Explore the cultures of Japan this summer with a series of free family-friendly activity workshops at Japan House London from origami to pictogram design. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity.

 

Senbazuru (1000 origami cranes) workshops

Marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, these workshops invite participants to fold origami paper cranes inspired by the story of Sasaki Sadako, who was two years old when she was exposed to radiation from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Later developing leukaemia, Sadako folded 1,000 cranes while wishing for recovery. Throughout August, join us in collectively creating 1,000 cranes as a gesture of hope for world peace, with every crane added to a growing display at Japan House London.

Wednesday 6 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Friday 8 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Saturday 9 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Sunday 10 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Monday 11 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Tuesday 12 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Wednesday 13 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Thursday 14 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Friday 15 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Wednesday 20 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Friday 29 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

 

Design your own pictogram and badge

Discover how pictograms turn everyday objects and ideas into clear, easy-to-understand symbols in this hands-on workshop inspired by the exhibition Pictograms: Iconic Japanese Designs. Create your own original pictogram and turn it into a badge or make a badge from ready-made designs that introduce aspects of daily life, customs and culture in Japan through pictograms.

Sunday 17 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Monday 18 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Sunday 24 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Thursday 28 August 2025, 14:30–16:30

Sunday 31 August 2025, 14:30–16:30