The Japan Foundation, Yangon, in collaboration with ARRI Virtual Team, is pleased to present the Myanmar VTuber Exhibition on June 20, 2026 (Saturday).
A VTuber (Virtual YouTuber) is an online content creator who uses a digital avatar, usually in an anime-inspired style, to create videos, livestreams, and interact with audiences. Originating in Japan, VTuber culture has become closely connected with other aspects of Japanese pop culture such as anime, manga, and virtual idols.
At this event, ARRI Virtual Team will introduce the world of VTubers and share how VTubers create content, interact with fans, and build their online presence. Whether you are already a fan or simply curious about VTuber culture, this is a great opportunity to learn more.
Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
Register here: Myanmar V tuber Exhibition (ARRI) – Fill out form
Myanmar VTuber Exhibition
Date: June 20, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: The Japan Foundation, Yangon
No. 70, Nat Mauk Lane 1, Bahan Township, Yangon
Bus Routes: 43, 64, 80 (Byain Yay Oh Sin Bus Stop)
Note: Visitor parking is not available.
Welcome to the JCM from June 6 to 27 to see the Japan Foundation (JF) traveling exhibition “Tokyo Before/After” and learn about Japanese photographers and their American stories!
The Japan Foundation, Yangon and the American Center will jointly present the traveling exhibition “Tokyo Before/After” at Jefferson Center Mandalay (JCM) from June 6 to 27, 2026.
Created on the occasion of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, this exhibition features approximately 80 works that juxtapose photographs of Tokyo taken in the 1930s and 1940s with works captured after 2010. Through the perspectives and imaginations of Japanese photographers, visitors will be able to experience the many different faces of the city of Tokyo.
Also, you will have the opportunity to explore the works of famous Japanese photographers, such as Daido Moriyama, Nobuyoshi Araki, and so on. Let’s discover their stories connected to the United States.
Admission is free for all visitors. However, attendees are required to present an ID card such as an NRC, student card, or other identification upon entry.
📍 Venue – Jefferson Center Mandalay (JCM), No. 53, Corner of 26th and 71st Streets, Chan Aye Thar San Township, Mandalay.
📅 Date – June 6 to 27, 2026
⏰ Opening Time- 10:00 to 17:00 (from Wednesday to Friday), 9:00 to 17:00 (Saturday)
(Closed on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and June 19)
🎫 Admission – Free of charge
✏ Pre-registration- No pre-registration needed. Just drop by anytime!
This month, we’re excited to have two events in Mandalay where you can enjoy and experience Japanese culture. Both events are free to join and open to everyone, so we hope you’ll come by and join us. Don’t miss these precious chances to experience attractive culture of Japan right here in Mandalay! We’d love to see you there soon!
1. “Tokyo Before/After” Photo Exhibition (6 to 27 June)
We’re excited to present our traveling exhibition, “Tokyo Before/After,” in collaboration with Jefferson Center Mandalay (JCM).
This exhibition, created on the occasion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, features a selection of approximately 80 works, in which works by photographers who had captured images of Tokyo in the 1930s-1940s are presented in juxtaposition with those taken after 2010.
We hope that the works of the Japanese photographers in this exhibition, through their specific imagery, will serve to encourage a deeper understanding of Tokyo as a vast city of many different faces. Also, you can learn about Japanese photographers and their American stories with special chapter for the exhibition at JCM.
📍 Venue & Co-organizer – Jefferson Center Mandalay (No. 53, Corner of 26th and 71st Streets, Chan Aye Thar San Township, Mandalay)
📅 Date – June 6 to 27, 2026
⏰Opening Time- 10:00 to 17:00 (from Wednesday to Friday), 9:00 to 17:00 (Saturday) *Closed on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and June 19
🎫 Admission – Free of charge
✏ Pre-registration- No pre-registration needed. Just drop by anytime!
⚠ Note- Visitors are required to present an ID card such as an NRC, student card, or other identification upon entry.
2.MABA 10th Anniversary Event Japan Festival (6 and 7 June)
We’re also delighted to be joining the Japan Festival, which is being held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Myanmar-Japan Alliance Business Association (MABA) in Mingalar Mandalay.
The festival will feature a variety of exciting programs, including Japanese food, cultural performances, yukata dressing experiences, cosplay contest, Bon Odori dancing, and much more. We’ll be hosting an origami workshop at our booth and a Japanese culture quiz at the stage. Also, you’ll receive a small gift when you visit our booth!
📍 Venue – Mingalar Mandalay Promotion Area (73rd Street, Between Tha Zin And Ngu Shwe Wah Streets, Chanmytharzi Township, Mandalay)
📅 Date – June 6 and 7, 2026
⏰Opening Time- 9:00 to 19:00
🎫 Admission – Free of charge
✏ Pre-registration- No pre-registration needed. Just drop by anytime!
[The Stage Programs presented by JFYG]
For 6 June
・10:45-11:05 Introduction about JFYG and Japanese language e-learning contents
・13:30-14:00 Japanese Culture Quiz
For 7 June
・10:55-11:25 Japan Culture Quiz
・17:25-17:45 Introduction about JFYG and Japanese language e-learning contents
・18:30-19:00 Let’s Dance Bon Odori!
For more information, you can check MABA’s Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/share/1ELoiSVxsm/?mibextid=wwXIfr
The Japan Foundation, Yangon (JFYG), in collaboration with Gallery Ohmar, is pleased to present the traveling photography exhibition “Tokyo Before/After.”
This exhibition, created on the occasion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, features a selection of approximately 80 works, in which works by photographers who had captured images of Tokyo in the 1930s-1940s are presented in juxtaposition with those taken after 2010.
