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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.

On Tuesday 6 August 2024, the Education Team hosted a small Tanabata Festival with St John's Wood Library.

Choosing the winners for our UK-Japan Costume Design Contest was extremely difficult, however, after much careful deliberation, we are delighted to announce the results!

We are looking for an Education Officer (Maternity Cover) to work with us on all aspects of the Education Team’s work, including public outreach activities, event organisation, resource development and creation, supporting schools, and promoting our activities.

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

See photos from our guided tour of the exhibitions at the Watts Gallery - Artists' Village on Saturday 13 July 2024.

Join The Japan Society at St Johns Wood Library for an afternoon celebration of the Tanabata Star Festival with origami, crafts and storytelling! The Tanabata Story is presented by Haruka Kuroda (from the British Japanese theatre company; A Thousand Cranes) using kamishibai, a traditional form of illustrated storytelling from Japan.

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!