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15/09/2025The Rise of Far-Right Movements in 21st-Century Japan

15/09/2025

This lecture offers an overview of the rise of far-right movements in Japan since the early 21st century, highlighting the emergence in recent decades of diverse social movements marked by nationalist sentiments and xenophobic ideologies.

21/09/2025Japan Matsuri 2025

21/09/2025

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

01/10/2025

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

05/10/2025

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

07/10/2025

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)

11/10/2025

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)

12/10/2025

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

13/10/2025

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!

18/10/2025

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

04/11/2025

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.