Upcoming Events

The Japan Society is delighted to present a beginner’s Shakyo workshop led by London-based calligrapher Yoko Takenami. Shakyo, literally meaning "copying sutra," refers to the Buddhist practice of transcribing sacred texts. In contemporary Japan, this Buddhist tradition is embraced as a form of personal reflection and stress relief, accessible to anyone, regardless of religious faith.

Join master storytellers Kanariya Eiraku and Kanariya Koraku from the English Rakugo Association for an evening of laughter. Rakugo, Japan’s centuries-old art of comedic storytelling, continues to delight audiences with its wit and charm today.

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.

For our film club in May, we will be exploring the captivating and provocative queer cinema classic Taboo, directed by the renowned master Nagisa Oshima.

Quicksand is a psychological novel set in 1920s Osaka, exploring themes of love, obsession, and manipulation.

Join us for a conversation with Rebecca Salter, artist and President of the Royal Academy of Arts.

In this lecture, Professor Yoshi Miki will share his research on Japanese art collections in the UK focusing on collections outside London.

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.

Join our Film Club in June to discuss Satoshi Kon's animated surrealistic science fantasy psychological thriller, Paprika.

Join The University of Sheffield and The Japan Society for a unique opportunity to explore Japanese Studies at university and discover future opportunities of undertaking East Asian studies in Sheffield.