Toyama Week in London

In 2022, members and friends of The Japan Society were invited to celebrate the crafts of Toyama Prefecture in a special talk by master blacksmith, Yoshinori Shimatani, in association with Toyama Prefecture Tourist Board. If you missed the event, or simply want to learn more about Toyama, you’ll be pleased to know about a series of events taking place across London from 31 October – 5 November 2023, introducing the region’s crafts, food and tourism.

Tuesday 31 October & Wednesday 1 November 2023
Workshop: Making Wagashi with Confectionary Artist Hikiami Yasuhiro
Japan House London, W8 5SA
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Wednesday 1 November 2023
Wagashi – An Edible Art: Talk & Demonstration by Hikiami Yasuhiro
Japan House London, W8 5SA
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Friday 3 November 2023 / 11.00am - 1.00pm
Introduction to the Tea Ceremony and Japanese Confectionery
Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, NW1 4QP
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Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 November 2023
Sachi x Toyama Wagashi Pop-up Shop with Chef Yasuhiro Hikiami
Pantechnicon, SW1X 8LB
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Toyama Craft and Food Retail Pop-up
(ki:ts), W1U 1LS
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