Herefordshire Council is running a two-week, hands-on celebration of Japanese culture over the Easter holidays.
The council's museums and libraries across the county will be providing top-quality workshops for all ages as part of the Destination Japan project, which is funded by the council and Japan 21, a UK charity that supports and encourages Japanese educational activities.
Councillor Adrian Blackshaw, cabinet member for economic development and cultural services, said: "We have an exciting range of activities on offer with something for everyone, including Manga comic drawing, kite making and Japanese sewing.
A highlight of the celebration will be an open day at the council's new Museum Resource and Learning Centre on 27 March.
"With its contemporary architecture and comfortable family spaces, the new centre is definitely worth a visit", added Councillor Blackshaw. "We have some fantastic libraries and museums in Herefordshire, and Destination Japan is a great opportunity to see how much they provide for their local communities".
Visitors to the open day can enjoy Taiko drumming with accomplished Japanese drummer, Kino, as well as Zen gardening, and martial arts displays by Central Dojo.
Even the mobile libraries will be taking part, with Haiku poet Alan Summers creating poetry with the public. In addition to the hands-on workshops, there will also be striking displays of Japanese prints and artworks in Hereford Museum and the Museum Resource and Learning Centre.
For a full list of what's on, contact the council's cultural services team on 01432 260646.