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Primary School Soroban Workshops - Photos

Primary School Soroban Workshops - Photos

On Monday 23 May, the Japan Society visited Stanley Primary School in Teddington for a special day of soroban workshops and filming with soroban teacher Tomoko Hoult. 

Japan Society Chairman's Blog (50)

Japan Society Chairman's Blog (50)

Long ago, I remember being on a visit to Moscow when a kind local resident advised me that if I wanted to understand something of Russia’s history, culture and even the Russian mentality I should be sure to fit in a visit to the Tretyakov Gallery and take a look at its remarkable collection of Russian art.

Careers Networking Series: Getting into Gaming - Photos

Careers Networking Series: Getting into Gaming - Photos

On Wednesday 20 April 2022, we were delighted to hold the second in our exciting new series of careers events in collaboration with the Japan Club of London Business School, where we were joined by gaming industry experts for an in-person panel discussion, followed by an audience Q&A and networking session.

Easter Haiku Workshop - Photos

Easter Haiku Workshop - Photos

On Thursday 7 April, the Japan Society hosted two family haiku workshops at Calthorpe Community Gardens in London.

Sixth Form Japan Taster - Video & Photos

Sixth Form Japan Taster - Video & Photos

On March 29 2022, we invited sixth form students to join us in London for a special ‘Japan Taster’, offering students with an interest in Japan a chance to participate in cultural activities during a one-off three hour session.

Participate in our new Members' Corner!

Participate in our new Members' Corner!

The Japan Society Members' Corner is a new space for members to share their favourite memories of Japan and their involvement with the country’s cultural traditions, cuisine and people.

NEW DATE: Family Event - Easter Haiku Workshop

NEW DATE: Family Event - Easter Haiku Workshop

We are pleased to announce a new date for our rescheduled haiku workshop for families. Now taking place this Easter half-term, due to popular demand we have also added an additional session! Come along and be inspired in this fun and creative session led by internationally acclaimed poet, Paul Conneally!

British Film Institute Anime Season 2022 – Discount Code

British Film Institute Anime Season 2022 – Discount Code

Japan Society members and friends can receive two-for-one tickets for film screenings and events at the BFI Anime season in April and May 2022.

Japan Society Chairman's Blog (49)

Japan Society Chairman's Blog (49)

We can all agree that after two such difficult and demanding pandemic years Russia’s decision to invade and seek to conquer its neighbour Ukraine has come as both an outrage and a vast setback.

Webinar Video + Report - Issues at Home and Abroad – Japan’s Agenda for 2022

Webinar Video + Report - Issues at Home and Abroad – Japan’s Agenda for 2022

Watch the recording and read the report of our conversation with Noriyuki Shikata, Cabinet Secretary for Public Affairs under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, considering what might be in store for Japan in 2022.