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The Japan Society claimed victory at the Collar Cup Golf Match 2024 with a score of 291, while the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry finished with 268. The match took place on Sunday 13 October at Brocket Hall.

Browse through photos of Japan Matsuri 2024, held on Sunday 6 October, at Trafalgar Square, where attendees gathered to celebrate Japanese culture through food, performances, and engaging activities.

On 24 September, The Japan Society in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office hosted the inaugural Sir Hugh Cortazzi Lecture, honoring the life and legacy of Sir Hugh Cortazzi GCMG (1924–2018).

On Wednesday 11 September, we were delighted to welcome members to the Embassy of Japan for the Annual General Meeting 2024.

On Wednesday 28 August, we were pleased to welcome The Japan Society Members and guests to a special gallery tour of Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking led by Dr Monika Hinkel at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.

See photos from our special private tour of the Art Without Heroes: Mingei exhibition at William Morris Gallery.

On Saturday 10 August 2024, we hosted five Sashiko Workshops in partnership with Studio Masachuka and Uniqlo UK in Uniqlo’s Flagship London Store.

See photos from our special private tour of Sotheby's collection of Japanese Woodblock Prints.

On 29 June 2024, the annual The Japan Society Golf Tournament was held at Pine Ridge Golf Club. See photos from what was a warm and sunny summer day!

See more images from the 'Reception with the Japanese Community and Friends of Japan' on Monday 24 June, when we welcomed more than 400 guests from culture and civil society, business, and science and research, along with representatives of the Imperial Household, Royal Household, and both governments.