Discover our New Events Programme for 2025!
We are excited to unveil our plans for 2025, featuring a dynamic array of events spanning business, arts and culture, contemporary issues, and special occasions.
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: October - December 2024
In October, November and December 2024, we featured an engaging line-up, exploring topics such as key female figures in Japanese history, sexuality and gender in the Japanese media during the LGBT Boom, and the criminalisation of older people in Japan.
The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024 - Photos
On Thursday 12 December 2024, The Japan Society Christmas Party was held at the Ballroom of the Japanese Embassy, by courtesy of Ambassador Suzuki.
The Story of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son: In Conversation with Lionel Barber - Photos
Explore photos and highlights from our conversation with Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times, on his book "Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son".
The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2024 - Photos
On Monday 11 November 2024, we welcomed members and guests to The Japan Society Annual Dinner held in the grand surroundings of the The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. See photos from a wonderful evening of food and conversation.
Woodblock Printing Workshop (November) - Photos
On 9 and 10 November 2024, Hiroko Imada introduced two groups of creative participants to moku-hanga, a type of Japanese woodblock printing, using a relief printing technique.
Sixth Form Japan Day 2024 - Photos
On 5 November 2024, we held our highly anticipated annual Sixth Form Japan Day at Birkbeck, University of London, and it was a great success!
400 Year Tradition of Takaoka Lacquerware in Toyama - Photos
On Friday 8 November, we hosted a discussion with Takeshi Musashigawa, the fourth-generation head of Musashigawa Kobo, and Masami Yamada, Curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum, at The Swedenborg Society.
JCCI Joint Lunch with Lord Mandelson - Photos
On 14 October, we were pleased to welcome Lord Peter Mandelson as the guest of honour at a joint lunch with the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK. Lord Mandelson provided thoughtful perspectives on the new Labour government’s approach to foreign business, particularly in relation to Japan, followed by a lively Q&A session.
Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 - Winners and Pictures
The Japan Society claimed victory at the Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 with a score of 291, while the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry finished with 268. The match took place on Sunday 13 October at Brocket Hall.