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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20
Oct

The Japan-British Society Awards

Friday, 20 October, 2023

The Society set up an annual awards scheme in 2008 as part of the centenary celebrations to recognize significant work in the field of Japanese-British relations by individuals and organisations...

22
Oct

Special Afternoon Talk by Lord Mostyn

Sunday, 22 October, 2023

1430-1630

The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan

Members JPY5,000 Guests JPY5,500 (incl. cake with coffee/tea)

The Society will hold a joint event with The St. David’s Society Japan, inviting Lord Mostyn from Wales. Lord Mostyn kindly accepted to give us a lecture entitled “My involvement...

28
Sep

Gala Party

Thursday, 28 September, 2023

1845-2030 (doors open at 1830)

Members only JPY19,000 (drinks and canapes)

We are delighted to announce that the Gala Party will be held after 4 years absence due to the pandemic. If you would like to attend, please register your name,...

13
Sep

Junior Group Welcome Party for Daiwa Scholars

Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

1900-2100 (Door opens at 1845)

Students/Junior Members JPY4,500 Members JPY5,500 Guests JPY6,500

The Daiwa Scholarship is a unique programme funded by the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation. It offers young talented British the opportunity to acquire Japanese language skills, and to gain expertise and...

1
Sep

Luncheon at Tsunamachi Mitsui Club with Hannah Miles, a “BBC MasterChef Goes Large” Finalist

Friday, 1 September, 2023

1200-1400 (Doors open at 1145)

Tsunamachi Mitsui Club

Members JPY12,000 Guests JPY13,000 incl. course lunch (appetizer, fish, meat and special dessert with coffee/tea)

The Society will hold a special luncheon at the Tsunamachi Mitsui Club, which was built in 1913 designed by Josiah Conder (British architect) and has been used as a member’s...

21
Jul

Seikado Bunko Art Museum Lecture & Museum Visit

Friday, 21 July, 2023

Lecture from 1330 Museum visit from 1430

Seikado Bunko Art Museum

JPY3,000 (members only) (incl. lecture and exhibition ticket)

An exhibition entitled “Samurai Style” is being held at Seikado Bunko Art Museum in Marunouchi. Among the exhibits which include decorative inro containers and netsuke, there will be the first...

13
Jul

Great British Summer Bash

Thursday, 13 July, 2023

1830-2030

Hilton Tokyo 7F Beer Garden

JPY7,500 Guests JPY9,000 (incl. buffet food and drinks)

BCCJ is planning another Great British Summer Bash at Hilton Tokyo in Shinjuku. Participants will enjoy free-flow drinks and delicious summer bites at the roof-top beer garden. Space is limited,...

19
Jun

General Meeting

Monday, 19 June, 2023

1800-1830

Pursuant to Article 14 and 15 of the Constitution, the Society will hold a General Meeting as follows. Date & Time: Monday, 19th June, Place: The JBS Office/online Agenda: Activity...

11
Jun

Epsom Cup at Tokyo Racecourse

Sunday, 11 June, 2023

1100-1600

Tokyo Racecourse VIP Room

JPY8,000 (members only) (includes lunch, cake and coffee/tea)

Members 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 a...

31
May

Commemorating HM King Charles III Coronation Special Lecture and Lunch

Wednesday, 31 May, 2023

1145-1345

Gakushi Kaikan

Members JPY7,500 Guests JPY8,500 incl. course lunch (appetizer, main dish and dessert with coffee/tea)

UK celebrated the official coronation of HM King Charles III, the first coronation of a monarch in the 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II was throned in 1953. Prof. Naotaka...