Upcoming Events

This one-day dramatic arts course introduces students to the classical arts of Nō Theatre, combining lectures with music, chant and dance, as well as the detailed study of costumes in the V&A collection. Join Kitazawa Hideta for a demonstration of traditional Nō mask making. The course will be held at Victoria and Albert Museum and Online.

Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) presents a two‑day showcase of its growing live‑entertainment portfolio, including major musicals, theatre and immersive productions. The event takes place on 25–26 March 2026 at The Other Palace in London, featuring a pitch session and networking, with identical programmes on both days. Admission is free with RSVP and interpretation in English and Japanese is provided.

The English Sumo Nationals will be held on Saturday 28 March 2026, from 10am to 4pm at Brunel University of London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH.This is a selection event for the European Sumo Championships in Scotland in late June. There will be multiple categories per gender, so plenty of matches to enjoy!

An exhibition of contemporary book artworks and artists’ books made in the UK and Japan. It features books created by Japanese artists alongside selections from the University of Southampton Library’s collection of artists’ books, held at Winchester School of Art.

Learn Sumo Wrestling in the London Borough of Hillingdon every Sunday. Open to all abilities, ages and sizes - Adults only. Every Sunday from 3.00 to 4.30pm in Uxbridge, UB8.

On 29 March at Bush Hall, composer Taro Ishida presents “TOKOYO”, reimagining Japan’s 1,300-year-old court music through classical strings and electronics. He is primarily focused on arranging the traditional Japanese music, especially Gagaku and contributed to notable project such as Disney’s SHOGUN (Emmy & Grammy nominated).

After selling out shows at The Barbican in 2025, Ichiko Aoba's next UK stop on her phenomenal rise will be a headline performance at the Royal Albert Hall on 31 March 2026. The folk sensation has garnered fans from across genres and continents with her dreamy approach to songwriting and stunning multi-instrumental talent.

This event is part of the Japanese Studies series organised in collaboration with the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures (SISJAC) and The Courtauld Institute of Art. The venue will be at Royal Asiatic Society Lecture Theatre.

The Meaning of Life, a solo exhibition by Kenji Yoshida at October Gallery, London, comprises a selection of significant works, spanning the decades between the 1960s and 1990s. Highlights include large-scale works that employ precious metals of gold and silver leaf upon Japanese lacquer and coloured paints on canvas.

At all Saints Parish Church, Leamington Spa, an event will be held themed around Sakura season in Japan. The venue will be adorned with vibrant cherry blossom-themed decorations, in celebration of Japanese culture and there will be a variety of workshops and Japanese food.