Past Events

The Japan Society is delighted to host a shogi workshop led by Yasushi Ishikawa, an expert instructor and certified certified Teaching Professional 4-dan. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the captivating world of shogi, the traditional Japanese strategy board game often referred to as Japanese chess.

The Japan Society is delighted to host a shogi workshop led by Yasushi Ishikawa, an expert instructor and certified certified Teaching Professional 4-dan. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the captivating world of shogi, the traditional Japanese strategy board game often referred to as Japanese chess.

With summer approaching, why not join our calligraphy workshop to make your own folding fan (sensu - 扇子) led by London-based calligrapher Yoko Takenami? 

The Japan Society is delighted to present a beginner’s Shakyo workshop led by London-based calligrapher Yoko Takenami. Shakyo, literally meaning "copying sutra," refers to the Buddhist practice of transcribing sacred texts. In contemporary Japan, this Buddhist tradition is embraced as a form of personal reflection and stress relief, accessible to anyone, regardless of religious faith.

The Japan Society is pleased to present a Japanese woodblock printing workshop led by London-based artist, Hiroko Imada.

The Japan Society is pleased to present a Japanese woodblock printing workshop led by London-based artist, Hiroko Imada.

Suitable even for complete beginners, in this workshop you will learn how Japanese characters were developed, discover different styles of writing, and be guided in the techniques for writing Japanese with a brush.