21/09/2025Japan Matsuri 2025
JAPAN MATSURI, the UK’s much-loved and biggest annual festival of Japanese culture and food, will return to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 21 September 2025.
01/10/2025ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: The New God directed by Yutaka Tsuchiya
For our film club in October we will discuss The New God, a 1999 documentary by Yutaka Tsuchiya.
05/10/2025Collar Cup Golf Match 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
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.
11/10/2025Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop (11 October)
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)
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
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 - Join Now!
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.
04/11/2025Japanese 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.
10/11/2025ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Mina's Matchbox by Yoko Ogawa
Mina's Matchbox is a coming-of-age novel set in 1972 Japan. After her father's death, 12-year-old Tomoko moves from Tokyo to Ashiya to live with her aunt's affluent family.