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Japanese New Year Card (Nengajo) Workshop - Photos

Japanese New Year Card (Nengajo) Workshop - Photos

On Sunday 11 December, artist Aya Burbanks introduced participants to Nengajo, greeting cards sent during the New Year in Japan. See photos and some of the creations by participants on the day.

Japan Society Christmas Party 2022 - Photos

Japan Society Christmas Party 2022 - Photos

On Monday 5 December 2022, we were pleased to welcome members back to the Ballroom of the Japanese Embassy, by courtesy of the Japanese Ambassador. See photos from this festive occasion.

Sixth Form Japan Day 2022 - Photos

Sixth Form Japan Day 2022 - Photos

On 10 November 2022 we invited sixth form students back to Sixth Form Japan Day for the first full-day in-person event since 2019, which was a resounding success! 

New Resources for Maths and Geography!

New Resources for Maths and Geography!

Our latest resources for teachers on Maths and Geography.

Books and Manuscripts from the Japan Society Library

Books and Manuscripts from the Japan Society Library

Members and friends will be interested in the forthcoming auction at Sotheby’s London of Books and Manuscripts from the Japan Society Library. As you know, the board took the decision several years ago to dispose of this historic and valuable collection, which the Society was unable to use or maintain properly and which was gradually deteriorating. 

Webinar Video + Report - Taiwan Tensions – Implications for China, the US, Japan and Europe

Webinar Video + Report - Taiwan Tensions – Implications for China, the US, Japan and Europe

Watch the recording and read the report of our conversation with Yasuhiro Matsuda, professor at the University of Tokyo’s Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia and Meia Nouwens, Senior Fellow for Chinese Defence Policy and Military Modernisation at the International Institute for Strategic Studies.

Japanese Garden Community Day 2022 - Photos

Japanese Garden Community Day 2022 - Photos

We were so pleased to see so many people enjoying the activities on what was a beautiful sunny day in Hammersmith Park’s Japanese Garden this Sunday 7 August.

Professor Ian Nish CBE (3 June 1926 – 31 July 2022)

Professor Ian Nish CBE (3 June 1926 – 31 July 2022)

Ian Nish had been involved with the Japan Society for over 70 years, since studying for his PhD at SOAS, and was known to many members. He was the last of the wartime Japanologists, and spent the majority of his career in the International History Department at LSE. After retiring, he continued to research and publish on the subject of international relations and diplomacy.

Annual Dinner 2022 - Photos

Annual Dinner 2022 - Photos

On Tuesday 12 July 2022, we were delighted to welcome members and guests to the first in-person Annual Dinner event since 2019, held in the surroundings of the historic Chelsea Physic Garden.

Japan Society Golf Tournament 2022 - Winners and Pictures

Japan Society Golf Tournament 2022 - Winners and Pictures

Congratulations to Nick Packer for his victory in the annual Japan Society Golf Tournament for the Asprey and Garrard Plate. This year's tournament was held on 28 June at Essendon Country Club.