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Why Join The Japan Society

Become a member of The Japan Society today for a chance to win a free ticket to attend The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 18 October.

The Grand Sumo Tournament: Two Tickets Giveaway for New Members - Join Now!
  • Open only to new Individual Members who join between Thursday 7 August and Tuesday 30 September 2025. All new Individual Members will be automatically entered into the giveaway upon payment of their membership; no additional steps are necessary.

  • Two winners will be selected randomly and contacted on Wednesday 1 October. They will receive one free ticket each to attend The Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 18 October with The Japan Society group. Seat Location: Rausing Circle.
    * Please note this is a group entry, so the two winners must enter together at the same time with The Japan Society group.

  • Tickets are non-transferable and can't be rescheduled or exchanged for cash. Tickets are valued at £122.27 each (including booking fee). 

 

Membership


In joining The Japan Society you will be part of a community of like-minded individual and corporate members. Your membership supports the Society in its mission to promote understanding and friendship between Japan and the UK through a rich programme of activity in business, arts & culture, lifestyle and education. The Society relies on its members to help us continue providing events and activities that educate and inform audiences of all ages.

Membership is open to all irrespective of age, nationality and background.

Learn more about our membership categories and the benefits of membership below, and participate in our stimulating programme of year-round events oriented towards members’ wide-ranging interests.


Membership Categories


Benefits

All membership packages include:

  • Access to over 80 business, academic and cultural events, many with free or discounted entry for members, and priority booking options. Please see Events.

  • ‘Members-only’ exhibition/film previews, the Japan Society Annual Dinner and the Annual Address by the British Ambassador to Japan.

  • Participation in our Monthly Book Club, Film Club, Bilingual Public Speaking Club and Japanese Conversation Group.

  • Ability to network with individual and corporate members with an active interest in UK-Japan relations.

  • Discounts on the Japan Society’s own publications, and exclusive access to our E-Library, including the acclaimed Biographical Portraits series.

  • Subscription to our magazine The Japan Society Review (4 per year) and a copy of our annual publication Proceedings.

  • Support of our educational outreach activities across schools in the UK, promoting an understanding of Japanese language and culture  amongst the next generation.

  • Support of our small grants programme for grass-root projects aimed at raising awareness of Japanese society and culture throughout the UK.

  • The opportunity to influence the future direction of the Society by voting at our Annual General Meeting.

  • The chance to volunteer! at The Japan Society public-facing events such as the annual Japan Matsuri and Tanabata Festival.

  • Ability to benefit from our reciprocal membership agreement with The Japan-British Society.

Note

The Japan Society reserves the right to revoke any Membership, including Life Memberships, without refund at any time if a member engages in inappropriate or unacceptable behaviour towards staff, fellow members, or the public.

If you have any questions please contact our Head of Partnerships:


Upcoming Events

02/09/2025

Japanese Conversation Group

03/09/2025

ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Film Club: Sonatine directed by Takeshi Kitano

08/09/2025

ONLINE EVENT - The Japan Society Book Club: Wildcat Dome by Yuko Tsushima