Access to Experts
This page is designed as a tool to help those organising Japan-related events. Experts are professionals who charge a fee to lead workshops and can tailor their workshop or presentation to different audiences. They may be able to visit schools and deal with larger numbers of students per day than JIYC volunteers and can be engaged to spend successive days.
To ensure that your event goes smoothly, please note the following basic guidelines:
- Explain your needs and the nature of your event to the expert clearly at the outset, so that both you and they are certain that they can fulfil your requirements.
- Discuss the number of sessions you would like them to do and agree a fee for the work. If you need to make any changes to your programme, let the expert know as soon as possible.
- Find out whether you need to provide any special facilities or resources for the session.
Please note that inclusion on this list does not imply recommendation by The Japan Society.
If you would like to be added to the list, please fill in and return a request form or contact us below with details of your expertise and previous experience.
Directory of Experts
ROBINSON, Nick
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop and project leader
Available to travel: Anywhere worldwide (adequate German and French spoken)
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: Any
email: nick@12testing.net
website: www.nickorigami.com
Nick has been a professional origami teacher for over 30 years, travelling to schools, libraries, youth clubs, hospitals and art galleries, teaching origami and paper artwork. He runs sessions with people of all ages and physical abilities. Tutees have included both visually and hearing impaired. He has been a member of the British Origami Society and has written over 80 books on the subject. In 2004 he was awarded the “Sidney French medal” – the highest award the society can offer, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to origami. In 2010 he was made an honorary member of the Society.
CILMI, Monika
Origami and Japanese Brushwork
Type of activity: workshop, commission
Available to travel: London and Suffolk
Age range: Any
Number of participants: Up to 15
email: monika.cilmi@yahoo.co.uk
website: www.monika149.wixsite.com/monikacilmi/
Monika Cilmi was born in Italy and has studied art ever since. After graduating from the “Accademia di Belle Arti” she took a MA in Painting restoration and then a PG in Japanese and Korean art in London. Monika has now completed a Research degree in Fine Art with a project on Zen brushwork and works as a freelance artist and tutor.
BIDDLE, Steve
Origami, Craft, Model Making
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: papermagic@btinternet.com
tel: 01424 439855
website: www.paper-magic.net
Steve is an author, entertainer and origami expert. He studied in Japan with top Japanese origami masters, thereby acquiring a deeper knowledge of a subject that has always fascinated him. Steve is also a member of the most famous magical society in the world, The Magic Circle, holding the degree of Associate of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star. Additionally, he is a member of Equity and therefore holds PLI via them.
OKUYAMA Misako
Origami, Arts, Crafts, Japanese Painting, Calligraphy
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop leader, project leader
Available to travel: International
Age range: 3+
Number of participants: workshops for 1-10 participants; lectures or demonstrations for 10–50 participants and performance for 50+.
email: msmilem@hotmail.com
website: www.misakoart.com
Okuyama Misako’s MA and PhD research relates to art projects in community settings. She has experience running workshops for those with special needs and vulnerable groups. Example events carried out at schools include: book week, Clapham Festival, Japanese art, bag making, mask making, origami workshop at Morley College. Misako also did calligraphy work for ‘NEIGE’ opera at Luxembourg Theatre.
WALFORD, Reiko
Origami, Japanese Language & Culture
Type of activity: demonstration, performance, workshop, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere (based in Wales)
Age Range: 8+
Number of participants: any
email: reikowalford@hotmail.com
tel: 01490 450313 / 07766 711946
TAKENAMI Yoko
Origami, Arts, Craft, Calligraphy
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: yokotakenami@aol.com
tel: 020 7723 2029 / 0778 097 2350
Ganbare Japan
Origami, Calligraphy, Food, Soroban, Tea Ceremony, Samurai and Geisha
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop leader, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere within 1.5 hour journey from Nottingham including East Midlands, West Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Age range: Any
Number of participants: Any
email: kiyoko.naish@virgin.net
website: http://ganbarejapanuk.blogspot.com/
facebook: www.facebook.com/GanbareJapanUK
Ganbare Japan are a Nottingham based charity who promote Japanese language and culture. At the same time, helping UK schools link up with primary, junior and high schools in Tohoku area, North East Japan to exchange letters and messages between children. Ganbare Japan also organise a teamwork building workshop with activities such as Japanese taiko drumming, sushi making and calligraphy activities.
TAKABAYASHI Miwa
Origami, Painting, Fine Art
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: MiwaArt@hotmail.co.uk
Dr Miwa Takabayashi is a contemporary artist who has recently completed her PhD in Fine Art at the University of Newcastle. She specialises in the traditional Japanese art forms of Origami, 2D and 3D Anesama Dolls and traditional Japanese-style painting (Monochrome). She is also a Kendo Japanese sword fighting expert.
LAVERY, Pauline
Origami, Sumi-e, Papermaking
Type of activity: demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: Scotland
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
website: www.pauline-lavery.com
SETO-OKERBLOM, Rei
Ikebana, Japanese Tea Ceremony
Type of activity: Ikebana workshops and classes; Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations and interactive tea ceremony experiences for private groups, families, corporate groups and special events.
Available to travel: Based in Little Venice, London. Available to travel within London and potentially to other areas, depending on the event, timing and location. Please get in touch to discuss requirements.
Age range: Ages 5 and above. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Number of participants: Private studio sessions: 1-8 participants. For larger groups, corporate events or sessions at external venues, please get in touch to discuss requirements.
email: rei@sahana-london.com
website: https://www.sahana-london.com/
Rei is a London-based Ikebana artist, instructor, and tea ceremony practitioner. Introduced to both arts in early childhood by her Japanese mother—a Sogetsu Ikebana teacher and a Urasenke tea ceremony master—Rei’s appreciation deepened over time. After a career in investment banking, she returned to her roots, earning her Sogetsu Ikebana teaching diploma in just two years. She now offers Ikebana workshops and lessons through SAHANA LONDON, and shares the spirit of tea through the Urasenke tradition. With a deep respect for Japanese aesthetics, Rei brings elegance and mindfulness to contemporary settings through floral and tea ceremony experiences.
