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Japan House London Japan House is the cultural home of Japan in London. Presenting the very best of Japanese art, desig

Japan House London is the cultural home of Japan in London, presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology.

Enjoy your 'shokuyoku no aki' (lit. 'autumn of appetite') as temperatures cool and autumnal produce comes into season.As...
13/10/2026

Enjoy your 'shokuyoku no aki' (lit. 'autumn of appetite') as temperatures cool and autumnal produce comes into season.

As the evenings draw in, friends and family gather around the 'donabe' (clay pot) for hotpot, and Japanese curry and stews find their way back onto the table.

Our Autumn Kitchen Collection celebrates seasonal cooking with stainless steel 'yukihira' saucepans, award-winning porcelain curry bowls and easy-to-follow cookbooks. Available in the Shop and online https://bit.ly/3TKST3i

Today is Sports Day in Japan, a national holiday promoting the benefits of an active lifestyle.We’re marking it by intro...
12/10/2026

Today is Sports Day in Japan, a national holiday promoting the benefits of an active lifestyle.

We’re marking it by introducing 'jikyō-jutsu' (自彊術), ‘the technique of self-strengthening’. Created in 1916 by Nakai Fusagorō, it is a whole-body routine of 31 movements designed to ease stiffness and bring the body into balance.

From late October to January 2027, certified instructor Keiko Itoh will lead the UK’s first 'jikyō-jutsu' practice sessions here at Japan House London. All of these sessions are now fully booked, so thank you to everyone for their interest and enthusiasm. We hope to we bring more sessions in the near future.

Don't miss the last chance to see 'Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai'.Our first photography exhibition, in collabor...
11/10/2026

Don't miss the last chance to see 'Kyotographie: Kawada Kikuji x Iwane Ai'.

Our first photography exhibition, in collaboration with the team behind the photography festival Kyotographie in Kyoto, closes in one week, on Sunday 18 October.

93-year-old Kawada Kikuji's 1965 photobook 'Chizu' (The Map) looks at the marks left on Japan by the post-war years, while in 'The Last Cosmology' he turns his lens to the sky.

Iwane Ai's 'Kipuka' follows the lives of Japanese immigrant communities in Hawaii, and 'A New River' captures cherry blossoms lit at night in Tōhoku during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Book your free ticket here: https://bit.ly/jhl-kyotographie-fb

Two ceramic lineages, one area of Fukuoka Prefecture.In the mountain village of Koishiwara, Takatori ware can be traced ...
10/10/2026

Two ceramic lineages, one area of Fukuoka Prefecture.

In the mountain village of Koishiwara, Takatori ware can be traced back to 1665, when techniques brought by Korean potters were combined with local clay and Akadani stone. The origins of Koishiwara ware date to 1682, when potters from Imari, a pottery region in Saga Prefecture, settled and established Nakano ware, the precursor of present-day Koishiwara ware.

Explore the techniques and textures of each piece of Takatori and Koishiwara ware in the Shop and online https://bit.ly/4i3Uvi2

Learn about the craftmanship of Takatori ware and Koishiwara ware – two distinct ceramic traditions from Fukuoka Prefect...
09/10/2026

Learn about the craftmanship of Takatori ware and Koishiwara ware – two distinct ceramic traditions from Fukuoka Prefecture – in our latest display on the Ground Floor.

Takatori ware dates from 1665. Potters from Korea brought over techniques that they combined with local clay and Akadani stone, making vessels for 'chadō' (the way of tea). Koishiwara ware followed in 1682, when potters from Imari settled in the area. Its makers learnt from Takatori techniques and the Mingei movement brought new attention to this type of pottery in the 20th century.

If you happen to be in Fukuoka, the biannual Koishiwara Autumn Pottery Festival is taking place this weekend where visitors can tour local kilns producing Koishiwara ware in Tōhō Village.

Browse a selection of Takatori ware and Koishiwara ware until 13 December: https://bit.ly/4e2JriD

From cherished classics to modern favourites, this celebration of Japanese home cooking is October's Book of the Month. ...
08/10/2026

From cherished classics to modern favourites, this celebration of Japanese home cooking is October's Book of the Month.

'Osozai: Everyday Japanese home cooking' contains 80 recipes that can be served in any combination as a variety of small plates that aim to nourish the body, delight the eye, and foster a sense of care and gratitude around the meal.

The recipes reveal how, through careful preparation and attention to detail, everyday ingredients can be transformed into dishes of considerable depth and flavour.

This Book of the Month is selected from the wide range of titles available in the Shop, offering a window into Japan's cultural landscape. Discover more titles online and in store https://bit.ly/4y6QEFO

We had a great time at Japan Matsuri 2026!This year was particularly special as participants from our Bon dance workshop...
07/10/2026

We had a great time at Japan Matsuri 2026!

This year was particularly special as participants from our Bon dance workshops performed 'Tankō Bushi' on stage. This type of Bon dance originated in the coal-mining communities of Tagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, with dance moves inspired by the work of miners.

We were also excited to introduce our upcoming exhibition 'Tradition/Rebellion: Coming-of-Age Style in Kitakyushu, Japan' to visitors at our stall. Congratulations to the lucky winners of our competition, one of whom has won a free hotel stay, and the other, dinner for two at The Prince Akatoki London. Winners will be notified via e-mail soon.

A huge thank you to all the performers and everyone who came to see us that day. We hope to see you next year!

The 'matsuri' we are featuring in October is Nagasaki Kunchi, a festival with nearly 400 years of history, held every ye...
07/10/2026

The 'matsuri' we are featuring in October is Nagasaki Kunchi, a festival with nearly 400 years of history, held every year from 7–9 October.

'Kunchi' comes from 'kunichi', meaning 'the ninth day' in Japanese, and is widely thought to relate to the Chinese custom of celebrating the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar.

Nagasaki has 58 'odori-chō' (dancing districts), and each one presents a dance offering only once every seven years, so the festival stays fresh for its audiences.

The festival's performances, such as the dragon dance, the spouting whale and 'kokkodesho', are designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan.

Visit the Library at Japan House London until January 2027 to learn more about Japan's festivals through books, photographs and related objects: https://bit.ly/4r1fntl
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Images © Nagasaki Prefecture Tourism Association. Please note the images are for illustrative purpose and do not represent the festival in 2026.

Dive into the cinematic world of Suzuki Seijun in our new film season, presenting the works by one of the most original ...
05/10/2026

Dive into the cinematic world of Suzuki Seijun in our new film season, presenting the works by one of the most original and influential figures in Japanese cinema.

The season begins with Tokyo Drifter (1966), a 'yakuza' (Japanese mafia) film that transforms the conventions of the genre through its striking visual design, bold colour palette and highly stylized approach to storytelling.

The screenings are in Japanese with English subtitles. Duration: approx. 83 mins.

*Please note that this movie is rated 12 and is therefore not considered suitable for an audience younger than 12 years old.

Book your tickets (£5 per person) to the screenings of 'Tokyo Drifter' on 11 October, 15:00 – 16:30 or 22 October, 18:00 – 19:30, here: https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on/film-screening-tokyo-drifter/

04/10/2026

Have you ever wondered how photographic works are presented professionally in a gallery or exhibition?

Naoko, our Visitor Experience Assistant, explains what 'archival pigment print on washi' means for Kawada Kikuji's works in the 'Kyotographie' exhibition.

The way a photograph is printed and framed can have a significant impact on how it is presented and experienced. Each decision is carefully considered by the photographer and curators to express the artist's intentions.

Visit 'Kyotographie' before it closes in two weeks on 18 October. Reserve your free tickets here: https://bit.ly/jhl-kyotographie-fb

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