20/04/2026UK-Japan Deep Tech Partnerships for Impact
Join Imperial College London and Institute of Science Tokyo for an evening exploring how deep tech collaborations can drive societal impact and long-term economic growth. This event brings together leading minds from academia, industry, and government to explore high-impact opportunities in AI, robotics, biotech, and clean tech.
26/04/2026JAPAN FEST- Leicester
Japan Fest Leicester arrives Sunday 26 April at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium (11–5). Enjoy live music, taiko drumming, J-pop, culture talks, cosplay, kendo, hands-on activities, an appearance by anime voice actor Brian Beacock, Itasha cars, and authentic Japanese street food in a fun, family-friendly setting.
02/05/2026Sakura Fair 2026
The Sakura Fair is a charity market raising funds for Nakayoshikai, a UK charity supporting Japanese families. Enjoy Japanese food, traditional games, calligraphy workshops, and family-friendly activities, while helping Nakayoshikai continue its work sharing Japanese language and culture in the UK. The fair will be held at Maeda Gakuen Finchley Kindergarten, London N3 1UE.
14/05/2026Hiroshige on the Tokaido: Woodblock Prints in Japan.
This is an illustrated lecture that 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 lecture will be taking place at Maidstone Museum, St Faith’s Street.
15/05/2026Sushi & Gyoza Masterclass
In this class hosted by Sushi expert and Japanese native Tomono you will learn how to make Sushi Rice, 4 different types of Sushi, from ball shaped Temarizushi to Yukari Homasaki rolls and more! To accompany this, you will also make crispy and juicy pork Gyoza dumplings. As always you will taste everything that you make and take home a generous goodie bag of delicious treats. Suitable for all experience levels.
16/05/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe
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!
12/05/2026 - 30/05/2026YAMATO The Drummers of Japan: “Hito no Chikara”-The Power of Human Strength
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.
13/06/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe
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!
17/06/2026Visions of the Tokaido Road
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.
07/02/2026 - 27/06/2026Crafts of Fukuoka – Tea, Tradition, and Making
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.