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Japan House London launches virtual tour of UK-First Ainu Stories exhibition

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The virtual exhibition allows full access to all areas of Ainu Stories, with close-up images, in-depth panel information and video content.

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  • The virtual exhibition allows full access to all areas of Ainu Stories, with close-up images, in-depth panel information and video content.
  • View the virtual exhibition here: Ainu Stories – Virtual Exhibition - Japan House London
    LONDON, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London reveals the rich cultural diversity of Japan in this UK-first exploration of contemporary Ainu culture, now available to audiences globally through a free virtual exhibition.
  • Simon Wright, Director of Programming for Japan House London, said:
    "This exhibition and the accompanying visits from members of the Ainu community in Biratori is the first time such a major collaborative undertaking with an Ainu community has taken place in the UK.
  • For this venture, at Japan House London we want to show how Ainu culture in the rural district of Biratori is expressed today."

Japan House London Announces Mizoguchi and Godzilla film seasons

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout 2024, Japan House London on Kensington High Street will be hosting two major film seasons.

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  • LONDON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout 2024, Japan House London on Kensington High Street will be hosting two major film seasons.
  • From September, Japan House London then celebrates Godzilla's 70th anniversary with a series of screenings of the original Japanese franchise.
  • Curated by academic and Japanese film critic Dr Alexander Jacoby, Japan House London is hosting screenings of five films directed by Mizoguchi.
  • To mark the 70th anniversary of the original Godzilla film, Japan House London will be screening a selection of the franchise, including:
    Mothra vs. Godzilla – the fourth film in the Godzilla franchise, released in 1964
    Destroy All Monsters – the ninth film in the Godzilla franchise, released in 1968
    Godzilla vs. Hedorah – the eleventh film in the Godzilla franchise, released in 1971
    Exact dates of the screenings will be confirmed nearer the time.

Founding Director General of Japan House London Mike Houlihan Honoured with Order of the Rising Sun by Japanese Emperor

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Houlihan, founding Director General of Japan House London, has been awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor of Japan.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Houlihan, founding Director General of Japan House London, has been awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun by the Emperor of Japan.
  • The decoration has been bestowed for his contribution to enhancing cultural exchange and deepening the relationship between Japan and the UK through his work at Japan House London.
  • The Order of the Rising Sun is awarded twice a year to individuals in recognition of their services to the Japanese nation or public.
  • Appointed as Director General of Japan House London in 2016, Mike Houlihan oversaw the development of the pioneering cultural venue, translating vision and plans into a highly successful London institution.

Japan House London introduces events programme highlighting hidden charms of Japan's diverse regions

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London, in cooperation with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), is pleased to announce the first wave of events taking place as part of its 'Spotlight on Local Japan' programme – a series highlighting the charms of regions of Japan as yet undiscovered by many in the UK.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London, in cooperation with the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), is pleased to announce the first wave of events taking place as part of its 'Spotlight on Local Japan' programme – a series highlighting the charms of regions of Japan as yet undiscovered by many in the UK.
  • Its turquoise seas and diverse fauna and flora are represented in these vibrantly coloured and meticulously crafted textiles.
  • During Toyama Week in London 2023, a selection of design and craft products produced in Toyama will be available at Japan House London."
  • We look forward to hosting a dynamic events programme at Japan House London that allows us to realize our aspirations around showcasing Japanese cultures from every corner of Japan."

Japan House London Offers Tastes of Japanese Rail Travel with Station-Style Vending Machine

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

LONDON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From 3 July to 14 September 2023, the Shop at Japan House London offers visitors a unique Japanese rail-themed retail experience, complete with a high-tech vending machine dispensing rarely-seen railway goods and confectionery from Japan's largest passenger rail operator JR-East.

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  • LONDON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From 3 July to 14 September 2023, the Shop at Japan House London offers visitors a unique Japanese rail-themed retail experience, complete with a high-tech vending machine dispensing rarely-seen railway goods and confectionery from Japan's largest passenger rail operator JR-East.
  • Throughout the summer of 2023, fans of Japan and its world-renowned rail services are treated to a rare experience of Japanese rail travel at Japan House London.
  • The digital vending machine, which displays not only the products within but also video footage and information, offers visitors the chance to take a culinary journey through Japan.
  • The digital machine at Japan House follows suit in vending goods beyond the ordinary, dispensing ochoko (sake cups) in porcelain, copper and stainless steel, each intricately embellished with bullet train designs.

