Preservation as Continuity: Protecting Japanese Built Cultural Heritage - Photos
On Monday 6th July 2026, we welcomed, Andrea Carlson, Kunito Niwa, and James Irvine of Kominka Collective, who explored Japan’s built cultural heritage and offered insight into the importance of preserving not only historic buildings, but also the knowledge, craftsmanship, and communities connected to them.
David Taylor MP: My priorities as the UK's Trade Envoy to Japan - Photos
We welcomed David Taylor MP, Trade Envoy to Japan and Treasurer of the British-Japanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, as the guest of honour at a joint lunch hosted by The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday 13 July 2026.
Addressing the Challenges for the Japanese Economy: Hiromi Yamaji - Photos
After our very successful event on 29 June 2023, we were delighted to welcome Hiromi Yamaji, Group CEO of the Japan Exchange Group, back to The Japan Society at Nomura on Wednesday 24 June 2026. Many members attended in-person, while others viewed online via livestream.
Japanese Treasures at the Bodleian: A Private View - Photos
The Japan Society hosted an exclusive private tour of the Japanese collection at the Bodleian Libraries, followed by a guided visit to the historic Old Bodleian. The event offered members and guests a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of Europe’s oldest and most significant collections of Japanese rare books and manuscripts, spanning over 1,200 years from the Nara period to the twentieth century.
Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan - Photos
We are pleased to share photos from the Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan workshop, held on Sunday 16 May and led by calligrapher Yoko Takenami.
Celebrating Shogi in London: Lecture on Mastery, Tournaments, and Beginners’ Workshop - Photos
From Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May 2026, The Japan Society co-hosted a series of shogi-related events, building on the success of the Discover the World of Shogi - Japanese Chess workshops in 2025. Held over three days, the events featured a talk, tournament, and beginner-friendly workshop.
Celebrating Shogi in London: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters - Photos
On Friday 8 May, The Japan Society co-hosted Inside the World of Shogi: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters at The Shard campus of Warwick Business School (WBS).
Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2026 - Photos
On Thursday 12 February 2026, British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG, joined us to address The Japan Society at Nomura. Many members attended in-person, while others viewed online via livestream.
New Year's Calligraphy Workshop - Photos
On Saturday 31 January 2026, we welcomed three small groups of members and friends to The Japan Society to take part in a New Year's Calligraphy Workshop to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
The Japan Society Christmas Party 2025 - Photos
On 11 December 2025 we welcomed many members of The Japan Society to the Embassy of Japan for our annual Christmas Party.