Upcoming Events

This lecture explores the documentary cinema of Haneda Sumiko (1926-), a pioneering filmmaker whose work offers an extraordinary record of Japan's social, cultural and political transformations across the 20th and early 21st centuries.

The Japan Society is delighted to invite members and friends to a tour of the exhibition and concurrent online auction, Elemental | Contemporary Japanese Ceramics, at Maak London, exploring the rich diversity of Japanese ceramic practice from the Mingei movement to the present day.

Autumn holds a special place in Japanese culture, celebrated through poetry, art and seasonal traditions. In this workshop, The Japan Society welcomes Yoko Takenami to guide participants through the art of Japanese calligraphy, exploring autumn-inspired words and imagery while learning the techniques and aesthetics of this traditional art form.

Discover the art of Japanese woodblock printing (moku-hanga) and create your own handmade New Year's greeting card in this festive workshop led by London-based artist Hiroko Imada. Combining traditional techniques with personal creativity, this hands-on session offers a wonderful opportunity to make something unique to celebrate the coming year.

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.

To close the year, our Film Club turns to Tokyo-Ga (1985), Wim Wenders' contemplative documentary, reflecting on the legacy of Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu and the transformation of Japanese society.

Troubled Waters is a collection of five stories depicting everyday lives on the margins of Meiji‑era Tokyo with lyrical restraint.