New Sumo Resource for Key Stages 2 and 3!
Discover the fascinating world of sumo with our brand-new online resource for Key Stages 2 and 3! With the Grand Sumo Tournament returning to the UK for the first time since 1991, why not celebrate this special moment in the history of the sport and bring sumo to life in your classroom this half-term! Learn all about the rich and extensive history of sumo, including the many ancient traditions and rituals that can still be witnessed even in tournaments today.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshops at St John's Wood Library - Photos
On Monday 29 July 2025, The Japan Society were pleased to host Japanese calligraphy workshops at St John's Wood Library for children and young people!
The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2025 - Photos
See photos from the Annual General Meeting 2025
Summer Calligraphy Workshop - Photos
See photos from our Summer Calligraphy Workshop series, led by London-based calligrapher Yoko Takenami
Yoshitomo Nara Exhibition – Guided Tour - Photos
See photos from the special guided tour of Yoshitomo Nara at Hayward Gallery.
Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road – Private View with Curator Dr Alfred Haft - Photos
See photos from the private view of Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road, with Lead Curator Dr Alfred Haft
Design Competition - UK Grand Sumo Poster Design
Sumo is returning to the UK this year for the first time since 1991, and to celebrate, The Japan Society invites children and young people aged 5-18 to design a poster to promote the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: April – June 2025
In April, May, and June 2025, we held a fascinating series of lectures that explored the significance of Japanese ukiyo-e prints, how Japanese art was collected and presented in the UK, and the history and evolution of the Japanese tea ceremony.
The Japan Society Golf Tournament 2025 - Photos
On 21 June 2025, the annual The Japan Society Golf Tournament was held at Pine Ridge Golf Club. See photos from what was a warm and sunny summer day!
Paper Clouds – Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale - Photos
On Sunday 8 June, the Japan Society hosted an exclusive private tour for members and guests at Somerset House, offering a rare and intimate experience of Paper Clouds: Materiality in Empty Space, the Japan Pavilion at the 2025 London Design Biennale.