The Japan Society

Upcoming Events

05/10/2025Collar Cup Golf Match 2025

05/10/2025

The annual golf match between The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry is being held this year on Sunday 5 October at Winter Hill Golf Club. Twelve players from each organisation will compete for the Collar Cup, which was won in 2024 by The Japan Society.

07/10/2025Japanese Conversation Group

07/10/2025

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.

08/10/2025Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill

08/10/2025

For the October edition of Macro Salon, Jesper and Bill will be joined by Leo Lewis, Tokyo bureau chief of the Financial Times. This timely conversation follows the 4 October LDP leadership race, which will determine Japan’s next prime minister.

11/10/2025Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop (11 October)

11/10/2025

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.

12/10/2025Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop (12 October)

12/10/2025

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.

13/10/2025IN-PERSON EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Portraits of a Mother by Shusaku Endo

13/10/2025

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

18/10/2025The Grand Sumo Tournament: Two Tickets Giveaway for New Members

18/10/2025

Become a member of The Japan Society now for a chance to win a free ticket to attend The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.

20/10/2025HIV and AIDS in Japan: Labels, Bodies and Legacies - with Mark Pendleton

20/10/2025

In this lecture, Mark Pendleton (U. Sheffield) will explore the historical and contemporary impacts of HIV and AIDS in Japan through several key moments and themes.

04/11/2025Japanese Conversation Group

04/11/2025

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.

05/11/2025ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters by Paul Schrader

05/11/2025

To mark the 100th anniversary of Yukio Mishima’s birth, this November we’ll be discussing Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), Paul Schrader’s bold and visually stunning portrait of the controversial Japanese author.