01/09/2026ARCHIVED Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now - Guided Tour
The Japan Society is delighted to invite members to a guided tour of Japanese Women Photographers: From 1950s to Now, a landmark exhibition at The Photographers’ Gallery reframing the history of Japanese photography through the voices and lenses of women artists.
01/09/2026ARCHIVED Japanese Conversation Group
The Japanese Conversation Group provides a friendly and informal atmosphere for Japanese speakers of all nationalities to come together and speak Japanese. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.
17/08/2026ARCHIVED Keirin: Japan's Warriors on Bicycles - with Justin McCurry and Jim McCafferty
For this event, Justin McCurry, Japan and Korea correspondent for The Guardian, in conversation with Jim McCafferty, Director of bicycle manufacturer Reynolds Technology, will explore the fascinating history of keirin track cycling, from elite racing to its unique place in Japanese society.
11/08/2026ARCHIVED NIGO – Guided Tour with Curator Rachel Hajek
The Japan Society is delighted to invite members to a guided tour of NIGO: From Japan with Love the largest survey to date of the internationally renowned artist.
10/08/2026ARCHIVED IN-PERSON EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Grave of the Fireflies by Akiyuki Nosaka
Grave of the Fireflies is a stark and devastating account of two siblings struggling to survive in Japan during the final months of the Second World War.
05/08/2026ARCHIVED ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Fires on the Plain directed by Shinya Tsukamoto
For our Film Club in August, we invite you to explore Shinya Tsukamoto’s brutal and devastating war film, Fires on the Plain (2015), a haunting portrayal of Japanese soldiers wandering through the Philippines during the final days of WW2.
04/08/2026ARCHIVED Japanese Conversation Group
The Japanese Conversation Group provides a friendly and informal atmosphere for Japanese speakers of all nationalities to come together and speak Japanese. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month.
01/08/2026ARCHIVED Summer Haiku Workshop For Children
Inspire children this summer with a creative haiku workshop outdoors; come along to The Japan Society’s in-person session led by internationally acclaimed poet, Paul Conneally!
28/07/2026ARCHIVED Make Your Own Japanese Lunch: Family Workshop with Clearspring
The Japan Society is delighted to partner with Clearspring and London-based chef Izumi Nakamura for a fun family workshop filled with creative cooking, tasty treats and the joy of making onigiri together.
24/07/2026ARCHIVED RESCHEDULED - Japanese Tattooing: From Edo‑Period Traditions to Working-class Pride
In this richly illustrated talk, author and journalist Manami Okazaki will explore the world of Japanese tattooing—one of the most striking, symbolically layered, and misunderstood art traditions.