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9 Mar 10
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Win tickets to see Kakera (A Piece of Our Life) at the ICA with Director, Momoko Ando!

Third Window Films has kindly given the Japan Society 5 pairs of tickets for to attend the special gala screening of Kakera.

2 Feb 10
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Japan Society Awards 2009

The Japan Society Awards for 2009 were presented to Professor David Cope and the Reverend Professor Kemmyo Taira Sato. The Reverend Sato’s award was accepted by his wife Hiroko Sato on his behalf.
 The 2009 recipients have worked in very different fields, but each has helped to strengthen ties between the Uk and Japan.
Marie Conte-Helm, chair of the [...]

29 Jan 10
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Japan Society Annual Dinner 2010

The Japan Society Annual Dinner for 2010 was held on Monday, 25th January 2010 at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane. The night was a huge success with over 250 guests seated in the ballroom treated to a wonderful meal and a fashion extravaganza!

This year’s Dinner featured a fashion show that was curated for the Society [...]

5 Jan 10
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ADVANCE NOTICE: Japan Society Member’s Art Exhibition and Competition 2010: Asobi – Play

After the success of last year’s Knowing Me, Knowing You?, the Japan Society Members’ art competition and Exhibition is back!
Members young and old are invited to submit a piece of artwork which in some way represents the theme of Asobi – Play.
As in 2009, all artworks submitted will be included in the exhibition and we [...]

5 Jan 10
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World Haiku Contest for Children 2010

To win a trip to Japan for two and special prizes for schools
Theme: SCHOOL
Applicants should be under 15 years of age
Closing Date for entries: 31st March 2010

Haiku originated in Japan and is the world’s shortest form of poetry. Haiku captures a particular moment in the writer’s life or encapsulates a natural image.
The first Haiku Contest [...]

14 Dec 09
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5th (Ambassador) Oku Memorial Trophy Played

The Oku Memorial Trophy was played at the Richmond Athletic Ground for the fifth time in late November between London Japanese and the Kew Occasionals.

4 Dec 09
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East Meets East Exhibition & Website

A regional community heritage project set up to explore the 150 years of grassroots connections between East Anglia and Japan.

23 Nov 09

The UK’s Response to Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities for Business

The seminar provided a useful forum for both Japanese corporates and UK cleantech/renewables sector players to debate the future of the low-carbon sectors in both countries and to explore the investment opportunities available.

13 Nov 09
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Students discover Tobe pottery

Sixth formers from Langley Park School for Boys and year six children from Pickhurst Junior School in Bromley enjoyed getting creative in a special workshop with Tobe pottery artists.

16 Oct 09
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NHK World TV ‘Your Japanese Kitchen’ Competition Winners

Winners announced!

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