching celebration of Japanese cultural heritage. From January 23 – February 8, 2025, visitors can enjoy world-class performing arts, explore exhibitions spotlighting Japanese heritage, engage in culinary experiences, join hands-on craft, cuisine, culture and language workshops and attend insightful dialogue sessions on literature and culture.

Ithra’s Cultural Days program invites audiences of all ages and interests to engage with a chosen culture from around the globe through a range of interactive and enriching events. The program activates all of Ithra’s venues transforming Saudi Arabia’s premier cultural centre into a vibrant platform for learning and cultural exchange.
A key highlight of this year’s program is the exclusive and first-ever appearance in Sau Arabia of the world-renowned Japanese drumming ensemble Drum Tao at Ithra Theatre. Performed in over 500 cities worldwide to over nine million spectators, this energizing concert blends traditional Taiko drumming, flute and harp melodies and contemporary choreography for a culturally enriching experience epitomising modern Japanese culture and its rich traditions.