Upcoming Webinar | 'The Impact of Donald Trump's Tariffs on the Japanese Economy' with Dr Daisuke Adachi and Professor Hugh Whittaker Tuesday 18 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan) Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/the-im...

Upcoming Webinar | 'Japan's Security Policy in a New Era of Geopolitical Tensions' with @knakano1970.bsky.social and @linushagstrom.bsky.social Tuesday 4 November, 12:00pm - 13:15pm (UK) / 9:00pm - 10:15pm (Japan) Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/japans...

The editors of 'Diversifying Accountability: Exploring #Nikkei Struggles for Memory and Redress Around the Globe' seek proposals from prospective authors for chapters in this upcoming scholarly book. Proposals are to be submitted by 13 October. More information: dajf.org.uk/news/call-fo...

🚨Last day to submit your Daiwa Grant or Award application! Deadline: today at 11:59pm Open to individuals and institutions based in the UK or Japan More info here: dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...

🚨Don't forget to submit your Daiwa Grant or Award application by 11:59pm tomorrow! Open to individuals & institutions in the UK & Japan across the arts, humanities, sciences & more. More info here: t.co/VxB8JqatBL

Former Daiwa Scholar, Gareth Mattey is the dramaturg for this piece, taking place on Saturday 29 November as part of this year's Noh Reimagined: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/con...

A big thank you to Dr Naomi Hashimoto and @profjanegreen.bsky.social for joining us this afternoon and giving us an insight into the factors contributing to the rise of far-right populism in Japan and the UK, respectively. Many thanks to everyone who joined today, too!

As part of Noh Reimagined 2025 curator Gina Buenfeld-Murley and Daiwa Scholarships alumnus @drchrisharding.bsky.social will discuss ‘Bashō’ (Plantain Tree) by Konparu Zenchiku (1405–1470), ahead of its first-ever performance outside Japan. Fri, 28 Nov at 6pm: www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/wor...

🚨Grants and Awards application deadline next Tuesday! Open to individuals & institutions in the UK & Japan across arts, humanities, sciences & more More info here: dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...

JAPAN MATSURI, the UK’s much-loved and biggest annual festival of Japanese culture and food, will return to Trafalgar Square on Sunday, 21 September from 10am to 8pm! japanmatsuri.com

Many thanks to Professor Thomas French, Dr Philip Shetler-Jones and Dr Ra Mason for joining us yesterday evening to present on their contributions to a new book, 'New Perspectives on Peacetime Anglo–Japanese Military Relations: Old Friends, New Partners'.

Upcoming Seminar |🌸'Celebrating the Flora of Japan' with Ben Jones, Arboretum Curator at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum Tuesday 7 October, 6:00pm - 7:00pm Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/celebr...

A big thank you to Professor Chiharu Inaba for his talk on Chiune Sugihara’s humanitarian deeds during WWII, where he shed light on the facts – and myths – of the Japanese diplomat's actions.

Japan is set to choose its fourth PM in five years - who could be next? Daiwa Scholarships alumnus, Professor James Brown is quoted in this BBC news article! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

To those registered for our Private View and/or Artist Talk this evening: both events will proceed as scheduled - Private View: ひろしま/hiroshima | 5pm–8pm - Artist Talk by Ishiuchi Miyako | 6pm–7pm For any enquiries, please contact our Events Team at [email protected]

Many thanks to Lesley Downer for her fascinating talk, 'The Impact of Women on Japanese History', yesterday evening. If you're interested in buying her book on Japanese history, please click on the following link: oldstreetpublishing.co.uk/102/the-shor...

Our friends at the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation are hiring! Job details (Programmes Executive) can be found below. www.gbsf.org.uk/job-vacancies/

Upcoming Webinar | 'Populism in the UK and Japan: Elections, Immigration and Economic Insecurity' with ‪@profjanegreen.bsky.social and Dr Naoko Hashimoto Date: Thurs 25 Sept 2025 Time: 12pm-1:15pm (BST) / 8pm-9:15pm (JST) Location: Online (Zoom) Book your place here: dajf.org.uk/event/populi...

🚨Don't forget to submit your application for a Daiwa Scholarship by 4 Dec 2025! Gain a unique opportunity to - 🎌Spend a year learning Japanese - 🏡Enjoy a one-month homestay - 🏢Do a six-month work placement All in Japan! 🗾 More info here: dajf.org.uk/scholarships...

🚨Applications open for Daiwa Scholarships, a unique opportunity to - 🎌Spend a year learning Japanese - 🏡Enjoy a one-month homestay - 💼Do a six-month work placement All in Japan! 🗾 More info below: dajf.org.uk/scholarships...

Work by photographer Aya Fujioka, as featured in @theguardian.com today. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

In Hiroshima, where an atomic bomb was dropped 80 years ago, its message of peace lives on in the form of products such as notepads made via the recycling of millions of paper cranes offered at a memorial in the city. www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2...

Upcoming Seminar | 'Refugee Rescues and Humanitarian Acts during WWII' Wednesday 10 September, 6:00pm - 7:15pm Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/refuge...

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. In the city's peace memorial park, several hibakusha (A-bomb survivors) passed on their warnings about the horror of nuclear warfare. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

🚨Applications open for Daiwa Scholarships, a unique opportunity to - 🎌Spend a year learning Japanese - 🏡Enjoy a one-month homestay - 💼Do a six-month work placement All in Japan! 🗾 More info below: dajf.org.uk/scholarships...

📢Funding opportunity! The next deadline for Daiwa Foundation Small Grant & Award applications is 30 Sept 2025. Open to individuals & institutions in the UK & Japan across arts, humanities, sciences & more. Apply now for a decision by 30 Nov 2025. dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...

