Upcoming Events

This event brings the hard‑hitting world of Japanese‑style wrestling to Chandler Hall in London. All matches follow classic UWF rules creating an intense, realism‑driven atmosphere. Doors open at 7pm, with the first gong at 7:30pm, inviting fans into a night of disciplined striking, grappling, and dramatic athleticism. The show captures the spirit of Japanese shoot‑style wrestling, emphasising technique, tension, and physical storytelling.

During the event, you will learn how a small grassroots men’s mental health charity in Dalkeith forged a powerful alliance with Pokke Kotan, Japan’s first men’s shed. You’ll also have the chance to join a live video call with three of our delegates, who will be in Sapporo alongside the members of Poke Kotan. In addition, you’ll be able to enjoy Japanese snacks and refreshments as we share stories and build connections.

After electrifying London audiences in 2019 and again in 2024 with Wings of the Phoenix, YAMATO now unveil their brand-new production: Hito no Chikara - The Power of Human Strength. With every strike of the taiko, the performers channel resilience, passion, and the shared heartbeat that binds us all.

For the 4th consecutive year in Mansfield. An event in celebration of Japanese culture, including Japanese arts and crafts, authentic handmade food, performances, activity areas, and anime plus much more!

A five-week celebration featuring films, performances, talks, and workshops that explore East and Southeast Asia’s ever-evolving queer landscape. The festival includes Japan-related screenings such as The Erotics of Space, showing short films by director Hiroyuki Oki (3 May), Mari Terashima: Exquisite Tastes (6 May), With Beauty and Sorrow (Masahiro Shinoda, 1965-10 May), Blue Boy Trial (Kashou Iizuka, 2025 - 27 May) and Farewell to Spring (Keisuke Kinoshita, 1959 - 30 May). They will also screen Let’s Get Married! (3 May), featuring short films from East Asia on the topics of marriage and reproduction, and The Weavers of Nishijin (2 May), a short film directed by Toshio Matsumoto in 1961.

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!

An illustrated lecture by artist Nigel Caple, which will celebrate and illuminate both the ancient and modern aspects of the Tokaido Road, weaving together various stories from over four centuries of travel. The Tokaido was one of the most important routes of the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. The event is in-person at the Museum in the Headley Lecture Theatre and online via Zoom.

This exhibition at Maidstone Museum highlights the creative exchange between students from Dalton School in Tokyo and Highworth Grammar School in Kent. Their artwork contrasts sakura imagery with Kent’s green landscapes to explore nature, urban life, and the blend of tradition and modernity. Together, these young Anglo‑Japanese artists create a visual dialogue that bridges cultures and reveals shared human experience.

This exhibition celebrates the craft traditions of Fukuoka, in southern Japan, a region renowned for its ceramics, textiles, tea, incense, and agricultural heritage. From February, a curated selection of objects and textiles from the region will be on display. The programme is accompanied by a series of tea-related talks and events, exploring the connections between tea, tradition, and making.

Want to create a “piece of Japan” in your own garden? Yoko Kawaguchi will describe the history of smaller-sized gardens in Japan. Followed by contributions from UK based designers: Ai Hishii, Masa Taniguchi & Howard Healey. Includes workshops on garden design, ikebana and bonsai.