The Japan Society

Upcoming Events

17/01/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

17/01/2026

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!

23/01/2026Sushi & Gyoza Masterclass

23/01/2026

In this class hosted by Sushi expert and Japanese native Tomono you will learn how to make Sushi Rice, 4 different types of Sushi, from ball shaped Temarizushi to Yukari Homasaki rolls and more! To accompany this, you will also make crispy and juicy pork Gyoza dumplings. As always you will taste everything that you make and take home a generous goodie bag of delicious treats. Suitable for all experience levels.

11/02/2026Lecture: Why does Japan still use orphanage-style care rather than foster care and adoption?

11/02/2026

In this talk organised by SOAS Japan Research Centre, Dr Michael Rivera King (The Japan Society's CEO) will focus on why Japan still uses ‘orphanage-style’ care instead of foster care and adoption for children who are unable to live with their birth parents.

21/02/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

21/02/2026

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!

11/12/2025 - 27/02/2026Secret Lukewarm Pleasure

11/12/2025 - 27/02/2026

The first London solo exhibition of Sawako Kabuki, following its successful long run at Pocko Gallery Tokyo. The exhibition brings together a selection of her recent works that explore intimacy, desire and the expressive possibilities of the female body with humour, candour and emotional clarity.

14/03/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

14/03/2026

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!

20/03/2026Sushi & Gyoza Masterclass

20/03/2026

In this class hosted by Sushi expert and Japanese native Tomono you will learn how to make Sushi Rice, 4 different types of Sushi, from ball shaped Temarizushi to Yukari Homasaki rolls and more! To accompany this, you will also make crispy and juicy pork Gyoza dumplings. As always you will taste everything that you make and take home a generous goodie bag of delicious treats. Suitable for all experience levels.

31/03/2026Ichiko Aoba, live at Royal Albert Hall

31/03/2026

After selling out shows at The Barbican in 2025, Ichiko Aoba's next UK stop on her phenomenal rise will be a headline performance at the Royal Albert Hall on 31 March 2026. The folk sensation has garnered fans from across genres and continents with her dreamy approach to songwriting and stunning multi-instrumental talent.

15/05/2026Sushi & Gyoza Masterclass

15/05/2026

In this class hosted by Sushi expert and Japanese native Tomono you will learn how to make Sushi Rice, 4 different types of Sushi, from ball shaped Temarizushi to Yukari Homasaki rolls and more! To accompany this, you will also make crispy and juicy pork Gyoza dumplings. As always you will taste everything that you make and take home a generous goodie bag of delicious treats. Suitable for all experience levels.

16/05/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe

16/05/2026

Roll up your sleeves for a 90-minute, hands-on sushi adventure! Learn to craft four delicious types of authentic sushi in a fun, relaxed setting, perfect for beginners and food lovers alike. No experience needed—just bring your appetite and creativity!