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Welcome to Japan Society!

Japan Society is OPEN TO EVERYONE, whether you’re interested in Japanese culture, want to learn the language or are Japanese yourself!

UCL Japan Society is the biggest Japan-related university society in the UK with over 600 members, with 70% of our members being non-Japanese! At Japan Society, you can meet a whole variety of people from many different backgrounds so please check it out!

The standard membership is only £5. With this membership you can go to every event and free weekly language lessons! 

Standard membership allows you to get discounts from our partner shops and cafés all around London!

All the information about the society will be on Instagram @ucljapansoc！

 

Events:

  • We hold events pretty much every week! We have both cultural and social events. Some examples include:
    • Speed friending
    • Calligraphy
    • Tea ceremony
    • Undokai (Sports day)
    • Karaoke
    • Nomikai (Pub socials)
  • We also have a few paid events (members get discounts) such as the annual boat party!

 

Language lessons:

  • We have 5 different levels for keen language learners, beginner to advanced
  • Lessons are run by our wonderful volunteer teachers (who can also enjoy some teacher exclusive discounts and events)
  • Lessons are very friendly and casual; you can decide on your own about turning up etc, no one will chase you!
  • More information will be released on Instagram

 

Careers:

  • Mainly for those who are intending to work in Japan, we regularly hold career events for members.
  • We are partnered with many companies such as CFN, Connect Job, Fast offer Japan, BCG etc
  • Check our Instagram account dedicated entirely to careers if you are interested https://www.instagram.com/ucljapancareers/
  • There’s also a WhatsApp group for careers where information is sent (Please fill out this form to join!) https://forms.gle/ecSvi2FvsT7qxzjZ6
  • For career inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

We hope you join our large community at Japan Society!

Events

Level 1 Japanese Class
17/11/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 1 Japanese class, held every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at IOE C3.11!

This class is designed for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Japanese who are aiming for JLPT N5. Lessons cover the fundamentals of Japanese, including Hiragana, Katakana, basic vocabulary, and some Kanji.

Classes run during the 2026–27 academic year, from 6 October 2026 to 23

Level 2 Japanese Class
17/11/2026 | 19:00 - 20:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 2 Japanese class, held every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at IOE C3.11!

This class is designed for students with a basic understanding of Japanese who are aiming for JLPT N4. Lessons cover more complex grammar, synonyms, and everyday conversation to help students develop their language skills.

Classes run during the 2026–27 academic year, from 6 October 2026 to 23

Level 3 Japanese Class
19/11/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 3 Japanese class, held every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Darwin Building B05!

This class is designed for intermediate Japanese learners who are aiming for JLPT N3. Lessons focus on a wider range of idioms and expressions, as well as developing skills in summarising and interpreting information in Japanese.

Classes run during the 2026–27 academic year, from 8

Level 5 Japanese Class
19/11/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 5 Japanese class, held every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Foster Court 217!

This class is designed for advanced Japanese learners who want to develop their proficiency beyond JLPT N2 and work towards near-native fluency. Lessons involve extensive learning materials and advanced exercises to refine language comprehension, expression, and overall

Level 4 Japanese Class
19/11/2026 | 19:00 - 20:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 4 Japanese class, held every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Darwin Building B05!

This class is designed for upper-intermediate to advanced Japanese learners who are aiming for JLPT N2. It offers more challenging lessons and a significantly greater workload than Level 3, helping students develop the Japanese language skills needed for more advanced and professional

Level 1 Japanese Class
24/11/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 1 Japanese class, held every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at IOE C3.11!

This class is designed for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Japanese who are aiming for JLPT N5. Lessons cover the fundamentals of Japanese, including Hiragana, Katakana, basic vocabulary, and some Kanji.

Classes run during the 2026–27 academic year, from 6 October 2026 to 23

Level 2 Japanese Class
24/11/2026 | 19:00 - 20:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 2 Japanese class, held every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at IOE C3.11!

This class is designed for students with a basic understanding of Japanese who are aiming for JLPT N4. Lessons cover more complex grammar, synonyms, and everyday conversation to help students develop their language skills.

Classes run during the 2026–27 academic year, from 6 October 2026 to 23

Level 3 Japanese Class
26/11/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 3 Japanese class, held every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Darwin Building B05!

This class is designed for intermediate Japanese learners who are aiming for JLPT N3. Lessons focus on a wider range of idioms and expressions, as well as developing skills in summarising and interpreting information in Japanese.

Classes run during the 2026–27 academic year, from 8

Level 5 Japanese Class
26/11/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 5 Japanese class, held every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at Foster Court 217!

This class is designed for advanced Japanese learners who want to develop their proficiency beyond JLPT N2 and work towards near-native fluency. Lessons involve extensive learning materials and advanced exercises to refine language comprehension, expression, and overall

Level 4 Japanese Class
26/11/2026 | 19:00 - 20:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 4 Japanese class, held every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at Darwin Building B05!

This class is designed for upper-intermediate to advanced Japanese learners who are aiming for JLPT N2. It offers more challenging lessons and a significantly greater workload than Level 3, helping students develop the Japanese language skills needed for more advanced and professional

Japan Society Boat Party 2026
27/11/2026 | 19:00 - 23:45

Japan Society Boat Party 2026

Join UCL Japan Society and Japan Societies from universities across the UK for Japan Society Boat Party 2026!

Come aboard the Dixie Queen for an evening of music, DJ entertainment and socialising while cruising along the River Thames.

Whether you're coming with friends or looking to meet new people from other universities, this is a great opportunity to enjoy an

Level 1 Japanese Class
01/12/2026 | 18:00 - 19:00

Join UCL Japan Society's Level 1 Japanese class, held every Tuesday from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at IOE C3.11!

This class is designed for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Japanese who are aiming for JLPT N5. Lessons cover the fundamentals of Japanese, including Hiragana, Katakana, basic vocabulary, and some Kanji.

Classes run during the 2026–27 academic year, from 6 October 2026 to 23