NIGO Guided Tour with Curator Rachel Hajek - Photos
The Japan Society was delighted to invite members to a guided tour of NIGO: From Japan with Love, the largest survey to date of the internationally renowned artist. The tour was led by Rachel Hajek, curator at the Design Museum.
Japanese Tattooing: From Edo‑Period Traditions to Working-class Pride - Photos
In this richly illustrated talk given on Friday 24 July 2026, author and journalist Manami Okazaki explored the world of Japanese tattooing—one of the most striking, symbolically layered, and misunderstood art traditions.
The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2026 - Photos
See photos from The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2026
Make Your Own Japanese Lunch: Family Workshop with Clearspring - Photos
The Japan Society was delighted to partner with Clearspring and London-based chef Izumi Nakamura for a fun family workshop filled with creative cooking, tasty treats and the joy of making onigiri together on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
Preservation as Continuity: Protecting Japanese Built Cultural Heritage - Photos
On Monday 6 July 2026, we welcomed, Andrea Carlson, Kunito Niwa, and James Irvine of Kominka Collective, who explored Japan’s built cultural heritage and offered insight into the importance of preserving not only historic buildings, but also the knowledge, craftsmanship, and communities connected to them.
David Taylor MP: My priorities as the UK's Trade Envoy to Japan - Photos
We welcomed David Taylor MP, Trade Envoy to Japan and Treasurer of the British-Japanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, as the guest of honour at a joint lunch hosted by The Japan Society and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday 13 July 2026.
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop in Partnership with NHS Arts in Health
On Thursday 9 July, The Japan Society was pleased to deliver a Japanese calligraphy workshop led by acclaimed calligrapher Eiko Ishida in partnership with CNWL Arts in Health.
Addressing the Challenges for the Japanese Economy: Hiromi Yamaji - Photos
After our very successful event on 29 June 2023, we were delighted to welcome Hiromi Yamaji, Group CEO of the Japan Exchange Group, back to The Japan Society at Nomura on Wednesday 24 June 2026. Many members attended in-person, while others viewed online via livestream.
Japanese Treasures at the Bodleian: A Private View - Photos
The Japan Society hosted an exclusive private tour of the Japanese collection at the Bodleian Libraries, followed by a guided visit to the historic Old Bodleian. The event offered members and guests a rare opportunity to engage directly with one of Europe’s oldest and most significant collections of Japanese rare books and manuscripts, spanning over 1,200 years from the Nara period to the twentieth century.
Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan - Photos
We are pleased to share photos from the Writing the Seasons: Japanese Calligraphy on an Uchiwa Fan workshop, held on Sunday 16 May and led by calligrapher Yoko Takenami.