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Center of Culture of Ikuo Hirayama
Center of Culture of Ikuo Hirayama
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This unique center was founded by the famous Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, who was attracted by phenomenon of the Great Silk Road. He visited almost all countries on a grand historic highway, from the Far East to the European continent. Watched the life and traditions of different peoples, created on the basis of observations of paintings, studied the history of culture. And he also founded the museum of the Great Silk Road.
The purpose of the new cultural institutions is the development of Uzbek-Japanese relations: promoting Japanese culture in Uzbekistan.
There are open Japanese language courses, master classes on origami and art of kimono. Classes are free for everyone, regardless of age, besides classes the participants learn about the history and traditions of Japanese art.
In addition, it accepts applications for master classes in schools. At the same time, this center organizes Days of Uzbek culture in Japan that acquaints the Japanese with the traditions of national cuisine, costumes, music and dance.
Every year Caravanserai of Culture organizes a workshop on archeology with the participation of Japanese experts. Its special feature is the introduction of future archaeologists - students of the relevant faculties of the National University of Uzbekistan, Tashkent Architecture and Construction Institute, the National Institute of Arts and Design and other educational institutions.
Caravanserai of Culture conducts intensive research, facilitating the libraries, the funds of which there are 300 thousand books. Caravanserai of Culture is not just an exhibition hall, and the complex, where being investigated different aspects of the Great Silk Road.
Annually, here held exhibitions of paintings of the founder Ikuo Hirayama, acquainting visitors with the works of Uzbek and Japanese artists, including demonstration of kimono, photo exhibition, master classes of art applications, calligraphy, origami, exhibition of ceramics and other events.
Other Sightseeing Opportunities in Tashkent
Sardoba Kaynargumbaz
Charvak reservoir
Cultural and Creative Center Aladdin
Khumsan. The town of pearl scenery
Tashkent Soviet architecture
Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
State Museum of Applied Arts in Tashkent
Romanov Palace
The grand Kukeldash madrassah
World Peace Bell
Tashkent chimes
Chapel near the Kamolon gates of Tashkent
State Art Museum of Uzbekistan
Sergey Esenin museum in Tashkent
Karakiyasay petroglyphs
Museum of Geology in Tashkent
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tashkent
Old town`s Chorsu Bazaar
Juma Mosque of Hodja Akhrar
Sorrowful Mother Monument
Chatkal valley. The nature that could steal your heart
Khаdzhikent. The incentiveplace with silent waterfalls
Treasury of Tashkent oasis. Gazalkent & Bostanlyk
Mausoleum of Sheykh Zayniddin-Bobo
Japanese garden in Tashkent
Beldersay. The most captivating place for your soul
Ankhor Canal of Tashkent
Suzukh-Ata Mausoleum
Independence Square - Mustakillik Maydoni
Barak khan Madrasah: the sacred item of history
Mausoleum of Yunus-Khan. Historical engraving of the ruler
Mukimi Theater
Monument of Amir Temur
Tashkent Museum of Railway Technics
Tashkent Polytechnical Museum
Legend about Muyiy Mubarak Madrasah
Alay bazaar
Polish Catholic Church
Tashkent Botanical Garden
Zarautsay. The oldest cave paintings in Uzbekistan
Tashkent circus
Yunus Rajabi house-museum
Hast Imam Center in Tashkent
Tashkent Zoo
Memorial complex "Courage"
Aktash. The place with incredible atmosphere
Tashkent lakeside golf club
Mukhtar Ashrafi Museum in Tashkent
Memorial House Museum of Tamara Khanum
Subway of Tashkent
German Kirche
Mausoleum of Sheikhantaur sheikh. Ensemble of the mysterious Sufi
Shohruhiya. The edge of the earth
Museum of Victims of Political Repression
TV Tower in Tashkent
Tashkent imam al-Bukhari Islamic Institute
Kanka. The unusual city of the powerful empire
Bozsu canal in Tashkent
Tillya Sheikh Mosque
Nanay. Earthly paradise of the east
Yangiabad Flea bazaar
Solar Institute in Parkent
Brichmulla. Incredible and enchanting atmosphere of harmony
Memorial complex Zangi-Ota. Mystical charm of the antiquity
Minguruk. The ancient ancestor of Tashkent
The Alley of Writers
Ural Tansykbaev Memorial Museum in Tashkent
Khаdzhikent. Treasury of mixed cultures
Parpi Ata
Chimghan Mountains
Chirchik. The town with magnificent scenery
Amir Timur Museum
Center of National Arts in Tashkent
Tashkent airport
Abul Kasim Madrasah
Minor Mosque in Tashkent
Tashkent Broadway
Tashkent theatres
National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
Anbar-bibi Mausoleum
Amir Timur Square
Museum of Nature in Tashkent
Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts in Tashkent
Salar Canal of Tashkent
Shastri Monument in Tashkent
State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
International Caravanserai of Culture named after Ikuo Hirayama in Tashkent
Art Gallery NBU
Kaffal ash-Shash mausoleum
Museum of Astronomy in Tashkent
Shoshtepa. The town with unique historical significance
Cities of Uzbekistan and Tours
Cities of Uzbekistan
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Samarkand
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Bukhara
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Tashkent
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Khiva
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Nurata
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Shahrisabz
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Karshi
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Navoi
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Ferghana Valley
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Jizzakh
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Termez
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Karakalpakstan
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Kokand
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Namangan
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Nukus
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Andijan
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Urgench
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Cities of Uzbekistan
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Samarkand
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Bukhara
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Tashkent
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Khiva
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Nurata
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Shahrisabz
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Karshi
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Navoi
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Ferghana Valley
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Jizzakh
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Termez
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Karakalpakstan
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Kokand
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Namangan
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Nukus
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Andijan
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Urgench