| Program |

The Department of East Asian Studies – Japanese Studies at the University of Vienna and Akademischer Arbeitskreis Japan (AAJ) are inviting you to a board game workshop as part of the event series u:japan culture.

Go, which is called igo 囲碁 – surrounding game – in Japan, is known as one of the oldest and most complex strategy board games. Still, its basic rules are easy to learn. Japan established and funded Go-schools in the early 17th century and adapted the Dan/Kyū-system used in martial arts to measure player strength. Today, Go does not represent only art or philosophy, it has grown into a competition and a mind sport worldwide.

The workshop first introduces the history and culture of Go. Then, the basic rules and player etiquette will be explained and everyone gets to play a game of Go.

This workshop will be held in English.

| Workshop instructors |

The Go-Klub Go7 is located at Lerchenfelder Straße 97, 1070 Vienna. People play, train and teach Go at the club. They also sell Go materials and books. Beginners are always welcome! You can find opponents and teachers for any player strength. 

For more details see their homepage or instagram: @go7vienna

| Time & Place |

Friday, 22nd May 2026, 3. - 6.pm
Study Room (Japanese Studies) (1. floor, turn left, through the glass door)

| Participation & Registration |

Due to a limited number of go boards, please register until 19th May via a short email to: tim.heissenberger@univie.ac.at 

The entrance is free! We look forward to seeing you.