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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 12/08/2026

A look back at our Ainu Cultural Heritage events on July 22–23! ✨ Join us again for “Sinot” tomorrow and “Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan” + Q&A with filmmaker Naomi Mizoguchi August 13. 📸: Stefanie Candelario

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 31/07/2026

On July 18th, Japan Society closed off JAPAN CUTS Powered by Canon with Hirokazu Koreeda's Sheep in the Box, followed by a Q&A with the director. Before the screening, VIP Guests also had the rare opportunity to meet Koreeda himself before sitting for the screening. 📸 Stefanie Candelario

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 30/07/2026

Practically a Japanese version of “dessert” versus “desert:” Did you know that just one tiny consonant can change this similar Japanese word from talking about a writer 🖊 (sakka) to an incline ↗️ (saka)? ☀️ Avoid making tiny mistakes by joining classes at our Language Center. japansoc.org/3K0wfiA

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 16/07/2026

General tickets are now on sale for Japan Society's 2026–27 Performing Arts Season. Join us for a rich variety of performances: contemporary dance, music, puppet theater, traditional arts and more. We’ll see you at the theater! japansoc.org/PA-26%E2%80%...

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 12/05/2026

This year, we welcomed a record-breaking 3,500 students—with 80% coming from Title I schools for free! 🏫✨ Our arts and culture education programs are powered by your generosity. Help us keep inspiring the next generation by donating to our May Annual Fund! 🎁 japansoc.org/4w29NJi

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 11/05/2026

“I learned it from anime” is a great start, but we can help with the rest! 😉🇯🇵 Japan Society's summer teen classes cover everything from conversational basics (like asking for directions!) to reading, writing, and even manga drawing! japansoc.org/4ty0GNQ

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 08/05/2026

Celebrate MONKEY Volume 6! 🎬 Unpack the art of film adaptation in "From Page to Screen: The Art & Anxiety of Adaptation" japansoc.org/anxietyadapt... 👻 Explore the cultural roots of J-Horror in "What’s Japanese in Japanese Horror?" japansoc.org/japanesehorror Save 10% when you attend both!

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 07/05/2026

Take a trip back to Treasure Town in this stunning 4K premiere of Tekkonkinkreet on May 28 at 6 pm! Based on the legendary manga by Taiyo Matsumoto, this modern cult classic is a story of brotherhood in a decaying world. Grab your seats: japansoc.org/4ufRIpT 📷: Michael Arias/Studio 4°C

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 07/05/2026

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 17/04/2026

One syllable changes everything! 🪑 "Suwatte" (sit) vs. 🏺 "Sawatte" (touch) is the difference between taking a seat and getting too close to the art. 😅 Master your skills this summer at the Language Center! 🇯🇵☀️ Use code EARLY by 4/22 for $10 off! japansoc.org/45e3lSO

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 16/04/2026

Join our sweet sake shindig on 4/21! 🍶🍫 Hear Hiroshi Sakurai (Dassai) & Maribel Lieberman (MarieBelle NY) discuss building global brands. Then, enjoy a reception with Dassai Blue sake, savory bites & take home an exclusive chocolate gift! Tickets are limited: japansoc.org/4ccpVjq

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 15/04/2026

Sustaining Members, join us on April 22 for an exclusive Gallery After Hours tour of Kawai Kanjirō: House to House. Enjoy light refreshments, and experience a curator-led tour exploring the U.S. solo debut of this incredible collection. 🏺✨ 🎟️ japansoc.org/4tO9tM4

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 27/03/2026

How does a glass of wine play a role on the global diplomatic stage? 🍷🇺🇸🇯🇵 From D.C. to Tokyo, Freeman Winery is beautifully blending U.S. and Japanese cultures. Join us on April 7 for a Talk and Tasting with the team behind the wine, followed by a tasting reception! 🎟️ japansoc.org/47o2Asl

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 25/03/2026

Have you picked up your Midtown Cultural Alliance passport yet? ✈️ 🇰🇷 🇯🇵 🇫🇷 🇩🇰 🇫🇮 🇳🇴 🇮🇸 🇸🇪 You can redeem gifts after 3 stamps—explore a range of programming from March 26–April 5! 🎁 Check out the full schedule here: japansoc.org/mca2026 🤩 and come get your passport at any MCA Open House location.

