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New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop 2025 - Photos

New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop 2025 - Photos

See photos from our series of kakizome workshops, held on Saturday 11 January, with Yoko Takenami.

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024 - Photos

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024 - Photos

See photos from The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024.

The Story of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son: In Conversation with Lionel Barber - Photos

The Story of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son: In Conversation with Lionel Barber - Photos

Explore photos and highlights from our conversation with Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times, on his book "Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son".

The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2024 - Photos

The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2024 - Photos

On Monday 11 November 2024, we welcomed members and guests to The Japan Society Annual Dinner held in the grand surroundings of the The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. See photos from a wonderful evening of food and conversation.

Woodblock Printing Workshop (November) - Photos

Woodblock Printing Workshop (November) - Photos

See photos from the November sessions of Hiroko Imada's popular woodblock printing workshops

400 Year Tradition of Takaoka Lacquerware in Toyama - Photos

400 Year Tradition of Takaoka Lacquerware in Toyama - Photos

On Friday 8 November, we hosted a discussion with Takeshi Musashigawa, the fourth-generation head of Musashigawa Kobo, and Masami Yamada, Curator at the Victoria and Albert Museum, at The Swedenborg Society.

JCCI Joint Lunch with Lord Mandelson

JCCI Joint Lunch with Lord Mandelson

See photos from this special event with Lord Mandelson, guest of honour at The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK’s joint lunch in October.

Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 - Winners and Pictures

Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 - Winners and Pictures

The Japan Society claimed victory at the Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 with a score of 291, while the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry finished with 268. The match took place on Sunday 13 October at Brocket Hall.

Japan Matsuri 2024 - Photos

Japan Matsuri 2024 - Photos

Browse through photos of Japan Matsuri 2024, held on Sunday 6 October, at Trafalgar Square, where attendees gathered to celebrate Japanese culture through food, performances, and engaging activities.

The Inaugural Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture - Photos

The Inaugural Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture - Photos

On 24 September, The Japan Society in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office hosted the inaugural Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture, honoring the life and legacy of Sir Hugh Cortazzi GCMG (1924–2018).