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Summer Haiku Workshop For Children - Photos

Summer Haiku Workshop For Children - Photos

The Japan Society was delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed poet Paul Conneally to join us again for another outdoor haiku workshop for children and their families.

NIGO Guided Tour with Curator Rachel Hajek - Photos

NIGO Guided Tour with Curator Rachel Hajek - Photos

The Japan Society was delighted to invite members to a guided tour of NIGO: From Japan with Love, the largest survey to date of the internationally renowned artist. The tour was led by Rachel Hajek, curator at the Design Museum.

Japanese Tattooing: From Edo‑Period Traditions to Working-class Pride - Photos

Japanese Tattooing: From Edo‑Period Traditions to Working-class Pride - Photos

In this richly illustrated talk given on Friday 24 July 2026, author and journalist Manami Okazaki explored the world of Japanese tattooing—one of the most striking, symbolically layered, and misunderstood art traditions.

The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2026 - Photos

The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2026 - Photos

See photos from The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2026

19th World Children’s Haiku Contest 2025-2026 – Winners

19th World Children’s Haiku Contest 2025-2026 – Winners

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 18th World Children's Haiku Contest 2025-2026. The Japan Society would like to thank everyone for their support of this year’s contest and for their patience in waiting for the results.

Make Your Own Japanese Lunch: Family Workshop with Clearspring - Photos

Make Your Own Japanese Lunch: Family Workshop with Clearspring - Photos

The Japan Society was delighted to partner with Clearspring and London-based chef Izumi Nakamura for a fun family workshop filled with creative cooking, tasty treats and the joy of making onigiri together on Tuesday 28 July 2026. 

Preservation as Continuity: Protecting Japanese Built Cultural Heritage - Photos

Preservation as Continuity: Protecting Japanese Built Cultural Heritage - Photos

On Monday 6 July 2026, we welcomed, Andrea Carlson, Kunito Niwa, and James Irvine of Kominka Collective, who explored Japan’s built cultural heritage and offered insight into the importance of preserving not only historic buildings, but also the knowledge, craftsmanship, and communities connected to them.

David Taylor MP: My priorities as the UK's Trade Envoy to Japan - Photos

David Taylor MP: My priorities as the UK's Trade Envoy to Japan - Photos

We welcomed David Taylor MP, Trade Envoy to Japan and Treasurer of the British-Japanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, as the guest of honour at a joint lunch hosted by The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday 13 July 2026.

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop in Partnership with NHS Arts in Health

Japanese Calligraphy Workshop in Partnership with NHS Arts in Health

On Thursday 9 July, The Japan Society was pleased to deliver a Japanese calligraphy workshop led by acclaimed calligrapher Eiko Ishida in partnership with CNWL Arts in Health.

Meeting of Japan Societies across the UK

Meeting of Japan Societies across the UK

Last Monday, 29 June, we brought together Japan societies and community organisations from across the UK in Liverpool, with the support of the Embassy of Japan in the UK.