Former Cabinet Minister Greg Clark Appointed as New Chair of The Japan Society
We are delighted to announce that Rt Hon Greg Clark has been appointed as the new Chair of The Japan Society, effective from 1 January 2025.
The Japan Society Celebrates ESEA Heritage Month!
Throughout September The Japan Society teamed up with London libraries to celebrate East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month 2024 which was established to honour and celebrate the culture, diversity, history and contributions of East and Southeast Asian communities across the UK.
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).
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: July - September 2024
In July, August, and September 2024, we featured an engaging line-up, exploring topics such as the first Japanese acrobats in Britain and their impact, the influential roles of women within the yakuza crime syndicate, and the creation and development of the Mingei Film Archive.
Annual General Meeting 2024 - Photos
On Wednesday 11 September, we were delighted to welcome members to the Embassy of Japan for the Annual General Meeting 2024.
Gallery Tour - Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking with Dr Monika Hinkel - Photos
On Wednesday 28 August, we were pleased to welcome The Japan Society Members and guests to a special gallery tour of Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking led by Dr Monika Hinkel at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.
Art Without Heroes: Mingei – Special Private Tour - Photos
See photos from our special private tour of the Art Without Heroes: Mingei exhibition at William Morris Gallery.
Sashiko workshop with Studio Masachuka - Photos
On Saturday 10 August 2024, we hosted five Sashiko Workshops in partnership with Studio Masachuka and Uniqlo UK in Uniqlo’s Flagship London Store.
Tanabata at St John's Wood Library - Photos
On Tuesday 6 August 2024, the Education Team hosted a small Tanabata Festival with St John's Wood Library.
UK – Japan Costume Design Contest Winners
Choosing the winners for our UK-Japan Costume Design Contest was extremely difficult, however, after much careful deliberation, we are delighted to announce the results!