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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 one of Japan's top political writers, Keiko Iizuka.

For their first Japan Lab after the New Year, the Japan Youth Collective met with graphic novelist Fumio Obata who shared insights about manga and the manga industry.

See photos from our special private tour of Daido Moriyama: A Retrospective, at The Photographers’ Gallery

On Thursday 25 January 2024, we were delighted to welcome members and guests to The Japan Society Annual Dinner event held in the Grand Hall at One Great George Street.

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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