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Ryohei Kawanishi & Masahito Kaji at London Fashion Week

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This afternoon, I paid my first ever visit to London Fashion Week. I’m not especially into fashion but, like art, I find it interesting to look at and fun to photograph. London Fashion Week probably wouldn’t have even been on my radar though, if it hadn’t been for this exhibition:  JAPAN: International Fashion Showcase 2012 organised by … Continue reading »

Weekly Shiritori #7

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Last week’s post was about kendo (けんどう / 剣道), so this week I need to start with う (u). I decided to write about… Umeboshi (うめぼし / 梅干)  (Image source) Umeboshi are pickled plums (although the literal translation is “dried plums”). These Japanese plums are actually more like apricots and, believe me, they really pack a … Continue reading »

Postcards From Japan: A Message From Tohoku Artists

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Postcards From Japan: A Message From Tohoku Artists is a touring exhibition of A5 works by 22 artists from North East Japan. I was able to see this exhibition at the Embassy of Japan in London recently, and the exhibition is now on at the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham, until 22nd April. I wasn’t allowed to … Continue reading »

Alchemist’s Mind by Satoshi Dáte

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On Friday I decided to check out Satoshi Dáte’s latest exhibition, Alchemist’s Mind. Satoshi Dáte is a graduate of Central Saint Martins, and I first came across him last year at Hyper Japan. Satoshi Dáte, who was born in Tokyo and now lives in London, is the creative director of the fashion design label Satoshi Datenow. He blends art and music … Continue reading »

Pancake Day!

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Today is Shrove Tuesday in England – also known as “pancake day”. Pancake Day doesn’t really exist in Japan, because Easter isn’t celebrated (except for Christians in Japan, of course). However, pancakes do exist in Japan, and they’re pretty popular. I decided I wanted to eat pancakes this year, but I wanted to eat Japanese … Continue reading »

Hyper Japan Tickets from Yakult Competition Winners…

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I am delighted to announce the winners of the Yakult Hyper Japan 2012 Spring Competition… Congratulations to: Friday 24 February 2012 Liz Torres James Ronald Cobley Di Burns Mabel Sheard Michael Coupar Saturday 25 February 2012 Alessandra Rocchetti Colin Bolton Samantha Whitlam Vincent Lo Ravini Kiri Looking forward to seeing you there! (^_^)v

Hyper Japan 2012 Spring – this weekend!

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Hyper Japan 2012 Spring is finally here! This weekend, Friday 24th – Sunday 26th February, the UK’s biggest J-culture event will be hitting Brompton Hall, Earl’s Court. For all the latest information about the exciting entertainment and events at Hyper Japan, take a look at: www.hyperjapan.co.uk. If you don’t have a ticket yet, you can buy … Continue reading »

Weekly Shiritori #8

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Last week’s post was about umeboshi (うめぼし / 梅干), so this week I need to start with し (shi). Following a suggestion from none other than my Mum, I have decided to write about… Shibuya (しぶや / 渋谷)  Shibuya was pretty much the first stop on my self-made tour when I visited Japan for the first … Continue reading »

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The number of foreign visitors to Japan is down for the 11th month straight since 11th March 2011, but I don’t think it’s simply that people don’t want to go there. I’ve spent the whole weekend at Hyper Japan Spring 2012 in London, which is the UK’s biggest J-culture event, and I’m pretty sure the … Continue reading »

The UK remembers Japan – Events around March 11th

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There will be a number of events happening in the UK on or around March 11th to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. Below is some information about the ones I know of (most of which are in London). If you know of any other events, please let … Continue reading »

Weekly Shiritori #9

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Last week’s post was about Shibuya (しぶや / 渋谷), so this week I need to start with や (ya). I had a couple of suggestions for topics this week, so a big thank goes to IMissJapan, who suggested “yakisoba”, and Brian, who suggested “yakusoku”. Both were great ideas, but I confess I had my heart set … Continue reading »

Hyper Japan Spring 2012

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Friday 24th to Sunday 26th February saw J-fever take over Brompton Hall in Earl’s Court, London. For the best part of three days, Hyper Japan Spring 2012 celebrated Japanese culture, both traditional and modern. I have to admit, I had mixed feeling on the first day. The event was in a different location, and it … Continue reading »

Now & Future: Japan

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NOW&FUTURE: JAPAN commemorates one year since the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 11th March 2011 through three simultaneous contemporary art projects: YOKO ONO: MEND PIECE (an audience participatory installation), 2000 CHILDREN (a live auction) and BE/LONGINGS (a silent auction), with a coinciding catalogue publication. The aim of the project is to raise urgent social awareness and … Continue reading »

You Are Not Forgotten: An event to remember the people affected by the tsunami

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There are lots of events happening in London this weekend to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. I have chosen to support Seven Beach Aid‘s event, You Are Not Forgotten. When I saw a Tweet asking for volunteers for the March 11th event, I didn’t hesitate to get involved. I … Continue reading »

Exhibition: Patterns of Shadows, by Pip Dickens

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“…we find beauty not in the thing itself but in the patterns of shadows, the light and the darkness, that one thing against another creates.” Jun’ichirō Tanizaki, In Praise of Shadows. There is some argument in Japan about whether or not ancient temples and shrines should be lit with electric lighting. Some say that the shadows created … Continue reading »

Mirai by Daisuke Sakaguchi

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If you’re a follower of my other blog, Picturing England, you will know that I am currently obsessed with The Big Egg Hunt. I haven’t mentioned it here because it didn’t seem to be anything to do with Japan… that is, until now. 209 large, decorated eggs have been placed in various locations across London, … Continue reading »

Bangin’ on Heaven’s Door

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I’ve always thought of churches as quiet places full of whispers, but St John’s Wood Church in London was shouting tonight. I don’t know if I believe in God but, if he is up there I think he would have noticed one Joji Hirota banging on his door tonight. I’ve just come home from “Beyond the … Continue reading »

One Year

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March 11th has come around so quickly. At 2:46pm a year ago, Japan was shaken. An earthquake of magnitude 9.0, which is now referred to as the Great East Japan Earthquake, or the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, occurred approximately 70 kilometres east of the Oshika Peninsula of Tohoku. The earthquake, which is the most powerful known … Continue reading »

London says “You Are Not Forgotten” to Japan

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Yesterday Seven Beach Aid held the event “You Are Not Forgotten” in Golders Green Parish Church in North London. The event was intended to commemorate the one year anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami, and to send the message “You Are Not Forgotten” to the people in the affected areas. I volunteered with … Continue reading »

Weekly Shiritori #11

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Last week’s post was about Mameshiba (まめしば / 豆しば), so this week I need to start with ば (ba). I decided to write about… Basashi ( ばさし/ 馬刺し) (Image source) Basashi is raw horse meat. The word”basashi” actually comes from the words “baniku” (馬肉 / horse meat) and “sashimi” (刺身 / the general word for raw fish/meat) … Continue reading »
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