The ancient land of the rising sun, known for its profound philosophies and fascinating lore, harbors a symbol of prosperity that is as playful as it is profound—the Maneki Neko. This cat, which greets with a raised paw, not only adorns the thresholds of many establishments around the world, but also occupies an honored place in the annals of Japanese culture. The story of Maneka Neko is a rich tapestry interwoven with historical anecdotes, cultural significance and contemporary charm that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries. Maneki Neko is a lucky cat that brings money into your home.

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Kintsugi is a philosophy of Japanese practice that teaches us to repair broken ceramic products instead of throwing them away. This celebrates and preserves history, regardless of its flaws.

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Kino Bežigrad, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Ljubljana, is organizing the Japanese Film Week for the fourth year in a row. Outside Bežigrad, visitors will be able to watch four screenings of representatives of various genres of contemporary Japanese cinema completely free of charge.

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The Danish company Lego has been making fairy-tale dreams of children all over the world come true for years, but this time in the Legoland theme park in Japan they did something for the eyes of adults as well.

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For the first time in Slovenia, we will be able to visit a truly large international convention of Japanese pop culture Sakuga Gaiden, which will take place on Saturday, June 20 at the Economic Exhibition Center in Ljubljana. Fans of the latest computer games, table top games, "cosplay" contests, singing contests, richly stocked stands, dance rehearsals, anime cartoons and their knowledge contests, comedy performances, and more will be able to get their money's worth. We will also be able to see and hear one of the biggest Japanese music pop groups, An Cafe (Antic Cafe).

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The French design studio Trust in design has provided a unique summer makeover of various products, inspired by iconic Japanese wave motifs. The design combines art and fashion, bringing a gentle breeze of both urban cool and feminine sophistication.

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