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This March, inspire and engage pupils in learning all about Japan with our featured resources on celebrations, history, sports, and more!

On 21 March, join The Japan Society and Manchester Central Library in manga drawing workshops led by artist Inko, and learn how to draw Japanese yokai in the manga art style!

Welcome back to another exciting new Spring Term! Bring Japan to life in your classroom this half-term with our featured and new resources on traditions, celebrations, food, and more. Suitable for Key Stages 1 to 3!

On Saturday 13 December, The Japan Society hosted free workshops for teenagers and young people aged 12-19, in which they got the chance to design and create their own nengajo (New Year card)!

We received so many amazing designs from children and young people all over the UK, and after much careful deliberation, we are delighted to announce the results of the UK Grand Sumo Poster Design Competition!

On Thursday 30 October, The Japan Society's Education Team hosted free workshops for children and young people to come and learn about Shodo, the Japanese art of calligraphy.

Join The Japan Society this October half-term and try shodo, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, in this workshop for children and young people!

The Japan Society is pleased to announce that the 19th World Children's Haiku Contest 2025-2026 is now open for entries, with the theme of this year being "Sound".

Discover the fascinating world of sumo with our brand-new online resource for Key Stages 2 and 3! With the Grand Sumo Tournament returning to the UK for the first time since 1991, why not celebrate this special moment in the history of the sport and bring sumo to life in your classroom this half-term!

On Monday 29 July 2025, The Japan Society were pleased to host Japanese calligraphy workshops at St John's Wood Library for children and young people!