KUCHINA-DAY, Rie
Ikebana
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: based in East Midlands and London, can travel anywhere
Age range: 7+
Number of participants: 5+
email: ikenobouklondon@gmail.com
tel: 0794 7019 301
website: www.ikenobouklondon.co.uk / www.ikebanalincolnshire.com
President of Ikenobo Ikebana Society UK London chapter and professor in Ikenobo Ikebana based in Lincolnshire but can travel widely: in the past, London, Edinburgh, Sheffield, North Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire.
SAWADA-RUDD, Kiyoko
Ikebana
Type of activity: performance, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: 10+
email: kiyoko@ikenobolondon.org.uk
tel: 020 8904 6599
website: www.ikenobolondon.org.uk
SAWANO Takashi
Ikebana, Japanese Gardens
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: any
email: tsjfgd@aol.com
tel: 020 8949 9212
website: www.takashisawano.com
ISONO Yukiko
Ikebana
Type of activity: performance, workshop, lecture, demonstration, project leader
Available to travel: Based in Cambridge, can travel anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: ikebanastudio1@gmail.com
website: http://www.ikebanastudio1.com
Yukiko Isono is Master Koryu School. You will learn both Shoinbana, (traditional Koryu Seika style) and Jiyuuka (free style)
NORMAN, Diane
Ikebana
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration and workshop leader
Available to travel: South of England (negotiable)
Age range: 18+
Number of participants: any
email: Har3ridge@aol.com
website: www.Ikebanaandwatercolours.com
Diane is a Sub Grand Master in the Ohara School of Ikebana and has been awarded her own study group. She runs day workshops, residential courses and general Ikebana classes.
HARNIK, Yoko
Ikebana
Type of activity: teaching, lecture, demonstration, workshop leader
Available to travel: general London vicinity (other locations negotiable)
Age range: middle school students to adults
Number of participants: any
email: kiku1869@gmail.com
Yoko Harnik started Ikebana in the early 1960s at Sogetsu School. After an interval of academic work and a career she restarted with Koryu School followed by Ichiyo School. Eventually, she found Ichiyo to be right school for her and went on to earn an instructor’s degree.
Japanese Garden Society
Japanese Gardens
Type of activity: exclusive garden visits and tours, lectures, demonstrations and workshops
Available to travel: anywhere; we have five regions covering the whole of the UK
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: any
email: info@jgs.org.uk
tel: 0845 094 4584
website: www.jgs.org.uk
The Japanese Garden Society, founded in 1993, now has some 700 members. It is for anyone with an interest in Japanese gardens. Regular meetings, lectures and garden visits are held throughout the country and the Society runs regular trips to Japan.
TAKENAMI Yoko
Calligraphy, Arts, Craft, Origami
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: yokotakenami@aol.com
tel: 020 7723 2029 / 0778 097 2350
ISHIDA Eiko
Japanese Calligraphy
Type of activity: Workshop / Demonstration
Available to travel: Based in Surrey - happy to discuss travel to more distant locations
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: Workshops ideally for up to 15 participants, with flexibility depending on needs
email: eisai@eisaishodo.com
tel: 0779 605 8915
website: https://eisaishodo.com/
Eiko Ishida (Eisai) was born in Osaka, Japan, and is a professional Japanese calligraphy artist with over 25 years of experience. She started practicing shodo at the age of 7 and has since developed her skills in both traditional and her own unique style. Eiko has taught workshops and courses at Surrey Adult Learning Centres, local art centres, and for The Japan Society for many years. During this time, she also led workshops for various schools and companies across London and the South East. Additionally, she offers workshops and classes to both groups and individuals at her home.
OKUYAMA Misako
Japanese Painting, Calligraphy, Arts, Crafts, Origami
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop leader, project leader
Available to travel: International
Age range: 3+
Number of participants: Workshops for 1-10 participants; Lectures or demonstrations for 10 – 50 participants; Performance for 50+
email: msmilem@hotmail.com
website: www.misakoart.com
Misako Okuyama’s MA and PhD research relates to art projects in community settings. She has experience running workshops for those with special needs and vulnerable groups. Example events carried out at schools include: book week, Clapham Festival, Japanese art, bag making, mask making, origami workshop at Morley College. Misako also did calligraphy work for ‘NEIGE’ opera at Luxembourg Theatre.
Ganbare Japan
Calligraphy, Food, Origami, Soroban, Tea Ceremony, Samurai and Geisha
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop leader, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere within 1.5 hour journey from Nottingham including East Midlands, West Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Age range: Any
Number of participants: Any
email: kiyoko.naish@virgin.net
website: http://ganbarejapanuk.blogspot.com/
facebook: www.facebook.com/GanbareJapanUK
Ganbare Japan are a Nottingham based charity who promote Japanese language and culture. At the same time, helping UK schools link up with primary, junior and high schools in Tohoku area, North East Japan to exchange letters and messages between children. Ganbare Japan also organise a teamwork building workshop with activities such as Japanese taiko drumming, sushi making and calligraphy activities.
CILMI, Monika
Japanese Brushwork and Origami
Type of activity: workshops, commissions
Available to travel: London and Suffolk
Age range: Any
Number of participants: Up to 15
email: monika.cilmi@yahoo.co.uk
website: https://colouryourdream.co.uk
Monika Cilmi was born in Italy and has studied art ever since. After graduating from the “Accademia di Belle Arti” she took a MA in Painting restoration and then a PG in Japanese and Korean art in London. Monika has now completed a Research degree in Fine Art with a project on Zen brushwork and works as a freelance artist and tutor.
