The Japan Society

Upcoming Events

24/03/2024The UK-Japan Music Society: St John Passion by J.S. Bach

24/03/2024

Join the UK-Japan Music Society at St John the Baptist Church, High Barnet for a performance of J S Bach's St John Passion. It is a dramatic retelling of the Passion story in music and song, with words from St John’s epistle and composed by J.S. Bach.

25/03/2024Kyoto Jazz Massive at Jazz Cafe

25/03/2024

The genre-defying project, founded by the OKINO brothers and revealed by Gilles Peterson, finally returns to the European stages after a 15 years hiatus, celebrating in 2024 its 30th birthday with some new material and a brand new line up.

02/02/2024 - 31/03/2024The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024

02/02/2024 - 31/03/2024

The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2024 is the largest ever! With an incredibly diverse range of films all based on memories, time, and reflections, this year’s programme is set to provide UK audiences with memorable stories and unforgettable moments.

22/02/2024 - 01/05/2024Japanese Golden Age: Film season at The Garden Cinema

22/02/2024 - 01/05/2024

The Garden Cinema presents, for the first time in the UK, an in-depth exploration of Japanese filmmaking from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. A span of time that brings together legendary directors and actors, and which produced a body of enduring masterpieces: Japanese cinema’s Golden Age.

04/05/2024Japan Fest Welcomes Asia

04/05/2024

Japan Fest initially set out to introduce Japanese culture to the UK, but in recognizing the richness of Asia, they had a lightbulb moment! Enter Japan Fest Welcomes Asia, an extension within the Japan Fest brand. It goes beyond Japan, seamlessly integrating Japanese stalls and cuisine with the diverse offerings from other Asian countries. 

04/05/2024 - 06/05/2024Percy's World Trip - Japan!

04/05/2024 - 06/05/2024

In 1891 Percy Powell-Cotton visited Japan as part of his big world trip. Whilst there he bought many beautiful ‘souvenirs’, some of which are on display in the Powell-Cotton Museum today. For the late May bank holiday, discover the Powell-Cotton Museum's Japanese collection and beautiful gardens, showing the prettiest signs of Spring.

02/06/2024Japan Fest Mansfield

02/06/2024

For the 2nd time in Mansfield, an event in celebration of Japanese culture. This event is being meticulously crafted by passionate and motivated individuals to bring just a small taste of Japan to Mansfield. Activities include Japanese arts and crafts, authentic handmade food, Japanese inspired drinks, performances, activity areas, and anime plus much more.

15/02/2024 - 01/09/2024Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind

15/02/2024 - 01/09/2024

Delve into the powerful, participatory work of artist and activist Yoko Ono. Spanning more than seven decades, the exhibition focuses on key moments in Ono’s career, including her years in London from 1966 to 1971, where she met John Lennon.

08/09/2023 - 08/09/2024Japan: Myths to Manga

08/09/2023 - 08/09/2024

Take an exciting and atmospheric trip through Japan – and explore how landscape and folklore have influenced Japanese art, technology and design.

23/03/2024 - 22/09/2024Art Without Heroes: Mingei

23/03/2024 - 22/09/2024

The largest ever exhibition in the UK dedicated to Mingei! With more than 80 works, including ceramics, woodwork, paper, toys, textiles, photography and film, the exhibition will incorporate unseen pieces from significant private collections in the UK and Japan, along with museum loans and historic footage from the Mingei Film Archive.