The Malta Japan Association (MJA) is an NGO with the primary aim of promoting Japanese culture in Malta and strengthening ties between the two countries. We organise Japanese cultural events in order to bring a better understanding of Japanese culture to Malta and provide the Maltese public an intimate interaction with authentic Japanese culture.
Experiencing Japanese Culture –
1) Calligraphy – our helpers will show you how to write your name in Japanese using traditional brush and ink.
2) Fishing game – called “puyopuyo-sukui” using a paper scoop to pick a rubber ball from the water and win a prize. This is very popular in Japanese matsuri festivals among young children.
3) Origami – learn how to fold a paper crane bird “tsuru”, which is a symbol of success and good luck in Japanese culture.
