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23/09/2020
The Politics of Governmental Reform in Japan and the UK, with Bronwen Maddox and Koji Tsuruoka
26/09/2020
ONLINE EVENT - Japan Matsuri Presents
29/09/2020
Reporting the world in Japan and the UK, with Aiko Doden and John Simpson
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Radio Taiso Video is a Hit: Join in the Fun!
Webinar Video - The State of the Economy in Japan and the UK, with Noriko Hama and Gerard Lyons
Japan Society Chairman's Blog (19)
Webinar Video - Shinzo Abe and his Legacy: a discussion with Tobias Harris and Keiko Iizuka
Bookshop
British Royal and Japanese Imperial Relations, 1868-2018
The Thames And I: A Memoir of Two Years at Oxford
Heaven’s Wind
Teaching Resources
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Kamishibai: Japanese Storytelling
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Journeys with Haiku: Beyond 5-7-5
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Soroban: The Japanese Abacus
Radio Taiso ラジオ体操 Video
Radio Taiso ラジオ体操 is an exercise routine that has been practised for nearly 100 years in Japan. Old and young, physically fit and those with mobility issues can all experience the benefits of Radio Taiso. Watch our new video in YouTube and stay strong and well!
Introducing Manga to the Classroom
Manga (comics or graphic novels) are a Japanese form of visual storytelling and are increasingly popular outside of Japan. These lessons give students an introduction to the history and cultural significance of manga in Japan and as an art form.
The Japan Society Review
The Japan Society Review is published on a bimonthly basis, both online and printed.
Since the starting of the publication in 2006, each issue covers a selection of Japan-related books and films, as well as theatre and stage productions, tv series and exhibitions.
Its purpose is to inform, entertain and encourage readers to explore the works for themselves.
Theatre & Stage
Flight Paths
Books
The Iconoclast: Shinzo Abe and the New Japan