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10/11/2026Sixth Form Japan Day 2026 – Study Japan: Language, Culture & Opportunities

10/11/2026

he Japan Society’s Sixth Form event is back on 10 November 2026 with a focus on Japanese and Japan-related studies at university and opportunities after.

13/11/2026The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2026 (Members only)

13/11/2026

Join us for The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2026 at Members' Dining Room in the House of Commons. It is our pleasure to reconnect with our esteemed members for an evening of great food and conversation. 

14/11/2026Enter the ballot to win 2 tickets for England-Japan Rugby (Members only)

14/11/2026

England Rugby meets Japan in an exciting Nations Championship pool clash. In collaboration with England Rugby Football Union (RFU) we are offering five pairs of free tickets to members of The Japan Society. Enter the ballot and celebrate this historic moment in England-Japan rugby.

01/12/2026Japanese Conversation Group

01/12/2026

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.

14/12/2026IN-PERSON EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Troubled Waters by Ichiyo Higuchi

14/12/2026

Troubled Waters is a collection of five stories depicting everyday lives on the margins of Meiji‑era Tokyo with lyrical restraint.

02/09/2026ARCHIVED ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Campaign directed by Kazuhiro Soda

02/09/2026

In the September Film Club, we will discuss Kazuhiro Soda’s political documentary Campaign (2007), an unvarnished portrait of a novice candidate navigating the rigid world of Japanese local elections.

01/09/2026ARCHIVED Japanese Conversation Group

01/09/2026

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.

01/09/2026ARCHIVED Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now - Guided Tour

01/09/2026

The Japan Society is delighted to invite members to a guided tour of Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now, a landmark exhibition at The Photographers’ Gallery reframing the history of Japanese photography through the voices and lenses of women artists.

17/08/2026ARCHIVED Keirin: Japan's Warriors on Bicycles - with Justin McCurry and Jim McCafferty

17/08/2026

For this event, Justin McCurry, Japan and Korea correspondent for The Guardian, in conversation with Jim McCafferty, Director of bicycle manufacturer Reynolds Technology, will explore the fascinating history of keirin track cycling, from elite racing to its unique place in Japanese society.

11/08/2026ARCHIVED NIGO – Guided Tour with Curator Rachel Hajek

11/08/2026

The Japan Society is delighted to invite members to a guided tour of NIGO: From Japan with Love the largest survey to date of the internationally renowned artist.