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Woodblock Printing Workshop (April) - Photos

Woodblock Printing Workshop (April) - Photos

On 11 and 12 April 2025, we welcomed members and friends to join us for spring-themed woodblock printing workshops with artist Hiroko Imada. 

Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2025 - Photos

Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2025 - Photos

See photos from our annual lecture with British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG.

Women in Work: What Can Companies Do to Level the Playing Field? - Photos

Women in Work: What Can Companies Do to Level the Playing Field? - Photos

See photos from ‘Women in Work: Japan’, where our panel of experts discussed how businesses can create a level playing field for women, drawing on the experiences of industry leaders who have successfully implemented initiatives to drive gender diversity and inclusion. 

New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop 2025 - Photos

New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop 2025 - Photos

See photos from our series of kakizome workshops, held on Saturday 11 January, with Yoko Takenami.

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024 - Photos

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024 - Photos

See photos from The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024.

The Story of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son: In Conversation with Lionel Barber - Photos

The Story of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son: In Conversation with Lionel Barber - Photos

Explore photos and highlights from our conversation with Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times, on his book "Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son".

The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2024 - Photos

The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2024 - Photos

On Monday 11 November 2024, we welcomed members and guests to The Japan Society Annual Dinner held in the grand surroundings of the The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. See photos from a wonderful evening of food and conversation.

Woodblock Printing Workshop (November) - Photos

Woodblock Printing Workshop (November) - Photos

See photos from the November sessions of Hiroko Imada's popular woodblock printing workshops

400 Year Tradition of Takaoka Lacquerware in Toyama - Photos

400 Year Tradition of Takaoka Lacquerware in Toyama - Photos

On Friday 8 November, we hosted a discussion with Takeshi Musashigawa, the fourth-generation head of Musashigawa Kobo, and Masami Yamada, Curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum, at The Swedenborg Society.

JCCI Joint Lunch with Lord Mandelson

JCCI Joint Lunch with Lord Mandelson

See photos from this special event with Lord Mandelson, guest of honour at The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK’s joint lunch in October.