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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1
Nov

An Introduction to the Beauty of Japanese Swords: Ancient Tradition, Living Culture, Modern Art

Friday, 1 November, 2024

1900-2030

Hibiya Library and Museum

Members JPY2,000 Guests JPY2,500

A lecture on Japanese Swords will be given by Mr Paul Martin (a JBS Member), who is known as a Japanese Swords specialist from UK. The lecture is in English....

10
Oct

Welcome Party for Daiwa Scholars

Thursday, 10 October, 2024

1830-2030

Hibiya Kokusai Bldg. 8F

Junior Members JPY4,000 Members JPY5,000 Guests JPY6,000

The Daiwa Scholarship is a program run by the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation to provide talented young British people who have the potential to become the next generation of leaders with...

27
Sep

Psychotherapy & herbal remedy in the UK ~ Balancing mind and body ~

Friday, 27 September, 2024

1900-2030

8F Hibiya Kokusai Bldg.

Members JPY4,000 Guests JPY5,000 (incl. herb tea tasting)

Mitoko Kawauchi (a JBS corporate member) has worked as a clinical psychologist and phytotherapist in hospitals and some private facilities in Japan and in UK, and is also a member...

19
Sep

Reception for the New Chairman of the Society

Thursday, 19 September, 2024

1830-2030 (reception opens at 1815)

Hoso Kaikan

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

As announced in the General Meeting report, Mr Yasumasa Nagamine has taken over as Chairman of the Society from Mr Takashi Tsukamoto, who served in the post from June 2016....

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...