3 Jun 10
Date:1-30 June Venue: BFI Southbank, South Bank, Waterloo, London SE1 8XT Tickets: please visit www.bfi.org.uk/go/japansocietykurosawa In June, the BFI celebrates Akira Kurosawa’s centenary with a season of the great Japanese director’s finest films at BFI Southbank and the nationwide release of a new restoration of Oscar winner Rashomon. This hugely influential and visually stunning masterpiece, [...]
2 Jun 10
Third Window Films has kindly given the Japan Society 3 pairs of tickets to attend their opening screening of Fish Story on Friday 28th May at the ICA. In this smart, wild anime/action/horror/comedy/drama hybrid, a mysterious punk song performed in the 70s has a profound effect on the future. Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura, Fish Story [...]
2 Jun 10
The Japan Society’ Annual Golf Tournament, for the Asprey and Garrard Plate, was held this year at The Donnington Grove Country Club, Newbury , West Berkshire. The Winner of The Asprey and Garrard Plate was Ms Anne Antonnen Second was Mr Michael Sheridan Third equal were Minister Ken Okaniwa and Mr Andrew Fraser Nearest the [...]
1 Jun 10
The ‘Asobi – Play’ Japan Society Members’ Art Exhibition Prize-giving and Closing Reception
The winner of this year’s competion for her ‘ASOBI Sake Set’ was Jill Fanshawe Kato
In second place was Yoshiko Torii for her sculpture ‘Art Space for the Future’.
In third place was Hanako Clulow for her piece ‘Deja Vu’.
26 May 10
Over 1000 people from across Hammersmith and the London Area dropped by to enjoy a day of fun in the sun with a Japanese flavor.
19 May 10
We are pleased to announce the winners of the World Haiku Contest for Schools 2010. Entrants were asked to compose their own Haiku on the theme of SCHOOL and submit it with an accompanying illustration, for a chance to win a trip to Japan for two courtesy of JAL.
10 May 10
Hideko Udagawa – Romantic Novelties for Violin and Orchestra Special price of £9.60 (RRP £15.00) for Japan Society Members (Courtesy of Signum Records) Hideko Udagawa, violin Philharmonia Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins conductor Hideko Udagawa has performed extensively throughout the world and captivates international audiences with her artistry and enthusiasm. As a protégée of Nathan Milstein, she has [...]
30 Apr 10
The Leach Pottery in St Ives is one of eleven institutions long-listed for the £100,000 Art Fund Prize, the UK’s largest single arts prize. If you haven’t cast your vote already please go to the following link and vote for the Leach Pottery to win the Art Fund Prize for Museums and Galleries. We [...]
29 Apr 10
The Conversation Group celebrated the coming of spring with its much celebrated Hanami or cherry blossom viewing picnic.
28 Apr 10
A celebration of the career of Miyako Yoshida, Principal Guest Artist with the Royal Ballet.
