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The fourth event in our 'Women in Work' series is a female-only gathering featuring small-group discussions led by female leaders working in the Japanese context, focused on key and sensitive workplace topics.

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.

To mark the 100th anniversary of Yukio Mishima’s birth, this November we’ll be discussing Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), Paul Schrader’s bold and visually stunning portrait of the controversial Japanese author. 

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.

Join us this October half-term for a FREE shodo workshop to learn about the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy designed for young people ages 13-18!

Join us this October half-term for a FREE shodo workshop to learn about the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy designed for children ages 8-12!

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.

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.

Portraits of a Mother: A Novella and Stories explores themes of faith, family, and human frailty through a collection of interconnected narratives.

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.