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.
03/12/2025ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Fish Story directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura
Join us this December for a lively discussion of Fish Story (Yoshihiro Nakamura, 2009), a quirky and contemporary comedy that shows how a forgotten punk song might just save the world.
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.
15/12/2025Eco-Political Film Histories: Land Cinema in Japan and beyond - with Becca Voelcker
In this lecture, author Dr Becca Voelcker will discuss Japan's centrality in a genre she calls 'land cinema', offering examples ranging from downtown Tokyo to rural rice paddies in Yamagata which resonate with our own era of social and environmental crises.
20/10/2025ARCHIVED HIV and AIDS in Japan: Labels, Bodies and Legacies - with Mark Pendleton
In this lecture, Mark Pendleton (U. Sheffield) will explore the historical and contemporary impacts of HIV and AIDS in Japan through several key moments and themes.
18/10/2025ARCHIVED The Grand Sumo Tournament: Two Tickets Giveaway for New Members (Closed)
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.
13/10/2025ARCHIVED IN-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.
12/10/2025ARCHIVED Discover 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.
11/10/2025ARCHIVED Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop (11 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.
08/10/2025ARCHIVED Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill
For the October edition of Macro Salon, Jesper and Bill will be joined by Leo Lewis, Tokyo bureau chief of the Financial Times. This timely conversation follows the 4 October LDP leadership race, which will determine Japan’s next prime minister.