CAVACIUTI, Peter
Traditional Painting - Sumi-e, Nihonga
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop
Available to travel: Cambridge
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: 10+
email: pinestudio@googlemail.com
website: www.camopenstudios.co.uk
LAVERY, Pauline
Sumi-e, Papermaking, Origami
Type of activity: demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: Scotland
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
website: www.pauline-lavery.com
OKADA Saori
Japanese Calligraphy, Wellness Coaching, Japanese Wellness Principles
Type of activity: workshop, keynote speaking engagements, private wellness coaching
Available to travel: Based in London, UK with availability to travel
Age range: 18+
Number of participants: 10+
email: saori@mogamiwellness.com
website: www.mogamiwellness.com
Saori Okada is the Founder of Mogami, a Japanese wellness brand based in London. She is a certified holistic wellness coach, speaker and Japanese calligrapher. Under her calligraphy name "星 洗 Seisen", she has honed her craft for over 20 years. In her memoir titled "Until the Death of Me", Saori candidly shares her decade-long struggle with eating disorders, showcasing the transformative power of holistic wellness. Previously, Saori worked as a Director of Customer Success in media analytics and has lived in four different countries, which has shaped her international perspective. Her mission is to empower individuals to achieve lasting personal wellness through the art of Japanese well-being. Mogami strives to connect cultures by introducing the world to authentic Japanese wellness principles. Saori works to help individuals and organisations explore, learn, and integrate these principles into their ethos.
IWAKI Eiko
Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo and Fudemoji)
Type of activity: workshop
Available to travel: Based in Spain, but can travel to the UK
Age range: any
Number of participants: Up to 15
email: carlosarzua@usal.es (please contact agent, Carlos Ramos for details)
Auga Magari
Kenbu (Sword Dance)
Type of activity: Lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: UK (October 2026 only)
Age range: contact Cara Sutcliffe for details
Number of participants: contact Cara Sutcliffe for details
email: cara.sutcliffe@samurai-kenbu.jp
website: www.samurai-kenbu.jp/
Auga Magari is Founder and Artistic Director of Samurai Kenbu Theater in Kyoto and a master practitioner of traditional Kenbu, a Japanese performing art that combines sword movement, fan work, poetry, and music. During her visit to the UK in October 2026, Auga-sensei is available for a limited number of educational engagements introducing students to Japanese culture, history, samurai traditions, and the performing arts.
Psimikakis Chalkokondylis, Laonikos
Shakuhachi performer
Type of activity: Performance, teaching, lecture, demonstration
Available to travel: UK, EuropeAge range: 8+
Number of participants: any
email: hello@laonikos.com website: www.laonikos.com
Laonikos is a London-based shakuhachi player and teacher working at the intersection of acoustic ecology, ambient music, and improvisation, creating patient, expansive soundscapes that foster deeper dialogue with the natural world. He studied composition with Paul Newland at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (2007–11) and later completed a Master’s degree in Global Music at the Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki (2013–16), where he studied with Nathan Riki Thomson and Outi Pulkkinen. He has studied shakuhachi with Clive Bell since 2014 and with Kakizakai Kaoru since 2022, and served on the board of the European Shakuhachi Society from 2023 to 2025.
TANAKA Sakurako
Noh performer
Type of activity: Performance (demonstration), workshop, lecture, teaching
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any (depending on the type of activity)
email: Sakurako.tanaka3955@gmail.com
website: Sakurako Tanaka
Sakurako actively performs Japanese Noh dance and chanting at events like Japan Matsuri and Japan House London. She has also conducted workshops at educational institutions, including SOAS University and University College London. Her performances are a perfect fit for various occasions, such as Japan-themed festivals, corporate events, and ceremonial gatherings. Additionally, she offers workshops that combine academic insights with practical demonstrations in both English and Japanese. These workshops provide audiences with the unique opportunity to experience Noh chanting and dancing firsthand.
Performance videos
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sara_dance_uk/
LE LOHÉ, Francesca
Composer
Type of activity: lecture, workshop, performance
Available to travel: anywhere (based in London)
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: frlelohe@gmail.com
website:www.francescalelohe.com / www.thekeyopera.com
Francesca Le Lohé is a composer, community musician, teacher and flute player. On receiving a 2015 Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation Scholarship, Francesca spent many years living, working and studying traditional musical instruments in Tokyo. Francesca’s immersive, site-specific opera "THE鍵KEY" (inspired by Tanizaki's novella of the same name) features a mixture of Japanese and western artforms, and has been staged in Tokyo and London (2018-2019). Francesca has composed for a number of soloists, ensembles, community groups and theatre productions across Europe and Japan, and delivered seminars, workshops and Early Years music sessions in varied settings.
YANAGISAWA Rie
Koto, Jiuta-Shamisen, Vocal, Classical Dance & Live Music (Haru-Ichiban Group)
Type of activity: Japanese cultural event organiser (music, dance and arts), lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop, personalised calligraphy bookmarks, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere (Based in London)
Age range: 6+
Number of participants: any
email: info@japan-promotions.co.uk
tel: 0203 652 6171
website: www.japan-promotions.co.uk
KAYONO
Nihon Buyo
Type of activity: performance, lecture, demonstration
Available to travel: London and UK
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: 1-10, 10-50email: info@kayononokai.com
website: www.kayononokai.comKayono studied Nihon Buyo for 19 years with the Hanayagi and Wakayagi schools (they are the five major Nihon Buyo schools in Japan). She was an accredited master of performing arts Wakayagi Ryu. Since 2021, Kayono has started to learn Jiuta Mai from her current Master Chihiro Yoshimura.
