Lectures

‘A Gentleman from Japan: An untold story of an incredible journey from Asia to Queen Elizabeth’s court’

Synopsis

Lecture Date

Monday, September 14, 2026

Lecture Format

online

Lecture By

Dr. Thomas Lockley, Professor, School of Law, Nihon University

Upcoming Lectures

  • 20 Apr 2026

     ‘Japanese Cuisine Tradition and Innovation’

    Lecture By

    Mr. Yoshiki Tsuji, The Chairman and the Head of Board of Directors of Tsuji Culinary Institute

  • 18 May 2026

    Archaeology and the Asiatic Societies: 150 years of digging up Japan

    Lecture By

    Dr. Simon Kaner, Executive Director and Head of Centre for Archaeology and Heritage, Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures, UK, (SISJAC)

  • 29 Jun 2026

    ‘The Yamaoka Sake Brewery and the science of brewing sake’

    Lecture By

    Mr. Kohei Yamaoka, Head of Overseas Dept, Yamaoka Shuzo Co., Ltd.

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