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London’s Kingston University Students Recreate Kintaikyo Bridge

March 16, 2012 Diverse Japan Leave a comment

Eco bridge design spans continents as well as centuries!

As the cherry blossoms burst into bloom in Japan this spring, third-year architecture students at London’s Kingston University will be putting on a spectacular display of their own with a Japanese-inspired building project.

Inspired by the iconic five-arch design of the Kintaikyo Bridge in western Japan, the students have recreated Read more…

Categories: Arts & Crafts, History, Press Release Tags: architectural enterprise, Ecobuild, famous landmark, Iwakuni, Japanese art, Japanese craftsmen, Kintai World Heritage organisation, Kintaikyo Bridge, London’s Docklands, London’s Excel Centre, London’s Kingston University, Takeshi Hayatsu, University architects, Workshop, Yamaguchi

Tsugaru-shamisen, Minyo, and Enka Dinner Concert At So Restaurant London

January 26, 2012 Diverse Japan 10 comments

A spectacular one-off evening of entertainment not to be missed!

Experience an evening were traditional and modern Japanese music intertwine as your senses indulge in fine contemporary Japanese cuisine.

Enka singer Alika Mochida and shamisen player Hibiki Ichikawa will perform together live at So Restaurant in London on Tuesday, 21^st February 2012 for an unforgettable Read more…