Konnichiwa!
Welcome to the KCL Japan Society! We are a warm, active, and welcoming society open to everyone. Whether you enjoy the occasional anime/Studio Ghibli film, like Japanese food, love everything about Japan, or are a Japanese student new to Britain, everyone is welcome here. The Japan Society is a great place to make friends and have a really good time!
We have so far planned a wide array of activities for you to enjoy Japanese culture:
Cultural Events: mochi making, kimono try-on, and Japanese calligraphy (Kakizome)
Social Events: Boat Party, Karaoke (Japanese style), Nomikai (pub social), Undokai (Sports Day with other ldn unis), and Restaurant visits.
Free Language Classes for all members who wish to learn Japanese by speaking to native speakers. The biweekly classes are in three levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) so don't worry if you are completely new to the language!
Career Opportunities in Japan: can be found on our Instagram Career Page & Facebook Career Page
Enjoy Discounts at our partnering Japanese restaurants and grocery stores in central London
The KCL Japan Society is also dedicated to continually improving the social dynamics of our society and expanding the Japanese community at Kings by co-hosting events with other societies such as the Hallyu Society, Anime and Manga Society, sports societies (Kento Society & Karate Society) and other Universities' Japan societies.
Sign up for membership now to participate in our events and enjoy member discounts.
Follow us on Instagram (most updated), Facebook, Discord , and Whatsapp Groupchat (in linktree) for events updates
To sign up for events, please find the forms in our linktree
Our Japanese restaurant/ grocery shop partners:
1. RiceWineShop (Amazing Grocery store in Soho. Has online shop as well) 5% off (w/ t&c)
2. T4 Strand (Bubble Tea Shop. next to KCL Strand Campus!) 5% off (w/ t&c)
3. Tsujiri (Matcha shop at Chinatown and Camden) 10% off (w/ t&c)
4. Misato (Restaurant in Chinatown) 5% off (w/ t&c)
5. Yifang Holborn (Bubble tea shop near Maughan Library) 20% off (w/ t&c)
6. Nazuki Garden (Japanese restaurant) 15% off (w/ t&c)
7. Itadakizen (Vegan restaurant near King's Cross) 20% off (w/ t&c)
8. Ook Foods (online Asian food store) 25% off (w/ t&c)
9. Fuwafuwa (Japanese pancake) 5% off at all locations! (w/ t&c)
10. Sake Collective (Japanese sake shop) 5% off (w/ t&c)
*As a KCL Japan Society member, you can enjoy various discounts at our partner shops with a valid membership card (sign up in linktree). Be aware of the conditions of the discounts! Terms and Conditions apply.
Our Sponsor this year: Asia to Japan co. ltd
Picture from Undokai (2021-22)
- 2023/24 Committee -
President: Koichi Ueno
VP/Treasurer: Juri Katsura
Events Team: Lisa Mori, Sakura Saito
Language Team: Yui Kawashima, Kensho Okano, Yi Chang
Outreach Officer: Afiq Zharfan Saharudin
Publicity Officer: Hiroki Tanaka
Career Officer: Ryota Mori
(updated September 2023)