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12/10/2025Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop (12 October)
The Japan Society is delighted to host a shogi workshop led by Yasushi Ishikawa, an expert instructor and certified certified Teaching Professional 4-dan. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the captivating world of shogi, the traditional Japanese strategy board game often referred to as Japanese chess.
13/10/2025IN-PERSON EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Portraits of a Mother by Shusaku Endo
Portraits of a Mother: A Novella and Stories explores themes of faith, family, and human frailty through a collection of interconnected narratives.
18/10/2025The Grand Sumo Tournament: Two Tickets Giveaway for New Members - Join Now!
Become a member of The Japan Society now for a chance to win a free ticket to attend The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.
04/11/2025Japanese 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.
10/11/2025ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa
Mina's Matchbox is a coming-of-age novel set in 1972 Japan. After her father's death, 12-year-old Tomoko moves from Tokyo to Ashiya to live with her aunt's affluent family.
02/12/2025Japanese 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.
08/12/2025IN-PERSON EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Mild Vertigo by Mieko Kanai
Mild Vertigo is a quietly disorienting novel that captures the inner life of a Tokyo housewife caught in the stifling routines of domesticity.
11/08/2025ARCHIVED IN-PERSON EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Finger Bone by Hiroki Takahashi
Set during the final stages of World War II, "Finger Bone" is a haunting portrayal of the psychological and physical toll of war.
06/08/2025ARCHIVED ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Hiroshima directed by Hideo Sekigawa
To mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, our August film club will focus on Hiroshima (1953), Hideo Sekigawa’s powerful anti-war docudrama.
05/08/2025ARCHIVED 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.