Shakyo Calligraphy Workshops - Photos
On Saturday 26 April 2025, we held three fully-booked Shakyo workshops for our members and friends, led by London-based calligrapher Yoko Takenami.
Japan Resources for the Summer Term!
Bring the literature, geography, sports, and arts and culture of Japan into your classroom this summer term with some of our most popular teaching materials!
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.
Japanese Calligraphy and Origami Workshops at Westminster Reference Library – Photos
On Saturday 22 March 2025, The Japan Society were pleased to host Japanese calligraphy and origami workshops for children at Westminster Reference Library for the first time!
Applications Now Open for the Japan Youth Collective 2025-2026!
Following the success of our pilot programme, The Japan Society is thrilled to announce the return of the Japan Youth Collective for 2025-2026 Programme. Applications are now OPEN!
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: January – March 2025
In January, February and March 2025, we presented a captivating lecture series that explored various aspects of Japanese culture, including the significance of Japanese illustrated books, the evolution of the kimono, and uncovered hidden gems of rural Japan.
Japan Fun Day at Cardiff Central Library - Photos
This February half-term, we partnered with Cardiff Central Library to host our Japan Fun Day for children, young people, and their families. There were a range of activities as well as calligraphy and Koto workshops for all to participate in and learn more about Japanese culture!
Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2025 - Photos
On Monday 17 March 2025, British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG, joined us to address The Japan Society at Nomura. Over 160 members attended in-person and the lecture was also livestreamed online to members.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop at Hornsey Library - Photos
On Sunday 2 March 2025, The Japan Society Education Team and volunteers were delighted to host a Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Workshop for children at Hornsey Library.
Women in Work: What Can Companies Do to Level the Playing Field? - Photos
On Tuesday 4 March 2025, we held the second panel discussion within our ‘Women in Work: Japan’ series at the headquarters of our corporate donor SMBC in central London.