FREE Japan showcase with Jason James OBE, Yuki Sumner and Jon Baines

As close to Japan as you can get without boarding a plane!

Sip sake and sample Japanese refreshments as Jason James OBE, Director General of the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation and JBT tour leader, and Yuki Sumner, a British Japanese architectural critic, writer and curator, lead you on an illuminating and fascinating journey into the rich history, architecture and design, rituals and society of this singular island nation.

A lively discussion with questions will follow, along with a showcase event with the ever-voluble Jon Baines on travel, tour creation and his favourite tour highlights.

Drinks will be served after the event, with the opportunity to mingle with your peers and talk to Jason, Yuki and Jon.

Jason is leading our highly popular 'Japan - Historical and Contemporary' tour from 3 - 13 November 2024.

Date:
Wednesday 18th September 2024 at The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, 13/14 Cornwall Terrace (Outer Circle) London NW1 4QP.

Agenda:
From 4.00pm – Arrival.
4.30 - 5.00pm – Jason James delivers a talk on Japan, followed by questions.
5.00 - 5.30pm - Yuki Sumner delivers a talk on Japanese design and architecture, followed by questions.
5.30 – 5.45pm – Comfort break and refreshments provided to seated guests.
5.45 - 6.10 pm – Jon Baines presents a travel showcase, followed by questions.
6.10 - 7.00pm - Drinks and mingling with fellow guests and presenters.

This expert showcase event is FREE, but registration is essential. To register, email Emma at emma@jonbainestours.com‍

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