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EQS-News: P&P London acquires another property in the sought-after Notting Hill district of the British capital and uses the great potential of its prime location with a luxury refurbishment

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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P&P London has announced the acquisition of yet another prime property in the heart of London, adding to its rapidly expanding development portfolio.

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  • P&P London has announced the acquisition of yet another prime property in the heart of London, adding to its rapidly expanding development portfolio.
  • This property, located in the prestigious Notting Hill area within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, boasts around 5000 square feet of net living space.
  • A stunning, spacious family home,
    Michael Peter, the founder, and Managing Director of P&P London, elaborates, "The refurbishment will allow us to fully unlock the potential of this property."
  • Established in 2023 as a subsidiary of the German P&P Group, P&P London focuses exclusively on investments within the British capital.

Japan House London Announces Mizoguchi and Godzilla film seasons

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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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.

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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.

Japan House London Announces 2024 Exhibitions and Highlights

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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LONDON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London announces an exciting exhibition and events programme for 2024, continuing its offer of new perspectives on Japan's diverse cultures. Three main exhibitions will consecutively showcase stories of Japan's indigenous Ainu people, Japanese design highlights as chosen by some of the country's top designers, and the expertly crafted and strikingly realistic food samples so ubiquitous in Japan. Fresh from celebrating its fifth birthday, the free exhibitions and rich events programme expand upon the successes of the past five years to continue to highlight the very best of Japan, with a particular emphasis on areas that might be new to UK audiences.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London announces an exciting exhibition and events programme for 2024, continuing its offer of new perspectives on Japan's diverse cultures.
  • Throughout 2024, The Shop at Japan House London continues to offer guests the opportunity to learn about artists, designers, manufacturers and regions of Japan.
  • From January, the Library at Japan House London will feature a new collection of books on music from Japan.
  • We want Japan House London to continue to be a place where audiences can explore and discover things about Japan they never knew before.

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

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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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.

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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.

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

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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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
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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.

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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.

Ignace Meuwissen is innovating and offering the most expensive real estate in the world, Kensington Palace Gardens & Villa Aurora, through Whisper Auctions

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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MEGGEN, Switzerland, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whisper Auctions is the latest innovation in the real estate world. The Swiss "boutique firm" specialises in selling exclusive real estate outside the media spotlight. This brings us to the exclusive territory of 'off market' real estate in the world of 'Ultra High Net Worth Individuals' (UHNWI).

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  • MEGGEN, Switzerland, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whisper Auctions is the latest innovation in the real estate world.
  • In response to these challenges, Ignace Meuwissen developed Whisper Auctions , where valid interested parties can join by registering by e-mail.
  • Whisper Actions will offer an exclusive villa in Kensington Palace Gardens for sale through Private Sales under a strictly monitored process.
  • Kensington Palace Gardens is an exclusive street in Kensington, west of central London, near Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace.

Ignace Meuwissen is innovating and offering the most expensive real estate in the world, Kensington Palace Gardens & Villa Aurora, through Whisper Auctions

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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MEGGEN, Switzerland, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whisper Auctions is the latest innovation in the real estate world. The Swiss "boutique firm" specialises in selling exclusive real estate outside the media spotlight. This brings us to the exclusive territory of 'off market' real estate in the world of 'Ultra High Net Worth Individuals' (UHNWI).

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  • MEGGEN, Switzerland, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Whisper Auctions is the latest innovation in the real estate world.
  • In response to these challenges, Ignace Meuwissen developed Whisper Auctions , where valid interested parties can join by registering by e-mail.
  • Whisper Actions will offer an exclusive villa in Kensington Palace Gardens for sale through Private Sales under a strictly monitored process.
  • Kensington Palace Gardens is an exclusive street in Kensington, west of central London, near Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace.

KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo - Tying together the threads of history

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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LONDON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London presents KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo ,the UK's first major exploration of this ancient yet contemporary Japanese art.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Japan House London presents KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by Domyo ,the UK's first major exploration of this ancient yet contemporary Japanese art.
  • It is characterized by vivid colours and intricate patterns, and is created by expert craftspeople who combine up to 140 hand-dyed threads, often made of silk.
  • Silk braiding in Japan at the time was inspired by patterns and colours from the Asian continent.
  • While other companies have mechanized their braiding processes, skilled craftspeople at Domyo continue to braid by hand, and each silk thread used in their kumihimo is also hand-dyed in house.

Celebrating Ikebana at Japan House London

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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In October 2022, a large-scale ikebana display and demonstrations from four schools of ikebana were held at Japan House London in collaboration with the London Chapter of Ikebana International.

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  • In October 2022, a large-scale ikebana display and demonstrations from four schools of ikebana were held at Japan House London in collaboration with the London Chapter of Ikebana International.
  • On Saturday 26 November two ikebana workshops are held at Japan House London, led by Kikuchi Junko of the Ikenob School of Ikebana.
  • This prodigious display united practitioners from diverse ikebana schools and featured twenty seasonal ikebana arrangements displayed across Japan House London.
  • Please see the Japan House London website for more information and to book: Workshop: An Introduction to Ikenob Ikebana (japanhouselondon.uk)
    Japan House London is a cultural destination offering guests the opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japan.