The Japan Society

Past Events

The Japan Society runs more than 80 events per year providing opportunities for members and others interested in Japan to meet, learn and exchange ideas and experiences. Our archive of Past Events below shows events we have offered in previous years starting from 2020.

A list of Past Events from 2009 can be downloaded in pdf:
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13/12/2025ARCHIVED Festive Workshop for Young People: Nengajo Making

13/12/2025

In this workshop, artist Aya Burbanks will show you a selection of her original designs, featuring typical motifs used in Nengajo, and will then teach you the techniques of boku-ga (ink wash painting) before you create your own new year card to mark the start of 2026, the year of the horse!

30/10/2025ARCHIVED FREE Half-Term Event - Japanese Calligraphy Workshops for Young People (ages 13-18)

30/10/2025

Join us this October half-term for a FREE shodo workshop to learn about the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy designed for young people ages 13-18!

30/10/2025ARCHIVED FREE Half-term Calligraphy Workshop for Children ages 8-12

30/10/2025

Join us this October half-term for a FREE shodo workshop to learn about the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy designed for children ages 8-12!

27/02/2025ARCHIVED Japan Fun Day at Cardiff Central Library - Free Half-Term Cultural Event

27/02/2025

Join The Japan Society and Cardiff Central Library this half-term holiday for an afternoon of origami, crafts, calligraphy and cultural workshops for children and teenagers!