Explore the beauty of everyday things in Hyakkō, a collection of almost 2,000 exquisitely hand-crafted items.
Involving more than 120 artists, craftspeople and self-taught makers from across Japan, Hyakkō is a celebration of contemporary Japanese craft aesthetics.
This exhibition presents works in clay, glass, wood, leather, metal and bamboo – from ceramic matcha bowls to metal teapots and urushi lacquerware trays. Each item bears traces of its maker’s surroundings and nods to tradition while quietly incorporating both innovation and self-expression.
Discover the people and processes behind the craft of Japan’s every day, where form and function exist in harmony.
Take your visit further through our programme of related events including hands-on workshops, gallery tours and a series of specialist talks. Visit the Shop for a wide selection of works by dozens of the makers featured in the exhibition.
Hyakkō is organized in collaboration with Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. (MUJI).
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“In a world of mass-produced stuff, it makes it seem more human and . . . better”
Financial Times
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“…an overwhelming profusion of human creativity…”
The Guardian
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“…beautiful, skilfully made, and quietly profound.”
Ian Visits
Photography from Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan
Photography from Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan: a gallery of 5 items.
Explore our free audio guide
Join Shimazaki Kazuko, who assisted with the curation of Hyakkō, as she tells stories of the exhibition on behalf of the curator Nagata Takahiro.
A gallery of 1 item.
Booking tickets
Entry to our Gallery for this exhibition is free and booking is encouraged, but drop-ins are also welcome.
Before making your booking, you might like to note the following:
- The slot on your ticket indicates your chosen arrival time. Please arrive within this slot, as we may not be able to guarantee immediate entry for guests who arrive late.
- Japan House London closes at 20:00 Monday to Saturday and 18:00 on Sunday. Please take this into account when booking your arrival time.
- Our booking system is based on guests spending approximately 40 minutes in the Gallery. There may be occasions when guests are asked to wait outside the Gallery for a short while in order to maintain the appropriate number of visitors inside.
- If you’re part of a large group of 15 or more, please book tickets or contact us (with a ‘Ticketing & Booking’ enquiry type) in advance.
- Guests will also be able to access the Ground Floor, including the Shop, the Stand and our other cultural installations (tickets are not required here).
- If you have any problems booking your ticket, please contact us with your preferred date and time.
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Visiting the exhibition
Please note the following points upon visiting the exhibition:
- Please do not touch the items and plinths in the exhibition.
- Please be careful of the works when taking photographs (for non-commercial use only).
- Please check your bags and coats in the cloakroom as they are not allowed in the gallery due to the fragile nature of the items on display.
- The consumption of food or drink is not permitted in the gallery.
- CCTV is in operation for the protection of the works, books and visitors.
- Please be cautious due to low lighting.
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- No dogs, except assistance dogs.
- The number of visitors in the gallery is strictly limited. You may be asked to wait a while at busy times.
- This exhibition is busiest at 11:00-12:00 on weekdays, 14:00-16:00 on Saturdays, and 12:00-15:00 on Sundays. To avoid having to queue, please consider booking for another time.
Large print guide
A large print guide for this exhibition is available at Japan House London when your visit – please ask one of our Visitor Experience Assistants.
You can also download a digital large print guide (PDF).
Object Handling
At some quiet times in the Gallery, visitors are allowed to handle selected works under the supervision of the Japan House London team. Please ask one of our Visitor Experience Assistants to check availability during your visit.
The Hyakkō Shop collection
Browse a collection of of hand-crafted items related to the Hyakkō exhibition on the Japan House London Shop.
This collection celebrates the people and processes behind everyday craft in Japan, from distinctive urushi (Japanese lacquer) walnut plates to vibrant blue soda-glass hirahai (a shallow sake vessel).