News & Information
- Rest in Peace, Dr Soichiro Yoshida
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr Soichiro Yoshida, the President of The Japan-Sweden Society. - 4th Nov 2025: The Japan-Sweden Society’s Annual Dinner Party
We are delighted to announce that the 2015 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Dr Takaaki Kajita, will be our distinguished guest speaker at The Japan-Sweden Society's annual dinner party at the Tokyo American Club on Tuesday 4th November 2025. - Dr Soichiro “Sol” Yoshida elected as JSS PresidentDr Soichiro “Sol” Yoshida elected as JSS President
- JSS Scandinavian Evening~Rakugo and Music~
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, the Japan-Sweden Society (JSS) hosted a cultural event titled “JSS Scandinavian Evening~Rakugo and Music~” at the restaurant La Mensa Jasmin in Hiroo. The evening featured performances by Sanyutei Kouseinen, a Rakugo performer from the Godaime Enraku Ichimonkai, and Luna Naruse, a musician specializing in the traditional Norwegian instrument, the Hardingfele.… Read more: JSS Scandinavian Evening~Rakugo and Music~ - JSS Board Members Invited to Reception Hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in Honor of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf in Tokyo
On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Board members of the Society were graciously invited by the Embassy of Sweden, in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Japan (SCCJ), to a cocktail reception at Hotel Okura Tokyo. The event was held on the occasion of the visit to Japan by His Majesty King Carl… Read more: JSS Board Members Invited to Reception Hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in Honor of His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf in Tokyo - Welcome Reception for Sweden’s New Ambassador Viktoria Li at Her Residence
On Thursday February 13, 2025, the Japan-Sweden Society (JSS) hosted a reception at the residence of Ambassador Viktoria Li to formally welcome her as the Swedish Ambassador to Japan. The event was attended by JSS members and moderated by Managing Director Stefan Nilsson. In his opening remarks, Acting President Seiji Morimoto welcomed the guests and… Read more: Welcome Reception for Sweden’s New Ambassador Viktoria Li at Her Residence - JSS Annual Nobel Dinner 2024 with Professor Svante Pääbo in the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado
On November 6, 2024, the Japan-Sweden Society hosted its Annual Nobel Dinner at the Tokyo American Club. Professor Svante Pääbo, the Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2022, was our distinguished guest speaker. He is Professor of Genetics and Evolutionary Biology at Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology and also Adjunct Professor at Okinawa Institute… Read more: JSS Annual Nobel Dinner 2024 with Professor Svante Pääbo in the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado - Courtesy Call on Sweden’s New Ambassador Viktoria Li by JSS Executive Officers
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, the executive officers of the Japan-Sweden Society (JSS), led by Acting President Seiji Morimoto, Vice President Carl Eklund, and Managing Director Stefan Nilsson, paid a courtesy call to Ambassador Viktoria Li of Sweden. Ambassador Li assumed office on 1st September, succeeding Ambassador Pereric Högberg. She is notably the first female… Read more: Courtesy Call on Sweden’s New Ambassador Viktoria Li by JSS Executive Officers - Farewell reception for Sweden’s Ambassador Pereric Högberg at Tokyo Daijingu
On Wednesday July 3, 2024, the Japan-Sweden Society (JSS) held a reception for Ambassador Pereric Högberg and his wife Anna at the Matsuya Salon of the Tokyo Daijingu to bid farewell to them. The event, attended by JSS members and their guests, was moderated by Managing Director Stefan Nilsson. At the outset, Acting President Seiji… Read more: Farewell reception for Sweden’s Ambassador Pereric Högberg at Tokyo Daijingu - Lecture on “Sweden and I” by Distinguished University Professor Miyazono of the University of Tokyo at the Residence of Swedish Ambassador
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Japan-Sweden Society (JSS), in cooperation with Swedish Ambassador Pereric Högberg, hosted a lecture titled "Sweden and I" by Distinguished University Professor Kohei Miyazono of the University of Tokyo at the ambassador's residence. Approximately thirty JSS members and their guests attended the event. Prof. Miyazono, former Dean of the School… Read more: Lecture on “Sweden and I” by Distinguished University Professor Miyazono of the University of Tokyo at the Residence of Swedish Ambassador
About us
The Society has a rich history of activities since 1929. Here's a brief history of JSS.
Events
Events for our members are at the heart of the Society's activities. An obvious highlight is our Annual Nobel Dinner which features a Nobel Laureate as a guest speaker and is attended by prominent guests.
Outstanding functions
Over the years, the Society has hosted many special events with extraordinary guest speakers. Here is a summary of some of our functions.