A Net of Eels by Jake Tilson and Kyoichi Tsuzuki will be at The Wapping Project, London from 10th July to 23rd August 2009.

'An exhibition of new work by British artist/writer/cook Jake Tilson and Japanese photographer/cultural commentator Kyoichi Tsuzuki, 'A Net of Eels' is a playful and evocative exploration of the complex cultural and culinary significance of the Eel in Japan and the UK.

Featuring a selection of photographic images, audio works and found objects drawn from historical contexts and everyday popular culture, the project combines Tilson's highly personal and eclectic approach to his subject (as seen in his celebrated narrative cookbook A Tale of 12 Kitchens, 2006) with Tzusuki's more anthropological observations (evident in his popular photographic publications Roadside Japan, 1996 and Tokyo Style, 1993).

A Net of Eels is commissioned by Film and Video Umbrella in association with The Wapping Project. Supported by Arts Council England and The Great Britain Saskawa Foundation. Presented as part of the Wapping Project / Jerwood Found in Translation programme.'

The Wapping Project, The Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SG
Tel: 0207 680 2080

This Thursday, the 9th July 2009, 7.00pm, the Japan Society Book Club will meet at The Coach Makers Pub, Marylebone, London W1U 2PZ.

'The book for discussion at this meeting is Laurie Lee's Cider with Rosie. The book club itself will be conducted in English but members can choose the language in which they choose to read the book.

The initial plan is to cover British and Japanese authors and titles for the first four meetings have been selected to include both contemporary and traditional books (one of each from each country). However, we would welcome ideas for authors from any country as long as the book in question is available in both English and Japanese.

10th September - The Wind up Bird Chronicle (Haruki Murakami)
8th October - Brick Lane (Monica Ali)

The book club will be quite informal and any member is welcome to attend. However, in order to help our planning and to give an idea of likely numbers, please would you let us know on events@japansociety.org.uk or tel; 020 7828 6330 if you intend to come.'

Disco Geisha is a club night with a difference. That's because it's on during the day!

The event is the first Sunday of every month. The event runs from Sunday 4pm until 1am in the morning.

For more information you can join the Disco Geisha Facebook group. Tomoki Tamura, a Japanese DJ, provides the music.

For more information please check with the Notting Hill Arts Club in London.

'Following the success of the Kuniyoshi Exhibition, The Royal Academy is now hosting its annual summer exhibition, now in its 241st year, which will feature Japanese woodblock print artist Katsutoshi Yuasa.

Now in its 241st year, the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition 2009 continues the tradition of displaying a wide range of new work by both established and unknown artists in all media including painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and architecture.'

The Cult Japan season at the ICA is running through July until the 1st of August. Tickets are £8 / £7 concessions / £6 ICA members. All films are £5 for everyone all day Monday! See the Institute of Contemporary Arts website or more details and to book online.

Ichi, Director Fumihiko Sori, Japan 2008, 120 mins
7 - 16, 18 - 20, 22 Jul 2009

Tokyo Gore Police, Director Yoshihiro Nishimura, Japan 2008, 109 mins, Cert 18
17 Jul, 1 Aug 2009

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Director Paul Schrader, US/Japan 1985, 120 mins, Cert 15
10 - 13, 15 - 16, 18 - 19, 21 Jul 2009

Ping Pong, Director Fumihiko Sori, Japan 2002, 114 mins, Cert PG
18 - 19 Jul 2009

Chanbara Beauty, Director Yohei Fukuda, Japan 2008, 80 mins, Cert 18
18, 31 Jul 2009

The Japan Centre will welcome the experts from the British Origami Society every Saturday in July from 12-5pm, for a free workshop on the art of paper folding.

'It's going to be a great opportunity to watch professionals at work, to get tips and ask questions in a friendly and relaxed environment.

You can even take home what you make and impress all your friends and family. It's taking place every Saturday, in the Japan Centre Bookshop. People of all ages welcome!'

■おりがみWORKSHOP開催のおしらせ■

The British Origami Societyのメンバーを講師に迎え、７月の毎週土曜日に12-5pmの間で開催されます。　どなたでも参加無料！

日本の文化とイギリスのセンスが混ざり合う新しい折り紙です。お一人でも、お子様とご一緒の参加でも大歓迎！！お買い物の際には、是非お立ち寄りください。

The British Origami Societyとは、40年以上の歴史があり、世界中の700名以上のメンバーを誇る折り紙クラブです。日本人の方にも新しいスタイルの折り紙作品が魅力です。彼らのユニークで芸術的な作品はこちらからご覧ください！

'New Music from Japan showcases Japanese musical and performance talent. The events are on the last Wednesday of each month at Tsuru Sushi and attract a diverse crowd from the Japanese and local communities.

Performers are also diverse, ranging from Wataru Kousaka, a sanshin player, to contemporary electronic composer Anchorsong and many others.'

Catch new Japanese music until September 2009 at Tsuru Sushi - located on the Bankside - London Bridge or Southwark tube. It's a mere stone's throw from Shakespeare's Globe and the Tate Modern!

For more information...
Tel: 07944 848740
Email: emma@tsuru-sushi.co.uk

'Dawn showcases the work of Naoko Miyazaki, a London-based Japanese artist and graduate of Chelsea College of Art/University of the Arts, in the atrium space at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The principle work is a 10m high suspended cut paper installation at one end of the atrium, as well as more recent wall-mounted works on paper and a floor-based installation.'

Atrium Gallery, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, is located at 1 Embankment Place, London, WC2N 6NN.

Shozo Michikawa's exhibition entitled 'Nature into Art' will be at Galerie Besson until 5th August, 2009.

'An exhibition of new ceramic sculptures by Shozo Michikawa. Michikawa lives and works in Seto - an area rich in ceramic traditions. His works combine traditional Japanese techniques and aesthetics with a modern energy and vigour.'

Michikawa will also be a demonstrator at this year's Aberystwyth International Ceramics Festival.

Galerie Besson is located at 15 Royal Arcade, 28 Old Bond Street, London, W1S 4SP.
Tel:020 7491 1706
Fax:020 7435 2570
Email:enquiries@galeriebesson.co.uk

'Mizu' is a participatory art workshop for all ages by artists Lisa Keiko Kirton and Kyoko Sugai.

The workshop will be held at the Swiss Cottage Community Centre on 30th July 2009, from 1-5pm, and 31st July 2009, from 12-4pm.

'Lisa Kirton asks visitors to draw or paint their image of 'WATER' on postcards provided.

Kyoko Sugai will hold a workshop which will use collage with water colour paint to express 'SUMIE' or calligraphy like images through contemporary art.'

The workshops will be held in Room 3, Swiss Cottage Community Centre, 19 Winchester Road, London NW3 3NR.
For more information email: Lisa@kenkirton.com

Concise Courses - a brand spanking new Japanese Language and Culture school is 'possibly the coolest Japanese language school in London!'

The next course starts this Saturday - the 25th - and Concise Courses are offering Isshoni London readers 10% off!

Why study with Concise Courses? Well, this school is completely passionate about teaching and promoting Japanese Culture and Japanese Language in London. There will be a fun and creative two hour language lesson followed by a guest speaker each week.

The classes are held in central London locations, with a class size maximum of fifteen students. Concise Course staff and teachers are actively involved in the Japanese-UK community and will be able to inspire you with their knowledge!

Visit Concise Course's funky and info-packed website or email info@concise-courses.co.uk for more information....