KITAMURA Keiko
Koto, Shamisen, Vocal
Type of activity: performance, teaching, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: any
email: keikojapanesemusic@gmail.com
tel: 0784 086 6363
website: www.keikokitamura.com
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers and Mugen Taiko Dojo
Taiko Drumming
Type of activity: demonstration, performance, workshop, project leader, lecture
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: mtd@taiko.co.uk
tel: 01357 522 008
website: www.taiko.co.uk
AOYAMA Yuko
Classical Japanese Dance
Type of activity: demonstration, performance, teaching
Available to travel: South East
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: 1-10
email: yukoaoyama@hotmail.co.uk
tel: 0207 262 9234
website: www.japanesedancing.co.uk
ASANO-CAMPBELL, Yoshie
Japanese Dance, Japanese Folk Songs, Kimono
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: yoshie.campbell@gmail.com
tel: 0141 620 0675
Born in Utsunomiya, Tochigi prefecture, Yoshie took a six year apprenticeship in Akita, northern Japan, a treasure house of traditional folk music (Min’yo). There she became a disciple of Asano Umewaka, one of Japan’s most revered folk singers and shamisen players and a renowned teacher. Umewaka gave his family name as an ‘art name’ to a small number of his best students, including Yoshie. She performed widely as singer and dancer with her teacher’s troupe before moving to UK. Now based in Glasgow, Yoshie has been performing, demonstrating culture and visiting schools in UK.
ALCOCK, Mark
Taiko Drumming
Type of activity: performance, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 5+
Number of participants: any
email: js@taikomeantime.com
website: www.taikomeantime.com
BARROW, James
Taiko Drumming
Type of activity: workshops, demonstrations, project leader, team-building
Available to travel: Midlands, Wales, West of England
Age range: 6+
Number of participants: up to 30
email: james@taikowest.com
tel: 07446 331162
website: www.taikowest.com
COXALL, Michael
Shakuhachi
Type of activity: demonstration, performance, teaching
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: any
email: mc9@soas.ac.uk
website: www.soumeishakuhachi.wordpress.com
Michael Soumei Coxall studied shakuhachi in Japan for many years under the legendary Kinko-ryu master and Living Cultural Treasure, the late Yamaguchi Goro, and still continues his studies on frequent visits to Japan with Mizuno Kohmei and Sugawara Kuniyoshi. Michael was awarded his shakuhachi ‘Master’s Licence’ in 2007 and the professional name ‘Soumei’.
HIROTA Joji
Taiko Drumming, Composer, Shakuhachi, Vocals & Other Percussions
Type of activity: performance, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere (based in London)
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
website: www.jojihirota.com
HOLDING, Melissa
Koto, Shamisen (Tsugaru)
Type of activity: performance, demonstration, lecture
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: 1-50
email: melissa@tantraweb.co.uk
tel: 01865 245859
website: www.melissaholding.co.uk
Dr HOTTA-LISTER, Ayako
Koto, Sangen (Shamisen), History of Japanese Music
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: any
email: ayakoh374@gmail.com
SUE Hiroko
Koto
Type of activity: performance, workshop, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: hirokosue@hotmail.com
tel: 07817 043759
More information
STAGG, Richard
Shakuhachi
Type of activity: lecture, individual lessons, demonstration, performance, workshop, shakuhachi repair and tuning
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: any
To contact Richard Stagg, please write to him care of The Japan Society. We will forward correspondence to him.
More information
WALTERS, Liz
Taiko Drumming / Tamashii School of Taiko- Do
Type of activity: workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: any
email: info@taikoschool.com
tel: 07970 134174
website: www.taikoschool.com
Liz Walters leads one day ‘hands on’ workshops for both Primary & Secondary Schools and also offers longer term projects such as introducing Taiko into the music department as part of the school curriculum / school collaboration events & performances.
HOHKI Kazuko
Contemporary Theatre, Live Art
Type of activity: performance, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere (Based in London)
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: 1-45
c/o Jo Crowley
email; jo@kazukohohki.com
tel: 07843 274684
website: www.kazukohohki.com
SOAS Noh Group
Noh
Type of activity: performance, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: kuragetouni@gmail.com
tel: 020 8993 9505
The formation of SOAS Noh Group resulted from a visit by Prof. Richard Emmert and Akira Matsui from Japan in 1990 to hold a workshop at SOAS University of London, organised by Dr David Hughes (in that period a SOAS Senior Lecturer). The workshop participants then went on to give a demonstration of Noh at the Japan Festival in 1991, in Hyde Park.
After a period of inactivity the group was formally re-established in 1998 by Riko Sherratt, together with Dr. David Hughes. The Group became an official participant in Japan Festival 2001 and invited Akira Matsui (Noh Living National Asset) from Japan several times to train the Group and to hold workshops and performances throughout England. The Group continues these activities to this day, including performing in regional festivals and conducting occasional school workshops.
A Thousand Cranes
Kamishibai performances, Origami, Bon Dance and Manga workshops
Type of activity: performance, drama workshop, theatre
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 3+
Number of participants: any
email: kumiko@athousandcranes.org.uk
tel: 07801 269772
website: www.athousandcranes.org.uk
AKAMA Ryoko
Music and Sound Composition, Performance, Artistic Director of ame C.I.C
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: info@ryokoakama.com
website: www.ryokoakama.com / www.amespace.uk
Maeda Gakuen Yochien
Taiko Drumming, Arts, Dance, Music, Soroban
Type of activity: performance, demonstration
Available to travel: Acton and Finchley, London
Age range: 3-18
Number of participants: 10-50
email: support@maedagroup.co.uk
website: www.maedagroup.co.uk
Maeda Gakuen Yochien have carried out Japanese drum performances, Soroban classes and demonstrations in schools.
HORIMASU Kazue
Theatre, Drama
Type of activity: workshop, lecture, demonstration (in-person or online)
Available to travel: Based in London; available to travel anywhere in the UK
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: engekikikaku.aru@gmail.com
website: www.engekikikaku-aru.jimdofree.com
Kazue Horimasu worked at high schools in Aichi Prefecture for 11 years, creating stage productions with students, including Kabuki and plays by Kōbō Abe. She studied applied drama alongside Japanese avant-garde and traditional forms such as Kabuki, Noh, and Kyōgen for over a decade. She trained at the Bungakuza Institute and École Philippe Gaulier in France. In Tokyo, she taught drama at universities, led workshops for actors and non-actors, and directed professional productions. After completing an MFA in Theatre Directing at East 15 Acting School in 2024, she began working in the UK as a freelance director and facilitator.
