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The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2025 - Photos

The Japan Society Annual General Meeting 2025 - Photos

See photos from the Annual General Meeting 2025

Summer Calligraphy Workshop - Photos

Summer Calligraphy Workshop - Photos

See photos from our Summer Calligraphy Workshop series, led by London-based calligrapher Yoko Takenami

Yoshitomo Nara Exhibition – Guided Tour - Photos

Yoshitomo Nara Exhibition – Guided Tour - Photos

See photos from the special guided tour of Yoshitomo Nara at Hayward Gallery.

Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road – Private View with Curator Dr Alfred Haft - Photos

Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road – Private View with Curator Dr Alfred Haft - Photos

See photos from the private view of Hiroshige: Artist of the Open Road, with Lead Curator Dr Alfred Haft

The Japan Society Golf Tournament 2025 - Photos

The Japan Society Golf Tournament 2025 - Photos

On 21 June 2025, the annual The Japan Society Golf Tournament was held at Pine Ridge Golf Club. See photos from what was a warm and sunny summer day!

Paper Clouds – Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale - Photos

Paper Clouds – Japan Pavilion at the London Design Biennale - Photos

On Sunday 8 June, the Japan Society hosted an exclusive private tour for members and guests at Somerset House, offering a rare and intimate experience of Paper Clouds: Materiality in Empty Space, the Japan Pavilion at the 2025 London Design Biennale.

Rakugo Performance - Photos

Rakugo Performance - Photos

On Wednesday 30 April, Rakugo performers captivated audiences with its wit and charm performing Japan’s centuries-old comedic storytelling art.

Shakyo Calligraphy Workshops - Photos

Shakyo Calligraphy Workshops - Photos

See photos from our Shakyo calligraphy workshops led by Yoko Takenami.

Woodblock Printing Workshop (April) - Photos

Woodblock Printing Workshop (April) - Photos

On 11 and 12 April 2025, we welcomed members and friends to join us for spring-themed woodblock printing workshops with artist Hiroko Imada. 

Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2025 - Photos

Lecture by Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan 2025 - Photos

See photos from our annual lecture with British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG.