The Anglo-Japanese Society of Wessex presents ‘SERENADE’
Date: Sat Oct 19th 2019, 7:00–8:30 pmVenue: Holy Trinity Church, Rotherhithe Street, London SE16 5HF Programme: 1st half:Suk – Serenade…
Films at the Embassy of Japan: Our Little Sister 海街diary
Three sisters, Sachi, Yoshino and Chika, living in the city of Kamakura, hear of the death of their father, who…
Fabula Collective – Ley Line
The Japan Foundation is delighted to partner with Fabula Collective on a contemporary dance production presented at Sadler’s Wells this October. A…
UK-JAPAN Bridge Together Concert James Taylor Quartet + Naomi Suzuki with Mari Natsuki
Japanese pop with a UK jazz-funk twist: performed by the critically acclaimed James Taylor Quartet and UK-based singer Naomi Suzuki. The evening celebrates…
Author Talk with Kanako Nishi
Since her debut in 2004 with a collection of short stories Blue (Aoi), Kanako Nishi’s star has risen rapidly in the Japanese literary…
An Introduction to Japanese Kagura by Professor Terence Lancashire
From ancient times, various traditional entertainments have been created and evolved in Japan’s long history. These range from the court…
A collaboration between the Uchledre Centre and dance practitioner Melissa Prasut, this full-length dance production will combine traditional and non-traditional art approaches and involve a number of international artists, including butoh dancer Sayako…
The Japan Foundation is proud to partner with the Japanese Avant-garde and Experimental Film Festival as they bring yet another exciting line-up of Japanese film titles to the UK. 2019: NATION…
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An Introduction to Japanese Kagura by Professor Terence Lancashire
From ancient times, various traditional entertainments have been created and evolved in Japan’s long history. These range from the court ensemble of gagaku to the theatre of noh, kabuki and puppetry…
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Land of the Rising Cat – Japanese Prints and Kawaii Cat Crafts Sales Exhibition
Land of the Rising Cat – Japanese Prints and Kawaii Cat Crafts Sales Exhibition DATES: 6 – 27 September 2019SPECIAL OPENING:…
EXHIBITION: Anno’s Journey: the World of Anno Mitsumasa
This exhibition explores the work of Anno Mitsumasa, one of Japan’s greatest children’s book illustrators and authors, who is best known…
The Citi exhibition Manga マンガ– private view of the British Museum exhibition with curators
The Citi exhibition Manga マンガ at the British Museum (23 May – 26 August 2019) has been the Japanese art sensation…
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Since her debut in 2004 with a collection of short stories Blue (Aoi), Kanako Nishi’s star has risen rapidly in the Japanese literary…
From ancient times, various traditional entertainments have been created and evolved in Japan’s long history. These range from the court…
National food and cuisine are important aspects of cultural diplomacy and hospitality. Celebratory banquets and feasts have always been part…
Saori Freestyle Weaving Workshops
Artist Talk by Keiko Takemiya
EVENT: Tenugui Wrapping Workshop
Music & Manga: A Vision of Sound
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Films at the Embassy of Japan: Our Little Sister 海街diary
Three sisters, Sachi, Yoshino and Chika, living in the city of Kamakura, hear of the death of their father, who disappeared from their lives fifteen years ago. At the funeral they meet a half-sister, Suzu, for the first time.…
Japanese Avant-garde and Experimental Film Festival 2019
The Japan Foundation is proud to partner with the Japanese Avant-garde and Experimental Film Festival as they bring yet another exciting line-up of Japanese film titles to the UK. 2019: NATION | 国家 This year’s edition of the festival examines national…
Anime’s Human Machines
In 1963 Osamu Tezuka’s TV series Astro Boy brought a new kind of robot to Japan. The robot child with a loving heart began a line of compelling, conflicted cyborgs whose existence challenges humanity. Anime’s Human Machines examines the…
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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…
