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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.

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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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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

Rediscover the Windowology exhibition that took place at Japan House London from December 2021 to April 2022

Windowology: Virtual Exhibition

Delve into the design world of Tokolo Asao, creator of the emblem for Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with this virtual exhibition.

Tokolo Asao [Connect]: Virtual Exhibition

Japanese textile designer Sudō Reiko, renowned for pushing boundaries of textile production, speaks about her design philosophy.

Making Nuno – textile, curation and design

Chef Shimizu Akira talks about his concept for the restaurant at Japan House London

Shimizu Akira – Executive Chef of AKIRA at Japan House London

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.

Japanese Drinks at Home: Sake Pairings and Shōchū Cocktails

Rediscover the Windowology exhibition that took place at Japan House London from December 2021 to April 2022

Windowology: Virtual Exhibition

Delve into the design world of Tokolo Asao, creator of the emblem for Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Tokolo Asao [Connect]: Virtual Exhibition

Making Nuno – textile, curation and design

Chef Shimizu Akira talks about his concept for the restaurant at Japan House London

Shimizu Akira – Executive Chef of AKIRA at Japan House London

Stories

Chef Shimizu Akira of AKIRA restaurant introduces hōchō, single-sided knives made from layers of ultra-hard hagane (steel) and softer iron, known for their sharpness.

Japanese Knives: Part II

Chef Shimizu Akira of AKIRA restaurant introduces hōchō, single-sided knives made from layers of ultra-hard hagane (steel) and softer iron, known for their sharpness.

Michelin-listed chef Shimizu Akira of AKIRA restaurant demonstrates how to prepare awase dashi.

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

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

Shinkansen

The Shinkansen, commonly known in English as the ‘bullet train’, is an icon of Japanese design and technology

Activity sheets

Make Your Own Tanabata Decorations

Six Native Dogs of Japan

Kokeshi are painted wooden dolls from the Tōhoku region in north-eastern Japan.

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

How to Make Orizuru (folded paper crane)

Download Japan House London’s worksheet to make your own folded paper crane

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Set in a stunning Art Deco building in the heart of Kensington, our minimalist, versatile venue offers an ideal blank canvas for conferences, receptions and filming.

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Symbiosis: Living Island

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