Tosa torafu bamboo handling session for guests with visual impairments
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Discover Japan’s bamboo craftsmanship through touch in this special object handling session at Japan House London, designed for blind and partially sighted guests. Focusing on Tosa torafu (‘tiger-striped’) bamboo, a variety that grows exclusively in Kōchi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, the session offers an opportunity to explore Japanese bamboo culture through tactile engagement.
The session is led by Yamagishi Yoshihiro, fourth-generation president of Taketora, a family-run bamboo company founded in 1894 in Kōchi and dedicated to preserving the tradition of Tosa torafu bamboo. Named for its distinctive tiger-like markings, this rare bamboo has been cultivated and crafted in the region since the Edo period (1603–1868).
Participants are invited to handle a variety of bamboo materials and handcrafted objects, including basketry, zōri sandals, tableware and everyday household items. As visitors explore each piece through touch, Yamagishi introduces the materials, craftsmanship, functions and stories behind each piece, offering insights into bamboo’s role in Japanese cultures and daily life.
Please note that this event is for blind and partially sighted guests. Companions, guides, personal assistants and guide dogs are very welcome.
Booking Essential | Admission Free
The session is led by Yamagishi Yoshihiro, fourth-generation president of Taketora, a family-run bamboo company founded in 1894 in Kōchi and dedicated to preserving the tradition of Tosa torafu bamboo. Named for its distinctive tiger-like markings, this rare bamboo has been cultivated and crafted in the region since the Edo period (1603–1868).
Participants are invited to handle a variety of bamboo materials and handcrafted objects, including basketry, zōri sandals, tableware and everyday household items. As visitors explore each piece through touch, Yamagishi introduces the materials, craftsmanship, functions and stories behind each piece, offering insights into bamboo’s role in Japanese cultures and daily life.
Please note that this event is for blind and partially sighted guests. Companions, guides, personal assistants and guide dogs are very welcome.
Booking Essential | Admission Free
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101-111 Kensington High Street, W8 5SA London, United Kingdom, 101 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4, United Kingdom
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