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 24/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the opening reception of “Kawai Kanjirō: House to House” at Japan Society last Wednesday. 🏺🤎 On view through May 10, 2026, come check out this inspiring collection of ceramics, calligraphy, and sculptures. More info: japansoc.org/4qUYi3o 📸: Andrew Levine

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 14/03/2026

Want to say more than "suki desu"? This White Day, give the gift of language! 🤍🌸 Late Spring Language Center registration is OPEN! Choose from 1-day travel workshops, 5-week courses, Shodo & more. Learn more here: japansoc.org/45e3lSO

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 13/03/2026

We are one week away from the highly anticipated return of Japanese contemporary dance visionary Hiroaki Umeda! 💥 Don't miss "assimilating & Moving State 1"—refined physicality merges with digital design and cyberart in this ultramodern dance double bill. Secure your seats: japansoc.org/46ciq8Q

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 11/03/2026

Limited tickets left for the World Premiere of Akane-banashi at Japan Society 🎟️ Join us on April 1 to be the first to see the anime adaptation of this acclaimed manga about the art of Rakugo, before it even premieres in Japan! Grab your seats at the 🔗 in bio!

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 05/03/2026

The Midtown Cultural Alliance returns from March 26 to April 5! Join five of Midtown's premier cultural institutions for free & ticketed programming. Pick up a MCA stamp passport and collect free gifts after 3 stamps! 🎁 Take a look at the full calendar at midtownculturalalliance.org

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 04/03/2026

Who was visiting us in 2016? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Looking back 10 years, Japan Society has truly grown! 🇯🇵 Marie Kondo, Konmari Your Life 📸 Daphnee Youree George Takei, From Barbed Wire to Broadway 📸 AS Yusei Matsui, Creator of Assassination Classroom 📸 George Hirose At Twilight Opening Reception

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 26/02/2026

We are honored to present the World Premiere of the highly anticipated new anime Akane-banashi on April 1. Based on the acclaimed manga by Yuki Suenaga & Takamasa Moue, it tells the story of a young girl who strives to master Rakugo, a traditional Japanese storytelling art. Tickets launch March 2!

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 24/02/2026

Thank you to our members who attended Matcha: The Next Generation! 🌿🍵 We explored how traditional Japanese tea culture is evolving. Our panelists shared fascinating insights—followed by a delicious tasting reception. We are so grateful for our members who make these vibrant conversations possible. ✨

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 23/02/2026

Sometimes we all need a little "Ganbare!" (Do your best!) 🐒💪 A gentle reminder to always keep going, no matter how heavy the load. Keeping a vibrant hub for Japanese art and culture in NYC is a big lift, and we couldn't do it without our incredible members. Thank you & we're cheering you on!

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 22/02/2026

Due to inclement weather, Japan Society will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. All Japanese language classes will be conducted virtually. 📸 Thomas Haar, Second floor garden on a snowy day at Japan Society, 1971.

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 20/02/2026

Slick avant-garde mastermind Hiroaki Umeda returns to Japan Society with an ultramodern dance double bill, operating within an aesthetic where refined physicality merges with digital design and cyberart. 📆 March 20-21 Secure your seats here: japansoc.org/46ciq8Q

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 19/02/2026

He left Google and wrote about the dark side of tech. 💻 ✍️ Join author Terao Tetsuya & translator Kevin Wang for a talk on "Spent Bullets", unpacking the "work harder" mentality, queer identity, and the Taiwanese diasporic experience. 📆 March 19 | 🎟️ japansoc.org/46gZjKR

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 18/02/2026

Witness rare Japanese cinema come to life 📽️ On February 25, step inside our projection booth with Film Programmer Alexander Fee for a demonstration of celluloid projection—a vanishing craft Japan Society preserves in the digital age. Open to Sustaining+ members. Tickets: japansoc.org/3MGiVkG

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 17/02/2026

Japan Society was honored to host an advance screening of the doc "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series," exploring the cultural link between the US & Japan, plus a Q&A with Director Jason Sterman. Ambassador Katahira even wore an Ohtani jersey! In theaters Feb 23 & 24. ⚾️🇯🇵

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 12/02/2026

This Valentine’s Day, start a relationship with the Japanese language! 🇯🇵❤️ Join us at the Language Center this spring for crash courses, trial lessons, and weekend intensives! Sign up here: japansoc.org/3K0wBWs #JapaneseLanguage #JapanSociety

