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!
We are hiring! Join our team as Education Officer (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for an Education Officer (Maternity Cover) to work with us on all aspects of the Education Team’s work, including public outreach activities, event organisation, resource development and creation, supporting schools, and promoting our activities.
Private Tour at Sotheby’s London: Japanese Woodblock Prints - Photos
See photos from our special private tour of Sotheby's collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints.
Private Tour - Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825–1895 & Hiroko Imada at Watts - Photos
See photos from our guided tour of the exhibitions at the Watts Gallery - Artists' Village on Saturday 13 July 2024.
Join Us for Tanabata at St John's Wood Library
Join The Japan Society at St Johns Wood Library for an afternoon celebration of the Tanabata Star Festival with origami, crafts and storytelling! The Tanabata Story is presented by Haruka Kuroda (from the British Japanese theatre company; A Thousand Cranes) using kamishibai, a traditional form of illustrated storytelling from Japan.
The Japan Society Golf Tournament 2024 - Photos
On 29 June 2024, the annual The Japan Society Golf Tournament was held at Pine Ridge Golf Club. See photos from what was a warm and sunny summer day!
State Visit of TM The Emperor and Empress of Japan to the UK (22-28 June) - 'Friends like no other'
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the United Kingdom from 22 to 28 June 2024 at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Reception with the Japanese Community & Friends of Japan, in the presence of HM the Emperor of Japan
On the occasion of the State Visit to the UK by TM The Emperor and The Empress of Japan, The Japan Society along with four other organisations related to Japan in the UK held a private reception in the presence of HM The Emperor of Japan. Read the Emperor's remarks and see the main images of the day
Reception with the Japanese Community & Friends of Japan - Additional Photos
See more images from the 'Reception with the Japanese Community and Friends of Japan' on Monday 24 June, when we welcomed more than 400 guests from culture and civil society, business, and science and research, along with representatives of the Imperial Household, Royal Household, and both governments.