Where to look in London for Japanese art, books on Japan etc.

[le...@xs4all.nl]

I'm planning to go to London for a week or so. I would like to know if
someone has interesting places to visit (bookstores, antiquedealers,
printdealers, museums, general stores) related to Japanese art or Japan
in general. If you know of something interesting, I'd really appreciate
to hear from you soon. Replies by email are preferred as I plan to go
to London quite soon.

Best wishes,

-Leon

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[John Murray]

Wisdom books at 402 Hoe St London E17 9AA (0181 520 5588)
(10066...@Compuserve.com) is worth a visit if your interests extend towards
Japanese poetry, Zen, Buddhism in general, meditation etc. You might also buy
a zafu at a very reasonable price. Nearest tube station is Walthamstow Central.
Its about 10-15mins walk away.

Enjoy your stay!

John Murray, London

[Ross Clement]

le...@xs4all.nl wrote:
: I'm planning to go to London for a week or so. I would like to know if

: someone has interesting places to visit (bookstores, antiquedealers,
: printdealers, museums, general stores) related to Japanese art or Japan
: in general. If you know of something interesting, I'd really appreciate
: to hear from you soon. Replies by email are preferred as I plan to go
: to London quite soon.

Unfortunately :-) The Japanese Gallery (called by the name of the company
that sponsors it) in The British Museum is presently filled with 20th
Century Chinese paintings (and very interesting they are too). The
Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington has a good display on
Japanese art etc. The Oriental Gallery in the British Museum is not
that good for Japan IMHO.

For books etc, Try The Japan Centre in Picadilly Circus, Yaohan in
Colindale, and Nippon Books off to the side of St Paul's.

Cheers,

Ross-c