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Woodblock Printing Workshop with Hiroko Imada - Photos

Woodblock Printing Workshop with Hiroko Imada - Photos

On Saturday 18 November, a small group of members and friends joined us at Baker Street for a quiet afternoon of woodblock printing with artist, Hiroko Imada.

Fireside Chat with Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi - Photos

Fireside Chat with Dr. Tomohiko Taniguchi - Photos

On Wednesday 15 November 2023, we welcomed Tomohiko Taniguchi, former Special Advisor to the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to discuss the position and future of Japan in the world.

JCCI Joint Lunch with Professor Michael Mainelli - Photos

JCCI Joint Lunch with Professor Michael Mainelli - Photos

On Friday 20 October 2023, the guest of honour at The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the UK’s joint lunch was Professor Michael Mainelli.

Collar Cup Golf Match 2023 - Winners and Pictures

Collar Cup Golf Match 2023 - Winners and Pictures

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry won back the Collar Cup after a few years, winning 255 over 235 to The Japan Society's team at Brocket Hall on Sunday 8 October 2023.

Japan Matsuri 2023 - Photos

Japan Matsuri 2023 - Photos

The much-loved Japan Matsuri returned to Trafalgar Square on Sunday 1 October for the first time since 2019 bringing people together to enjoy Japanese food, music, dance, and activities for all the family.

Annual General Meeting 2023 - Photos

Annual General Meeting 2023 - Photos

On Friday 8 September, we were delighted to welcome members to the Embassy of Japan for the Annual General Meeting 2023.

Private Tour - Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan - Photos

Private Tour - Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan - Photos

See photos from our special excursion to Stonehenge to see the exhibition: Circles of Stone: Stonehenge and Prehistoric Japan.

Japanese Garden Community Day 2023 - Photos

Japanese Garden Community Day 2023 - Photos

We are pleased to have enjoyed warm and (mostly) dry weather at the Japanese Garden Community Day in Hammersmith Park's Japanese Garden on Sunday 6 August 2023.

Calligraphy Workshop: Summer Greetings - Photos

Calligraphy Workshop: Summer Greetings - Photos

We are pleased to share photos from our shochu mimai (summer greeting cards) workshops held on Saturday 22 July with calligrapher Yoko Takenami.

Japan Society Golf Tournament 2023 - Photos

Japan Society Golf Tournament 2023 - Photos

On 21 June 2023, the annual Japan Society Golf Tournament for the Asprey and Garrard Plate at Maidenhead Golf Club. See photos from what was a warm and sunny summer day!