Japanese Woodblock Printmaking, Paper Making, Folded Screen & Hanging Scroll Making
Type of activity: workshop, demonstration, lecture, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: depends on the type of activity. Please ask Hiroko directly
email: hirokoimada.uk@gmail.com
website: www.hirokoimada.com
facebook: www.facebook.com/hirokoimada.uk
instagram: www.instagram.com/hirokoimada_artist/
KUTSUWADA Chie
Manga/Anime Style Illustration, Manga Storytelling, Japanese Sub/Pop Culture
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, talk, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere (Based in East Sussex)
Age range: 10+
Number of participants: 5+ Workshops ideally for around 20 participants, with flexibility depending on needs
email: chitan.garden@gmail.com
website: https://chitangarden.wixsite.com/chiekutsuwada
MUNEMOTO Yukiko
Textile art and craft, sashiko and boro mending
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 1+
Number of participants: depends on the type of activity.
website: yukikomakes.com
Textile art with focus on sustainability with Japanese sashiko and boro mending techniques
BIRCH, Russell
Art, Craft, Netsuke, Carving, History
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: any – smaller groups work better but can adapt to suit large groups
email: russelliott123@hotmail.co.uk
tel: 01424 439 855
Netsuke Carving Workshops - The workshops are usually split into two halves. The first half covers history and design of Japanese Netsuke through the years. The second half gives the students a chance to make their own Netsuke out of modeling clay. This gives them an idea of form, shape and design. I have tried this with adults and younger children. They commented on how they enjoyed the practical side of the lecture as well as the theory. A short round up of the history to bring the session to a close. This format could be adapted to suit.
CAPLE, Nigel
Art, Painting, Drawing
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop, project leader
Available to travel: based in Hastings, East Sussex. Available to travel to London and southern UK.
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
website: www.nigelcaple.co.uk/index.html
To contact Nigel Caple, please write to him care of The Japan Society. We will forward correspondence to him.
HOLMES, Cas
Paper, Textiles and Mixed Media Based on Adaptation of Japanese Processes
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: local
Age range: 11 +
number of participants: 5-30
email: cas@casholmes.co.uk
website: www.casholmes.co.uk
CAVACIUTI, Peter
Traditional Painting - Sumi-e, Nihonga
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop
Available to travel: Cambridge
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: 10+
email: pinestudio@googlemail.com
website: www.camopenstudios.co.uk
Origami, Painting, Fine Art
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: MiwaArt@hotmail.co.uk
Dr Miwa Takabayashi is a contemporary artist who has recently completed her PhD in Fine Art at the University of Newcastle. She specialises in the traditional Japanese art forms of Origami, 2D and 3D Anesama Dolls and traditional Japanese-style painting (Monochrome). She is also a Kendo Japanese sword fighting expert.
OKUYAMA Misako
Arts, Crafts, Japanese Painting, Calligraphy, Origami
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop leader, project leader
Available to travel: International
Age range: 3+
Number of participants: workshops for 1-10 participants; lectures or demonstrations for 10–50 participants and performance for 50+.
email: msmilem@hotmail.com
website: www.misakoart.com
Okuyama Misako’s MA and PhD research relates to art projects in community settings. She has experience running workshops for those with special needs and vulnerable groups. Example events carried out at schools include: book week, Clapham Festival, Japanese art, bag making, mask making, origami workshop at Morley College. Misako also did calligraphy work for ‘NEIGE’ opera at Luxembourg Theatre.
TAKENAMI Yoko
Arts, Craft, Origami, Calligraphy
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: yokotakenami@aol.com
tel: 020 7723 2029 / 0778 097 2350
Sweatdrop Studios
Manga, Artwork, Illustrations, Comics
Type of activity: commission, workshop, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 10+
Number of participants: any
email: sonia@fyredrake.net
website: www.sweatdrop.com
Sweatdrop Studios is a UK-based independent publisher and comic collaborative. Since 2001, they have been creating original comics and artwork in a wide variety of genres and styles; publishing single issues, collected volumes, anthologies and light novels.
HOMMA Kaori
Craft, Papermaking, Art
Type of activity: lecture, workshop, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere (based in London)
Age range: 18+
Number of participants: 1-10
email: info@kaorihomma.co.uk
website: www.kaorihomma.co.uk
GIBSON, Edna
Crafts, Kumihimo, Temari
Type of activity: lecture, workshop, demonstration
Available to travel: England and Wales (based in Devon)
Age range: 18+
Number of participants: 1-10
email: egibson@globalnet.co.uk
tel: 01752 408262
Edna Gibson has visited Japan several times to study kumihimo and temari and has a teaching certificate from the Japanese Temari Society.
FANSHAWE KATO, Jill
Ceramics, Pottery
Type of activity: workshops, demonstrations, lectures, project leader, exhibitions
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 16 + (would consider younger age range)
Number of participants: any
email: jillfanshawekato@talktalk.net
tel: 020 8800 7101
website: www.jillfanshawekato.com
instagram: @jillfanshawekato
Jill Fanshawe Kato is a Japan-trained potter who exhibits in Japan regularly. She taught for 17 years at Goldsmiths College and takes hands-on creative clay workshops in the UK and internationally. Her working methods are predominantly from Japan with a strong influence from the natural world.
