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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
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State Art Museum of Uzbekistan
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Mausoleum of Sheykh Zayniddin-Bobo
Alay bazaar
Shoshtepa. The town with unique historical significance
Kaffal ash-Shash mausoleum
Cultural and Creative Center Aladdin
Tashkent airport
World Peace Bell
Tashkent Botanical Garden
Japanese garden in Tashkent
Abul Kasim Madrasah
Ankhor Canal of Tashkent
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Suzukh-Ata Mausoleum
State Museum of Applied Arts in Tashkent
Hast Imam Center in Tashkent
German Kirche
Memorial House Museum of Tamara Khanum
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Sergey Esenin museum in Tashkent
Romanov Palace
Charvak reservoir
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The Alley of Writers
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Museum of Geology in Tashkent
TV Tower in Tashkent
Anbar-bibi Mausoleum
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Yangiabad Flea bazaar
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Tashkent lakeside golf club
Mausoleum of Sheikhantaur sheikh. Ensemble of the mysterious Sufi
Tashkent Zoo
Minguruk. The ancient ancestor of Tashkent
Zarautsay. The oldest cave paintings in Uzbekistan
Brichmulla. Incredible and enchanting atmosphere of harmony
Kanka. The unusual city of the powerful empire
Chimghan Mountains
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Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theatre
Chatkal valley. The nature that could steal your heart
St. Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Tashkent
Shastri Monument in Tashkent
Museum of Victims of Political Repression
Art Gallery NBU
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State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
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Tashkent Polytechnical Museum
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Amir Timur Square
Tashkent Museum of Railway Technics
Khаdzhikent. Treasury of mixed cultures
Mukhtar Ashrafi Museum in Tashkent
Sorrowful Mother Monument
Subway of Tashkent
Tashkent imam al-Bukhari Islamic Institute
Monument of Amir Temur
Center of National Arts in Tashkent
Museum of Nature in Tashkent
Legend about Muyiy Mubarak Madrasah
National Library of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi
Memorial complex "Courage"
Tashkent Soviet architecture
Amir Timur Museum
Sardoba Kaynargumbaz
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Solar Institute in Parkent
Yunus Rajabi house-museum
Salar Canal of Tashkent
Polish Catholic Church
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Independence Square - Mustakillik Maydoni
International Caravanserai of Culture named after Ikuo Hirayama in Tashkent
Tillya Sheikh Mosque
Khumsan. The town of pearl scenery
Mukimi Theater
Karakiyasay petroglyphs
Museum of Astronomy in Tashkent
Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts in Tashkent
Cities of Uzbekistan and Tours
Cities of Uzbekistan
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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