Japan House London Makes Debut at Great Exhibition Road Festival

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Japan House London makes its debut at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in June 2023, offering encounters with Japanese design, dress up and theatrical storytelling in two separate activities celebrating the festival's theme of awe and wonder.

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  • Japan House London makes its debut at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in June 2023, offering encounters with Japanese design, dress up and theatrical storytelling in two separate activities celebrating the festival's theme of awe and wonder.
  • On 17 and 18 June 2023, Japan House joins together with neighbouring cultural institutions including the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the Victoria & Albert Museum, at the Great Exhibition Road Festival in a weekend of free events for the public.
  • The event led to the permanent development of the Museums Quarter in South Kensington, where the Great Exhibition Road Festival is now located each year.
  • Japan House London is set to host two activities over the festival period, celebrating the festival theme of how awe and wonder inspire science and the arts.

WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts - Vibrancy and Variety in 2D

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

A vibrant, wide-ranging exhibition celebrating the variety within Japanese graphic arts.

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  • A vibrant, wide-ranging exhibition celebrating the variety within Japanese graphic arts.
  • LONDON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover the vibrancy and variety of Japanese graphic arts at WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts.
  • WAVE invites guests to delight in the chaos, colour and creativity of Japanese graphic arts and print culture.
  • We hope that through the WAVE exhibition you will be able to enjoy a look at the true state of Japanese graphic arts.'

WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts - Vibrancy and Variety in 2D at Japan House London

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

LONDON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover the vibrancy and variety of Japanese graphic arts at WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts.

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  • LONDON, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Discover the vibrancy and variety of Japanese graphic arts at WAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts.
  • The exhibition at Japan House London is inspired by WAVE, an annual exhibition that started in 2018 in Tokyo.
  • Simon Wright, Director of Programming at Japan House London, commented:
    "This exhibition of new works explores the perhaps surprising variety and anarchy of the world of illustration and graphic art in Japan.
  • Japan House London is a cultural destination offering guests the opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japan.

Acclaimed Japanese Calligrapher with Down's Syndrome Performs in the UK

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

LONDON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed Japanese calligrapher Kanazawa Shōko will travel to the UK for two events organised by Japan House London in collaboration with the Down's Syndrome Association.

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  • LONDON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclaimed Japanese calligrapher Kanazawa Shōko will travel to the UK for two events organised by Japan House London in collaboration with the Down's Syndrome Association.
  • Each event will consist of a calligraphy demonstration by Kanazawa herself and a talk by her mother and mentor Kanazawa Yasuko.
  • They will take place on 1 April 2023 at the Langdon Down Centre's Normansfield Theatre, and on 2 April 2023 at Japan House London.
  • Kanazawa Shōko is one of Japan's most acclaimed contemporary calligraphers.

Japan House London Announces 2023 Exhibitions and Highlights Under the Leadership of New Director General Sam Thorne

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

LONDON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London announces its 2023-2024 exhibition programme, offering fresh perspectives on Japan's diverse cultures. From intricate silk-braiding and graphic arts, to the rich culture of Japan's indigenous Ainu people, Japan House London's exhibition seasons will engage and surprise visitors from all walks of life in 2023-2024. These free exhibitions, complemented by a rich and varied events programme, expand upon the successes of the past four years to strengthen Japan House London's reputation as a dynamic arts organisation and consolidate its position within the cultural fabric of the capital. 2023 is the first full year that Japan House London is under the leadership of Director General Sam Thorne, who joined the organization in October 2022.  Spring Exhibition KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo23 February – 11 June 2023

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  • 2023 is the first full year that Japan House London is under the leadership of Director General Sam Thorne, who joined the organization in October 2022.
  • Since opening in June 2018, Japan House London has welcomed over 1.3 million visitors and held over 650 events.
  • 2023 will be the first full calendar year for Japan House London under the leadership of Director General & CEO Sam Thorne, who took up the position in 2022.
  • On his hopes for the year ahead, Sam said the following:
    "It's true that Japan House London is still a very young organization.