We've had a phenomenal response to our already fully booked guided tour of 'NIGO: From Japan with Love' at the Design Museum 🇯🇵 👟 Don't miss out! Sign up to our mailing list to be among the first to hear about our events 📩 👉 https://loom.ly/PiCzv3I

To celebrate a historic moment in England-Japan rugby we are offering members of The Japan Society the opportunity to win a pair of tickets for England v Japan Rugby on 14 November 2026 🇬🇧🏉🇯🇵 Not a member? Join & enter the ballot by 19 August for the chance to win! 👉 https://loom.ly/wnCzy4Y

On Monday 6 July, we welcomed, Andrea Carlson, Kunito Niwa, and James Irvine of Kominka Collective, for a fascinating exploration of Japan’s built cultural heritage and the growing challenges it faces. More information & photos on our website here: https://loom.ly/gqHoq9M

Join our 📚 Book Club 📚 in August to discuss Grave of the Fireflies by Akiyuki Nosaka. A stark and devastating account of two siblings struggling to survive in Japan during the final months of the Second World War. Monday 10 August 2026. Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/Z_l_-iA

Invented in Japan in 1948, the track #cycling sport of #keirin draws heavily on Japan's social and cultural traditions 🚴 Join us on Monday 17 August for a fascinating conversation on keirin with British track cyclist Joe Truman & Justin McCurry of The Guardian. More info 👉 https://loom.ly/yvVBh6c

On Monday, 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. More photos: https://loom.ly/P4-UrIw

Just a few spaces remain at next week's lecture! 📣 Join us as Nandini Das examines the uneasy meeting between John Saris, Captain of The Clove, and William Adams, the 'English Samurai', in 1613 🇬🇧🇯🇵 Find out more and book 👉 https://loom.ly/KiL0wAY

Join our 🎥 Film Club 🎥 in August when we will explore Shinya Tsukamoto’s brutal and devastating war film, Fires on the Plain (2015), a haunting portrayal of Japanese soldiers wandering through the Philippines during the final days of WW2. Find out more 👉 https://loom.ly/TjiAIkY

We are 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! 🍙💕 Tuesday 28 July 2026. Find out more and book here 👉 https://loom.ly/xHkPnBg ✨

✨ STILL TIME TO BOOK! ✨ Join our 📚 Book Club 📚 in July to discuss Izumi Suzuki's story of intimacy, vulnerability, and emotional survival, Set My Heart on Fire 🔥 Monday 13 July 2026. ONLINE. Find out more and book 👉 https://loom.ly/vHy1xYI

⛳ The annual golf match between The Japan Society and the JCCI is being held this year on Sunday 11 October at Winter Hill Golf Club. We are now seeking names for the team! Visit our website for further details and to book: https://loom.ly/KMdptgU

#Tanabata (七夕) 🎋 celebrates the annual reunion of two star-crossed lovers on ‘the seventh evening of the seventh month’. It is usually celebrated in July but the biggest event is on 7 August in Sendai! Download our activity pack to learn more! 👘🌟 https://loom.ly/l9CJkyY

NEXT WEEK! Join us ONLINE for the July edition of Macro Salon, when Jesper and Bill will be joined by venture capitalist James Riney to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping innovation in Japan and beyond. Monday 6 July 2026. Find out more: https://loom.ly/Ikoi7Po

Join us on Monday 6 July for a talk with Andrea Carlson, Kunito Niwa, and James Irvine of Kominka Collective as they explore Japan's built heritage and the challenges facing kominka, kura (storehouses), temples, shrines, and other historic wooden buildings. More info & book: https://loom.ly/teii2d0

On 29 June, we brought together regional Japan societies & community organisations from across the UK in Liverpool with support from the Embassy of Japan. From Scotland to Northern Ireland, Devon to Orkney, we shared ideas, build connections and celebrate Japanese culture. #UKJapan #CulturalExchange

Join us at The Japan Society this month for a dynamic lineup of events exploring Japanese culture, art, and contemporary issues. We look forward to seeing you! 🇬🇧🤝🇯🇵 Head to our website for more info on our upcoming events and to book 👉 www.japansociety.org.uk/events

