The Japan Society

Members' Corner

 

We want to hear what sparked your connection to Japan! The Japan Society MembersCorner is a space for members to share their favourite memories of Japan and their involvement with the country’s cultural traditions, cuisine and people. 

By collecting together members' memories and favourite moments, we will document and strengthen our unique community of passionate individuals, companies and organisations. 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank both our individual and corporate members/donors for their continuous support and look forward to receiving your contributions! 


How to Contribute

  • Every two/three months we will present a theme around which we invite contributions from current Japan Society members. All contributions on the theme are welcome, it can be a short essay (English or Japanese), or simply brief recollections accompanied by photos or videos.  

  • Members can submit their contributions to membership@japansociety.org.uk (please indicate the theme in the email subject). Deadline for submissions will be the last day of the final month for that theme, but please contact us if you are a new member and/or you want to submit to past themes. 

  • Members' contributions might be edited by The Japan Society and will be published in our website and social media with the name or alias of the author. By sending their contributions, members agree to its publication on our website and social media.  

  • Members' contributions must be original and belong to their authors as copyright holders. The Japan Society will not accept any responsibility for the content published.  

  • The Japan Society will not use any text or audiovisual material received for commercial purposes and will follow the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions regarding the use of data and the website content.

  • Members' Corner is open to contributions by current Japan Society members only, including staff from our corporate member companies. Please note that subscribing to our mailing list is not the same as being a member of the Japan Society. To find out about the benefits of The Japan Society membership and how to become a member please click here.

Upcoming Themes

The Monk Ennin and his Travels to China

Off the Beaten Track (Nov-Dec)

The Monk Ennin and his Travels to China

Peter Job recalls an ancient tale of the Monk Ennin and his travels to China.

The Kindness of Strangers

Off the Beaten Track (Nov-Dec)

The Kindness of Strangers

Mary-Grace Browning describes the unfailing kindness of the strangers she met whilst in Hokkaido.

Tokyo Inspired Karaoke Playlist

My ‘go-to’ Karaoke Song (Sep-Oct)

Tokyo Inspired Karaoke Playlist

Christopher Hood details his music playlist that he uses for inspiration when it's time to take the stage at a karaoke event.

A Memorable Matsuri

Your Favourite Matsuri (Jul-Aug)

A Memorable Matsuri

Graham Street reflects on what makes a Matsuri memorable, Morris Dancing and salad sandwiches.

Just One Look

My Japan Wishlist (May-Jun)

Just One Look

Keith Jennings remains awe-struck by the quality and style of Japanese engineering, including the people and culture that created such fine products

Yatemare! Yatemare!

Your Favourite Matsuri (Jul-Aug)

Yatemare! Yatemare!

L J English recounts the spectacle of the Goshogawara Tachineputa Festival held annually in August in Aomori Prefecture

Truly an Evening to Remember

Your Favourite Matsuri (Jul-Aug)

Truly an Evening to Remember

Mary-Grace Browning recalls a memorable evening of hanabitaikai, omikoshi and onsen.

Matsuri and my First Trip to Japan

Your Favourite Matsuri (Jul-Aug)

Matsuri and my First Trip to Japan

Laura remembers a brief encounter with a kind elderly couple during matsuri in Asakusa.

The (Re)visit List

My Japan Wishlist (May-Jun)

The (Re)visit List

Rodney Mantle looks back at his Japanese experiences and reflects on where to visit (again).

The Wishlist of the Gaijin Tourist

My Japan Wishlist (May-Jun)

The Wishlist of the Gaijin Tourist

Graham Street presents a humorous spin on the tale of a genie's three wishes...