The Japan Society

Past Events

The Japan Society runs more than 80 events per year providing opportunities for members and others interested in Japan to meet, learn and exchange ideas and experiences. Our archive of Past Events below shows events we have offered in previous months starting from 2020.

A list of events from previous years can be downloaded in pdf:
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009

11/12/2023ARCHIVED IN-PERSON EVENT - Japan Society Book Club: Idol, Burning by Rin Usami

11/12/2023

High-school student Akari has only one passion in her life: her oshi, her idol. His name is Masaki Ueno, best known as one-fifth of Japanese pop group Maza Maza. Akari’s dedication to her oshi consumes her days completely. When Masaki is rumoured to have assaulted a female fan, facing waves of social media backlash, Akari’s world falls apart.

07/12/2023ARCHIVED The Japan Society Christmas Party 2023

07/12/2023

This year’s Christmas Party will once again be held in the Ballroom of the Japanese Embassy, by courtesy of the Japanese Ambassador. We hope that many members will join us for this festive occasion and to catch up with friends.

06/12/2023ARCHIVED ONLINE EVENT - Japan Society Film Club: Love Life directed by Koji Fukada

06/12/2023

Join us for our final Film Club event of the year and take part in a discussion about Love Life directed by Koji Fukada. This film is being currently screening in cinemas across the UK and Ireland.

05/12/2023ARCHIVED Japanese Conversation Group

05/12/2023

The Japanese Conversation Group provides a friendly and informal atmosphere for Japanese speakers of all nationalities to come together and speak Japanese. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.

30/11/2023ARCHIVED Hiroshi Sugimoto Exhibition – Guided Tour

30/11/2023

The Japan Society is delighted to invite members to a guided tour of Hiroshi Sugimoto at Hayward Gallery, the largest survey to date of the internationally renowned artist.

23/11/2023ARCHIVED ONLINE LECTURE - Japanese Photography since 1945, with Dr Lena Fritsch

23/11/2023

Based on her book Ravens & Red Lipstick: Japanese Photography since 1945, Dr Lena Fritsch surveys modern Japanese photography, looking at the work of Moriyama, Sugimoto, and other major figures.

23/11/2023ARCHIVED Talk and Exhibition Tour - Entering the Halls of the Chiyoda Palace

23/11/2023

With access to antique books as well as original Ukiyoe prints on the theme of Chiyoda Palace Inner Quarters, a small group of Japan Society members are guided by curators, David Wertheim and Wojtek Doria, to the exhibition that is articulated around a set of magnificent triptychs by Chikanobu Toyohara (1838-1912) depicting life in the ancient women's quarters of the shogunal castle.

20/11/2023ARCHIVED Paragons in Print: Exemplary Women in Edo Japan

20/11/2023

While prints of the Edo period (c. 1615–1868) are known for their depictions of floating world beauties, this does not capture the full diversity of women depicted in Japan’s graphic arts. Prompted by a puzzling set of luxury prints by artist Yashima Gakutei (1786–1868), this talk takes up the subject of retsujo, exemplary women.

18/11/2023ARCHIVED Woodblock Printing Workshop with Hiroko Imada

18/11/2023

The Japan Society is pleased to present Japanese woodblock printing workshop led by a London-based artist Hiroko Imada

15/11/2023ARCHIVED Fireside Chat with Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi: Japan in the World Today and Tomorrow

15/11/2023

On Wednesday 15 November we are delighted to welcome Tomohiko Taniguchi, former Special Advisor to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to discuss the position and future of Japan in the world with The Japan Society Chair, Bill Emmott.