Upcoming Events

In this talk organised by SOAS Japan Research Centre, Dr Michael Rivera King (The Japan Society's CEO) will focus on why Japan still uses ‘orphanage-style’ care instead of foster care and adoption for children who are unable to live with their birth parents.

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!

In February 2026, Scottish Opera presents the world premiere of The Great Wave, a new opera by Japanese composer Dai Fujikura and Scottish librettist Harry Ross. Directed by Satoshi Miyagi, the work explores the life of Katsushika Hokusai, his artistic struggles, and his relationship with his daughter Ōi, tracing the creative journey behind The Great Wave off Kanagawa and its lasting global influence.

The first London solo exhibition of Sawako Kabuki, following its successful long run at Pocko Gallery Tokyo. The exhibition brings together a selection of her recent works that explore intimacy, desire and the expressive possibilities of the female body with humour, candour and emotional clarity.

This event is intended not only as a commemoration of the Great East Japan Earthquake, but also as an opportunity to honour those affected by natural disasters around the world, to reflect on ongoing conflicts and tragic events in many regions, and to offer a collective prayer for global peace. This programme consists of a staged reading, screenplay and a musical performance. Presented by: Save the Kids Project – Naomi Suzuki, and supported by: Embassy of Japan in the UK; Japan Association in the UK; London Fukuoka Kenjin Kai; London Shakunage Kai (Fukushima).

This season at The Garden Cinema in London explores Japanese cinema of the 1980s, a turbulent and often overlooked decade shaped by studio decline, independent production, and bold formal experimentation, featuring landmark works that challenge conventional narratives and reflect the social, cultural, and political anxieties.

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!

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.

The English Sumo Nationals will be held on Saturday 28 March 2026, from 10am to 4pm at Brunel University of London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH.This is a selection event for the European Sumo Championships in Scotland in late June. There will be multiple categories per gender, so plenty of matches to enjoy!

An exhibition of contemporary book artworks and artists’ books made in the UK and Japan. It features books created by Japanese artists alongside selections from the University of Southampton Library’s collection of artists’ books, held at Winchester School of Art.