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Hear from master carpenter Abo Akinori as he introduces the life-sized structural model of a teahouse on display in The Craft of Carpentry exhibition. Constructed by Abo around a decade ago, the teahouse is based on Sa-an, a well-known teahouse originally constructed in 1742 at Gyokurin-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji. It has toured to Finland, China, Poland, and France, among other locations. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to take a closer look at the teahouse in person. The exhibition runs un
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Hear from master carpenter Abo Akinori as he introduces the life-sized structural model of a teahouse on display in The Craft of Carpentry exhibition. Constructed by Abo around a decade ago, the teahouse is based on Sa-an, a well-known teahouse originally constructed in 1742 at Gyokurin-in, a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji. It has toured to Finland, China, Poland, and France, among other locations. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to take a closer look at the teahouse in person. The exhibition runs un
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Hyakkō | Meet the makers: ceramicist Matsumoto Haruyuki ASMR
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Hyakkō | Meet the makers: ceramicist Matsumoto Haruyuki ASMR
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VEA Julia introduces Karugane Akari's ceramic works in Hyakkō
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VEA Julia introduces Karugane Akari's ceramic works in Hyakkō
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Did you manage to drop in to our pottery demonstrations with Lisa Hammond MBE and Yamada Yōji a few weeks ago? The two makers spent an afternoon introducing audiences to various pottery techniques such as wheel-throwing, slip decoration and hand-building. Visitors were excited to chat directly with the makers, opening up conversations around their processes and individual practices. Visit our current exhibition 'Hyakkō: 100 Makers from Japan' to see more of Yamada's works: https://bit.ly/47bOfiT
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Did you manage to drop in to our pottery demonstrations with Lisa Hammond MBE and Yamada Yōji a few weeks ago? The two makers spent an afternoon introducing audiences to various pottery techniques such as wheel-throwing, slip decoration and hand-building. Visitors were excited to chat directly with the makers, opening up conversations around their processes and individual practices. Visit our current exhibition 'Hyakkō: 100 Makers from Japan' to see more of Yamada's works: https://bit.ly/47bOfiT
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Step into the serene world of 'The Craft of Carpentry' from anywhere you choose through our virtual exhibition. Whether you're 'visiting' for the first time or returning to uncover details you might have missed, the virtual exhibition offers time and space to explore at your own pace, with captions and accompanying videos that invite a deeper understanding of the content. 'The Craft of Carpentry' is on display until 6 July 2025. Begin your virtual journey here: https://bit.ly/44GYECm | Japan Hou
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Step into the serene world of 'The Craft of Carpentry' from anywhere you choose through our virtual exhibition. Whether you're 'visiting' for the first time or returning to uncover details you might have missed, the virtual exhibition offers time and space to explore at your own pace, with captions and accompanying videos that invite a deeper understanding of the content. 'The Craft of Carpentry' is on display until 6 July 2025. Begin your virtual journey here: https://bit.ly/44GYECm | Japan Hou
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Follow curator Nagata Takahiro to 'Hyakkō 100+ Makers from Japan'
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Follow curator Nagata Takahiro to 'Hyakkō 100+ Makers from Japan'
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“A dazzling display of the phenomenal skills behind centuries of timber architecture and joinery, celebrating elite master carpenters with the spiritual reverence of a high priesthood.” – The Guardian Discover the centuries-old, exceptional woodworking techniques used by Japanese 'daiku' (master carpenters) in our current exhibition, 'The Craft of Carpentry'. Visitors will explore three core aspects of Japanese carpentry: 'dōmiya daiku' (temple and shrine carpenters); 'sukiya daiku' (teahouse ca
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Opening soon, 'Hyakko: 100 Makers from Japan' presents nearly 2000 pieces of exquisitely hand-crafted everyday items | Japan House London
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Discover the story behind the Kehai clock, designed by Koizumi Makoto and produced by Lemnos, now available online and in store: https://bit.ly/4769O4v | Japan House London
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Nishiyama Marcelo, curator of 'The Craft of Carpentry', offers an interesting perspective on looking at the exquisite 'kumiko' folding screen, created by skilled craftsman Matsubayashi Setsuo. The intricate process of 'kumiko' involves assembling vertical, horizontal and diagonal slivers of shaved wood without the use of nails. Drawing inspiration from nature, Matsubayashi's work depicts flowing rivers, the softness of clouds and wooded mountains, with each piece of wood being slotted into place
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Take a deeper dive into the craft of 'kumiko' with Nishiyama Marcelo, curator of 'The Craft of Carpentry'. Nishiyama shares the story behind the 'kumiko' technique and how it paints a picture through joinery and colour. Visit 'The Craft of Carpentry' exhibition to see this extraordinary work up close and marvel at the precision and imagination behind it: https://bit.ly/42cuF3K Learn more about the heritage of 'kumiko' crafts on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Qu-tkQ94OpM | Japan House Lond
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Visiting Hyakkō, an Exhibition ‪@JapanHouseLondon‬
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Curator Nagata Takahiro introduces 'Hyakkō 100+ Makers from Japan'
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If you have visited the 'Looks Delicious!' exhibition, you won’t have missed the towering 'Earthquake-proof Burger' replica. Hear from Simon Wright, Director of Programming at Japan House London and curator of 'Looks Delicious!', as he shares the story behind this and other improbabl foods created for in-house competitions hosted by the Iwasaki Group. In these competitions, craftspeople are encouraged to design hyper-realistic or playfully humorous pieces to promote the development of new techni
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Walk through the 'Looks Delicious!' exhibition virtually from the comfort of your home and discover the uniquely Japanese phenomenon of 'shokuhin sanpuru' (food replicas). Get up close to the exhibits, watch accompanying videos, and explore the details of each section, including 47 specially commissioned replicas by the Iwasaki Group, representing every prefecture in Japan. 'Looks Delicious!' is on display until 16 February 2025. Begin your mouth-watering journey and enter the virtual exhibition
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Inside the Design Process of Pictograms by Daikoku Daigo #japanesedesign #graphicdesign
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Get an exclusive look at the making of our new exhibition, ‘Looks Delicious!’, opening tomorrow! Discover how these hyper-realistic displays are brought to life by exploring Japan’s unique food replica culture, from its history and techniques to its application in nutritional education. ‘Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s food replica culture’ runs from 2 October 2024 to 16 February 2025. Book your free tickets through the link in bio. | Japan House London
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Experience the beauty of Japanese carpentry in our weekly 'kumiko' coaster-making workshops. The first workshop will take place on 27 March. Take home your own decorative wooden coaster using 'kumiko' latticework techniques, in which thin and delicate pieces of wood are precisely fitted together without nails or glue. Reserve your space (admission £25) here: https://bit.ly/3QGxIKP Tickets are released every Tuesday at around 10:15 am for workshops taking place in two weeks. Please be aware that
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Discover the intricate process of creating an Ainu 'ita' with young woodcarver Hiramura Daiki. Hiramura Daiki was born in Biratori and learned woodcarving techniques from expert Nibutani craftspeople. In his second year of carving, he entered his first Ainu crafts competition and won his first prize. His aim is to use woodcarving to make more people aware of the fascinating nature of Ainu culture. The production of carved wooden plates or trays called Nibutani 'ita' has been named an ‘Official D
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