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See photos from our annual lecture from the British Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG.

On 3 February, during a short visit to London, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike joined a special event with the Japan Society, kindly hosted by WTW. See photos from the event here.

We are pleased to share photos from our series of kakizome (New Year’s Calligraphy) workshops held on Sunday 8 January, with calligrapher Yoko Takenami.

On Sunday 11 December, artist Aya Burbanks introduced participants to Nengajo, greeting cards sent during the New Year in Japan. See photos and some of the creations by participants on the day.

On Monday 5 December 2022, we were pleased to welcome members back to the Ballroom of the Japanese Embassy, by courtesy of the Japanese Ambassador. See photos from this festive occasion.

We were so pleased to see so many people enjoying the activities on what was a beautiful sunny day in Hammersmith Park’s Japanese Garden this Sunday 7 August.

On Tuesday 12 July 2022, we were delighted to welcome members and guests to the first in-person Annual Dinner event since 2019, held in the surroundings of the historic Chelsea Physic Garden.

Congratulations to Nick Packer for his victory in the annual Japan Society Golf Tournament for the Asprey and Garrard Plate. This year's tournament was held on 28 June at Essendon Country Club.

Many thanks to everyone attending our wonderful day trip at Dojima Sake Brewery on Sunday 29 May 2022 and special thanks to our host Dojima Sake Brewery and workshop leader Megumi Takeyama for fantastic and informative visit with delicious food and sake.

On Wednesday 20 April 2022, we were delighted to hold the second in our exciting new series of careers events in collaboration with the Japan Club of London Business School, where we were joined by gaming industry experts for an in-person panel discussion, followed by an audience Q&A and networking session.