Women in Work Series: Lessons from Female Leaders - Photos
On Tuesday 11 November 2025, we welcomed female members working in Japanese contexts to the fourth event in our Women in Work Series 'Lessons from Female Leaders'.
Half-Term Calligraphy Workshops for Children and Young People - Photos
On Thursday 30 October, The Japan Society's Education Team hosted free workshops for children and young people to come and learn about Shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy.
Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop - Photos
On 11 and 12 October 2025, The Japan Society proudly hosted Discover the World of Shogi, a landmark workshop led by Yasushi Ishikawa, a certified Teaching Professional 4-dan. Held over two days, the event featured two beginners’ sessions and one mid-advanced session, welcoming an unprecedented number of participants—the largest beginner-focused shogi workshop ever held in Europe.
Free Half-Term Calligraphy Workshops for Children and Young People
Join The Japan Society this October half-term and try shodo, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in this workshop for children and young people!
Collar Cup Golf Match 2025 - Winners and Pictures
On Sunday 5 October, the annual golf match between The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) was held at Winter Hill Golf Club.
19th World Children's Haiku Contest 2025-2026
The Japan Society is pleased to announce that the 19th World Children's Haiku Contest 2025-2026 is now open for entries, with the theme of this year being "Sound".
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: July – September 2025
In July, August and September 2025 we showcased some highly engaging lectures that explored the Kansai art scene, testimonies of atomic bomb survivors, and how far-right movements have evolved in 21st-century Japan. .
Japan Matsuri 2025 - Photos
On Sunday 21 September 2025, the UK’s much-loved and biggest annual festival of Japanese culture and food, Japan Matsuri, returned to Trafalgar Square for a day absolutely packed with Japanese food, entertainment and culture.
Earth Sense: Artists' Talk with Hamish Fulton and Masako Yasuki - Video & Photos
On Tuesday 2 September, we were pleased to welcome members and guests to an intimate artist talk at The Malt Lounge & Bar. The evening featured a rich discussion held by artists Hamish Fulton and Masako Yasuki, moderated by curator and writer Jonathan Watkins. Together, the speakers explored themes of landscape, walking, and sensory experience, offering insights into their distinct yet interconnected practices.
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!