On Wednesday 24 June, we were delighted to welcome Hiromi Yamaji, Group CEO of the Japan Exchange Group, back to The Japan Society to share his latest assessment of the Japanese economy. More details and photos on our website: https://loom.ly/_C4drzU

Still time to book for our July 🎥 Film Club 🎥 when we dive into the imaginative #anime, Summer Wars by Mamoru Hosoda, exploring friendship, family and the digital world 🌟🤖🐰 Wednesday 1 July. ONLINE & FREE to attend! Find out more and book 👉 https://loom.ly/3Hkzm5k

There's still time to book a place at our upcoming talk with Group CEO of the Japan Exchange Group, Hiromi Yamaji, who will be joined in conversation by The Japan Society Chair The Rt Hon Greg Clark. Wednesday 24 June 2026. Booking deadline: Wednesday 17 June. More info: https://loom.ly/tiUIJxA

Still time to book for tonight's lecture with Dr Marco Bohr! ✨ In this richly illustrated talk, Dr Bohr will explore how photography, film, and visual art have shaped Japanese counterculture from the turbulent 1960s to today. Monday 15 June 2026. Free - booking essential 👉 https://loom.ly/fojWkxI

In our lecture NEXT WEEK, Dr Marco Bohr explores how photography, film, and visual art have shaped Japanese counterculture from the turbulent 1960s to today. Monday 15 June 2026. Free - booking essential. Find out more and book 👉 https://loom.ly/fojWkxI

We're so excited to share the news that Japan Matsuri will return on Sunday 4 October 🇯🇵✨ Join us at Trafalgar Square for a day packed with Japanese culture, performances, food & fun! 🥁🎵🍣🍡 More info to come, but for now SAVE THE DATE! 🙌 🔗 https://loom.ly/71zKq58 Photos by Gregory Owain

Ever heard of "plum rain" in Japan? ☔ June marks the start of Tsuyu, the rainy season. It brings gorgeous blue and purple blooms to life and a unique tradition of hanging white dolls outside windows to chase the clouds away. To learn more, download our activity pack today! 👉 https://loom.ly/2uIgV6w

Teaching about Japan or planning a school cultural day? 🌸 From creative art projects and sports day activities to ready-to-go, one-off lessons, we have everything you need for a fun term. Check out our curated, teacher-ready resources today! 🎒👉 https://loom.ly/TISfWl0

We've had a phenomenal response to our upcoming 📚 Book Club 📚 which is now fully booked! 🌟 Visit our website to find out more about our monthly 📚 Book Club 📚 and the other books we'll be discussing this year 👉 https://loom.ly/EfY9VyA

Earlier this month, we were delighted to co-host a series of shogi-related events, promoting #shogi to a wider audience, while strengthening the international shogi community through a shared love of the game ♟️🇯🇵 Visit our website for more photos 👉 https://loom.ly/QDE7R4k

Explosive rhythms, extraordinary physicality and moments of pure joy. Our latest review captures the force of this unforgettable taiko performance at the Peacock Theatre. ⏳ The show finishes tomorrow, 30 May – still time to catch it live in London. 📖 Read the review: https://loom.ly/7-C_4mA

Still time to book for June our 🎥 Film Club 🎥 when we will explore Seijun Suzuki’s stylish and subversive yakuza film, Tokyo Drifter ✨ Wednesday 3 June 2026. ONLINE. Find out more and book 👉 https://loom.ly/eTac79U

✨ TONIGHT! ✨ There's still time to book for tonight's lecture with Professor Laura Abbott who will compare the realities of pregnancy and maternal-newborn separation in UK and Japanese prisons. Monday 18 May at 6.45pm. 🔗 Find out more and book: https://loom.ly/h9rBFNc

The latest issue of The Japan Society Review is now available online! With a broad mix of reviews, from food to art, literature to film, there's something for everyone! 🍷🎨📚🎥✨ Visit our website to read the latest issue, plus lots more reviews now! 👉 https://loom.ly/jnIlvEA