Explore the cultures of Japan this half term with a series of free family-friendly activity workshops at Japan House London. Each session invites participants to learn about Japan while getting creative, with hands-on activities including origami (paper-folding), and making paper Hina dolls (Hina ningyō ).

 

Create your own Hina dolls (Hina ningyō )

Hina dolls (Hina ningyō) are displayed in homes in Japan with daughters on the third day of the third month each year to celebrate Girls’ Day. Often given as gifts, the dolls symbolize wishes for health, happiness and prosperity. In this workshop, participants can create their own paper Hina doll display in anticipation of Girls’ Day in March, while learning about the colourful kimono worn by the dolls.

Tuesday 17 February 2026, 14:30–16:30

Friday 20 February 2026, 14:30–16:30

 

Origami

Try your hand at origami, Japanese paper folding. Make your own folded paper crane (orizuru) to wish for peace and hope for the future or fold an origami frog and see how far you can make it jump.

Monday 16 February 2026, 14:30–16:30

Wednesday 18 February 2026, 14:30–16:30

 

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Drop-in | Admission Free
Children must be 6+ and accompanied by an adult. Participation in drop-in workshops is on a first-come first-served basis.