Update from the JICC and more online resources

September is here, and with it the biggest online Japanese cultural event - Japan Matsuri Presents! Featuring a wide variety of performances, workshops and talks, this 2 day event is sure to have something for everyone! The event is free for all to join on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, 10am-8pm. Check here for more details.

We are happy to announce that next month sees the reopening of our exhibition space at the embassy. The Techniques Shaping Japanese Textiles, will explore the influence of Japanese textiles in the UK. Eight artists will be highlighted, who together have mastered weaving, dyeing, embroidery and stitching techniques. For more details, click here.

Lastly, the Japan-UK Season of Culture calendar continues to fill up so keep an eye on the calendar for the latest listings. Follow the embassy on Facebook and Twitter for our latest posts, and if you have any queries, please contact us via email at info@ld.mofa.go.jp.

Our latest quiz is on iconic Japanese castles! How much do you know about these historical Japanese sites? Take the quiz and find out here.

In the latest of our Japan-UK Season of Culture series of info clips, we take a closer look at one of Japan`s traditional alcoholic beverages - sake. Watch now to find out why sake may not be what you think it is...