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Japan House presents a variety of exhibitions throughout the year showcasing expert visual artists from Japan in areas such as photography, film, ceramics, sculpture, drawing and crafts.

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The history of kumihimo 1

Story | Kumihimo: a thread through Japanese history

Kumihimo Dyeing and Preparing the thread

Video Story | Kumihimo: Dyeing and Preparing the thread

Kumihimo Braiding the thread

Video Story | Kumihimo: Braiding the thread

Kumihimo Past Present Possible Futures Talk by Domyo Kiichiro

Recorded Event | Kumihimo – Past, Present & Possible Futures: Talk by Dōmyō Kiichirō

Gohikeman Buddhist ritual decoration designated National Treasure . 11th century CE 43 cm x 54.5 cm Nara National Museum

Recorded Event | The Culture of Ornament in Japan: Talk by Hashimoto Mari

Five ceramic cups2

Quick Read | Mashiko – Japanese studio pottery through the generations

Make Your Own Origami Kabuto2

Activity Sheet | Make Your Own Origami Kabuto

Domyo Kiichiro on the history and beauty of kumihimo

Video Story | Dōmyō Kiichirō on the history and beauty of kumihimo

Mitusi Rei

Video Story | Designing the KUMIHIMO exhibition

Introduction to Urushi with Living National Treasure Murose Kazumi

Video Story | Introduction to Urushi with ‘Living National Treasure’ Murose Kazumi

Sashiko Embroidery Experience from Iwate Prefecture2

Quick Read | Sashiko - reviving communities through Japanese embroidery

KUMIHIMO Virtual Exhibition 1

Virtual Exhibition | KUMIHIMO: Virtual Exhibition

Urushi artist Murose Kazumi on his early inspiration and the importance of Living National Treasures

Video Story | Urushi artist Murose Kazumi on his early inspiration and the importance of ‘Living National Treasures’

Sudo Reiko Square tile

Story | Sudō Reiko - Contemporary Japanese Textile Designer

Sogetsu Ikebana Demonstration and Display

Quick Read | Sōgetsu Ikebana - an avant-garde approach to Japanese floral design

Kawanabe Kyosai blending classical painting with satirical ukiyo e2

Quick Read | Kawanabe Kyōsai - blending classical painting with satirical ukiyo-e

Hosono Hitomi2

Recorded Event | ‘Collecting and Displaying Japan at the British Museum’

Murose Kazumi at work Image for Preserving Urushi talk 2

Recorded Event | Sustainable Urushi Restoration: In Conversation with ‘Living National Treasure’ Murose Kazumi

Kumihimo in Ancient Japan2

Recorded Event | The Origins of Kumihimo: Talk by Mita Kakuyuki

Kintsugi Square tile

Story | Kintsugi - Japanese Repair Technique

Kokeshi Square tile

Story | Kokeshi - Japanese Wooden Dolls

Kyosai The Man of Many Myths An Evening with the Royal Academy of Arts2

Recorded Event | Kyōsai: The Man of Many Myths – An Evening with the Royal Academy of Arts

Anno Mitsumasa

Story | Anno Mitsumasa

Tango Chirimen Square tile

Story | Tango Chirimen - Plain-Woven Silk Crêpe

Akabeko Square tile

Story | Akabeko Cow - Japanese Folk Toy

Chiyogami Square tile

Story | Chiyogami - Hand-Printed Japanese Paper

Takahashi Hiroko Square tile

Story | Takahashi Hiroko

Obata Taku Square tile

Story | Obata Taku

Lacquerware Square tile

Story | Japanese Lacquerware

Yoshioka Dyeing Square tile

Story | Yoshioka Dyeing Workshop

Hosono Hitomi Square tile

Story | Botanical Ceramics by Hosono Hitomi

Azuma Makoto Square tile

Story | Azuma Makoto

Graphic design in Japan Square tile

Quick Read | Japanese Graphic Design

Takahashi Mizuki Square tile2

Quick Read | Takahashi Mizuki: international contemporary art curator

Anime in Fukushima Square tile

Quick Read | Anime in Fukushima

Mashiko a town famous for pottery Square tile

Quick Read | Mashiko – a town famous for pottery

Natural washi dyeing demonstration by Yoshioka Sarasa Square tile

Quick Read | Natural Washi Dyeing with Yoshioka Sarasa

Face coverings by HIROCOLEDGE Square tile

Quick Read | Face coverings by HIROCOLEDGE

SPREAD creative team behind the Tsubame Sanjo Factory Festivals design Square tile

Quick Read | SPREAD: creative team behind the Tsubame-Sanjo Factory Festival's design

Colour Combinations and The Tale of Genji Square tile

Quick Read | Colour Combinations and The Tale of Genji

Takahashi Hiroko Square tile2

Interview | Takahashi Hiroko - Textile Artist

The Art of Kintsugi Square tile

Recorded Event | The Art of Kintsugi

Immersive Design A Talk by WOW Square tile

Recorded Event | Immersive Design - A Talk by WOW

Online Event Reframing Raden Conversation Studio Visit with SIRI SIRI and Matsuda Shokan Square tile

