Journey through Japanese history and discover how its landscape and folklore has influenced the country's culture, technology and design.
Young V&A is set to captivate young minds with its inaugural exhibition, Japan: Myths to Manga. This immersive journey through Japanese history explores the profound influence of landscape and folklore on Japan's culture, technology, and design. The exhibition is divided into four sections: Sky, Sea, Forest, and City, each tracing how popular Japanese stories have shaped art, design, and technology.
Visitors can expect interactive activities like origami-making, taiko-drumming, and manga-drawing. The exhibition showcases over 150 historic and contemporary objects, including a Tamagotchi, a Hello Kitty rice cooker, and a Comme des Garçons coat, offering a vibrant fusion of tradition and modernity.
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Young V&A
Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
020 8983 5200
Opening times
Young V&A is now open following a three-year transformation.
Daily: 10.00 – 17.45, Galleries close from 17.00
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