Events

Japan-British Society events provide opportunities for members to meet throughout the year. These include an Annual Dinner, the Gala Party, the Princess Chichibu Memorial Lecture, outings to places of interest around Japan and the Annual Golf Tournament.

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25
Jul

Great British Summer Bash

Thursday, 25 July, 2024

1800-2100

Hilton Tokyo 7F Beer Garden

JPY8,000 Guests JPY10,000 (incl. buffet food and drinks)

The British Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BCCJ) is planning Great British Summer Bash again this year at Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku. Participants will enjoy free-flow drinks and delicious summer...

9
Jul

Lecture on Historic Royal Palaces

Tuesday, 9 July, 2024

1330-1500

JPY2,000 (members only)

The Society has organised a special lecture on Historic Royal Palaces, inviting Ms Kaori Motaung (textile conservator) and Mr Matthew Storey (collections curator) from the UK. They will give us...

24
Jun

General Meeting

Monday, 24 June, 2024

18:00-18:30

Pursuant to Article 14 and 15 of the Constitution, the Society will hold a General Meeting as follows. Place: Koku Kaikan Meeting Room /online Agenda: Activity Report and Statement of...

9
Jun

Epsom Cup at Tokyo Racecourse

Sunday, 9 June, 2024

1100-1600

Tokyo Racecourse

Members JPY8,000 (incl. lunch, tea and cake) Accompanied guests are only accommodated depending on availability at JPY9,000

Members will have another opportunity to attend the Epsom Cup Race, which commemorates the partnership between Epsom Racecourse in the UK and Tokyo Racecourse. Participants will watch the horseracing from...

5
Jun

Gala Party

Wednesday, 5 June, 2024

1845-2030 (doors open at 1830)

Please see the circular notice for details. Applications closed as at 14th May....

24
May

Special Evening Visit to British Antique Museum Kamakura

Friday, 24 May, 2024

from 1730

British Antique Museum Kamakura

Members only JPY3,500 (incl. admission, 1 drink)

British Antique Museum Kamakura is located near the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, and opened in 2020. The four-story building was designed by Kengo Kuma and visitors can see British...

10
Apr

Josiah Conder’s Landscape Garden

Wednesday, 10 April, 2024

1030-1200

Takinogawa Kaikan (meeting room)

Members JPY1,500 Guests JPY2,000 (incl. entrance to Kyu- Furukawa Gardens)

At Kyu- Furukawa Gardens you can enjoy a Western-style garden and building designed by Josiah Conder, as well as a Japanese garden created by a famous gardener, Jihei Ogawa VII....

22
Mar

Spring Party at VULCANIZE LONDON Aoyama

Friday, 22 March, 2024

1800-2000

Vulcanize London @ The Playhouse

Junior Members JPY4,500 Members JPY5,000 Guests JPY5,500 (incl. canapés, drinks)

This year we will have another spring party at Vulcanize London Aoyama. The venue is closed to other customers and members will enjoy a casual party surrounded by British goods....

19
Mar

Online Lecture: Banksy and British Culture

Tuesday, 19 March, 2024

1900-2000

Free of charge (Members only)

Ms Toko Suzuki (a JBS member) will kindly give a lecture on Banksy. She has interviewed Banksy in 2003 and translated a number of books on him into Japanese including...

26
Jan

New Year Party

Friday, 26 January, 2024

1830-2000 (doors open at 1815)

Koku Kaikan (Shinbashi, Minato-ku)

JPY1,000 (snacks and drinks included)

The Society’s casual New Year gathering will be back after a gap of 10 years since the JBS office was in Marunouchi. It will provide members with a good opportunity...