Opening Hours#
Sunday-Thursday: 10:00-20:00
Friday: 9:00-15:00
Address#
Dizengoff 50, Tel Aviv
This summer, the Land of the Rising Sun lands at Dizengoff Center for a whole month full of Japanese culture, art, food, style, and a classic and modern Japanese experience in the heart of Tel Aviv!
During this period, the Center will transform into a magical Japanese space filled with unique activities and performances:
What Awaits You?#
- Immersive Japanese design throughout the Center and at the gates
- Tokyo Market - stalls that will bring Japan to your home
- Daily peak events on a central stage: wrestling shows, music, fashion shows, cosplay competitions, and Japanese dances
- Free children’s workshops alongside paid expert workshops, such as workshops in collaboration with the Botanical Garden, the Israeli Origami Center, and more
- Japanese culinary stalls - ramen, matcha, gyoza, and more
- For the first time in Israel - Hello Kitty pop-up with exclusive dolls and products
- Japan Film Festival at Cinema Lev
Special Performances and Events#
At the central stage in Building B
Workshops, Lectures, and Tournaments#
Throughout the month in the Boutique area
Concept Events#
Shops and Stalls#
Japanese Film Club at Cinema Lev#
Event Schedule#
The event spans 4 weeks, with a wide range of daily activities and performances. Among the activities you can find:
- Week 1 (27.7 - 1.8): Japanese Kendo performances, opening event and Taiko drum performance, Iaido demonstration, Japanese film screenings at Cinema Lev (“My Neighbor Totoro”, “Perfect Days”, “Lost in Translation”), free origami and craft workshops.
- Week 2 (4.8 - 8.8): Karate performances, lectures on Japanese culture, Japanese film screenings (“Ghost in the Shell”, “Spirited Away”, “Howl’s Moving Castle”), calligraphy workshops.
- Week 3 (11.8 - 15.8): Judo performances, panels with anime voice actors, Japanese film screenings (“Princess Mononoke”, “The Wind Rises”), manga drawing workshops.
- Week 4 (18.8 - 22.8): Lectures for a trip to Japan, cosplay competition, karate performances, Japanese film screenings (“Howl’s Moving Castle”, “All That Remains”, “Tokyo!”), Beyblade tournaments, Dragon Ball events, role-playing game tournaments.
In addition, there will be paid workshops and lectures, Lego One Piece events, Japanese culinary stalls, and Tokyo Market.
For more details and updates, it is recommended to visit the Dizengoff Center website.