Akari Lantern Project

It is 6 months to the day since the earthquake and tsunami of 11 March. Come and join lantern-making workshops, badge-making workshops, origami crane sessions and other Japanese craft activities to raise awareness of local communities affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.

Lantern-makers are encouraged to take part in the Thames Festival Night Carnival on the Sunday evening, with members of the Japanese community and friends, accompanied by Japanese drumming by the Joji Hirota Taiko drummers.