GOODMAN, Malcolm
Kite Making, Displays
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop, project leader, kite displays, kite making kits
Available to travel: please contact to enquire
Age range: 7+
Number of participants: any
email: malcolm.goodman@virgin.net
tel: 01833 640584
website: www.kiteman.co.uk
COOPER, Elaine
Papermaking, Kite Making
Type of activity: demonstration, workshop, project leader
Available to travel: Midlands, South West England, Wales
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: elainecooper_art@yahoo.co.uk
tel: 01275 463606
BIDDLE, Steve
Craft, Model Making, Origami
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, performance, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: papermagic@btinternet.com
tel: 01424 439855
website: www.paper-magic.net
Steve is an author, entertainer and origami expert. He studied in Japan with top Japanese origami masters, thereby acquiring a deeper knowledge of a subject that has always fascinated him. Steve is also a member of the most famous magical society in the world, The Magic Circle, holding the degree of Associate of The Inner Magic Circle with Silver Star. Additionally, he is a member of Equity and therefore holds PLI via them.
HULOTT, Jason
Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu
Type of activity: demonstration, lecture, performance and workshops
Available to travel: Kent
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: 10-50
email: jason@speediepr.co.uk
website: www.nishimondojo.co.uk
Jason Hulott has practiced several traditional Japanese Sword Arts with Teachers from around the world, and continues to travel to enhance knowledge. He can provide hands on workshops for those interested in finding out more about Japanese swords and their use. He is fully insured to carry out demonstrations and teaches both Iaijutsu and Kenjutsu. He also runs a traditional Japanese martial arts dojo (training place) in Canterbury, Kent.
JAY, Michael
Classical Martial Arts
Type of activity: demonstration and lecture
Available to travel: Anywhere
Age range: 11+
Number of participants: Any
email: mjaysoma@btinternet.com
tel: 020 8979 4179
Michael Jay, a British Airways long-haul pilot now retired from flying the Boeing 747-400 from London’s Heathrow Airport, has combined his flying career with a lifelong study of Japan and, in particular, its martial culture. His work and fascination since childhood with the martial arts of both England and Japan has taken him to Japan nearly four hundred times to study, work, train and teach.
PEGDEN, Corin
Traditional Karate, Wado Ryu Karate Do Ju-Jutsu Kempo
Type of activity: coaching, lecture, performance and workshops
Available to travel: Home Counties and London
Age range: 10+
Number of participants: 10-50
email: info@surreykarate.co.uk
tel: 07876 577675
website: www.surreykarate.co.uk
Corin Pegden 5th Dan Shidōin started his martial arts training in 1986 and now has over 40 year’s experience, training with some of the world’s foremost karate instructors. He is a student of M. Shiomitsu Sensei 9th Dan Hanshi, a karate pioneer who in 1965 moved to the Uk and helped popularise karate throughout the UK and Europe. Shiomitsu Sensei is respected worldwide for his technical expertise and pioneering teaching methods.
SINGH KUNDI, Mandeep
Sumo Wrestling
Type of activity: workshops, demonstrations, motivational talks, TV/PR/Film work, etc.
Available to travel: Based in London. Available to travel on request
Age range: 5-55
Number of participants: Please get in touch for information
email: deepsumo@outlook.com
tel: 07917 331 234
website: www.instagram.com/deep.sumo
Deep is from West London, and a British Sumo Wrestler, a.k.a The Spiritual Wrestler. He is 9x and current British Heavyweight Champion, a 4x International Champion (All gold), 2nd Dan black belt, level 2 coach, and @deep.sumo club lead @BrunelUniversityOfLondon under British Sumo. Having wrestled in over 10 countries, including Japan, Deep trained at both Tokyo University Sumo Club and Tokitsukaze-Beya, and engaged with a number of highly respected Rikishi, including Yokozuna’s Hakuho and Onosato, Baruto, Aonishiki, Ichiyamamoto, and Tobizaru to name a few. Sumo is an excellent provision for wellbeing, as it develops the body, mind, and spirit. Whether you wish to learn more or have a go, get in touch.
PERRIN, Suzanne
History, Culture, Art
Type of activity: lecture, performance, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 12+
number of participants: any
email: info@japaninterlink.com / perrinsuzanne47@gmail.com
tel: 0208 579 9404
website: www.japaninterlink.com
WALFORD, Reiko
Japanese Language & Culture, Origami
Type of activity: demonstration, performance, workshop, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere (Based in Wales)
Age range: 8 +
Number of participants: any
email: reikowalford@hotmail.com
tel: 01490 450 313 / 07766 711 946
HOARE, Jeremy
Travel Photographer, Lectures on Japan
Type of activity: lecture
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: any
email: jeremyhoare@hotmail.com
tel: 020 7722 2065
website: www.jeremyhoare.com
CHAKMAKJIAN, Pauline
Kyoto Lifestyle and Culture, Freemasonry in Japan
Type of activity: lecture
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 16+
number of participants: any
email: spyglass8@aol.com
website: www.thesphinxingrabbit.com
Pauline Chakmakjian is the author of the beautifully illustrated The Sphinxing Rabbit trilogy published by Markosia and a destination and special interest lecturer on a variety of subjects spanning from Western art history to Japanese art, culture and history. She holds a BA in English Literature (during which she was awarded a merit scholarship in Fine Art for drawing and painting), a Diploma in Law, an MA in Modern French Studies and is a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. Pauline also hosted two shows on a digital media platform called ThinkTech Hawaii based in Honolulu. In 2014, Pauline was appointed a Visit Kyoto Ambassador by the then Mayor of the City of Kyoto, the beautiful and charming old capital of Japan. In 2018, she became a Freeman of the City of London.
Ganbare Japan
Samurai and Geisha, Origami, Calligraphy, Food, Soroban, Tea Ceremony,
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop leader, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere within 1.5 hour journey from Nottingham including East Midlands, West Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Age range: Any
Number of participants: Any
email: kiyoko.naish@virgin.net
website: http://ganbarejapanuk.blogspot.com/
facebook: www.facebook.com/GanbareJapanUK
Ganbare Japan are a Nottingham based charity who promote Japanese language and culture. At the same time, helping UK schools link up with primary, junior and high schools in Tohoku area, North East Japan to exchange letters and messages between children. Ganbare Japan also organise a teamwork building workshop with activities such as Japanese taiko drumming, sushi making and calligraphy activities.
