FT Nikkei UK Ekiden
On June 12, 2026, The Japan Society Trustees Darren Goff and Clare Weaver participated in the 3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden. As members of the "State Visit Legacy Team," they completed a 112km relay along the Thames Path to celebrate the strong friendship between the UK and Japan.
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: April – June 2026
In April, May, and June 2026 we hosted a series of lectures exploring contemporary Japan, from rural sustainability and community resilience with Dr Marco Reggiani, to the human rights challenges facing incarcerated mothers with Professor Laura Abbott, and the role of visual art in Japan's countercultural movements with Dr Marco Bohr.
Japanese Treasures at the Bodleian: A Private View - Photos
See photos from the recent event: Japanese Treasures at the Bodleian A Private View
Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan - Photos
We are pleased to share photos from the Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan workshop, held on Sunday 16 May and led by calligrapher Yoko Takenami.
Celebrating Shogi in London: Lecture on Mastery, Tournaments, and Beginners’ Workshop - Photos
See photos from the recent shogi-related events: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters and Inter City Shogi Cup 2026 - London.
Celebrating Shogi in London: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters - Photos
See photos from the recent shogi-related event: Inside the World of Shogi: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters.
Festivals and Japan Resources for the Summer Term!
Bring Japanese literature, geography, sports, and culture into your classroom this summer term! Celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) and other upcoming festivals with our most popular teaching materials.
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: January-March 2026
In January, February, and March 2026 we hosted a series of lectures that explored the global evolution of the samurai with Professor Oleg Benesch, human rights challenges with Dr Sanae Fujita, and a reconsideration of the samurai by Dr Rosina Buckland, lead curator of the British Museum’s landmark exhibition.
Resources for March and Spring Term!
This March, inspire and engage pupils in learning all about Japan with our featured resources on celebrations, history, sports, and more!
Free Manga Drawing Workshops for Young People (12-18) at Manchester Central Library
On 21 March, join The Japan Society and Manchester Central Library in manga drawing workshops led by artist Inko, and learn how to draw Japanese yokai in the manga art style!