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Sixth Form Japan Taster - Video & Photos

Sixth Form Japan Taster - Video & Photos

On March 29 2022, we invited sixth form students to join us in London for a special ‘Japan Taster’, offering students with an interest in Japan a chance to participate in cultural activities during a one-off three hour session.

Participate in our new Members' Corner!

Participate in our new Members' Corner!

The Japan Society Members' Corner is a new space for members to share their favourite memories of Japan and their involvement with the country’s cultural traditions, cuisine and people.

NEW DATE: Family Event - Easter Haiku Workshop

NEW DATE: Family Event - Easter Haiku Workshop

We are pleased to announce a new date for our rescheduled haiku workshop for families. Now taking place this Easter half-term, due to popular demand we have also added an additional session! Come along and be inspired in this fun and creative session led by internationally acclaimed poet, Paul Conneally!

British Film Institute Anime Season 2022 – Discount Code

British Film Institute Anime Season 2022 – Discount Code

Japan Society members and friends can receive two-for-one tickets for film screenings and events at the BFI Anime season in April and May 2022.

Japan Society Chairman's Blog (49)

Japan Society Chairman's Blog (49)

We can all agree that after two such difficult and demanding pandemic years Russia’s decision to invade and seek to conquer its neighbour Ukraine has come as both an outrage and a vast setback.

Shochu Masterclass - Photos

Shochu Masterclass - Photos

Many thanks to everyone attending our Japan Society Shochu Masterclass on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 February 2022 and special thanks to our host ROKA Shochu Lounge and our partners Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association for making possible a wonderful evening with delicious food and shochu.

Webinar Video + Report - Issues at Home and Abroad – Japan’s Agenda for 2022

Webinar Video + Report - Issues at Home and Abroad – Japan’s Agenda for 2022

Watch the recording and read the report of our conversation with Noriyuki Shikata, Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, considering what might be in store for Japan in 2022.

Japan Society x Express Yourself 2022

Japan Society x Express Yourself 2022

This March the Japan Society is taking part in Express Yourself 2022 - an online festival celebrating languages and cultures in North East England and its connections with the world!

Webinar Video + Report - Prospects for Japan and Asia in 2022 and Beyond

Webinar Video + Report - Prospects for Japan and Asia in 2022 and Beyond

Watch the recording and read the report of our first webinar in 2022, in which Bill Emmott was joined by two expert analysts, Jesper Koll in Japan and Jim McCafferty in Hong Kong, to discuss whether we can expect it to bring ‘strength, vitality and growth’ to the Japan and East Asian in this Year of the Tiger.

Sixth Form Japan Taster this Spring

Sixth Form Japan Taster this Spring

We are pleased to announce an in-person ‘Japan Taster’ event in London for Sixth Form students this March. After a hiatus, we are once again able to offer UK sixth form students the opportunity to come together to learn about Japan and Japanese culture through cultural workshops and live speeches on Tuesday 29 March.