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Regional Diversity

Japan House works to present the unfamiliar and surprising aspects of Japan, introducing artists and displays from lesser-known regions and cities to constantly delight its visitors with something new. Discover digital artists from Tōhoku, dyeing workshops from Kyoto or woodwork from Gifu Prefecture below.

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Quick Read | How rail transformed Takayama: a stationmaster’s view

A wooded valley shrouded in mist

Story | The Hida region: carpentry workshop of Japan

Sudo Reiko Square tile

Story | Sudō Reiko - Contemporary Japanese Textile Designer

Preserving Cultural Heritage in Hida Takayama Talk by Ushimaru Takehiko2

Recorded Event | Preserving Cultural Heritage in Hida Takayama: Talk by Ushimaru Takehiko

Kokeshi Square tile

Story | Kokeshi - Japanese Wooden Dolls

Festival Clothes from Tohoku recreated after the Great East Japan Earthquake square

Quick Read | Festival Clothes from Tōhoku recreated after the Great East Japan Earthquake

Discover Make Your Own Tanabata Decorations

Activity Sheet | Make Your Own Tanabata Decorations

Design Regional Resilience in Japan Talk by Professor Sarah Teasley2

Recorded Event | Design & Regional Resilience in Japan: Talk by Professor Sarah Teasley

Aizome Indigo Dyeing Workshop Visit Conversation with Higeta Tadashi2

Recorded Event | Aizome Indigo Dyeing - Workshop Visit & Conversation with Higeta Tadashi

Tamamushi nuri lacquer craft revitalizing Sendai Square tile

Quick Read | Tamamushi-Nuri – Lacquer Craft Revitalizing Sendai

Online Event The History of Sakai in Conversation with Simon Kaner and Sakai City Museum Square tile

Recorded Event | The History of Sakai: in Conversation with Simon Kaner and Sakai City Museum

Online Event The Making of Ainu Indigenous People of Japan Panel discussion Square tile

Recorded Event | The Making of ‘Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan’ – Panel discussion

Hokkaido Kutchan Zaborin Square tile

Video Story | Hokkaido Kutchan Zaborin

Akita Prefecture Nyuto Onsen Tsurunoyu Square tile

Video Story | Akita Prefecture Nyuto-Onsen Tsurunoyu

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Tawaraya Ryokan Square tile

Video Story | Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Tawaraya Ryokan

Ishikawa Prefecture Yamashiro Onsen Beniya Mukay Square tile

Video Story | Ishikawa Prefecture Yamashiro-Onsen Beniya Mukayu

Oita Prefecture Yufuin Kamenoi Villa Square tile

Video Story | Oita Prefecture Yufuin Kamenoi Villa

Nara Prefecture Yoshino Yoshino Cedar House Square tile

Video Story | Nara Prefecture Yoshino Yoshino Cedar House

Tokyo Ginza MUJI HOTEL Square tile

Video Story | Tokyo Ginza MUJI HOTEL

Kagoshima prefecture Kirishima mountain range TENKU Square tile

Video Story | Kagoshima prefecture Kirishima mountain range TENKU

Kanagawa Prefecture Odawara Enoura Observatory Square tile

Video Story | Kanagawa Prefecture Odawara Enoura Observatory

Shizuoka Prefecture Shuzenji Asaba Square tile2

Video Story | Shizuoka Prefecture Shuzenji Asaba

Seto Inland Sea Cruise Ships Guntu Square tile

Video Story | Seto Inland Sea Cruise Ships Guntu

Mie Prefecture Shima Peninsula Amanemu Square tile

Video Story | Mie Prefecture Shima Peninsula Amanemu

Kagoshima Prefecture Myoken Onsen Gajoen Square tile

Video Story | Kagoshima Prefecture Myoken-Onsen Gajoen

Gunma Prefecture Minakami Hoshi Onsen Square tile

Video Story | Gunma Prefecture Minakami Hoshi-Onsen

Create your own New Year card nengajo Square tile

Activity Sheet | Create your own New Year card (nengajō)

