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The Japan Youth Collective – New Year Catch-Up and Wagashi Workshop

The Japan Youth Collective – New Year Catch-Up and Wagashi Workshop

For their first Catch-Up session after the winter break, The Japan Youth Collective learned about Japanese New Year customs and traditions and designed their very own ema board with wishes for the new year.

Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024 - Members Discount

Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024 - Members Discount

Find out about this year's Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, plus an exclusive discount for members!

New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop - Photos

New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop - Photos

See photos from our recent series of kakizome (New Year’s Calligraphy) workshops with calligrapher, Yoko Takenami.

Peace Winds Japan: Support the Disaster Response

Peace Winds Japan: Support the Disaster Response

The Japan Society is incredibly saddened to hear about the recent earthquake and airport crash in Japan. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all of those affected by these tragic events. 

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2023 - Photos

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2023 - Photos

See photos from The Japan Society Christmas Party 2023, held in the Ballroom at The Embassy of Japan, where we were joined by many guests on this festive occasion.

Hiroshi Sugimoto Exhibition – Guided Tour - Photos

Hiroshi Sugimoto Exhibition – Guided Tour - Photos

See photos from our special guided tour of the exhibition Hiroshi Sugimoto at the Hayward Gallery.

The Japan Youth Collective – November Round-Up and Photos

The Japan Youth Collective – November Round-Up and Photos

Throughout November the Japan Youth Collective took a Deeper Dive into their interests. The group not only started to think more about their particular interests in Japan, but also worked on the skills that would help them find out more. 

Woodblock Printing Workshop with Hiroko Imada - Photos

Woodblock Printing Workshop with Hiroko Imada - Photos

On Saturday 18 November, a small group of members and friends joined us at Baker Street for a quiet afternoon of woodblock printing with artist, Hiroko Imada.

Fireside Chat with Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi - Photos

Fireside Chat with Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi - Photos

On Wednesday 15 November 2023, we welcomed Tomohiko Taniguchi, former Special Advisor to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to discuss the position and future of Japan in the world.

Sixth Form Japan Day 2023 - Photos

Sixth Form Japan Day 2023 - Photos

On Tuesday 7 November 2023, we welcomed over 120 Sixth Form Students from London, the South and beyond to our annual Sixth Form Japan Day at SOAS, University of London, in association with Ritsumeikan (UK).