The Japan Society

Upcoming Events

02/12/2025Let's Use "TENUGUI" - Japanese Culture Workshop: The Hidden Japan by Yamato Shigusa London

02/12/2025

Discover the charm and beauty of TENUGUI - a timeless Japanese hand towel. Join a fun, hands-on workshop, where you’ll explore: WHAT it is and HOW to use it? /The HISTORY / The DIFFERENCE between Tenugui and other towels./ PRACTICE TOGETHER - learn to fold and use it in Japanese style!

06/12/2025The UK-Japan Music Society's Christmas Concert, Handel's Messiah

06/12/2025

Jonathan Gregory, a retired Cathedral Organist, and the Music Director and Conductor of UK-Japan Choir, which is part of the UK-Japan Music Society, is presenting Handel's Messiah, with the well reputed UK-Japan Choir and Consort, the professional UK-Japan Orchestra and the outstanding young international soloists from Japan and UK.

06/12/2025 - 07/12/2025YOKIMONO JAPANESE CHRISTMAS MARKET 2025

06/12/2025 - 07/12/2025

Discover the beauty of Japan — traditional and modern arts, crafts, food, and culture in one place! YOKIMONO JAPANESE CHRISTMAS MARKET is a Japan-themed market and cultural event in East London. Traders will be offering; authentic Japanese food & sweets, vintage kimono, ukiyoe & illustrations, books, clothing, jewellery and much more – all made in Japan, or produced by Japanese artists in London. 

20/09/2025 - 10/12/2025All Kaiju Attack: Earth SOS!

20/09/2025 - 10/12/2025

All hail Godzilla, King of the Monsters – and eco-warrior? Through a selection of diverse Japanese monster movies, the Barbican explores how kaiju carnage connects to our relationship with the natural world.

12/12/2025Ise Now: Shrine, Myth, Nation in 21st Century Japan

12/12/2025

Part of the CIEE Kyoto Seminar Series, this online lecture by John Breen (Emeritus Professor at Nichibunken, the International Research Center for Japanese Studies in Kyoto) will reflect on the Ise shrines at the start of the 21st century. How do the shrines and the myth of the Sun Goddess fare in the 21st century? What connection obtains between shrines and the myth on the one hand and the emperor, the Japanese state and the Japanese people on the other?

13/12/2025Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

13/12/2025

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!

17/01/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

17/01/2026

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!

23/01/2026Sushi & Gyoza Masterclass

23/01/2026

In this class hosted by Sushi expert and Japanese native Tomono you will learn how to make Sushi Rice, 4 different types of Sushi, from ball shaped Temarizushi to Yukari Homasaki rolls and more! To accompany this, you will also make crispy and juicy pork Gyoza dumplings. As always you will taste everything that you make and take home a generous goodie bag of delicious treats. Suitable for all experience levels.

21/02/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

21/02/2026

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!

14/03/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

14/03/2026

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!