Tango Chirimen Square tile

Story | Tango Chirimen - Plain-Woven Silk Crêpe

Akabeko Square tile

Story | Akabeko Cow - Japanese Folk Toy

Takahashi Hiroko Square tile

Story | Takahashi Hiroko

Window Research Institute Square tile

Story | Window Research Institute

Lacquerware Square tile

Story | Japanese Lacquerware

Dogs Square tile

Story | Dogs and Japanese Cultures

Japanese Wine Square tile

Story | Japanese Wine

Biwako Pearls Square tiles

Story | Biwako Freshwater Pearls

Nara and the Silk Roads Square tile

Story | Nara and the Silk Roads

Iwami Kagura Square tile

Story | Iwami Kagura

Oigen Square tile

Story | Japanese Ironware Craft by OIGEN

Rice Square tile

Story | Japanese Rice

Hida Sangyo Square tile

Story | Hida Sangyo - Japanese Wooden Furniture

Paper Square tile

Story | Japanese Paper - Washi

Sake Square tile

Story | Sake: Japanese Rice Wine

Hot Spring Square tile

Story | Hot spring (Onsen) 

Kumade Square tile

Story | Kumade

Tsumiki Square tile

Story | TSUMIKI by More Trees

Metalworkers Square tile

Story | Metalworking in Tsubame-Sanjo

Gyokusendo Square tile

Story | GYOKUSENDŌ - Tea and Vase Copperware

Mokushikko Tokeshi Square tile

Story | Mokushikko TOKESHI - Japanese Dishware

Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten Square tile

Story | Shibata Yoshinobu Shoten

Making Nuno Square tile

Interview | Making Nuno – textile, curation and design

Immersive Design A Talk by WOW Square tile

Recorded Event | Immersive Design - A Talk by WOW

Mizuochi Ryoichi Square tile2

Video Story | Mizuochi Ryoichi - Metal Craftsman

Gyokusendo Metal Craft Square tile

Video Story | Gyokusendō - Japanese Copperware

Hiba wood from Aomori Prefecture Landing page banner

Quick Read | Hiba wood from Aomori Prefecture

Anime in Fukushima Square tile

Quick Read | Anime in Fukushima

Riku Cafe bringing communities together in Rikuzentakata Square tile

Quick Read | Riku Café – bringing communities together in Rikuzentakata

Mashiko a town famous for pottery Square tile

Quick Read | Mashiko – a town famous for pottery

Japanese blade craftsmanship in Tsubame Sanjo Square tile

Quick Read | Japanese blade craftsmanship in Tsubame-Sanjo

Biology of Metal Metal Craftsmanship in Tsubame Sanjo Square tile

Quick Read | Biology of Metal: Metal Craftsmanship in Tsubame-Sanjo

Hokkaido Kushiro Wetland Lake Toro Kushiro River Square tile

Video Story | Hokkaido Kushiro Wetland Lake Toro & Kushiro River

Okayama Prefecture Okayama Korakuen Square tile

Video Story | Okayama Prefecture Okayama Korakuen

The Making of The Lost Textile of Ryukyu In Conversation with Tsuchie Makiko and Sudo Reiko Square tile

Recorded Event | The Making of 'The Lost Textile of Ryukyu': In Conversation with Director Tsuchie Makiko and Textile Designer Sudō Reiko

Online Event The World of Saito Seiichi Creative Action for the Future Square tile

Recorded Event | The World of Saitō Seiichi – Creative Action for the Future

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series III Exploring Tango Chirimen Scenario Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series III: Exploring the Scenario of Tango Chirimen

Online Event Kibiso Textile Sustainability in Yamagata Workshop Visit Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Kibiso - Textile Sustainability in Yamagata: Workshop Visit & Conversation

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series II Exploring Tango Chirimen Surface Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series II: Exploring the Surface of Tango Chirimen

Online Event KYOTO Design Lab Series Exploring Tango Chirimen Structure Square tile

Recorded Event | KYOTO Design Lab Series: Exploring the Structure of Tango Chirimen

Online Event Tango Chirimen Factory Visit Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Tango Chirimen: Factory Visit & Conversation

Online Event Textile Innovation from Sudo Reiko Talk Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Textile Innovation from Sudō Reiko: Talk & Conversation

Online Event MAKING NUNO at Japan House London Online Panel Discussion Square tile

Recorded Event | MAKING NUNO at Japan House London: Online Panel Discussion

Online Event Tohoku Craftsmanship Kokeshi Workshop Visit Square tile

Recorded Event | Tōhoku Craftsmanship – Kokeshi Workshop Visit

Online event Gyokusendo Workshop Visit and Conversation Square tile

Recorded Event | Gyokusendō: Workshop Visit & Conversation

Kokeshi square

Activity Sheet | Design Your Own Kokeshi Wooden Doll