Photo by me, part of a Yamakasa float.Japan House, a Japanese cultural centre, is one of four worldwide with ties to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.Most of the ground floor is a terrifyingly expensive shop, with other floors having exhibition spaces and a restaurant. Free - Some paid events www.japanhouselondon.uk
HyakkōNearly 2,000 handcrafted pieces from Japan show how artists use clay, glass, wood, metal and more to blend beauty, tradition and daily life. Free Until 10 May 2026 Design
Aizome: Indigo Dyeing Traditions in ŌmeMurata Noriyuki explains the craft of indigo dyeing before showing how fabric turns blue at his family’s Tokyo studio, with a glimpse of life in Ōme City. Free 17 January 2026 Social History
Bringing manga to the museumThe talk looks at how Japanese museums began to treat manga as art, tracing its rise since the 1990s and showing how shōjo manga shaped pop culture. Free 20 January 2026 Modern Art
