Update from JICC
2023/3/24
The 16th Manga Jiman Awards Ceremony was held at the Embassy on Friday 24 March. Attended by all shortlisted entrants and guests from various backgrounds, the event was also streamed live on our YouTube channel for the wider audience. Find out the results from this year's ceremony here.
It's prime sakura viewing season in the UK and we have been encouraging our followers on social media to share their photos of the various blossoming trees in their local area by using the hashtag #HanamiUK. We are especially excited to see the trees planted as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project UK start to bloom. Since 2019, more than 7,000 trees have been planted around the country so far as part of this special initiative to strengthen the friendship between Japan and the UK. Have you spotted any near where you live? You can find out more about the project at the official website here.
It's prime sakura viewing season in the UK and we have been encouraging our followers on social media to share their photos of the various blossoming trees in their local area by using the hashtag #HanamiUK. We are especially excited to see the trees planted as part of the Sakura Cherry Tree Project UK start to bloom. Since 2019, more than 7,000 trees have been planted around the country so far as part of this special initiative to strengthen the friendship between Japan and the UK. Have you spotted any near where you live? You can find out more about the project at the official website here.
Ambassador Hayashi's latest activities
Ambassador Hayashi attended various events such as the private viewing of Japan House London’s latest exhibition “KUMIHIMO: Japanese Silk Braiding by DOMYO” and the All England Open Badminton Championship in Birmingham. He also hosted the JET Programme reunion at the Embassy along with the Japan Local Government Centre London, which was held for the first time in three years. You can keep up with all Ambassador Hayashi's latest activities in the online archive here.
For an insight into Japan House London's Kumihimo exhibition see the trailer below. The exhibition runs until 11 June 2023 and admission is free. Booking a free ticket is not essential, but is recommended in order to guarantee entry to the exhibition at your chosen time.
For an insight into Japan House London's Kumihimo exhibition see the trailer below. The exhibition runs until 11 June 2023 and admission is free. Booking a free ticket is not essential, but is recommended in order to guarantee entry to the exhibition at your chosen time.
