David Taylor MP: My priorities as the UK's Trade Envoy to Japan - Photos
We welcomed David Taylor MP, Trade Envoy to Japan and Treasurer of the British-Japanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, as the guest of honour at a joint lunch hosted by The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday 13 July 2026.
Meeting of Japan Societies across the UK
Last Monday, 29 June, we brought together Japan societies and community organisations from across the UK in Liverpool, with the support of the Embassy of Japan in the UK.
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: April – June 2026
In April, May, and June 2026 we hosted a series of lectures exploring contemporary Japan, from rural sustainability and community resilience with Dr Marco Reggiani, to the human rights challenges facing incarcerated mothers with Professor Laura Abbott, and the role of visual art in Japan's countercultural movements with Dr Marco Bohr.
Addressing the Challenges for the Japanese Economy: Hiromi Yamaji - Photos
After our very successful event on 29 June 2023, we were delighted to welcome Hiromi Yamaji, Group CEO of the Japan Exchange Group, back to The Japan Society at Nomura on Wednesday 24 June 2026. Many members attended in-person, while others viewed online via livestream.
The Japan Society at the FT Nikkei UK Ekiden
On June 12, 2026, The Japan Society Trustees Darren Goff and Clare Weaver participated in the 3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden. As members of the State Visit Legacy Team, they completed a 112km relay along the Thames Path to celebrate the strong friendship between the UK and Japan.
Japanese Treasures at the Bodleian: A Private View - Photos
The Japan Society hosted an exclusive private tour of the Japanese collection at the Bodleian Libraries, followed by a guided visit to the historic Old Bodleian. The event offered members and guests a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of Europe’s oldest and most significant collections of Japanese rare books and manuscripts, spanning over 1,200 years from the Nara period to the twentieth century.
Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan - Photos
We are pleased to share photos from the Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan workshop, held on Sunday 16 May and led by calligrapher Yoko Takenami.
Celebrating Shogi in London: Lecture on Mastery, Tournaments, and Beginners’ Workshop - Photos
From Friday 8 to Sunday 10 May 2026, The Japan Society co-hosted a series of shogi-related events, building on the success of the Discover the World of Shogi - Japanese Chess workshops in 2025. Held over three days, the events featured a talk, tournament, and beginner-friendly workshop.
Celebrating Shogi in London: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters - Photos
On Friday 8 May, The Japan Society co-hosted Inside the World of Shogi: An Evening with Japanese Chess Masters at The Shard campus of Warwick Business School (WBS).
Festivals and Japan Resources for the Summer Term!
Bring Japanese literature, geography, sports, and culture into your classroom this summer term! Celebrate Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day) and other upcoming festivals with our most popular teaching materials.