The Japan Society

Upcoming Events

24/07/2025 - 27/07/2025National Ballet of Japan: Giselle

24/07/2025 - 27/07/2025

Seen for the first time outside of Japan, Miyako Yoshida's celebrated production of Giselle features a spectacular set by award-winning British designer Dick Bird, providing the perfect backdrop for this evergreen tale of love, betrayal, forgiveness and redemption.

07/08/2025 - 11/08/2025TOKONATSU Japanese Summer Festival

07/08/2025 - 11/08/2025

Running for over 20 years, Tokonatsu is a small Japanese Culture Festival which aims to bring Japanese Culture to everyone! From anime screenings and a manga library, a matsuri event, outdoor events and massive traditional games area. There's something for everyone.

29/08/2025 - 31/08/2025London Anime & Gaming Con 2025

29/08/2025 - 31/08/2025

Get ready for the UK's biggest anime convention—three days packed with anime, gaming, cosplay, and epic fandom moments! Don't miss out on unforgettable experiences, special guests, and immersive gaming zones. Mark your calendars and get hyped!

01/05/2025 - 07/09/2025Hiroshige: artist of the open road

01/05/2025 - 07/09/2025

Join Hiroshige on a lyrical journey through Edo Japan, exploring the natural beauty of the landscape and the pleasures of urban life. The first exhibition on Hiroshige to be held at the British Museum, and the first on the artist in London for more than a quarter of a century, this is a visually stunning portrait of a country about to change forever.

13/09/2025Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

13/09/2025

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!

18/10/2025Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

18/10/2025

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!

08/03/2025 - 01/11/2025My Neighbour Totoro

08/03/2025 - 01/11/2025

Don’t miss the theatrical event of 2025 as the award-winning My Neighbour Totoro comes to London’s West End. Following two rapturously received, sell-out runs, discover this ground-breaking “triumph” (Telegraph) at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 8 March 2025.

15/11/2025Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

15/11/2025

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!

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!

31/03/2026Ichiko Aoba, live at Royal Albert Hall

31/03/2026

After selling out shows at The Barbican in 2025, Ichiko Aoba's next UK stop on her phenomenal rise will be a headline performance at the Royal Albert Hall on 31 March 2026. The folk sensation has garnered fans from across genres and continents with her dreamy approach to songwriting and stunning multi-instrumental talent.