Design Competition - UK Grand Sumo Poster Design
Sumo is returning to the UK this year for the first time since 1991, and to celebrate, The Japan Society invites children and young people aged 5-18 to design a poster to promote the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall.
New Samurai Resource for Key Stages 2 and 3!
Our new history resource on samurai is a perfect lesson for teachers who are looking to bring something fun and interesting about a part of Japanese history into their classroom. This half-term, why not explore and learn more about the rise and fall of the samurai throughout Japanese history, as well as uncover some of the many myths that still surround this iconic group of people.
Design Competition - My London Pictograms
Design your own pictorgram for a chance to be featured in an upcoming exhibition at Japan House London! The My London Pictogram competition challenges you to design your own pictogram representing an aspect of London that is important to you.
Japan Resources for the Summer Term!
Bring the literature, geography, sports, and arts and culture of Japan into your classroom this summer term with some of our most popular teaching materials!
Applications Now Open for the Japan Youth Collective 2025-2026!
Following the success of our pilot programme, The Japan Society is thrilled to announce the return of the Japan Youth Collective for 2025-2026 Programme. Applications are now OPEN!
Japan Fun Day at Cardiff Central Library - Photos
This February half-term, we partnered with Cardiff Central Library to host our Japan Fun Day for children, young people, and their families. There were a range of activities as well as calligraphy and Koto workshops for all to participate in and learn more about Japanese culture!
Japanese Calligraphy Workshop at Hornsey Library - Photos
On Sunday 2 March 2025, The Japan Society Education Team and volunteers were delighted to host a Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Workshop for children at Hornsey Library.
Free Sixth Form Event at The University of Sheffield
Join The University of Sheffield and The Japan Society for a unique opportunity to explore Japanese Studies at university and discover future opportunities of undertaking East Asian studies.
The Japan Society activities with Express Yourself 2025
This March, The Japan Society is excited to take part in Express Yourself 2025, an online event celebrating languages and cultures in North East England and its global connections.
Japan Fun Day at Cardiff Central Library
Join The Japan Society and Cardiff Central Library this February half-term holiday for some fun Japanese cultural activities and workshops!