東京 comes to Stockholm

Starting tomorrow, and until the 10th, the Venice of the North (i.e.Stockholm) will actually be pointing at the (far) east as it is holding Tokyo Style. Judging by the program, there is going to be a multitude of interesting events and exhibitions all over the city, ranging from the classical Tea Ceremony (茶の湯), flower arrangements (生花) and Noh (能狂言) theatre to music (both classical - Toru Takemitsu for instance, and pop' with several performances of invited Japanese bands and DJ's), cinema (finally the Swedes will be given the chance to enjoy Zatoichi and Battle Royale 2!) and seminars, while not forgetting the obligatory Anime festival (managed by blogging comrade Kim).

All in all, a very promising program, and an ambitious project. Depicted as a celebration of Japanese contemporary culture and urban lifestyle (taken from TSiS brochure), it sure is an innovative way of showing foreign culture by making it alive, upbeat, interactive and multiform. I look forward to attending as many of the events I can cram in my schedule, and to blogging about them.