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Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2026 - Photos

Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2026 - Photos

See photos from the 2026 lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan.

New Year's Calligraphy Workshop - Photos

New Year's Calligraphy Workshop - Photos

See photos from our New Year's Calligraphy Workshop , led by London-based calligrapher Yoko Takenami

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2025 - Photos

The Japan Society Christmas Party 2025 - Photos

See photos from this year's Christmas Party

Beyond the Dance: Symbolism and Aesthetics in Nihon Buyo - Photos

Beyond the Dance: Symbolism and Aesthetics in Nihon Buyo - Photos

See photos from our event on nihon buyo (traditional Japanese dance).

Crafting for the Festive Season: Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop - Photos

Crafting for the Festive Season: Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop - Photos

See photos from our special festive woodblock printing workshops

The Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture: Security in a Changing World - Photos

The Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture: Security in a Changing World - Photos

On Wednesday 26 November 2025, The Japan Society and Chatham House co‑hosted The Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture with Dame Karen Pierce DCMG.

MIC! PROJECTOR! ACTION! Live Benshi Performance - Photos

MIC! PROJECTOR! ACTION! Live Benshi Performance - Photos

Take a look at the highlights from this special evening celebrating Japan’s silent films with benshi narration at the historic Regent Street Cinema.

Annual Dinner 2025 - Photos

Annual Dinner 2025 - Photos

See photos from the Annual Dinner 2025, held at the House of Commons.

Women in Work Series: Lessons from Female Leaders - Photos

Women in Work Series: Lessons from Female Leaders - Photos

See photos from the fourth in our Women in Work Series 'Lessons from Female Leaders'. 

Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop - Photos

Discover the World of Shogi – Japanese Chess Workshop - Photos

See photos from our recent shogi (Japanese chess) workshops