Family Workshop: Discover the Six Native Dogs of Japan

Discover the six native dogs of Japan in a fun family-friendly workshop at Japan House London.

By Japan House London

Date and time

Tue, 30 May 2023 14:00 - Sun, 4 Jun 2023 15:30 GMT+1

Location

Japan House London

Kensington High Street London W8 5SA United Kingdom

About this event

Explore the cultures of Japan this May half-term with a series of family-friendly workshops. During each workshop, participants can enjoy learning about Japan and unleashing their creativity while trying an activity using original Japan House London worksheets.

Discover the six native dogs of Japan

Discover the six native dogs of Japan with our full series of educational and fun Japanese dog colouring-in worksheets.

Six breeds of dog have been identified as true native breeds of Japan: Shiba Inu, Akita Ken, Hokkaidō Ken, Kai Ken, Kishū Ken and Shikoku Ken. Known as Nihon-ken (lit. ‘Japanese dogs’) the breeds have been designated as living Natural Monuments of Japan (natural features or entities of outstanding or unique value) by the Japanese government.

Explore all workshops in the Japan House London Family Workshops series on the Japan House website.

Organised by

Japan House London

Japan House London is the cultural home of Japan in London.

Presenting the very best of Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation, and technology, it deepens our appreciation of all that Japan has to offer. Part of a global initiative led by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are two other Japan Houses in Los Angeles and São Paulo.

Located on London’s Kensington High Street, the experience is an authentic encounter with Japan, engaging and surprising even the most knowledgeable guests.

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