23/01/2026The Hamamatsu International Piano Competition presents Manami Suzuki
The Hamamatsu International Piano Competition presents a celebratory evening of music from current competition winner Manami Suzuki alongside a pre-concert talk exploring ‘Pianomania’ with special guests Noriko Ogawa, Sean Rafferty and Alistair McGowan. Held at Kings Place in London, the programme features works by Haydn, Bach, Szymanowski, Faure and Schubert.
23/01/2026Sushi & Gyoza Masterclass
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?
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.
12/02/2026 - 21/02/2026Play: The Great Wave
In February 2026, Scottish Opera presents the world premiere of The Great Wave, a new opera by Japanese composer Dai Fujikura and Scottish librettist Harry Ross. Directed by Satoshi Miyagi, the work explores the life of Katsushika Hokusai, his artistic struggles, and his relationship with his daughter Ōi, tracing the creative journey behind The Great Wave off Kanagawa and its lasting global influence.
21/02/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe
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
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.
09/01/2026 - 07/03/20261980s: The Lost Decade of Japanese Cinema
This season at The Garden Cinema in London explores Japanese cinema of the 1980s, a turbulent and often overlooked decade shaped by studio decline, independent production, and bold formal experimentation, featuring landmark works that challenge conventional narratives and reflect the social, cultural, and political anxieties.
14/03/2026Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in High Wycombe
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
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.
28/03/2026English Sumo Nationals
The English Sumo Nationals will be held on Saturday 28 March 2026, from 10am to 4pm at Brunel University of London, Uxbridge UB8 3PH.This is a selection event for the European Sumo Championships in Scotland in late June. There will be multiple categories per gender, so plenty of matches to enjoy!