What's on
From family support, fitness classes and learning to art exhibitions, festivals and talks, our activities are wide and far reaching.
Japanese craft and design store wagumi will present the second edition of 'Kagoshima: Stories in Craft from South Japan', showcasing unique craft items from the prefecture in a rare European appearance. Visitors will discover Kagoshima’s rich heritage through ceramics, glass, textiles, tea, folk toys and bamboo crafts.
Highlights include ceramics in the Kuro-mon tradition, made in with locally sourced materials and classic styles by the Ryomonji potter’s collective, and with fresh interpretation by Kaori Sasaki. Kagoshima’s abundant bamboo is a material for craft for small firms such as Yagitake, and Oh no Konbo folk toys, and regional tea styles will also feature. The event’s artwork is by Motohiro Waki, who with his Kagomania brand tells the modern stories and identity of his home region.
The event runs from 14th to 22nd September 2024, open Tuesday to Sunday, 11am - 6pm, at wagumi,Unit 1.09, Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street, London,SE1 9PH. This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to explore the enduring crafts and stories of Kagoshima.
There's a special late night opening on Wednesday 18th September (Shochu & Tea tastings): Kagoshima, famed for shochu, is also known for its tea, with the climate allowing multiple harvests and unique regional flavours: Satsuma’s charm, Kirishima’s subtlety, and Chiran’s rich green. Also enjoy tea tastings and live window illustrations by Motohiro Waki’s Kagomania brand throughout the London Design Festival event, showcasing Kagoshima’s modern stories and identity through humour and bold designs.
