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Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2024 - Photos

Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2024 - Photos

See photos from the 2024 lecture by the British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG.

Conference Videos - The First Period of Japan-British Partnership 1600-1623

Conference Videos - The First Period of Japan-British Partnership 1600-1623

Watch a series of presentations from the Japan400 Conference, which took place at the Embassy of Japan in December 2023, celebrating 400 years of Japan-British relations. Supported by The Japan Society.

The Japan Society Spring MiniFest - Photos

The Japan Society Spring MiniFest - Photos

On Saturday 2 March 2024, we are pleased to have hosted The Japan Society Spring MiniFest in West Kensington with the aim of introducing young people of various ages to Japanese culture and its various art forms.

Woodblock Printing Workshop with Hiroko Imada (Feb) - Photos

Woodblock Printing Workshop with Hiroko Imada (Feb) - Photos

See photos from our February woodblock printing workshop, with Hiroko Imada.

Discover our New Events Programme for 2024!

Discover our New Events Programme for 2024!

We are thrilled to share our plans for 2024, with an exciting line-up of events in business, arts & culture, contemporary issues and special occasions.

Webinar Video - Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill (January 2024 edition)

Webinar Video - Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill (January 2024 edition)

Watch the recording of another edition of our regular quarterly webinars on business and current affairs with The Japan Society chair Bill Emmott and Jesper Koll, who were joined in this edition by one of Japan's top political writers, Keiko Iizuka.

The Japan Youth Collective – January Japan Lab with Fumio Obata

The Japan Youth Collective – January Japan Lab with Fumio Obata

For their first Japan Lab after the New Year, the Japan Youth Collective met with graphic novelist Fumio Obata who shared insights about manga and the manga industry.

Daido Moriyama – Special Private View - Photos

Daido Moriyama – Special Private View - Photos

See photos from our special private tour of Daido Moriyama: A Retrospective, at The Photographers’ Gallery

The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2023 - Photos

The Japan Society Annual Dinner 2023 - Photos

On Thursday 25 January 2024, we were delighted to welcome members and guests to The Japan Society Annual Dinner event held in the Grand Hall at One Great George Street.

The Japan Youth Collective – New Year Catch-Up and Wagashi Workshop

The Japan Youth Collective – New Year Catch-Up and Wagashi Workshop

For their first Catch-Up session after the winter break, The Japan Youth Collective learned about Japanese New Year customs and traditions and designed their very own ema board with wishes for the new year.