Miyoshi Puppet Show, Ikebana, Anime, Robotics & Indo-Japan Innovation Hackathon to Take Centre Stage
CityLightBuzz: HYDERABAD, October 8, 2026: Hyderabad is set to experience the vibrant colours of Japan as the Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place on October 11 (Sunday) at Cyber Gardens, HITEC City. The festival is open to the public with free entry.Organised by Na Ra JAPAN HUB in association with the Japanese Association of Hyderabad, the festival celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Hyderabad–Miyoshi Sister City affiliation. The event will bring together Japanese culture, education, employment opportunities, technology, innovation and entertainment under one platform.
Focus on Opportunities for Youth, Speaking about the festival, B. Rama Bhadra, Founder of Na Ra Japan Hub, said the initiative aims to take India-Japan relations beyond cultural exchange by creating greater awareness about Japan opportunities for youth, particularly in education, employment and Japanese language learning.
The India-Japan Innovation Hackathon, aimed at encouraging innovation and collaboration between India and Japan, witnessed participation from around 1,500 students across 500 teams. The festival will also host the Hackathon Award Ceremony.
B. Naganath, Co-Founder, Na Ra Japan Hub, said the festival will provide Hyderabad residents with an opportunity to experience both traditional and contemporary Japan through cultural programmes, technology, Japanese language education and entertainment. The organisers are also taking steps towards bringing a JLPT examination centre to Hyderabad, which could benefit students and Japanese-language learners in the region.
Miyoshi Puppet Show & Ikebana Special Attractions
One of the major highlights will be the Miyoshi City Puppet Show, being presented in Hyderabad for the first time. Visitors will also get to witness a special Ikebana Show, along with demonstrations showcasing Japanese art and traditions.
Hiroshi Furuta, President & Chairman, Hyderabad Japanese Association, highlighted the partnership between Na Ra JAPAN HUB and the Hyderabad Japanese Association in strengthening people-to-people connections and cultural exchange.
Soichiro Sasaki of the Hyderabad Japanese Association said the festival would offer young Indians an important platform to understand opportunities in Japan, especially in education, employment and Japanese language learning.
Japanese Culture, Arts & Entertainment
According to Taguchi Hidetsugu, Director – Language & Culture, visitors will get an authentic glimpse into Japanese traditions through live demonstrations and cultural programmes.
The festival will feature a wide range of attractions, including:
Miyoshi City Puppet Show
Ikebana Show
Bonsai
Sumi-e Japanese Ink Painting
Pottery
Japanese Sweets
Robotics
Anime
Martial Arts
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Cosplay
Japanese Speech Contest
Anime Quiz
Music & Dance
India-Japan Innovation Hackathon Awards
Education, Employment & Career Opportunities
A special seminar will focus on opportunities in Japan, covering education, employment, Japanese language, workplace culture, skills development and career opportunities.
The festival is expected to attract students, families, professionals, Japan enthusiasts and members of the Indo-Japan community, offering them an opportunity to learn, experience and connect with Japan.
The Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026 is expected to further strengthen the cultural and people-to-people relationship between Hyderabad and Japan while creating new avenues for collaboration in education, technology, innovation and careers.
Event Details
Event: Hyderabad Japan Festival 2026
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Venue: Cyber Gardens, HITEC City, Hyderabad
Entry: Free for the public
Organised by: Na Ra JAPAN HUB
In association with: Japanese Association of Hyderabad
