We are delighted to welcome the British Ambassador to Japan, HE Mr Paul Madden, to address the Japan Society at the end of his third year in post. In…
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The literal meaning of the word ‘east’ is incredibly romantic and descends from the old English, ēast, (auest) which itself comes…
Opening Night: Thursday 13 February, 6.30-9pm ‘Stream’ has two meanings to me, the flow of history and the fluidity of lacquer.Shoko…
This exhibition captures Japan’s creative culture and monozukuri spirit through the theme of “superlative artistry,” which refers to the exceptional methods and techniques…
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Situated in a bustling area of Nara City, the Nan’endo (Southern Round Hall) is an eight-sided structure at Kofukuji temple.…
For several years, Japanese stand-up comedians have also found success on the domestic book market. Benefiting from their popularity and…
We are delighted to welcome the British Ambassador to Japan, HE Mr Paul Madden, to address the Japan Society at…
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Wednesday 18 March 2020Open 18:00 / Film starts at 18:30 / No admittance after 19:00Embassy of Japan 101-104 Piccadilly London W1J 7JTDirected by Akira Kurosawa / 1950 / 88 min(Japanese language with English subtitles) The film is set in…
Protagonists in Kounosuke Kawakami’s film work explore the tensions around ideas of counter-hegemony. Born in 1979 in Japan and studying in the UK for his higher education, Kawakami re-investigates the ideologies which have dominated both nations’ cultures in the…
2020 will be a great year for SOUTH SOCIAL FILM FESTIVAL. We celebrate our 5th year running, covering so many exciting countries. We are a truly PEOPLE POWERED FESTIVAL. We want to start with a real hit, covering JAPAN…
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Bibimbap mixed rice with meat, and some greens with an eobok jaengban (어복쟁반) boiled meat platter. ’ These are the menu items that Director Yoon…