Thursday 25th February 2010, from 6.30pm

Embassy of Japan,
101 – 104 Piccadilly
London W1J 7JT

Free for Japan Society members (booking essential) please RSVP to the Embassy of Japan at japanesevillage@jpembassy.org.uk.
Seats are limited, early booking recommended.
PLEASE BRING PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION WITH YOU AS THOSE WITHOUT MAY BE DENIED ENTRANCE
Deadline for bookings: Friday 19th February 2010

The Embassy of Japan and the Japan Society cordially invite you to a Lecture by Sir Hugh Cortazzi, former British Ambassador to Japan entitled
Japan in Late Victorian London: The Japanese Village in Knightsbridge and The Mikado, 1885.

Hugh Cortazzi explores two fascinating episodes in Anglo-Japanese cultural relations in late Victorian London. The Japanese Native Village in 1885 was a commercial venture that demonstrated Japanese life and crafts to Londoners through the creation of a ‘make believe’ village in Knightsbridge. In the same year Gilbert and Sullivan’s operetta the Mikado was the first attempt to use Japan as a theme for a British Theatrical production. These two examples of the growing fascination for Japan in Britain and Europe are brought to life with contemporary posters, cartoons and photographs. He will also discuss the concern of the Japanese authorities that Japan’s image would be damaged by these popular manifestations.

The lecture will be followed by a reception.
Prior registration is essential
Seats are limited, early booking recommended

To book your place please RSVP to the Embassy of Japan by Friday 19th February 2010 by emailing with your name, title, organisation, position, email address & telephone number to japanesevillage@jpembassy.org.uk. Please state that you are a member of the Japan Society when booking.