The Japanese Unit of the Department of Modern Languages at the University of Kelaniya conducted a special workshop on traditional Japanese calligraphy (書道, shodō) on August 6, 2025, at the Japanese Lab of the University.
The University of Kelaniya came alive with colorful lanterns, the steady beat of Bon music, and dazzling fireworks on August 19, 2025. Students, staff, and visitors gathered at the Polwatta grounds, drawing a crowd well beyond expectations, to celebrate Bon Odori, Japan’s beloved summer festival. The event, organized by the Japanese Unit of the Department of Modern Languages together with the Japanese Club, aimed to expand cultural awareness among Japanese language students while offering everyone a glimpse into Japanese tradition.
A special session on 5S, the Japanese workplace method known for improving organization and efficiency, organized by the Japanese Unit of the Department of Modern Languages, University of Kelaniya, was held on August 20, 2025, at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Humanities. Attended by the undergraduate students majoring in Japanese Language at the University of Kelaniya, the session was conducted by Ms. Toshiko Kawanami, an experienced HR consultant from Japan.
The Department of Drama, Cinema and Television at the University of Kelaniya, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Reconciliation, hosted a thought-provoking film screening and discussion on September 1, 2025, at the K14 Auditorium, Faculty of Humanities. The event featured the acclaimed documentary Two Tales of Modikhana by renowned Indian filmmaker Gouri Patwardhan, exploring the powerful journeys of two Dalit artists navigating caste, identity, and urban space.