We hope that the works of the Japanese photographers in this exhibition, through their specific imagery, will serve to encourage a deeper understanding of Tokyo as a vast city of many different faces.
The exhibition will be open at Gallery Ohmar from May 17 to 30, 2026, and the opening event will take place on May 16 (Saturday). Admission is free for this event, and participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Selected participants will be contacted after registration. Please register by May 13 (Wednesday), as spaces are limited.
Tokyo Before/After Opening Event
Date: May 16, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Venue: Gallery Ohmar, (No. 20, Dhammar Yone Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon)
Register here: Tokyo Before/After” Opening Event” (Registration Form) – Fill out form
The opening event will feature a talk by Japanese photographer Kameyama about the “Tokyo Before/After” exhibition, along with a photography workshop hosted by local photographer SHIN Captures. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with both local and Japanese photographers.
The Japan Foundation, Yangon (JFYG) is pleased to present “Tokyo Before/After”, a photography exhibition in Yangon.
This exhibition, created on the occasion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, features a selection of approximately 80 works, in which works by photographers who had captured images of Tokyo in the 1930s-1940s are presented in juxtaposition with those taken after 2010.
We hope that the works of the Japanese photographers in this exhibition, through their specific imagery, will serve to encourage a deeper understanding of Tokyo as a vast city of many different faces.
The exhibition will be held at Gallery Ohmar from May 17 to 30 (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). We will share another announcement soon for the opening event, so please stay tuned!
Japanese language schools and organizations wishing to visit this exhibition organized by The Japan Foundation, Yangon in collaboration with Gallery Ohmar are kindly requested to contact The Japan Foundation, Yangon in advance to arrange a complimentary group visit. No pre-registration form is required.
Exhibition Details
Title: Tokyo Before/After
Duration: May 17–30, 2026 (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Opening Time: 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Entrance fee: 5000 kyats
Venue: Gallery Ohmar (No. 20, Dhammar Yone Street, Hlaing Township, Yangon)
Organizer: The Japan Foundation, Yangon (JFYG)
Co-organizer: Gallery Ohmar
Contact: Arts and Culture team, The Japan Foundation, Yangon
📞 09 893787506, 01 430920, 01 430921
✉ artsandculture.jfyg@jpf.go.jp
*Available in မြန်မာ only*
The Japan Foundation, Yangon (JFYG) would like to sincerely thank all visitors who have attended the “OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today” traveling exhibition since its opening on March 11.
We regret to inform you that the exhibition will close today, March 24, one day earlier than the previously announced closing date of March 25, due to various unforeseen circumstances. We kindly ask for your understanding.
The exhibition will remain open until 3:30 PM today, and we warmly welcome you to visit before its closure.
“OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today”
Date – Until 3:30 PM, March 24, 2026
Location – The Japan Foundation, Yangon, No. 70, Nat Mauk Lane 1, Bahan Township
*Available in မြန်မာ only*
The Japan Foundation, Yangon Japanese Cultural Center is currently hosting the traveling exhibition “OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today,” featuring a colorful collection of contemporary Japanese toys from different categories. The exhibition will run from March 11 (Wednesday) to March 25 (Wednesday).
For those who don’t want to explore the exhibition alone, and for visitors who enjoyed the gallery tour during last year’s “Yokai Parade” exhibition, we’re happy to bring back our Gallery Tour program again!
This time, we will offer two types of tours, conducted only in Burmese. “Individual Tours” are open to anyone who would like to explore the exhibition together. No pre-registration is required, and participants can simply join at the announced date and time as walk-ins.
“Group Tours,” on the other hand, are designed for Japanese language schools and organizations that wish to visit as a larger group. Pre-registration is required for group tours, and spaces are limited, so early registration is recommended as spots will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
🎨 Title – OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today
📅 Exhibition Period – March 11 (Wednesday) to 25 (Wednesday), 2026 (Closed on Mondays)
⏰Time – 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Japan Foundation, Yangon (JFYG)
No. 70, Nat Mauk Lane 1, Bahan Township
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Byaing Yay Oe Zin (YBS 43, 64, 80)
✨Admission is free, and no pre-registration is required to visit!
*Please note that parking is not available.
👤 Individual Tours 👤
Date – March 11 (Wed), March 15 (Sun)
Time – 11:00–11:30 AM, 2:00–2:30 PM
👥 Group Tours 👥
Date – March 18 (Wed), March 25 (Wed)
Time – 11:00–11:30 AM, 2:00–2:30 PM
Register – Registration Form for “OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today” Exhibition Group Tours – Fill out form
Toys are an important part of everyone’s childhood, supporting both mental and physical development. In Japan, toys have taken many forms over time, from children’s playthings to decorative charms, protective talismans, and so on. The toy culture expanded significantly during the Edo period and has continued to evolve into a vibrant and well-structured industry today.
The Japan Foundation, Yangon (JFYG) is happy to present “OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today,” an exhibition where visitors can explore and enjoy a wide range of contemporary Japanese toys in a fun and informative way. Admission is free, and no pre-registration is required to visit.
🎨 Title – OMOCHA: Japanese Toys Today
📅 Exhibition Period – March 11 (Wednesday) to 25 (Wednesday), 2026 (Closed on Mondays)
⏰Time – 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 Venue: The Japan Foundation, Yangon (JFYG)
No. 70, Nat Mauk Lane 1, Bahan Township
🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: Byaing Yay Oe Zin (YBS 43, 64, 80)
✨Admission is free, and no pre-registration is required to visit!
*Please note that parking is not available.
We warmly invite you to visit and experience today’s popular Japanese toy culture including various brands and categories. It’s a special chance to explore these unique toys close, and we hope you won’t miss it.