BEDDOW, Derek
Modern Life in Japan, Zen Buddhism, Origami
Type of activity: lecture, workshop
Available to travel: Based in North Wales. Can travel all over UK
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: delandsum@yahoo.co.uk
tel: 07429 469 256
website: http://www.easyatlast.weebly.com
Derek Beddow is an education consultant. He has worked extensively in the UK education sector. He lived in Peru for 3 years, teaching at a school in Lima. He has also lived and worked in Japan for 5 years. He visits Japan every 8 months with his Japanese wife. He speaks Japanese, reads Katakana and Hiragana, and has been studying Kanji for a number of years. Derek has been visiting Japan since 1989, and still considers Japan to be the most fascinating country in the world. An extract from his ‘Talking about Japan’ booklet (available free to all) was published in Metropolis magazine in Tokyo.
OKADA Saori
Wellness Coaching, Japanese Wellness Principles, Japanese Calligraphy
Type of activity: workshop, keynote speaking engagements, private wellness coaching
Available to travel: Based in London, UK with availability to travel
Age range: 18+
Number of participants: 10+
email: saori@mogamiwellness.com
website: www.mogamiwellness.com
Saori Okada is the Founder of Mogami, a Japanese wellness brand based in London. She is a certified holistic wellness coach, speaker and Japanese calligrapher. Under her calligraphy name "星 洗 Seisen", she has honed her craft for over 20 years. In her memoir titled "Until the Death of Me", Saori candidly shares her decade-long struggle with eating disorders, showcasing the transformative power of holistic wellness. Previously, Saori worked as a Director of Customer Success in media analytics and has lived in four different countries, which has shaped her international perspective. Her mission is to empower individuals to achieve lasting personal wellness through the art of Japanese well-being. Mogami strives to connect cultures by introducing the world to authentic Japanese wellness principles. Saori works to help individuals and organisations explore, learn, and integrate these principles into their ethos.
SETO-OKERBLOM, Rei
Japanese Tea Ceremony, Ikebana
Type of activity: Ikebana workshops and classes; Japanese tea ceremony demonstrations and interactive tea ceremony experiences for private groups, families, corporate groups and special events.
Available to travel: Based in Little Venice, London. Available to travel within London and potentially to other areas, depending on the event, timing and location. Please get in touch to discuss requirements.
Age range: Ages 5 and above. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.
Number of participants: Private studio sessions: 1-8 participants. For larger groups, corporate events or sessions at external venues, please get in touch to discuss requirements.
email: rei@sahana-london.com
website: https://www.sahana-london.com/
Rei is a London-based Ikebana artist, instructor, and tea ceremony practitioner. Introduced to both arts in early childhood by her Japanese mother—a Sogetsu Ikebana teacher and a Urasenke tea ceremony master—Rei’s appreciation deepened over time. After a career in investment banking, she returned to her roots, earning her Sogetsu Ikebana teaching diploma in just two years. She now offers Ikebana workshops and lessons through SAHANA LONDON, and shares the spirit of tea through the Urasenke tradition. With a deep respect for Japanese aesthetics, Rei brings elegance and mindfulness to contemporary settings through floral and tea ceremony experiences.
DAVIES, Tomono
Authentic Sushi Making
Type of activity: Events, Demonstrations, Workshops
Available to travel: London and South East
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: any
email: tomonosushiparty@gmail.com
website: https://www.tomono-sushi.co.uk/
Tomono Davies grew up in Kochi, Japan, surrounded by the traditions of fresh, home-cooked meals. After moving to the UK 26 years ago, she discovered a deep passion for sharing authentic Japanese cuisine, particularly sushi-making. With limited access to traditional ingredients, she developed a unique approach—combining Japanese techniques with British produce to make sushi more accessible. Through Tomono Sushi Party, she teaches hands-on workshops across the UK, inspiring people to embrace sushi-making with confidence and creativity, all while promoting Shokuiku, Japan’s philosophy of food education.
Urasenke Foundation
Chado – The Way of Tea (Tea Ceremony)
Type of activity: demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: any
email: ukchado@gmail.com
tel: 0208 853 2595
website: www.urasenke.co.uk
KIMURA, Chizuko
Tea Ceremony (Urasenke School), Kimono Maker
Type of activity: performance, demonstration
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: any
email: chizuko.kimura@hotmail.com
website: www.chizukokimura.com
Sakura Junction
Wagashi (Japanese Sweets)
Type of activity: workshop
Available to travel: London
Age range: tbc
Number of participants: tbc
website: www.sakurajunction.com
WENDES, Daniel
Sushi Making
Type of activity: workshop, catering for functions
Available to travel: anywhere (Based in Hampshire)
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: 10-50
email: dwendes@hotmail.com
tel: 07472 413164
TAKAHASHI, Sumie
Tea Ceremony, Ikebana
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
To contact Sumie Takahashi, details can be found via the Urasenke Foundation website.
UCHIDA, Keiko
Tea Ceremony
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: Based in West London - please contact for other locations
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: any
email: info@keikouchida.com
tel: 07977 916 010
website: www.keikouchida.com
Keiko was born in Tokyo, Japan, and has lived in London since 2002. She has been practicing the Japanese tea ceremony for over 25 years. Her mother is a Kimono specialist and her late father developed traditional tea rooms for his clients. She started practicing the tea ceremony as a way of understanding traditional Japanese culture. Since then, studying and practicing the tea ceremony has become a major part of her life’s work, and her mission is to introduce the art of tea to global audiences.
Ganbare Japan
Tea Ceremony, Food, Origami, Calligraphy, Soroban, Samurai and Geisha
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop leader, project leader
Available to travel: anywhere within 1.5 hour journey from Nottingham including East Midlands, West Midlands and South Yorkshire.
