Discover our New Events Programme for 2025!
We are excited to unveil our plans for 2025, featuring a dynamic array of events spanning business, arts and culture, contemporary issues, and special occasions.
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: October - December 2024
In October, November and December 2024, we featured an engaging line-up, exploring topics such as key female figures in Japanese history, sexuality and gender in the Japanese media during the LGBT Boom, and the criminalisation of older people in Japan.
Former Cabinet Minister Greg Clark Appointed as New Chair of The Japan Society
We are delighted to announce that Rt Hon Greg Clark has been appointed as the new Chair of The Japan Society, effective from 1 January 2025.
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: July - September 2024
In July, August, and September 2024, we featured an engaging line-up, exploring topics such as the first Japanese acrobats in Britain and their impact, the influential roles of women within the yakuza crime syndicate, and the creation and development of the Mingei Film Archive.
We are hiring! Join our team as Education Officer (Maternity Cover)
We are looking for an Education Officer (Maternity Cover) to work with us on all aspects of the Education Team’s work, including public outreach activities, event organisation, resource development and creation, supporting schools, and promoting our activities.
State Visit of TM The Emperor and Empress of Japan to the UK (22-28 June) - 'Friends like no other'
Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited the United Kingdom from 22 to 28 June 2024 at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III.
Reception with the Japanese Community & Friends of Japan, in the presence of HM the Emperor of Japan
On the occasion of the State Visit to the UK by TM The Emperor and The Empress of Japan, The Japan Society along with four other organisations related to Japan in the UK held a private reception in the presence of HM The Emperor of Japan. Read the Emperor's remarks and see the main images of the day
The Japan Society Public Lecture Series: April - June 2024
In April, May, and June 2024, our Public Lecture Series featured an engaging line-up exploring topics such as women's liberation and disability activism in Japan's reproductive justice movement, the cultural influence of the JET Programme, and gender disparities in higher education and economics between Japan and the UK.
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
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.