08/10/2025ARCHIVED Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill
For the October edition of Macro Salon, Jesper and Bill will be joined by Leo Lewis, Tokyo bureau chief of the Financial Times. This timely conversation follows the 4 October LDP leadership race, which will determine Japan’s next prime minister.
11/10/2025Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop (11 October)
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)
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
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
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.
20/10/2025HIV and AIDS in Japan: Labels, Bodies and Legacies - with Mark Pendleton
In this lecture, Mark Pendleton (U. Sheffield) will explore the historical and contemporary impacts of HIV and AIDS in Japan through several key moments and themes.
30/10/2025FREE Half-Term Event - Japanese Calligraphy Workshops for Young People (ages 13-18)
Join us this October half-term for a FREE shodo workshop to learn about the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy designed for young people ages 8-12!
30/10/2025FREE Half-term Calligraphy Workshop for Children ages 8-12
Join us this October half-term for a FREE shodo workshop to learn about the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy designed for children ages 8-12!
04/11/2025Japanese Conversation Group
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.
05/11/2025ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters by Paul Schrader
To mark the 100th anniversary of Yukio Mishima’s birth, this November we’ll be discussing Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985), Paul Schrader’s bold and visually stunning portrait of the controversial Japanese author.