From crafting iconic bullet trains to folding origami and decorating New Year cards, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Create Your Own New Year Card (Nengajō)
In Japan, it’s customary to send nengajō—beautifully decorated New Year greetings cards—to family and friends. At this workshop, you’ll get to color and cut out seasonal illustrations to design your own unique nengajō.
📅 Dates:
- Saturday 21 December 2024
- Tuesday 24 December 2024
- Saturday 28 December 2024
- Monday 30 December 2024
- Saturday 4 January 2025
🕒 Time: 14:30–16:30
Make Your Own Paper ‘Series N700S’ Shinkansen
Discover the innovation behind Japan’s iconic Shinkansen (bullet train) by creating your own paper model. The activity, designed in collaboration with Central Japan Railway Company, highlights the Series N700S—an engineering marvel introduced in 2020 that connects major cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka.
📅 Dates:
- Friday 27 December 2024
- Sunday 5 January 2025
🕒 Time: 14:30–16:30
Origami: The Art of Japanese Paper Folding
Try your hand at origami, a beloved Japanese tradition. Create an orizuru (crane) symbolizing peace or fold a playful frog and challenge your family to see how far it can jump!
📅 Dates:
- Sunday 22 December 2024
- Sunday 29 December 2024
🕒 Time: 14:30–16:30
Why Visit Japan House London This Festive Season?
These workshops are not just fun—they’re a great way to learn about Japanese culture and traditions as a family. Plus, they’re completely free, making it a perfect budget-friendly activity for the holidays. Whilst there you can also check out the Looks Delicious exhibition which is super family friendly.
📍 Location: Japan House London, 101-111 Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA
🎟️ Admission: Free (No booking required)
Plan your visit and immerse yourself in the magic of Japanese culture this festive season. For more details, visit the Japan House London website.