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Streaming: National Theatre

Posted 03rd June

Enjoy world-class theatre from the National Theatre, which you can view online every Thursday evening at 1900 BST...

The Shakespeare Society of Japan

Posted 01st June

The Shakespeare Society of Japan cancelled the annual Shakespeare Festival in April, but the special lecture prepared for...

British Council Essay Contest for Secondary Students 2020

Posted 19th May

The British Council and the British Embassy Tokyo promote “Clean Growth GREAT Week” in relation to the COP26...

Book: Eikoku Ballet no Sekai

Posted 19th May

by Kosuke Yamamoto Sekai Bunkasha JPY1,800 (excl. tax) ISBN: 978-4-418-20202-7 The author attended the Royal Ballet School and...

Downton Abbey Seasons 5 & 6

Posted 27th April

Downton Abbey is a popular TV drama series about the lives of a British aristocratic family and their...

Streaming

Posted 27th April

In spite of the current closure of theatres and concert halls in the UK, we can still enjoy...

Agatha Christie’s Poirot

Posted 23rd April

This year marks the 130th anniversary of Agatha Christie’s birth, and all 45 episodes (series 1-6) of Agatha...

Sakura Cherry Tree Project

Posted 23rd April

The Cherry Trees which were planted in Regent’s Park on 27th November 2019 have got lovely blossoms. (Photos...

Magazine: London National Gallery (Bessatsu Taiyo)

Posted 25th March

Heibonsha JPY2,500 (excl. tax) ISBN 9784582945966 First published in 1972, this lavishly illustrated Japanese magazine features various artists...

Book: Unbeaten Tracks in Japan: Revisiting Isabella Bird

Posted 24th March

New Abridged Edition with Notes and Commentaries by Kiyonori Kanasaka Renaissance Books GBP55.00 (incl. tax) ISBN 978-1898823797 Isabella...