Free Half-Term Calligraphy Workshops for Children and Young People
Join The Japan Society this October half-term and try shodo, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in this workshop for children and young people!
19th World Children's Haiku Contest 2025-2026
The Japan Society is pleased to announce that the 19th World Children's Haiku Contest 2025-2026 is now open for entries, with the theme of this year being "Sound".
New Sumo Resource for Key Stages 2 and 3!
Discover the fascinating world of sumo with our brand-new online resource for Key Stages 2 and 3! With the Grand Sumo Tournament returning to the UK for the first time since 1991, why not celebrate this special moment in the history of the sport and bring sumo to life in your classroom this half-term! Learn all about the rich and extensive history of sumo, including the many ancient traditions and rituals that can still be witnessed even in tournaments today.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshops at St John's Wood Library - Photos
On Monday 29 July 2025, The Japan Society were pleased to host Japanese calligraphy workshops at St John's Wood Library for children and young people!
Design Competition - UK Grand Sumo Poster Design
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.
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.
Design Competition - My London Pictograms
Design your own pictorgram for a chance to be featured in an upcoming exhibition at Japan House London! The My London Pictogram competition challenges you to design your own pictogram representing an aspect of London that is important to you.
Japan Resources for the Summer Term!
Bring the literature, geography, sports, and arts and culture of Japan into your classroom this summer term with some of our most popular teaching materials!
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!