| Events |
Thursday 8 September – Wednesday 19 October
London  Exhibition of 30 tea boxes customised by Japanese artists. Inaugural exhibition at the ICN Gallery in Shoreditch. Wednesday 14 September – Thursday 20 October
London 
The Light Field by Daisuke Ohba Exhibition of artwork by Tokyo-based Daisuke Ohba, who works with iridescent pearl paint. Free but booking is essential. See the website for more details. Wednesday 28 September – Sunday 9 October
London 
Raindance Film Festival - Way Out East A selection of some of Japan's best independent films as part of the Raindance Film Festival, including a number of European premieres. Saturday 1 October – Sunday 6 November
London 
Homelandscape at the Teasmith Gallery A collaborative project between two Finnish-Japanese artists, inspired by the tsunami of March 2011 and the realisation that home can vanish in an instant. Saturday 8 October
London  A day of Japan-themed events organised by Doshisa University for prospective students, teachers, and careers advisers. Try out calligraphy and ikebana workshops, enjoy musical performances,and find out about study in Japan. Tuesday 11 October – Thursday 13 October
London 
Tea Ceremony Workshops at SO Restaurant Tea Workshops with Ippodo Tea held at SO Restaurant in London. English and Japanese workshops available. All workshops 90 minutes. Learn about Japan's teas and how to make the perfect cup! For more details call 0207-292-0767 Wednesday 12 October - Thursday 27 October
London  A comprehensive international film festival at the BFI, featuring six Japanese films released in 2011, including Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai and Children Who Chase Lost Voices From Deep Below. Thursday 20 October – Sunday 23 October
London  An exhibition by Hanga Ten, the only showcase in the UK for contemporary Japanese prints. Representing around 25 hanga artists, with styles varying from traditional Japanese scenery to more abstract work. Friday 28 October – Sunday 30 October
London  A showcase of cult entertainment and popular culture from various segments of the entertainment industry including Anime & Manga, Science Fiction or Fantasy Films & TV, Animation, Comic Books, Pop Art, Collectable’s (Action Figures, Autographs etc.) & Merchandising. Entry closes on Tuesday 1 November
London  Write and illustrate an original manga on the theme of 'New Beginnings' for the chance to win a trip to Japan. Entrants must be aged 14 or over. Sunday 13 November
Manchester 
Doki Doki: The Manchester Japanese Festival A brilliant new multi-venue festival celebrating anime, manga and Japanese culture, including a cosplay evening. Friday 18 November – Sunday 20 November
Northampton  Saturday 19 November
Warrington 
Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees The Japan Society North West hosts a showing of this stunning kabuki play, followed by tea, cake and kabuki chat. |
