kintsugi school open day

Renew & Regrow: Kintsugi Spring Term Welcome Party & Open Day

January 2, 2025

We are excited to welcome our students back to Spring Term and our School Open Day to mark the beginning of a season of learning, growth, and connection. You will have a chance to try Kintsugi, the beautiful Japanese art of repairing broken pottery by mending the cracks with gold. This philosophy celebrates flaws and imperfections, transforming it into something even more beautiful and valuable.

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Travel Japan: Customizing your trip to Japan: how to pick the best month for your interests

August 7, 2024

Japan is one of the most beloved travel destinations in the world. Not only famous…

Japanese tanabata festival

Japanese Tanabata (The Star Festival) Make a Wish Celebration

June 10, 2024

Jpanese Tanabata Festival is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition. It reflects themes of perseverance, love, and the fulfillment of dreams. Traditionally, people celebrate by writing their wishes on colorful strips of paper called tanzaku and hanging them on bamboo branches. It’s a good time for us to come together, celebrate, and make our wishes for the future.

Halloween Kitsune Masking Painting workshop

Halloween Japanese Kitsune (Fox) Mask Painting Workshop

June 6, 2024

Step into the enchanting world of Japanese folklore and infuse your Halloween celebrations with a touch of mystique at our Halloween Kitsune Mask Painting Workshop. Kitsune, legendary fox spirits from Japanese mythology, are known for their cunning and shape-shifting abilities.   Now, you have the chance to channel your inner Kitsune and create your own Halloween mask for your party. You will also have a chance to wear the beautiful garment Kimono to complete your Halloween look.

tanabata festival hanging your wishes on tree

Tying Wishes to Trees: Unraveling the Traditions of Japanese Valentine’s Day

May 15, 2024

Tanabata (Japanese: たなばた or 七夕, meaning “Evening of the seventh”), also known as the Star…

Planning Your Japanese Trip? Learn Basic Japanese for Travel Here!

April 19, 2024

Japan is a country that beautifully blends ancient traditions with cutting-edge technology, making it a…

japnese bento cooking class

Discover the UNESCO Japanese dietary culture – Washoku with our creative Japanese Bento Cooking Workshop

December 10, 2023

Embark on a culinary journey to Japan without leaving the heart of London! At Dear…

japanese forest bathing walk

Summer Oak trail walk – the practise of Japanese Shinrin-yoku

December 1, 2023

Event Invitation Discover the secrets of ancient oaks, breathe in the crisp summer air, and listen to the melodies of woodland creatures. Epping Forest is a former royal forest on…

spring term zen garden school open day and welcome party

Spring Term Zen Garden Welcome Party (School Open Day)

December 1, 2023

As spring flowers starts to blossom around us, join us in celebrating the new term with an experience that blends cultural exploration and the joy of language learning. You will get to socialise with fellow students with reception of food and snacks, follow by the introduction of Japanese Zen and the practise of Japanese Zen gardening to celebrate the beginning of the new term and season.

cherry blossom fan painting and kinomo experience

Hanami Season: Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Fan Painting & Kimono Experience

November 29, 2023

this will interest you Hanami, which translates to “flower viewing,” specifically refers to the tradition of appreciating the beauty of cherry blossoms (sakura) in Japan. Cherry blossoms are not just…