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EXHIBITION

Japan: Courts and Culture

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  • This event is in the past
    Every Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (Friday, 8 Apr 2022 - Sunday, 26 Feb 2023)
Japan: Courts and Culture trailer©

... an exquisite, intricate, truly diverting parade of treasures ★★★★

The Telegraph

The Royal Collection holds some of the most significant examples of Japanese art and design in the western world. For the first time, highlights from this outstanding collection are brought together to tell the story of 300 years of diplomatic, artistic and cultural exchange between the British and Japanese royal and imperial families. The exhibition includes rare pieces of porcelain and lacquer, samurai armour, embroidered screens and diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Queen Elizabeth II. Together, they offer a unique insight into the worlds of ritual, honour and artistry linking the courts and cultures of Britain and Japan.

Exhibition Highlights

    Royal Collection Shop

    An exclusive new collection of products inspired by the art and culture of Japan. Browse the shop range.


    The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.