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Beyond the Dance: Symbolism and Aesthetics in Nihon Buyo - Photos

Beyond the Dance: Symbolism and Aesthetics in Nihon Buyo - Photos

See photos from our event on nihon buyo (traditional Japanese dance).

Crafting for the Festive Season: Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop - Photos

Crafting for the Festive Season: Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop - Photos

See photos from our special festive woodblock printing workshops

The Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture: Security in a Changing World - Photos

The Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture: Security in a Changing World - Photos

On Wednesday 26 November 2025, The Japan Society and Chatham House co‑hosted The Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture with Dame Karen Pierce DCMG.

UK Grand Sumo Poster Design Competition - Winners

UK Grand Sumo Poster Design Competition - Winners

We received so many amazing designs from children and young people all over the UK, and after much careful deliberation, we are delighted to announce the results of the UK Grand Sumo Poster Design Competition!

MIC! PROJECTOR! ACTION! Live Benshi Performance - Photos

MIC! PROJECTOR! ACTION! Live Benshi Performance - Photos

Take a look at the highlights from this special evening celebrating Japan’s silent films with benshi narration at the historic Regent Street Cinema.

Annual Dinner 2025 - Photos

Annual Dinner 2025 - Photos

See photos from the Annual Dinner 2025, held at the House of Commons.

Women in Work Series: Lessons from Female Leaders - Photos

Women in Work Series: Lessons from Female Leaders - Photos

See photos from the fourth in our Women in Work Series 'Lessons from Female Leaders'. 

Half-Term Calligraphy Workshops for Children and Young People - Photos

Half-Term Calligraphy Workshops for Children and Young People - Photos

On Thursday 30 October, The Japan Society's Education Team hosted free workshops for children and young people to come and learn about Shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy.

Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop - Photos

Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop - Photos

See photos from our recent shogi (Japanese chess) workshops

Free Half-Term Calligraphy Workshops for Children and Young People

Free Half-Term Calligraphy Workshops for Children and Young People

Join The Japan Society this October half-term and try shodo, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in this workshop for children and young people!