Following the success of our Japanese Chess (#shogi) workshops in 2025, we are delighted to co-host the Inter City Shogi Cup 2026, London! ✨
Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 May. Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/FASgBdc
**On Sunday 10 May we are also running a workshop for beginners 👉 https://loom.ly/JLvCSxw
Our March lecture with Rosina Buckland is now fully booked! 🙌
Even if you can't make the lecture, don't miss the British Museum's major Samurai exhibition (which Rosina will be discussing), on now until 4 May 👉 www.britishmuseum.org/exhibitions/samurai
As we approach #IWD2026 on March 8, we’re proud to highlight our Women in Work series, part of our Business programme. We’ve hosted 4 events with inspiring leaders discussing women’s challenges within the Japanese context. Thank you to all who have shared their stories. Excited for more on 2026!
Are you a young manga fan in Manchester, aged 12-18? Join us at Manchester Central Library on Saturday 21 March for a FREE manga workshop and be introduced to the fascinating world of yokai with Manga artist, Inko 🎨✨ Book your FREE place now 👉 https://loom.ly/Ikku9TU
📣 It's World Book Day! 📣
We're looking forward to next week's 📚 Book Club 📚 when we will discuss Michiko Ishimure's epic story, Spring Castle!
ONLINE. Monday 9 March 2026
Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/nRI99D8
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On 16 February, we hosted the second event in our series of Industrial Strategy roundtable discussions. This time we focused on Financial Services, with special guests Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, & Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki. More details: https://loom.ly/4B6BMOE
We really wish it was us, but I think you are talking about The Japan Society in New York @japansociety.org. But we ❤️ Meiko Kaji too!
Still time to book to join our next 🎥 FIlm Club 🎥 when we will be discussing Shinji Somai’s beloved cult film Typhoon Club 🌟
Watch in advance then join us ONLINE on Wednesday 4 March 👉 https://loom.ly/fDcKwgU
📣 Still time to book a place at this Saturday's FREE Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) workshop with Aya-sensei! 🖌️✨ Saturday 28 February at Hornsey Library, 1.00pm & 2.30pm. Open to ages 8-16. Spaces limited—booking required! 👉 https://haringey.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=316073
Join us in March for our lecture with Rosina Buckland who will explore the British Museum’s major new exhibition (on now until 4 May) which examines the centuries-long trajectory of a Japanese icon, the samurai 🎌
Monday 16 March 2026. Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/XA6T5dw
For our next 📚 Book Club 📚 we will discuss Michiko Ishimure's Spring Castle, the epic story of Japan's bloody Shimabara Rebellion.
ONLINE. Monday 9 March 2026
Find out more and book 👉 https://loom.ly/nRI99D8
We are grateful to British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG, who joined us last Thursday to address The Japan Society. Marking her final year serving as British Ambassador to Japan, this year's lecture carried special significance. More information & photos here: https://loom.ly/qCe44kY
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To find out about the history of The Japan Society and the work we do to cultivate UK-Japan relations, visit our website: www.japansociety.org.uk
