Invitees Only: The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2025
Date
Friday 14 November 2025
Time
7.00 for 7.30pm
Venue
Members’ Dining Room
House of Commons
UK Parliament
London SW1A 0AA
Access information
Entrance: Via Cromwell Green Entrance - Click here for direction
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Booking Details
Booking essential
This booking page is to be used by invitees only. Please register by xxxxx 2024.
Join us for The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2025 at Members' Dining Room in the House of Commons. It is our pleasure to reconnect with our esteemed members and their guests for an evening of great food and conversation.
Located in the House of Commons, the Members’ Dining Room is a historically significant venue, originally opened in 1871 to elevate dining within a prestigious setting. Inspired by the medieval ‘Painted Chamber,’ it reflects centuries of tradition and national heritage. Architectural enhancements in the 1930s preserved its grandeur while revealing layers of history, from royal coats of arms to symbolic carvings of the three kingdoms. The room embodies the intersection of British political history and fine dining, offering a rare glimpse into the exclusive world of parliamentary life.
The dinner is traditionally a black tie event and many guests will wear formal dress, but for those who prefer lounge suits, this is perfectly acceptable. Most people will be sitting at round tables of 10. If you have any seating preferences, please specify with whom you wish to be seated. Please also inform us of any special dietary requirements.
We are honoured to welcome broadcaster and former Secretary of State the Rt Hon Michael Portillo as our special guest, who will reflect on his travel and filming experiences in Japan.
The Rt Hon Michael Portillo is a broadcaster, and former Secretary of State. He was a cabinet minister holding positions including Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Secretary of State for Employment, and Secretary of State for Defence. After leaving politics, Michael became a highly successful television broadcaster, including, from 1999, celebrated series of railway documentaries for the BBC beginning with "Great British Railway Journeys” and continuing with railway journeys in many countries around the world.
We are very grateful to JTI for their support for our Annual Dinner. This enables us to offer subsidised tickets to members, ensuring that the event can be enjoyed by all.
If you have any questions, please call the Japan Society office on 020 3075 1996 or email us at events@japansociety.org.uk.
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