Upcoming Events
06/08/2024
Tanabata Star Festival at St John's Wood Library
06/08/2024
Japanese Conversation Group
08/08/2024
ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Black Rain directed by Shohei Imamura
Latest News
Join Us for Tanabata at St John's Wood Library
Reception with the Japanese Community & Friends of Japan, in the presence of HM the Emperor of Japan
State Visit of TM The Emperor and Empress of Japan to the UK (22-28 June) - 'Friends like no other'
Design Contest – UK-Japan Costume for the Emperor and Empress Dolls
The Japan Society Review
The Japan Society Review is published on a quarterly basis, both online and printed.
Since the starting of the publication in 2006, each issue covers a selection of Japan-related books and films, as well as theatre and stage productions, tv series and exhibitions.
Its purpose is to inform, entertain and encourage readers to explore the works for themselves.
Issues (PDF)
Issue 105 (June 2024, Volume 19, Number 2)
Theatre & Stage
Spirited Away (Play)
Teaching Resources
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Kamishibai: Taa-chan's Oshogatsu (New Year)
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Video: Japanese Calligraphy Tutorial
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Kamishibai: Onikko (Setsubun)
Visit a Shrine and a Temple
Want to learn more about places of worship in Japan? Go on a tour of a shrine and a temple with us to learn more! The video can complement general teaching about Japan, or be used to study religion in Japan in more detail. Watch the video now or click here to learn more.
Geography Scheme of Work
Explore Japan’s physical and social geography with the Geography of Japan resources. Through inspiring and original materials, students are introduced to key features of Japanese geography including volcanoes, wildlife, and more whilst building core geographical skills.
Bookshop
British Royal and Japanese Imperial Relations, 1868-2018
Heaven’s Wind
A Garden Bequest – Plants from Japan