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Japan Fun Day at Cardiff Central Library

Japan Fun Day at Cardiff Central Library

Join The Japan Society and Cardiff Central Library this February half-term holiday for some fun Japanese cultural activities and workshops!

The Japan Society activities with Express Yourself 2025

The Japan Society activities with Express Yourself 2025

This March, The Japan Society is excited to take part in Express Yourself 2025, an online event celebrating languages and cultures in North East England and its global connections.

Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025 - Members Discount

Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2025 - Members Discount

Find out about this year's Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme, plus an exclusive discount for members!

New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop 2025 - Photos

New Year’s Calligraphy Workshop 2025 - Photos

See photos from our series of kakizome workshops, held on Saturday 11 January, with Yoko Takenami.

Discover our New Events Programme for 2025!

Discover our New Events Programme for 2025!

We are excited to unveil our plans for 2025, featuring a dynamic array of events spanning business, arts and culture, contemporary issues, and special occasions.

The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: October - December 2024

The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: October - December 2024

In October, November and December 2024, we featured an engaging line-up, exploring topics such as key female figures in Japanese history, sexuality and gender in the Japanese media during the LGBT Boom, and the criminalisation of older people in Japan.

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024 - Photos

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024 - Photos

See photos from The Japan Society Christmas Party 2024.

The Story of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son: In Conversation with Lionel Barber - Photos

The Story of Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son: In Conversation with Lionel Barber - Photos

Explore photos and highlights from our conversation with Lionel Barber, former editor of the Financial Times, on his book "Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World's Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son".

The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2024 - Photos

The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2024 - Photos

On Monday 11 November 2024, we welcomed members and guests to The Japan Society Annual Dinner held in the grand surroundings of the The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. See photos from a wonderful evening of food and conversation.

Woodblock Printing Workshop (November) - Photos

Woodblock Printing Workshop (November) - Photos

See photos from the November sessions of Hiroko Imada's popular woodblock printing workshops