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Symbiosis: Living Island

Step onto the island of Inujima in this exhibition which explores how an extraordinary living art project is transforming the island’s landscape and lives of its inhabitants.

Living Architecture Talk by Architect Sejima Kazuyo

Living Architecture: Talk by Architect Sejima Kazuyo

Join architect Sejima Kazuyo in a special talk at Japan House London and enjoy a special visit to our upcoming exhibition Symbiosis: Living Island in the Gallery on the Lower Ground Floor.  

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Visit us on Kensington High Street

See the illustrations in our 'house' brought to life when you visit our Shop, Gallery, Hall, Café Stand and AKIRA Restaurant. 

Japan House: the cultural home of Japan in London

Step into Japan from Kensington High Street. Explore our free events and exhibitions, Michelin-listed restaurant and range of crafts, homeware and accessories for an authentic encounter with contemporary Japan. Be inspired to learn more in our library and to plan your next visit in our travel zone. From craftsmanship and design to innovation and technology, challenge your perceptions of Japan and discover something new at Japan House London.

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Discover the witty, imaginative and genre-defying work of virtuoso Japanese painter Kawanabe Kyōsai (1831–1889) in a special evening at Japan House
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26 May 2022 Kyōsai: The Man of Many Myths – An Evening with the Royal Academy of Arts
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Hoes and Magic Metal from Tsubame Sanjo
Join architect Sejima Kazuyo in a special talk at Japan House London and enjoy a special visit to our upcoming exhibition ‘Symbiosis: Living Island’ in the Gallery on the Lower Ground Floor. 
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20 May 2022 Living Architecture: Talk by Architect Sejima Kazuyo
Discover the Japanese art of ikebana in a series of demonstrations and displays at Japan House London led by Kikuchi Junko, professor and teacher of Ikenobō, the oldest and largest school of ikebana.
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21 Apr - 16 Jun 2022 Ikenobō Ikebana: Demonstration & Display Series
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15 Feb - 14 Jun 2022 Tea canisters from Kyoto; wooden buckets from Shiga

The Library

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Dynamic, themed book displays and permanent collection of hard-to-find books on Japan.

Shop In-Store

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Bespoke crafts from across Japan, exquisitely displayed in gallery-like surroundings.

The Stand

The Stand at Japan House London
Café stand serving uniquely Japanese refreshments including matcha latte and wagashi Japanese sweets.

AKIRA Restaurant

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Michelin-listed chef Akira serves sashimi, Wagyu beef and vegetarian robata grill.
Kyosai The Man of Many Myths An Evening with the Royal Academy of Arts2
26 May 2022 Kyōsai: The Man of Many Myths – An Evening with the Royal Academy of Arts
Tea cannisters from Kyoto and wooden buckets from Shiga2
15 Feb - 14 Jun 2022 Tea canisters from Kyoto; wooden buckets from Shiga
Ikenobo Ikebana Demonstration Display Series3
21 Apr - 16 Jun 2022 Ikenobō Ikebana: Demonstration & Display Series
Hoes and Magic Metal from Tsubame Sanjo3
Hoes and Magic Metal from Tsubame Sanjo
Credit Photo by Omachi Kohei2
20 May 2022 Living Architecture: Talk by Architect Sejima Kazuyo
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The Library
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Shop In-Store
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The Stand
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AKIRA Restaurant

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Videos, Interviews and Tours

Sake sommelier and Museum of Sake founder Kikuya Natsuki shares inventive ways to pair sake with food, using food items available locally in the UK – perfect for enjoying sake at home.
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Japanese Drinks at Home: Sake Pairings and Shōchū Cocktails
Delve into the design world of Tokolo Asao, creator of the emblem for Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with this virtual exhibition.
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Tokolo Asao [Connect]: Virtual Exhibition
Japanese textile designer Sudō Reiko, renowned for pushing boundaries of textile production, speaks about her design philosophy.
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Making Nuno – textile, curation and design
Chef Shimizu Akira talks about his concept for the restaurant at Japan House London
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Shimizu Akira – Executive Chef of AKIRA at Japan House London
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Windows on Tea: Online Lecture by Urasenke Tea Master Kimura Sōkei

Videos, Interviews and Tours

Sake sommelier and Museum of Sake founder Kikuya Natsuki shares inventive ways to pair sake with food, using food items available locally in the UK – perfect for enjoying sake at home.
Online Event Japanese Drinks at Home Sake Pairings and Shochu Cocktails Landing page banner
Japanese Drinks at Home: Sake Pairings and Shōchū Cocktails
Delve into the design world of Tokolo Asao, creator of the emblem for Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Tokolo Asao [Connect]: Virtual Exhibition
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Making Nuno – textile, curation and design
Chef Shimizu Akira talks about his concept for the restaurant at Japan House London
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Shimizu Akira – Executive Chef of AKIRA at Japan House London
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Windows on Tea: Online Lecture by Urasenke Tea Master Kimura Sōkei

Stories

Michelin-listed chef Shimizu Akira of AKIRA restaurant demonstrates how to prepare awase dashi.
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Making Dashi
Michelin-listed chef Shimizu Akira of AKIRA restaurant demonstrates how to prepare awase dashi.
Learn how to make chicken tempura according to Michelin-listed chef Shimizu Akira's recipe.
Cooking with Chicken
Cooking with Chicken
Learn how to make chicken tempura according to Michelin-listed chef Shimizu Akira's recipe.
The Shinkansen, commonly known in English as the ‘bullet train’, is an icon of Japanese design and technology
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Shinkansen
The Shinkansen, commonly known in English as the ‘bullet train’, is an icon of Japanese design and technology
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Window Research Institute

Activity sheets

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Create Your Own Koinobori
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Six Native Dogs of Japan
Kokeshi are painted wooden dolls from the Tōhoku region in north-eastern Japan.
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Design Your Own Kokeshi
Kokeshi are painted wooden dolls from the Tōhoku region in north-eastern Japan.
Download Japan House London’s worksheet to make your own folded paper crane
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How to Make Orizuru (folded paper crane)
Download Japan House London’s worksheet to make your own folded paper crane
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