Recorded Event | Japanese Art of Raden: Conversation & Studio Visit with SIRI SIRI and Matsuda Shōkan

Online Event Kintsugi Workshop Visit and Conversation with ZENs Watanabe Atsuko Square tile

Recorded Event | Kintsugi – Workshop Visit and Conversation with ZEN’s Watanabe Atsuko

Online Event Making Gogatsu Ningyo Doll Making Demonstration Talk by Goshikis Hara Hiroko Square tile

Recorded Event | Making Gogatsu Ningyō: Doll Making Demonstration & Talk by Goshiki's Hara Hiroko

Online Event Tohoku Craftsmanship Kokeshi Workshop Visit Square tile

Recorded Event | Tōhoku Craftsmanship – Kokeshi Workshop Visit

Online Event Mashiko The New Generation of Contemporary Ceramic Artists Square tile

Recorded Event | Mashiko – The New Generation of Contemporary Ceramic Artists

Online Event Mashiko A Celebration of Hamada Shoji and Bernard Leach Square tile

Recorded Event | Mashiko – A Celebration of Hamada Shōji and Bernard Leach

Online manga masterclass Applying Manga Screentones with manga ka Kubo Kiriko Square tile

Recorded Event | Masterclass: Applying Manga Screentones with Kubo Kiriko

Online event Virtual Studio Visit Conversation Maki e Kintsugi Square tile

Recorded Event | Maki-e & Kintsugi: Studio Visit & Conversation

Azuma Makoto Square tile2

Interview | Azuma Makoto - Flower Artist

Flower Messenger behind the scenes Square tile

Video Story | Flower Messenger: behind the scenes

Azuma Makoto Flower Messenger Square tile

Video Story | Azuma Makoto: Flower Messenger

VIDEO Azuma Makoto Flower Installation Square tile

Video Story | Azuma Makoto: Flower Installation

Annos Journey 3D Exhibition Tour

Virtual Exhibition | Anno's Journey: Virtual Exhibition

Tokolo Asao Square tile

Story | Tokolo Asao - Japanese Artist, Designer and Educator

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Activity Sheet | Tokolo Asao [CONNECT] – Nuri-e Colouring-in Worksheet

Tokolo Asao CONNECT Orizuru Origami Worksheet

Activity Sheet | Tokolo Asao [CONNECT] – Orizuru Origami Worksheet

Nara and the Silk Roads Square tile

Story | Nara and the Silk Roads

Komaruya Square tile

Story | Komaruya Fans - Japanese Fan Makers

Shikou Shiten Square tile

Story | Japanese Paper by Shikou Shiten

Tsumiki Square tile

Story | TSUMIKI by More Trees

Making Nuno Square tile

Interview | Making Nuno – textile, curation and design

Hara Kenya Square tile3

Interview | Hara Kenya - Designer

Biology of Metal Exhibition Legacy Square tile

Video Story | Biology of Metal: Exhibition Legacy

Misawa Haruka Square tile2

Interview | Misawa Haruka - Designer

WIRED UK x Urasawa Naoki Artist Square tile

Recorded Event | WIRED UK in conversation with Manga Artist, Urasawa Naoki

Hagio Moto x Furukawa Asako on Manga Square tile

Recorded Event | Hagio Moto x Furukawa Asako - on Manga

Tagame Gengoroh on Manga Square tile

Recorded Event | In Conversation with Japanese Manga Artist Tagame Gengoroh and Haba Yoshitaka

Haba Yoshitaka Square tile

Interview | Haba Yoshitaka - Japanese Book Curator

Tamamushi nuri lacquer craft revitalizing Sendai Square tile

Quick Read | Tamamushi-Nuri – Lacquer Craft Revitalizing Sendai

Wrapping with tenugui Square tile

Quick Read | Wrapping with Tenugui (Thin Cotton Cloth)

Spotlight on Japanese designer Misawa Haruka Square tile

Quick Read | Spotlight on Japanese designer Misawa Haruka

Kanagawa Prefecture Odawara Enoura Observatory Square tile

Video Story | Kanagawa Prefecture Odawara Enoura Observatory

Takahashi Mizuki Square tile

Words & Thoughts | Takahashi Mizuki

Sudo Reiko Square tile2

Words & Thoughts | Sudō Reiko

Yoshioka Sarasa Square tile

Words & Thoughts | Yoshioka Sarasa

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Activity Sheet | Create Your Own Koinobori

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Activity Sheet | Make an Okiagari Kobōshi with an Egg

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Activity Sheet | Design Your Own Okiagari Kobōshi

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Activity Sheet | Create your own Hina ningyō (Hina dolls)