I'm delighted to share the news that our long-anticipated special issue on 19thC Anglo-Japanese Science is in the latest issue of Notes & Records (@royalsocietypublishing.org). Thanks to @daiwafoundation.bsky.social for funding our project! Find it 👇 royalsocietypublishing.org/toc/rsnr/202...

Check out our latest press release for the March 2025 Small Grants and Awards round: dajf.org.uk/news/daiwa-f...

📢Funding opportunity! The next deadline for Daiwa Foundation Small Grant & Award applications is 30 Sept 2025. Open to individuals & institutions in the UK & Japan across arts, humanities, sciences & more. Apply now for a decision by 30 Nov 2025. dajf.org.uk/daiwa-founda...

Wonderful to have seen such striking paintings by Daiwa Scholarships alumnus @carlrandallart.bsky.social at the Contemporary British Portrait Painters Exhibition. The show runs until 5 July. Free entry each day 10am-5pm. The Department Store, Brixton, SW9 8FR thecbpp.org/exhibitions

Watch the official film trailer for 𝙅𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝘼𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩-𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚 𝙋𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨, directed by @amelieravalec Featuring 600+ works of art & interviews: Araki Nobuyoshi, Moriyama Daidō, Hosoe Eikoh, Ishiuchi Miyako, Tanaami Keiichi, Yokoo Tadanori, Ohno Kazuo, Terayama Shūji & many more. www.japanavantgarde.com

A huge thank you to @jamesdjbrown.bsky.social for joining us yesterday to speak about his new book, ‘Cracking the Crab: Russian Espionage Against Japan', an account of Russian espionage against Japan across centuries. To buy the book, please follow this link: www.hurstpublishers.com/book/crackin...

Fe_Ca_Sn brings together three Tokyo-based artists - Daiwa Scholarships alumna, Kathleen Reilly, Sae Honda & Azu Kimura. Through their work, the artists delve into the transient nature of our surroundings and alternative aesthetics. 27 June – 6 July 2025 in Tokyo: dajf.org.uk/news/fe_ca_s...

🚨Last chance to book! Join us for a webinar, 'The Second Trump Administration: A Changing International Order', with Hitoshi Tanaka and @billhayton.bsky.social Wednesday 18 June, 10am - 11am (UK) / 6pm - 7pm (JP) Learn more and book your place: dajf.org.uk/event/the-se...

Paintings by Daiwa Scholarships alumnus and artist, Carl Randall will feature in two shows this summer! dajf.org.uk/news/daiwa-s...

So happy to have supported this book by @drskburton.bsky.social on encounters with the Welsh in Japan! www.parthianbooks.com/products/the...

Upcoming Webinar | 'Did the Atomic Bombs end World War II?' with Professors Richard Overy and Ken Endo Wednesday 25 June, 12pm - 1:15pm (UK) / 8pm - 9:15pm (JP) Learn more and book your place here: dajf.org.uk/event/did-th...

Looking forward to seeing this new painting by Daiwa Scholarships alumnus and artist @carlrandallart.bsky.social !

Upcoming Webinar | 'The Second Trump Administration: A Changing International Order' with Hitoshi Tanaka, special advisor of the Institute for International Strategy, Japan Research Institute, Ltd. Wed 18 June, 10am (UK) / 6pm (JP) Learn more and book your place: dajf.org.uk/event/the-se...

Looking forward to hearing more about "Cracking the Crab: Russian Espionage Against Japan" on 19 June, and to welcoming back Daiwa Scholarships alumnus, Professor James D.J. Brown. dajf.org.uk/event/cracki...

Director Kei Ishikawa felt strongly that he needed to make the film while some members of Japan's World War II generation were still alive to share their stories.

In this 80th anniversary year, such a privilege to hear Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors Chiyoko Motomura, who was six; Dr Masao Tomonaga, who was two and devoted his career to studying the medical effects; and Tomoko Ōtaki, a second-generation survivor. Thanks to @daiwafoundation.bsky.social

A great honour to be able to hear first-hand testimony from survivors of the atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki in August 1945 at a special event at the @daiwafoundation.bsky.social in London today. Chiyoko Motomura spoke incredibly movingly of her experiences as a six year old girl 80 years ago.

Fan of ballet?🩰Don't forget to register for our upcoming webinar, 'National Ballet of Japan at the Royal Opera House' by Miyako Yoshida, Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Japan Date/time: Thurs 22 May, 12pm (UK) / 8pm (JP) Learn more and book your place here: dajf.org.uk/event/nation...

Upcoming Webinar | 'National Ballet of Japan at the Royal Opera House' by Miyako Yoshida, former Principal of the Royal Ballet and now Artistic Director of the National Ballet of Japan Thurs 22 May, 12 pm (UK) / 8 pm (JP) Learn more and book your place: dajf.org.uk/event/nation...

The personal belongings of a man who died at age 26 in the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima on the same day he joined the now-defunct Imperial Japanese military are to be displayed at a relative's home.

Upcoming talk: 'Radiation exposure and long-term health effects: Japanese atomic bomb survivors and British veterans' Monday 12 May, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Learn more and book here: dajf.org.uk/event/radiat...

If you missed our own Ra Mason's booklaunch 📖 @agendapub.bsky.social on 'Okinawa: Great Power Competition and the Keystone of the Pacific' 🗾 at the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation 🇯🇵🇬🇧 watch it here for great insights on a key flashpoint in the Pacific: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbzv...

Some recent Gallery spreads from @financialtimes.com Weekend Magazine 1. Rahim Fortune at The Photographer's Gallery 2. Sayuri Ichida at The Daiwa Foundation 3. Paul Graham at Huxley-Parlour 4. Workers Film + Photo Archive at Four Corners

Hello Bluesky! The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation is happy to announce its presence here, starting today. For events, grants, scholarships and other related information, head to our site: dajf.org.uk