Would you like to join a 15th Century style traditional Japanese tea ceremony? Sit in a real Tatami mat room and, taste matcha and try dorayaki sweets before learning to drink tea to Japanese etiquette. Tickets are just £20. The … Read More
With the 5th Anniversary of the Japan Earthquake/Tsunami almost upon us, author Benjamin Brook has kindly offered to donate proceeds form his novel Washing Over Me to Aid For Japan. Set against a backdrop of the Great East Japan Earthquake … Read More
On 11th March 2011, a disaster unlike any seen in modern times swept across Japan, claiming almost 20,000 lives and creating over 300,000 refugees in the Tohoku region. Among these were 236 children who lost everything – their homes and … Read More
Get involved in the #BeCreative movement and support a fantastic cause this Christmas at “London’s first Happy Cafe”. On Tuesday 15th of December, the Canvas Cafe will be host to the #BeCreative fundraising event which is being coordinated by clothing … Read More
Last month saw Aid For Japan founder Akemi Solloway present talks and demonstrations celebrating Japanese culture. Over two days, Akemi offered up her knowledge to attendees at venues supplied by WeWork. Japanese snacks were also sold at the event. All … Read More
We have two events coming up this month with a strong focus on Japanese Culture. On 24th November we have a Japanese Cultural Evening. Japanese cultural lecturer Akemi Solloway will show how you can wear Kimono. You will also learn … Read More
Earlier this month, Angela Shaffer attended the Doki Doki event on behalf of Aid For Japan and reported back on her experiences… The Doki Doki Festival is an annual Japanese culture event that takes place in Manchester. For this year’s … Read More
Aid For Japan staged a special Kimono & Culture Evening on 30th October in Richmond… The successful event not only offered attendees the opportunity to learn about the kimono, but also treated to sushi and sake against a background of … Read More
Aid For Japan is supported by the people who tirelessly volunteer their time to help. People such as Jackie Thomas, who will be running in the Bournemouth Half Marathon next month to raise funds for Aid For Japan. As Jackie … Read More
Akemi Solloway will be conducting a lecture on Japanese Culture later this month at St John The Baptist in Kingston Vale, London. The event takes place on Sunday 27th September and the talk will focus on the traditional Japanese religion … Read More