JCCI Joint Lunch with Lord Mandelson
See photos from this special event with Lord Mandelson, guest of honour at The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK’s joint lunch in October.
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
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
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 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 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 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.