CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF JAPAN

This year, Nanako MIYAZAKI will be speaking about the link between " Sustainability and Japanese culture" because many traditional Japanese practices already incorporate ecological principles, respect for nature and recycling. Through her lectures, her goal is to look at the ways and keys to respecting resources, paying attention to everyday actions and revaluing less for better...  

Cycle of 6 conferences

📅 September 26 – Philosophy of life: wabi-sabi and the tea ceremony

The beauty of imperfection, the joy of simplicity, the serenity of emptiness: discover wabi-sabi, a deeply Japanese aesthetic and lifestyle philosophy that inspires an art of "less but more." The concept of Wabi-Sabi began to develop, influenced by the tea ceremony (chanoyu) and Zen teachings.

📅 October 24 – Politeness in Japan: Rituals and Etiquette

Discover the codified world of Japanese politeness through its everyday rituals, combining respect, discretion, and symbolism. A fascinating dive into the social codes that shape relationships in Japan.

📅 November 14 – At the table with Japan: local and seasonal cuisine

From preparation to tasting, discover a delicate cuisine rooted in the seasons and Japanese terroir. A gourmet invitation to understand culture through the plate.

📅 December 5 – The Art of Repair: Kintsugi and Mottainai

What if cracks became beauty? Kintsugi, the art of repairing objects by enhancing them, and the "Mottainai" philosophy, which celebrates non-waste, offer us another vision of time, wear, and value.

📅 January 16 – Kimono: a zero-waste garment

Can a kimono be considered zero-waste clothing? Yes, because it is made of several meters of rectangular fabric that can be reused and transformed!

📅 February 6 – Travel and ecological architecture

Between tradition and the future, Japan is developing an approach to design and architecture in symbiosis with nature. Discover eco-friendly travel in Japan and how biomimicry, simplicity, and technology combine to create sustainable and harmonious spaces.

At Cercle Munster, 5-7 Rue Münster, 2160 Grund Luxembourg, until December

We remind you that the management of Cercle Munster reserves the right to refuse access to any person who deviates from the standards defined in terms of dress code:

No jeans, no sneakers

Elegant city attire, wearing a tie for men

Thanks for thinking about it!