The Art of Culinary Diplomacy in the Mid-19th Century. Britain and Japan at the Table
National food and cuisine are important aspects of cultural diplomacy and hospitality. Celebratory banquets and feasts have always been part…
Origami Soundscapes X The Crane
Origami and music. A multi-media opera installation. Verity Lane‘s two-part project draws on her 10 years’ experience of living in…
‘Ainu Othello’ and Ainu cultural exhibition
The Shakespeare Company Japan and Ainu Dance group Piricap will present the play ‘Ainu Othello’ and an Ainu cultural exhibition…
Summer Explorers 2019! Manga based film mini season
Our annual Summer Explorers season is back – this time taking place at the British Library! From over the top, offbeat…
Japanese tableware pop-up by MADE IN JAPAN TABLEWARE at Sway Gallery
For the first time Made In Japan (MIJ) tableware will be coming to London to introduce their Japanese collections, ranging…
ONE CUT OF THE DEAD with Q&A from star Harumi Shuhama
Harumi Shuhama the “POM” star of ONE CUT OF THE DEAD, will be in attendance for a one-off screening plus…
Shinichi Ishizuka is an award-winning manga artist who uses his personal experiences and pursuits to inspire the subject matter of his works. Together with his editor, Katsuki Dai (who has edited a…
The first British showing of two self-taught Japanese ceramicists alongside the return of a firm favourite, Shinichi Sawada, resulting in an exciting exhibition opportunity. The three artists’ ceramics feature…
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ONE CUT OF THE DEAD with Q&A from star Harumi Shuhama
Harumi Shuhama the “POM” star of ONE CUT OF THE DEAD, will be in attendance for a one-off screening plus after-talk at the Prince Charles Cinema…
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Japanese tableware pop-up by MADE IN JAPAN TABLEWARE at Sway Gallery
For the first time Made In Japan (MIJ) tableware will be coming to London to introduce their Japanese collections, ranging from…
An exhibition of three Japanese ceramicists
The first British showing of two self-taught Japanese ceramicists alongside the return of a firm favourite, Shinichi Sawada, resulting in an…
A Drunk Pandemic
Manchester International Festival is the world’s first festival of original, new work and special events. From theatres, galleries and concert halls…
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National food and cuisine are important aspects of cultural diplomacy and hospitality. Celebratory banquets and feasts have always been part…
Shinichi Ishizuka is an award-winning manga artist who uses his personal experiences and pursuits to inspire the subject matter of his…
Currently on display in the Citi exhibition Manga at the British Museum, ‘Yōkai Hikimaku’ is a kabuki theatre curtain painted…
Artist Talk by Nobuko Tsuchiya
Family Firms as Institutions: Cultural reproduction and status maintenance among multicentenary shinise in Kyoto
‘Japanese Should to English Could?’ – Sansho Living x Aoyama Flower Market Pop Up at Sway Gallery
Reiwa – a new era in Japan
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Summer Explorers 2019! Manga based film mini season
Our annual Summer Explorers season is back – this time taking place at the British Library! From over the top, offbeat narratives of psychic teenagers and upstart political wrangling in a high school environment, to spectacular battles between good and…
ONE CUT OF THE DEAD with Q&A from star Harumi Shuhama
Harumi Shuhama the “POM” star of ONE CUT OF THE DEAD, will be in attendance for a one-off screening plus after-talk at the Prince Charles Cinema on Friday 12 July. The film opens in a run-down, abandoned warehouse where…
Films at the Embassy of Japan: Tokyo Story 東京物語
Wednesday 27 June 2019Open 18:00 / Film starts at 18:30 / No admittance after 19:00Directed by Yasujiro Ozu / 1953 / 135 mins(Japanese language with English subtitles) An enduring masterpiece created in 1953 by Japan’s legendary film director, Yasujiro…
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‘I hope food can boost inter-Korean relations’
Bibimbap mixed rice with meat, and some greens with an eobok jaengban (어복쟁반) boiled meat platter. ’ These are the menu items that Director Yoon…
