On the 60th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between India and Japan, our island city will witness the visit of another. The Cool Japan Festival will hit our shores this weekend, March 16 and 17, bringing oodles of culture, food and products for you to enjoy.

Anuj Jodhani, Director of Maido India, event organiser, feels “Although it has been sixty years, people in India still don’t know much about Japan. This is a platform for them to acquaint and enjoy their culture.”

One of the biggest highlights of the festival is a performance of Taiko drums by Tenko, a Singapore-based group. Started by a family of Taiko drummers, the ensemble would create an upbeat atmosphere with other small instruments such as metal instruments and bamboo flutes.