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The Japan Youth Collective – Autumn Round-Up and Photos

The Japan Youth Collective – Autumn Round-Up and Photos

The Japan Youth Collective have been busy in September and October – here we share what they’ve been up to! 

JCCI Joint Lunch with Professor Michael Mainelli - Photos

JCCI Joint Lunch with Professor Michael Mainelli - Photos

On Friday 20 October 2023, the guest of honour at The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK’s joint lunch was Professor Michael Mainelli.

Collar Cup Golf Match 2023 - Winners and Pictures

Collar Cup Golf Match 2023 - Winners and Pictures

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry won back the Collar Cup after a few years, winning 255 over 235 to The Japan Society's team at Brocket Hall on Sunday 8 October 2023.

Toyama Week in London

Toyama Week in London

Celebrate Toyama Prefecture in a series of events taking place across London from 31 October – 5 November 2023, introducing the region’s crafts, food and tourism.

Webinar Video - Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill (October 2023 edition)

Webinar Video - Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill (October 2023 edition)

Watch the recording of another edition of our regular quarterly webinars on business and current affairs with The Japan Society chair Bill Emmott and Jesper Koll, who were joined in this edition by special guest Founder & Chair of Monex, Oki Matsumoto.

Japan Matsuri 2023 - Colouring Competition Results

Japan Matsuri 2023 - Colouring Competition Results

We received some brilliant entries for our Colouring Competition at Japan Matsuri, and are delighted to share our winning entries.

Japan Matsuri 2023 - Photos

Japan Matsuri 2023 - Photos

The much-loved Japan Matsuri returned to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 1 October for the first time since 2019 bringing people together to enjoy Japanese food, music, dance, and activities for all the family.

18th World Children’s Haiku Contest 2023-2024

18th World Children’s Haiku Contest 2023-2024

The Japan Society is pleased to announce that the 18th World Children’s Haiku Contest 2023-2024 is now open for entries, focusing on the theme of “Family”.

Join the Hammersmith Japanese Garden Working Party!

Join the Hammersmith Japanese Garden Working Party!

Members and friends of The Japan Society are invited to join the annual working party to clean up the Japanese Garden in Hammersmith Park ready for the winter.

Registration Now Open! Sixth Form Japan Day 2023

Registration Now Open! Sixth Form Japan Day 2023

We are pleased to invite sixth form students to attend the annual Sixth Form Japan Day, in association with Ritsumeikan (UK) and SOAS, University of London.