Idea Human Support Service Co., Ltd. announced that Kokorogoto Cafe, operated by the company, will hold a celebration for Vyshyvanka Day over eight days: May 14-17 and May 21-24. As of April 30, 2026, 2,893 Ukrainian evacuees are living in Japan. As their displacement becomes prolonged, the challenges they face are shifting from temporary evacuation to building a stable foundation for life in Japan. According to a 2026 survey by The Nippon Foundation, about 60% of evacuees said they hope to settle in Japan. Continued support is needed in areas such as Japanese-language education, employment and career assistance, children’s education, building ties with local communities, maintaining cultural identity, mental health care, and preventing isolation. For people living away from their homeland, opportunities to maintain cultural identity and feel connected to their roots are especially important psychologically, as they may feel cut off from their own culture and customs. Vyshyvanka Day, held every year on the third Thursday of May, is an important day when people wear vyshyvanka, traditional Ukrainian embroidered clothing, to express to the world their will to preserve Ukrainian ethnic traditions free from the constraints of any nation, ethnicity, or religion. The organizers believe that sharing this important day with Japanese supporters helps Ukrainian people feel that their culture is respected and contributes to psychological safety in their lives in Japan. Since its renewal opening on May 16, 2024, Kokorogoto Cafe has continued to support employment for Ukrainian people. Over the past two years, many Japanese supporters have visited the cafe, helping it grow not only as a place for employment support but also as a hub for mutual cultural exchange and respect. The event aims to create an opportunity for Ukrainian people continuing their lives in Japan to connect with Japanese people and receive further support. Kokorogoto Cafe will continue working to provide a wel