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Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 - Winners and Pictures

Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 - Winners and Pictures

The Japan Society claimed victory at the Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 with a score of 291, while the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry finished with 268. The match took place on Sunday 13 October at Brocket Hall.

Japan Matsuri 2024 - Photos

Japan Matsuri 2024 - Photos

Browse through photos of Japan Matsuri 2024, held on Sunday 6 October, at Trafalgar Square, where attendees gathered to celebrate Japanese culture through food, performances, and engaging activities.

Former Cabinet Minister Greg Clark Appointed as New Chair of The Japan Society

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.