Te-atari: object handling session for people with visual impairments

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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Experience Japanese craft through touch in an object handling session  created especially for blind and partially sighted guests

Experience craft through touch in this specially designed object handling session at Japan House London, created for blind and partially sighted guests. Featuring a curated selection of works from the exhibition <a href="https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on/hyakko-100-makers-from-japan/" title="https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/whats-on/hyakko-100-makers-from-japan/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan</a>, the session offers a special opportunity to explore the exhibition through tactile engagement.During the workshop, participants are invited to handle a range of exquisitely handcrafted works while learning about each piece – its maker, materials, techniques and intended use in everyday life .Central to the workshop is the concept of te-atari, a Japanese term describing the tactile qualities of an object, the way it feels in the hand. Natural materials such as clay, stone and wood each offer a different te-atari, providing comfort and familiarity. In Japanese craft, this sensory dimension is deeply valued: the feel of an object becomes a vital element that shapes the quality of daily life, creating a direct connection between the object and the human body.The session on 23 April is led by the Japan House London Visitor Experience team; the session on 8 May is facilitated by Nagata Takahiro, curator of the exhibition Hyakkō: 100+ Makers from Japan.Booking ticketsBooking is conducted using Eventbrite. Please note that this event is for blind and partially sighted guests. Companions and guides are very welcome.If you have any questions about this event or how to book, please email info@japanhouselondon.uk, or call us on +44 (0)20 7932 7100.Assistance dogs are welcome.Please note that filming and photography may take place at this event. Photos and footage of the event may then be used to promote Japan House London, helping more people to discover what we offer. If you have any concerns, please <a href="https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/contact-us/" title="https://www.japanhouselondon.uk/contact-us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">contact us online</a> or contact a member of the team on site.Image description: A member of the Japan House London Visitor Experience team guides guests as they handle a vessel from the exhibition.

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