Exhibitions at the Embassy of Japan
2019/5/17
MANGA JIMAN: IN RETROSPECT
Celebrating 12 years of the Embassy of Japan’s manga-writing competition
21 May – 28 June 2019
Open weekdays 09:30 - 17:30, closed weekends.
Admission is free, but photo ID is necessary to gain entry to the Embassy.
The Embassy of Japan
101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT
Manga (Japanese comics and graphic novels) are very much part of the fabric of Japanese society. They are read by people of all ages and occupying prime shelf space in convenience stores, libraries and schools across the country. Manga has transcended cultural barriers and its influence reaches audiences all over the world.
In 2007, the Embassy launched the Manga Jiman competition to cater for the growing interest in manga in the UK and provide a platform for the best manga artists in the country. This exhibition looks back over 12 years of the competition and celebrates the stories of the winning artists who have gone on to even bigger and brighter achievements.
The Embassy of Japan