Age range: Any
Number of participants: Any
email: kiyoko.naish@virgin.net
website: http://ganbarejapanuk.blogspot.com/
facebook: www.facebook.com/GanbareJapanUK
Ganbare Japan are a Nottingham based charity who promote Japanese language and culture. At the same time, helping UK schools link up with primary, junior and high schools in Tohoku area, North East Japan to exchange letters and messages between children. Ganbare Japan also organise a teamwork building workshop with activities such as Japanese taiko drumming, sushi making and calligraphy activities.
Izzy Morley
Japanese Tea, Cultural Activities & Life in Japan
Type of activity: Japanese loose leaf tea tasting with presentation on brewing methods, production, culture and history
Available to travel: Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire & London
Age range: 14+
Number of participants: 1-25
email:izzy@tea-lili.co.uk
website: tea-lili.co.uk
Instagram:@tea__lili
After embarking on a tea quest in Japan in 2025, Izzy founded Tea Lili to share Japanese tea experiences that blend British and Japanese tea culture. Through intentionally selected teas and teaware, she shares a deep-rooted passion and first-hand experience gained from working in the tea fields of Japan.
CALLOW, John
Sake Educator
Type of activity: Sake courses
Available to travel: anywhere (based in Manchester)
Age range: 18+
Number of participants: 6-20
email: hello@northernwineschool.co.uk
tel: 0161 883 1278
website: https://northernwineschool.co.uk/
John is based in Manchester and is the founder of Northern Wine School. He is a Certified Sake Educator with both the Sake Sommelier Association & the WSET, and is licenced to teach their courses. The accreditations are suitable for beginners, Sake enthusiasts and those who work with Sake in sales or Hospitality roles.
ISHIGURO TOSEY, Alice
Intercultural Learning, Typography, Communication Design & Partipatory Design
Type of activity: Workshop
Available to travel: London and locations within 100 miles accessible by train
Age range: 6 to 18 years old
Number of participants: Up to 15
email: hello@alicetosey.co.uk
website: www.aliceishigurotosey.co.uk
London and Tokyo, she’s gained over twelve years industry experience across both locations.
Alongside her professional work she develops personal projects that explore her cultural heritage of
Japan and the UK; encouraging broad thinking, cultural sensitivity and the curiosity to deepen
understanding and foster connection in multicultural settings.
CONNEALLY, Paul
Haiku, Renku, Tanka
Type of activity: lecture, performance, poetry/art workshops
Available to travel: anywhere (including Ireland)
Age range:5+ (to adults)
Number of participants: any
email: paul.conneally@ntlworld.com
tel: 01509 556243
website: www.cddc.vt.edu/host/haikumania
Education and Regional Director
World Haiku Club
Go Association
Type of activity: demonstration, talk, workshop
Available to travel: UK
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: info@britgo.org
website: www.britgo.org
Go is a strategy game that is enormously popular in Japan and other far eastern countries. With just a few rules it develops limitless possibilities to challenge. Yet it can be enjoyed at any level, thanks to a workable handicap system. Sessions are suitable for schools and organisations and especially Japanese awareness events as a gateway to Japanese culture.
ATKINS, Tony
Go
Type of activity: lecture, workshop
Available to travel: most areas of UK
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: kisekigo@yahoo.co.uk
tel: 0118 926 8143
website: www.kisekigo.com
WENDES, Peter
Go
Type of activity: lecture, workshop
Available to travel: anywhere
Age range: any
Number of participants: any
email: pwendes@hotmail.co.uk
tel: 02392 267648 / 07388 840 399
website: www.britgo.org / www.zenmachine.co.uk
MARKARIAN, Kimie
Soroban
Type of activity: demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: south east UK (Based in Essex)
Age range: 8+
Number of participants: any
To contact Kimie Markarian, please write to her care of The Japan Society. We will forward correspondence to her.
BORTHWICK, Pat
Haiku
Type of activity: lecture, project leader
Available to travel: North East UK
Age range: any
Number of participants: 10+
tel: 01759 369923
Pat Borthwick (B.Ed) is an artist/poet who lives in rural Yorkshire. Her work is in collections both here and abroad. She is an experienced tutor and workshop leader for all ages. She has led many innovative haiku workshops which involve writing, performing and art/craft work – often a combination of these depending on time allotted, facilities, numbers and organisers’ preference. She travels with a ceremonial giant gong in the back of her car – just in case it’s needed for a performance or celebration.
Maeda Gakuen Yochien
Soroban, Taiko Drumming, Arts, Dance, Music
Type of activity: performance, demonstration
Available to travel: Acton and Finchley, London
Age range: 3-18
Number of participants: 10-50
email: support@maedagroup.co.uk
website: www.maedagroup.co.uk
Maeda Gakuen Yochien have carried out Soroban classes, Japanese drum performances and demonstrations in schools.
SINCLAIRE, Clive
Japanese Swords and Fittings
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, appraisals, evaluation
Available to travel: London
Age range: 18 +
Number of participants: 1-10
email: Clive795@btinternet.com
tel: 01322 523832
website: www.to-ken.uk
MENDL, Kumiko
Exhibition
Type of activity: lecture, demonstration, workshop
Available to travel: London based, can travel anywhere
Age range: no age limit
Number of participants: Exhibition no limit / Workshop up to 20
email: kumiko@newearththeatre.org.uk
tel: 07801 269772
website: www.newearththeatre.org.uk
Flexible modular exhibition that includes; free standing panels, plinths, objects, interactive map, place to record your own story, 15 min film of children/young people interviewing their Japanese mothers (in Japanese and English), podcasts, Educational Resource Pack for years 6 – 8, merchandise including AR postcard stories with illustrations by Natsko Seki, pin badge designed by Natsko Seki. Workshop suitable for families discover the magic of objects with Kazuko Hohki, and Tsunagu/Connect talk by Kumiko Mendl and Kazuko Hohki discussing the two year project.