Manga Workshop with Sonia Leong

Do you love manga? Ever interested in drawing your own characters and stories? Here’s a perfect workshop for you! This manga workshop by Sonia Leong is an opportunity to learn how to draw manga. Sonia… Read more

Japanese Mask-Making Workshop with Aya Burbanks 

The renowned Japanese artist Aya Burbanks is back this year with immersive workshop exploring the captivating world of Japanese mask-making. With over a decade of experience hosting Japanese art workshops at HYPER JAPAN Festival, Aya… Read more

Shodo: Summer Calligraphy Uchiwa Fan Workshop with Eisai 

Unleash Your Inner Artist: Summer Calligraphy Uchiwa Fan Workshop   Ever dreamed of creating beautiful Japanese art? This summer workshop offers a unique opportunity to design your own Uchiwa Fan using the meditative art of Shodo… Read more

Aikido Workshop with Aikido Gyodokan

Discover Your Strength, Discover Aikido  What is Aikido?  Aikido is a dynamic and non-competitive traditional Japanese martial art that focuses on blending with an opponent’s movements rather than opposing them, with techniques and attacks heavily… Read more

Sumi Painting Workshop with Ayumi Addison 

The Japanese Arts, Calligraphy and Sumi painting are deeply rooted in the Zen philosophy, its nature, and its culture. By holding a brush and connecting yourself to a deep, meditative mind, you will step onto… Read more

How a Knot Will Change Your Life: Dive into the world of Furoshiki with Glen Taylor 

Furoshiki Workshop introduction Discover the art, sustainability, and quiet poetry of Furoshiki — Japan’s traditional wrapping cloth that transforms the simple act of wrapping into an expression of care, creativity, and environmental responsibility. Join Glen Taylor… Read more

Tsumami-zaiku with Kyoko Sakaguchi  

Tsumami-zaiku is a traditional Japanese handcraft that involves folding and pinching(つまみ-tsunami) small squares of fabric to create sophisticated floral designs. Originating over 200 years ago, it is commonly used to make kanzashi hairpieces worn with… Read more

Kintsugi Workshop with Yuki Nakamura 

Difference Between Traditional Kintsugi and This Workshop Traditional Kintsugi is a Japanese technique that restores broken ceramics using Urushi lacquer and pure gold powder. Urushi is a natural lacquer that bonds the pieces and hardens into a strong, glossy finish,… Read more

Jujutsu Workshop with Jikankai

WHAT IS JUJUTSU? Forged over 500 years ago as the battle-tested grappling system of the legendary samurai, this comprehensive martial art integrates strikes, throws, and joint locks with traditional weaponry. Rather than relying on brute… Read more

Origami Workshop with Alice Stern 

HYPER JAPAN’s beloved Origami workshop is back for 2026! Led by the talented Alice Stern, this year’s workshop series offers something for everyone—from beginners to experienced paper-folding enthusiasts.  Alice is a London-based origami artist, ADHD… Read more

Chado: Japanese Tea Ceremony Workshop with kokage 

Step into the world of Japanese tea culture and discover the quiet beauty of chado — the Way of Tea — in this 45 minute immersive workshop.  What You Will Learn:  The session begins with a gentle… Read more

Shorinji Kempo Workshop with British Shorinji Kempo Federation

Come and try out Shorinji kempo!  Shorinji Kempo is a modern Japanese martial art that combines kick-boxing and standup grappling in a practical system of self-defence. It will teach you how to defend against strikes… Read more

Awa Odori Dance Workshop with Warakuren

Experience Awa Odori — Japan’s Most Joyful Festival Dance — Live in London! Direct from Japan, the Awa Odori troupe Warakuren is bringing the vibrant energy of Japanese summer festivals to Hyper Japan. This is… Read more

Nerikiri-Wagashi Workshop with Mutsumi 

Nerikiri Wagashi is a type of traditional Japanese confectionery made from sweet white bean paste, sugar, and rice flour. Soft and delicate, it is often handcrafted and sculpted into beautiful seasonal shapes like flowers and… Read more

Iaido Workshop with Gyodokan

Iaido is a martial art that emphasizes the swift and precise drawing of the sword to respond to sudden threats or attacks. It involves a series of kata, or pre-arranged forms, that practitioners perform solo.… Read more

Japanese Workshop with Manami Miyamoto

Workshop A: Japanese Business Etiquette + Restaurant Survival Do you want to learn Japanese? Then join this workshop and dive into the world of the Japanese language and culture led by the experienced Japanese teacher… Read more