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08/05/2026
Inside the World of Shogi: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters
09/05/2026
Inter City Shogi Cup 2026 - London
10/05/2026
Shogi - Japanese Chess Workshop for Beginners
Latest News
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: January – March 2026
Free Manga Drawing Workshops for Young People (12-18) at Manchester Central Library
Resources for March and Spring Term!
Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2026 - Photos
The Japan Society Review
The Japan Society Review is published on a quarterly basis and available online.
Since the starting of the publication in 2006, each issue covers a selection of Japan-related books and films, as well as theatre and stage productions, tv series and exhibitions.
Its purpose is to inform, entertain and encourage readers to explore the works for themselves.
Books
Japan: A History in Objects
Films & Series
A Pale View of Hills
Teaching Resources
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Video: Japanese Calligraphy Tutorial
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The Japan Project
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Origami and Mathematics
Visit a Shrine and a Temple
Want to learn more about places of worship in Japan? Go on a tour of a shrine and a temple with us to learn more! The video can complement general teaching about Japan, or be used to study religion in Japan in more detail. Watch the video now or click here to learn more.
Geography Scheme of Work
Explore Japan’s physical and social geography with the Geography of Japan resources. Through inspiring and original materials, students are introduced to key features of Japanese geography including volcanoes, wildlife, and more whilst building core geographical skills.
Bookshop
British Royal and Japanese Imperial Relations, 1868-2018
Heaven’s Wind
A Garden Bequest – Plants from Japan