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“The Enlightenment in Objects – Mr. Loudon’s Collection of Mirabilia”

Posted 31st October

In parallel to his professional activities, Dutch-born banker George Loudon is a well-known UK-based patron and leader of...

Audio Book: Unbeaten Tracks in Japan (Shin-yaku Nihon Okuchi Kiko)

Posted 30th September

by Isabella Bird, translated by Kiyonori Kanasaka This Japanese translation of Unbeaten Tracks in Japan is now available...

The Tale of Genji Vol. 4: Arthur Waley’s translation of Lady Murasaki’s 11th-century masterpiece in “back translation” to Japanese

Posted 30th September

by siblings Marie Mariya and Megumi Moriyama, Sayusha, JPY3,200 This unique version of The Tale of Genji is...

UK in JAPAN 2019-20

Posted 25th July

UK in JAPAN 2019-20 is an ambitious joint initiative by the British Council and the British Embassy Tokyo...

Igirisu Renai Shikashu

Posted 27th June

Compiled by Takako Saito Kenkyusha JPY2,200 (excl. tax) ISBN 978-4-327-48167-4 C3098 This book introduces 15 love poems by...

The Curation Hotel

Posted 26th June

by Noriko Sawayama, Eight Knot Co., Ltd. Maruzen Shuppan JPY3,500 (excl. tax) ISBN 978-4-904072-36-3 C3052 Noriko Sawayama is...

Afternoon Tea de Tabisuru Igirisu

Posted 28th May

by Hisaki Shintaku Diamond Big Co., Ltd. JPY1,500 (excl. tax) ISBN 978-4478823385 This book introduces the history of...

Japanese Art: Untold Stories Last Artisans

Posted 15th May

by Princess Akiko of Mikasa Shogakukan JPY4,000 (excl. tax) ISBN 978-4-09-388667-3 HIH Princess Akiko of Mikasa studied Japanese...