As autumn passes the baton to the winter months and temperatures inevitably drop, many of us find our […]
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With four national holidays crammed into 7 days, Golden Week is a time of great celebration in Japan. […]
Japan has become known for its quirky culture and innovation with regards to technology and always bringing excitement […]
Summer in Japan is hot – really hot, so it should come as no surprise that Japanese people […]
Ryoko Tanaka – Meteorsearch
Shizuko Kiyohara – Syrup Night
Yuuichi Kashima
Yoko Hara – Sakaimeno Fukei
Tsutomu Morita
Toshihiko Ikeda – Old Man
Ritsuko Ozeki – Without Homes
Park Jay Young – Fly Fly Fly
Nao Masuda – The View of the Forest
Masataka Kuroyanagi – Dispersion
Masahiro Kawara
Jin Hirosawa – Therapy Tower
Hisaharu Motoda
Hideki Konda
Coming to London is a remarkable exhibition from Prism Print International, showcasing the work of 32 important print artists from 6 countries, including Japan. Always on the hunt for Japan related events in London, we at Japan Centre are delighted to be supporting Distinct Impressions. Read on to find out more about this exciting event for all art lovers and Japanophiles alike…
In the heat of midsummer, throughout Japan, a mysterious, otherworldly group descends upon these isles in hordes. Nope, it isn’t tourists flocking to climb Mt. Fuji – it’s the spirits of the dead. Obon may be Japan’s festival of the dead, but it’s far from being all doom and gloom. Here are the top 5 things you need to know to get your head around Obon…
Do you love tsukemono? Pickles in Japan are a vital yet often underrated aspect of Japanese cuisine – and the foodies here at Japan Centre can’t get enough of them. So our pickles are being thoroughly tickled by the arrival of some of Japan’s best tsukemono, straight from Kyoto. Let’s take a look at what makes this colourful selection so very special…
