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The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2025 - Photos

The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2025 - Photos

See photos from the Annual General Meeting 2025

Summer Calligraphy Workshop - Photos

Summer Calligraphy Workshop - Photos

See photos from our Summer Calligraphy Workshop series, led by London-based calligrapher Yoko Takenami

Yoshitomo Nara Exhibition – Guided Tour - Photos

Yoshitomo Nara Exhibition – Guided Tour - Photos

See photos from the special guided tour of Yoshitomo Nara at Hayward Gallery.

Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road – Private View with Curator Dr Alfred Haft - Photos

Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road – Private View with Curator Dr Alfred Haft - Photos

See photos from the private view of Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road, with Lead Curator Dr Alfred Haft

Design Competition - UK Grand Sumo Poster Design Contest

Design Competition - UK Grand Sumo Poster Design Contest

Sumo is returning to the UK this year for the first time since 1991, and to celebrate, The Japan Society invites children and young people aged 5-18 to design a poster to promote the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.

The Japan Society Golf Tournament 2025 - Photos

The Japan Society Golf Tournament 2025 - Photos

On 21 June 2025, the annual The Japan Society Golf Tournament was held at Pine Ridge Golf Club. See photos from what was a warm and sunny summer day!

Paper Clouds – Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale - Photos

Paper Clouds – Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale - Photos

On Sunday 8 June, the Japan Society hosted an exclusive private tour for members and guests at Somerset House, offering a rare and intimate experience of Paper Clouds: Materiality in Empty Space, the Japan Pavilion at the 2025 London Design Biennale.

New Samurai Resource for Key Stages 2 and 3!

New Samurai Resource for Key Stages 2 and 3!

Our new history resource on samurai is a perfect lesson for teachers who are looking to bring something fun and interesting about a part of Japanese history into their classroom. This half-term, why not explore and learn more about the rise and fall of the samurai throughout Japanese history, as well as uncover some of the many myths that still surround this iconic group of people.

Video - Drawing on Japan: A Conversation with Rebecca Salter

Video - Drawing on Japan: A Conversation with Rebecca Salter

Watch the recording of the conversation with Rebecca Salter, artist and President of the Royal Academy of Arts, about her long-standing fascination with Japan.

Rakugo Performance - Photos

Rakugo Performance - Photos

On Wednesday 30 April, Rakugo performers captivated audiences with its wit and charm performing Japan’s centuries-old comedic storytelling art.