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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.

Peace Winds Japan: Support the Disaster Response

Peace Winds Japan: Support the Disaster Response

The Japan Society is incredibly saddened to hear about the recent earthquake and airport crash in Japan. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all of those affected by these tragic events. 

Toyama Week in London

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

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!

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!

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

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!

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 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!

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.