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Toyama Week in London
Celebrate Toyama Prefecture in a series of events taking place across London from 31 October – 5 November 2023, introducing the region’s crafts, food and tourism.
Japan Matsuri 2023 - Colouring Competition Results
We received some brilliant entries for our Colouring Competition at Japan Matsuri, and are delighted to share our winning entries.
Join the Hammersmith Japanese Garden Working Party!
Members and friends of The Japan Society are invited to join the annual working party to clean up the Japanese Garden in Hammersmith Park ready for the winter.
Applications Now Open for Japan Youth Collective!
16-19 year olds in Greater London can now apply to join the Japan Youth Collective.
Come work with us! Looking for a Experienced Freelance Youth Worker
We are looking for an Experienced Freelance Youth Worker to work with us on a new youth initiative, the Japan Youth Collective, responsible for working with the Japan Society and the young Collective members to ensure they get the best outcomes from the programme.
New Initiative for Youth in Greater London!
We are pleased to announce a new initiative for youth in the Greater London area–Japan Youth Collective.
We are hiring! Join our team as Membership & Development Officer
We are looking for a Membership & Development Officer to work with us as the first point of call for the Society’s members and donors, responsible for supporting the donor relations team, attracting new members, and developing our donor funnel.
Announcing the appointment of our new Chief Executive!
The Japan Society is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Rivera King as its new Chief Executive.
Seeking our new Chief Executive!
We are looking for a Chief Executive with strong leadership skills, proven fundraising experience and the vision and drive to develop the organisation as we stay relevant for existing members and broaden our reach.
Books and Manuscripts from the Japan Society Library
Members and friends will be interested in the forthcoming auction at Sotheby’s London of Books and Manuscripts from the Japan Society Library. As you know, the board took the decision several years ago to dispose of this historic and valuable collection, which the Society was unable to use or maintain properly and which was gradually deteriorating.