The Sussex Japan Society

5 July -19 August 2007  British Museum, London Ikebana: Living Flowers of Japan  Ikebana (literally ‘living flowers’) is the Japanese art of flower arranging and has played an important role in Japanese society since ancient times. For this exhibition, members of Ikebana International, the leading society for Japanese flower arrangement, will create seven different displays in seven weeks, each in one large ceramic jar.  Come and watch the changing of the ikebana floral display in Room 3 each Thursday at 13.00
Admission free     British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG    Tube: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Russell Square
More details on www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk   http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/whats_on/future_exhibitions/ikebana.aspx
 

19 July – 21 October 2007  British Museum, London Crafting Beauty in Modern Japan
Crafting Beauty in Modern Japan features some of the most beautiful Japanese art crafts produced during the past fifty years including ceramics, textiles, lacquer, metal, wood, bamboo, glass and dolls. The exhibition presents works by members of the Japan Art Crafts Association (Nihon Kogeikai), many of them designated ‘Living National Treasures’ in Japan. Crafting Beauty will demonstrate how the beauty, skill and modernity found in these contemporary pieces draws on the strength of traditional craft skills.
Admission £5, concessions £4     BOOK: In person at the Box Office (10.00-16.45 daily)  Telephone +44 (0)20 7323 8181  ( Booking fees apply on telephone bookings)
British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DG    Tube: Tottenham Court Road, Holborn, Russell Square
More details on www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk
 

First Sunday in November annually 10.00 - Rikkyo (Japanese school in England) open day, Guildford Road, Rudgwick, near Horsham.  Just like a trip to Japan without the cost of the airfare!  Usually includes music, tea ceremony, kendo, Japanese food, bazaar, tombola with great prizes and cultural displays.  (2006 - 5th November - awaiting date for 2007)