Japan Park showcases art, culture at Riyadh's Esports World Cup
Being held at Riyadh's Boulevard City, visitors can wear traditional Japanese kimonos on entry and engage with actors wearing costumes of popular characters, including Gundam and Vegapunk.
The park also has traditional Japanese games, including Kendama and Go, dances, and stage shows inspired by well-known anime series.
Additionally, experts have been holding daily workshops on Japanese calligraphy, allowing visitors to learn more about traditional techniques, and how to write their names in kanji.
The park also features workshops on origami and uchiwa conducted by Japanese professionals.
The area has various restaurants, serving dishes including ramen, sushi, and mochi.
The Esports World Cup is an annual tournament that takes place from July to August.
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