Elementary and junior high school students from the Japanese School in Dubai perform 'Nanchu Soran' – a traditional dance – on Japan Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Women in traditional dress attended the ceremony.
The official opening ceremony for Japan Day at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The modern Japanese martial art of Aikido is performed.
Japanese taiko drums are played.
Hahah, aged 7, at the opening ceremony.
Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced technology, at the opening ceremony.
Many visitors flocked to Japan's pavilion.
A drummer performs.
The Japanese flag is raised.
People wave Japanese flags.
Elementary and junior high school students from the Japanese School in Dubai perform 'Nanchu Soran' – a traditional dance – on Japan Day at Expo 2020 Dubai. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Women in traditional dress attended the ceremony.
The official opening ceremony for Japan Day at Expo 2020 Dubai.
The modern Japanese martial art of Aikido is performed.
Japanese taiko drums are played.
Hahah, aged 7, at the opening ceremony.
Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, Minister of State for Advanced technology, at the opening ceremony.
