Upcoming Events

Come along and join an evening of live music, dance and storytelling celebrating the diverse heritage of the East and South East Asian diaspora in the UK.

Southbank Centre’s new ESEA Encounters series showcases contemporary art and culture from East and Southeast Asia with a summer lineup of performances, music, poetry, literature and art alongside a pop-up market.

Yokimono (meaning ‘good things’ in Japanese) Market is a Japan-themed market, in which carefully selected Yokimono Market traders offer vintage kimono, ceramics, illustrations, antique Ukiyo-e prints, comics and books, paper crafts, stationery, clothing, jewelry and much more.

Visit the display of Mingei pottery by potter and artist Jill Fanshawe Kato at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery in Exeter. Jill visited Japan in the 1970s and became enchanted by the ceramics that she saw in Japanese restaurants and homes. During that time, she visited many rural villages and towns, met local artists that were making Mingei pottery, and purchased many of the items in her collection.

Seen for the first time outside of Japan, Miyako Yoshida's celebrated production of Giselle features a spectacular set by award-winning British designer Dick Bird, providing the perfect backdrop for this evergreen tale of love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption.

For the second time in Sheffield, they will be holding an event in celebration of Japanese culture. This event is being meticulously crafted by passionate and motivated individuals to bring just a small taste of Japan to Sheffield.

Commemorating the 80th year since the last time nuclear weapons were used in war, The Nobel Peace Center will host The Nobel Peace Conference. On August 6th, distinguished speakers from across the world will meet at the Nobel Peace Center, celebrating this year’s Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo. The Nobel Peace Conference will be livestreamed.

In this special talk, manga artist and illustrator MORIIZUMI Takehito will showcase his career and works, explaining his creative process as well as the ethos behind his creations. As son-in-law of late director OBAYASHI Nobuhiko, MORIIZUMI will also touch upon his relationship with OBAYASHI.

The wisdom of Yamato-shigusa is now open to global audience—offering insight into this essential Japanese way of thinking and living through etiquette of Obon & Washi Paper Dining, Sumo Stories, and Furoshiki Wrapping.

Running for over 20 years, Tokonatsu is a small Japanese Culture Festival which aims to bring Japanese Culture to everyone! From anime screenings and a manga library, a matsuri event, outdoor events and massive traditional games area. There's something for everyone.