Past Events

Portraits of a Mother: A Novella and Stories explores themes of faith, family, and human frailty through a collection of interconnected narratives.

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.

Join us for a special evening with artists Hamish Fulton and Masako Yasuki as they discuss their collaborative exhibition Earth Sense Part 2: Hamish Fulton | Masako Yasuki, opening at White Conduit Project on Saturday 16 August. This intimate conversation will explore the artists’ shared yet distinct approaches to landscape, walking, and the sensory experience of place.

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 invite members and their guests to a guided tour of Yoshitomo Nara at Hayward Gallery, the comprehensive exhibition of the globally celebrated artist for his powerful portraits with eyes that gaze back at the viewer, and his drawings that engage with daily experiences.

The Japan Society is pleased to invite a small group of members to an exclusive tour of the exhibition Hiroshige: artist of the open road with Lead Curator Dr Alfred Haft. This is the first exhibition on the celebrated Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) to be held at the British Museum, and  in London for more than a quarter of a century.

Join us for our Film Club in July when we will discuss Yasuzo Masumura's tale of feminine revenge, Irezumi (1966).

In this lecture, cultural historian Asao Kozu will explore the evolution of chanoyu (tea ceremony) across three generations - Rikyu, Oribe, and Enshu - linked through a lineage of master and disciple.

This novel follows Yukiko, a woman in her thirties, grappling with societal pressures, personal desires, and the tension between independence and traditional expectations in early 20th-century Japan.