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
PictogramsVisitors 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 Begins 30 July 2025 Design
The story of Sendai tansu: samurai chests from MiyagiHear about how ornate Sendai chests of drawers went from samurai storage to prized antiques, known for their glossy lacquer and bold metal details. Free 17 July 2025 Classical Art Design
The making of Sendai tansu (samurai chests)Watch master craftspeople build Japanese chests by joining wood with clever joints, carefully lacquering them, then adding metal fittings with fine patterns. Free 18 July 2025 Design
Kagoshima’s Satsuma Students: 160 years since their pioneering journey to the UKLearn how a group of young men from Japan’s Satsuma area came to Britain in the 1800s to study law, science and more, shaping Japan’s modern era. Free 23 July 2025 Social History
