Japan House

Close-up of a brightly coloured, traditional drawing of two figures. Close-up of a brightly coloured, traditional drawing of two figures.
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

Exhibitions

Pictograms

Visitors can see how pictograms have developed over the years, try making their own symbols, and stand among huge displays like a giant shrine gate.

Free

Until

Design

Talks

Women’s rugby in Japan

Tamai Kie and Tamura Kazuhiro talk about women’s rugby in Japan, from its early days to today, sharing stories about players, training, and how the team is shaping up for the next World Cup, with interesting comparisons to how the game is played in the UK.

Free

Feminism