Japan House is the country's showcase in London, offering a shop, tourist information, exhibitions, and a restaurant in the heart of High Street Kesington. Supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is only 1 of 3 locations worldwide, with the others in Los Angeles and Sao Paulo.
"Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s food replica culture" is all about the very realistic food replicas that Japanese restaurants typically display at the front so you know what to expect if you order it. It outlines the methods used to produce these models and a large variety of foods from the country's prefectures.
Seeing all these food models, I'm surprised Japan House doesn't have a more substantial restaurant offering on hand. I certainly didn't want to ruin the experience by going to the nearby itsu on the next block for lunch.
Chelsea is a traditionally wealthy area but it's not just old lowrises like in Belgravia. There are actually new skyscrapers along the Thames riverfront that includes some repurposing of historic buildings. This stretch of river has a few sporadic tall buildings every now and then until the big cluster at Vauxhall.
Just across the street from the Shard where wealthy tourists pay an arm and a leg for a room at the Shangri-La, a striking building is rising with a very recognizable facade. It's not a fancy hotel. It's not an office building, but actually a student residence rising. It's expected to open in less than a year's time by September 2025.
Getting to one of The City's free observation decks can be a nearly impossible task if you pick the Sky Garden, or it's a walk-in for Horizon 22. They have a QR code on the screen next to the entrance that you can scan and book a same day ticket, and so far, I've been able to secure an immediate or almost immediate entry for the last few tries on weekday afternoons.
As part of the London Design Festival, Melek Zeynep Bulut's 'Duo' went on display at the Painted Hall between Oct 28 - Nov 3, 2024. It features a hanging rectangular prism, a minimalist design, with light rolling through it continuously.
The Painted Hall was designed by Sir James Thornhill in the early 18th century. Originally intended to be the dining hall for the Royal Hospital's pensioners, it was painted in the Baroque style with figures of kings, queens, and mythological creatures that portray the country as a dominant European power with a prosperous economy and mighty navy.
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