Applications Now Open for the Japan Youth Collective 2025-2026!
Following the success of our pilot programme, The Japan Society is thrilled to announce the return of the Japan Youth Collective for 2025-2026 Programme. Applications are now OPEN!
Japan Fun Day at Cardiff Central Library - Photos
This February half-term, we partnered with Cardiff Central Library to host our Japan Fun Day for children, young people, and their families. There were a range of activities as well as calligraphy and Koto workshops for all to participate in and learn more about Japanese culture!
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop at Hornsey Library - Photos
On Sunday 2 March 2025, The Japan Society Education Team and volunteers were delighted to host a Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Workshop for children at Hornsey Library.
Free Sixth Form Event at The University of Sheffield
Join The University of Sheffield and The Japan Society for a unique opportunity to explore Japanese Studies at university and discover future opportunities of undertaking East Asian studies.
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 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!
Sixth Form Japan Day 2024 - Photos
On 5 November 2024, we held our highly anticipated annual Sixth Form Japan Day at Birkbeck, University of London, and it was a great success!
The Japan Society Celebrates ESEA Heritage Month!
Throughout September The Japan Society teamed up with London libraries to celebrate East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month 2024 which was established to honour and celebrate the culture, diversity, history and contributions of East and Southeast Asian communities across the UK.
UK – Japan Costume Design Contest Winners
Choosing the winners for our UK-Japan Costume Design Contest was extremely difficult, however, after much careful deliberation, we are delighted to announce the results!
Join Us for Tanabata at St John's Wood Library
Join The Japan Society at St Johns Wood Library for an afternoon celebration of the Tanabata Star Festival with origami, crafts and storytelling! The Tanabata Story is presented by Haruka Kuroda (from the British Japanese theatre company; A Thousand Cranes) using kamishibai, a traditional form of illustrated storytelling from Japan.