18/05/2026ARCHIVED Lost Mothers: Pregnancy and Motherhood in Prison - Comparative Insights from the UK and Japan
In this lecture, Laura Abbott will compare the lived realities of pregnancy, birth and maternal-newborn separation in UK and Japanese prisons.
18/05/2026ARCHIVED Bronwen Maddox: The Rivalry between the US and China and How Other Countries Should Respond
The guest of honour at The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK’s next joint lunch will be Bronwen Maddox, Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House.
16/05/2026ARCHIVED Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan
As the days grow longer and the warmer months approach, join our hands‑on workshop to create your own Japanese fan (uchiwa – 扇) adorned with calligraphy, led by London‑based calligrapher Yoko Takenami.
11/05/2026ARCHIVED ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Point Zero by Seicho Matsumoto
Point Zero centres on a woman searching for her husband after his sudden disappearance. As she uncovers hidden pasts and shifting identities, the novel exposes deception, social pressure, and the precarious position of women in postwar Japan.
10/05/2026ARCHIVED Shogi - Japanese Chess Workshop for Beginners
To coincide with the Inter City Shogi Cup 2026 in London, The Japan Society is delighted to co‑host a beginner‑friendly workshop led by Yasushi Ishikawa, a certified Teaching Professional 4dan. Taking place within the main tournament venue, the workshop will run alongside matches played by other participants, offering attendees the opportunity to experience the lively and friendly atmosphere of the event.
09/05/2026ARCHIVED Inter City Shogi Cup 2026 - London
The Japan Society is pleased to co-host the Inter City Shogi Cup 2026 London, bringing the second edition of this unique European competition to London. Following the success of our Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess workshops in 2025, we are delighted to continue nurturing interest in shogi and supporting its growing community in the UK.
08/05/2026ARCHIVED Inside the World of Shogi: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters
To celebrate the first London edition of the Inter City Shogi Cup 2026, we are delighted to invite members and friends to an evening of in-conversation and reception hosted by Warwick Business School (WBS) at their London base in the iconic Shard building.
06/05/2026ARCHIVED ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Seven Samurai directed by Akira Kurosawa
Join us for our May Film Club to explore Akira Kurosawa’s ground-breaking samurai epic, Seven Samurai, a powerful reflection on honour, survival, and community in medieval Japan.
05/05/2026ARCHIVED Japanese Conversation Group
The Japanese Conversation Group provides a friendly and informal atmosphere for Japanese speakers of all nationalities to come together and speak Japanese. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.
24/04/2026ARCHIVED Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill
For the April edition, Jesper and Bill will be joined by Tatsuya Terazawa, Chairman and CEO of the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan (IEEJ).