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Art Without Heroes: Mingei – Special Private Tour - Photos

Art Without Heroes: Mingei – Special Private Tour - Photos

See photos from our special private tour of the Art Without Heroes: Mingei exhibition at William Morris Gallery.

Sashiko workshop with Studio Masachuka - Photos

Sashiko workshop with Studio Masachuka - Photos

On Saturday 10 August 2024, we hosted five Sashiko Workshops in partnership with Studio Masachuka and Uniqlo UK in Uniqlo’s Flagship London Store.

Tanabata at St John's Wood Library - Photos

Tanabata at St John's Wood Library - Photos

On Tuesday 6 August 2024, the Education Team hosted a small Tanabata Festival with St John's Wood Library.

UK – Japan Costume Design Contest Winners

UK – Japan Costume Design Contest Winners

Choosing the winners for our UK-Japan Costume Design Contest was extremely difficult, however, after much careful deliberation, we are delighted to announce the results!

We are hiring! Join our team as Education Officer (Maternity Cover)

We are hiring! Join our team as Education Officer (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for an Education Officer (Maternity Cover) to work with us on all aspects of the Education Team’s work, including public outreach activities, event organisation, resource development and creation, supporting schools, and promoting our activities.

Private Tour at Sotheby’s London: Japanese Woodblock Prints - Photos

Private Tour at Sotheby’s London: Japanese Woodblock Prints - Photos

See photos from our special private tour of Sotheby's collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints.

Private Tour - Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895 & Hiroko Imada at Watts - Photos

Private Tour - Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895 & Hiroko Imada at Watts - Photos

See photos from our guided tour of the exhibitions at the Watts Gallery - Artists' Village on Saturday 13 July 2024.

The Japan Society Golf Tournament 2024 - Photos

The Japan Society Golf Tournament 2024 - Photos

On 29 June 2024, 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!

Join Us for Tanabata at St John's Wood Library

Join Us for Tanabata at St John's Wood Library

Join The Japan Society at St Johns Wood Library for an afternoon celebration of the Tanabata Star Festival with origami, crafts and storytelling! The Tanabata Story is presented by Haruka Kuroda (from the British Japanese theatre company; A Thousand Cranes) using kamishibai, a traditional form of illustrated storytelling from Japan.

State Visit of TM The Emperor and Empress of Japan to the UK (22-28 June) - 'Friends like no other'

State Visit of TM The Emperor and Empress of Japan to the UK (22-28 June) - 'Friends like no other'

Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the United Kingdom from 22 to 28 June 2024 at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III.