The Japan-British Exhibition of 1910:
A historical re-assessment 100 years on
16 June 2010, London
This lecture brings together a range of experts in order to place the event in its proper historical context. Professor Ian Nish will provide a general introduction; followed by Professor Kimio Miyatake of Hokkaido University, who will discuss the Ainu village included in the exhibition; Dr Meri Arichi from SOAS will focus on the display of fine arts at the exhibtion; with other experts on hand to comment including Professor Janet Hunter and Professor Toshio Watanabe. The event will be chaired by Dr Ayako Hotta-Lister |
The Japan-British Exhibition was held at White City in Shepherd's Bush in west London between May and October 1910 to celebrate the ongoing Anglo-Japanese Alliance. This was a massive undertaking by the Japanese government to improve the British image of Japan. |
16 June 2010, 6:30pm |
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The Japanese Foundation, 10-12 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5EH |
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Tel: 020 8800 7101 Email: event@jpf.org.uk |
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The Japan Foundation |
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