LONDON, June 23,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Sunday 23 June 2024, Japan House London hosted a
visit by His Majesty the Emperor of Japan to the cultural venue on Kensington High
Street, in advance of the official start of his state visit to the
UK.
The day after Japan House London's sixth anniversary, Director
General & CEO Sam Thorne gave
His Majesty a private tour of the current exhibition, the Shop, and
displays of Japanese regional craft.
Beginning with a collection of woodcraft items made by skilled
craftspeople using cedar and beech from Akita Prefecture, His
Majesty was also introduced to products in the Shop sourced from
the earthquake-stricken prefecture of Ishikawa.
Walking down the iconic steel spiral staircase that was handmade
in Japan, the Emperor was taken
next to the gallery to experience Japan House London's current
exhibition, Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM
JAPAN. The exhibition explores
Japan's exemplary design through
the eyes of some of the country's top creators, from filmmakers and
architects to fashion designers, who have each chosen their own
'design treasure'.
Director General & CEO Sam
Thorne said: 'We are deeply honoured to have hosted His
Majesty on the occasion of his state visit to the UK. His visit
underscores the importance of Japan House London as the cultural
home of Japan in the UK. It is a
privilege to be able to celebrate and explore the rich cultural
heritage and contemporary dynamism of Japan.'
Notes to Editors
About Japan House London
Japan House London is a cultural destination offering guests the
opportunity to experience the best and latest from Japan. Located on London's Kensington
High Street, the experience is an authentic encounter with
Japan, engaging and surprising
even the most knowledgeable guests. Presenting the very best of
Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology, it
deepens the visitor's appreciation of all that Japan has to offer. Last year, Japan House
London marked five years of bringing the best of Japan to the UK and beyond. Part of a global
initiative, there are two other Japan Houses, one in Los Angeles and the other in São
Paulo.
The current exhibition, Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN
MUSEUM JAPAN, runs until 8
September.
Photo -
https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2445745/Japan_House_London.jpg
View original content to download
multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/japan-house-london-hosts-hm-the-emperor-of-japan-during-state-visit-302179715.html