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28 December 2024

Tokyo Jazz Joints: Photographing Japan’s Vanishing Jazz Kissa

What makes a jazz kissa different from any other café in Japan? Philip Arneill photographed more than 160 of them to find out....

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    Japan’s Old-School Aesthetic With Showa35mm

    Explore the Showa era's rich history and aesthetic...

    Showa era Tokyo 1966 street scene showing a shoe shiner working on a businessman’s shoes while pedestrians and salarymen gather nearby capturing everyday life and urban culture in postwar Japan from the Showa35mm collection.
    Explore the Showa era's rich history and aesthetic...

    Written by: Simon Martin

    11 September 2023
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    The Kobe Earthquake: January 17th 1995

    Rubble shadows and empty streets become witnesses ...

    Rubble shadows and empty streets become witnesses ...

    Written by: Richard Young

    17 January 2021

Frames of Japan: Photography That Sees Beyond the Surface

Photography in Japan captures more than just still moments—it reflects an entire way of seeing. From the quiet minimalism of traditional landscapes to the energy of neon-lit cityscapes, Japanese photography is both an art form and a window into cultural identity.

Explore a growing archive of work from emerging and established photographers who document Japan’s evolving beauty. Dive into urban street photography, nature and seasonal transitions, rural village life, and portraits that explore identity, fashion, and modern expression.

This is your visual gateway into Japan’s atmosphere, mood, and stillness—where every frame tells a deeper story.

My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live
My Neighbour Totoro Studio Ghibli’s beloved film, brought to life
on stage by the Royal Shakespeare Company
The family’s move to the countryside,
recreated live on stage
Soot sprites swarming live on stage,
just as you remember them from the film
Joe Hisaishi's iconic score,
performed by a live band and singer
Musicians play from treehouses
above the stage at every performance
Winner of six Olivier Awards
and five WhatsOnStage Awards
The beloved Totoro made real, with puppets
built by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
Totoro and the Catbus, live Satsuki and Mei, live in London The soot sprites are real Hisaishi's score, live nightly Musicians in the treehouses Award-winning, final months Six Olivier Awards Book your seats From screen to stage Choose your date Book tickets Book tickets Book tickets See Totoro live
Rebellious Bodies Butoh Festival 2026
16 Oct to 22 Nov 2026
Three generations of butoh on one UK stage, for the first time
Mitsuyo Uesugi returns to The Place after 46 years
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