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 22/09/2025

Tickets just dropped for our #Gundam Film Festival on Oct. 11 & 12! Join Japan Society and Bandai Namco Filmworks for two days of milestone screenings, live Q&As + exclusive fan giveaways. 💥 Secure yours now: japansociety.org/film

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 10/09/2025

Limited edition #KINKAKUJI postcards + bookmarks featuring Chiharu Shiota’s stunning stage design sketches. These will be available for purchase onsite only starting tomorrow! 🔥🪑 Yukio Mishima’s KINKAKUJI runs Sept. 11-20: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 09/09/2025

Hailed as one of the must-see exhibitions of the season by ELLE Magazine and @washingtonpost.com, "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries" opens this Friday at Japan Society. #ChiharuShiotaJS 🎟️ Book tickets to the exhibition's opening weekend: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 28/08/2025

Opening in two weeks. 🪑 Here’s a first look at Chiharu Shiota's hauntingly beautiful stage design for #KINKAKUJI, a feverish adaptation of Yukio Mishima’s 1956 literary masterpiece "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion." Running September 11-20 at Japan Society. 🎫: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 25/08/2025

Italian, French, German & Brazilian editions of Yukio Mishima's "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion." 📚 Limited tickets remain for the opening night of #KINKAKUJI, a bold new stage adaptation of Mishima's postwar masterpiece, running Sept. 11–20 at Japan Society. 🎫 Tickets: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 20/08/2025

Announcing "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries," the New York museum debut of internationally acclaimed Berlin-based artist Chiharu Shiota. On view September 12, 2025–January 11, 2026 at Japan Society. #ChiharuShiotaJS Book tickets: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 07/08/2025

Closing this Sunday! ⏳ Don’t miss the final weekend of “Susumu Shingu: Elated!”—our acclaimed summer exhibition featuring the mesmerizing kinetic works of Japan’s “sculptor of the wind." ✨🌬️ Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 31/07/2025

Tickets for Japan Society’s 2025–26 Performing Arts Season are now on sale to the public! 🎫 🎉 Explore the full season lineup and secure your seats today for groundbreaking performances like the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's KINKAKUJI, stunning noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 30/07/2025

POV: It’s time for #Japanese class! 👩‍🏫🧠 Did you know Japan Society’s Language Center was named one of the Best Language Classes in New York by @nymag.com? We offer 13 levels of Japanese year-round, both online and in person! Explore our upcoming courses and workshops here: japansoc.org/45e3lSO

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 21/07/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 18th annual #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU. Until next summer! ❤️🎥

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 17/07/2025

🎫 PRESALE NOW LIVE 🎫 A reminder to all Japan Society members—you can now secure tickets to our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season, launching this fall with the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's #KINKAKUJI, traditional #noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih 📸: © Hosho-ryu School

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 14/07/2025

A joy to welcome #YuumiKawai, one of Japan’s most celebrated rising stars, to #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU this past weekend for sold-out premieres of SHE TAUGHT ME SERENDIPITY and A GIRL NAMED ANN. 🎬👏

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 09/07/2025

We just announced our 2025–26 Performing Arts Season, launching this fall with a centennial celebration of one of Japan's most iconic and controversial postwar figures. 🎟️ Member presale starts 7/17. General tickets on sale 7/31. Explore the full season lineup: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 09/07/2025

A one-night-only showcase of boundary-pushing short films, from the 2024 PIA Grand Prize winner to a Taisho-era fable by the composer of AUGUST IN THE WATER. 🎬 Don’t miss our 2025 #JAPANCUTS SHORT CUTS presentation, screening this Saturday: japansoc.org/SHORTCUTS

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 07/07/2025

This year’s #JAPANCUTS Documentary slate brings three powerful stories to the big screen—from a heart-wrenching video diary confronting mental illness to the underground art movements of postwar Japan. Catch these docs + more at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, starting this week! 🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 03/07/2025

We just announced a huge #JAPANCUTS giveaway on Instagram. 🍿🥳 Prize includes free access to all 25+ festival films, including our sold-out Opening Night (CHAO) and Centerpiece (CLOUD) screenings. ENTER ON IG: japansoc.org/3GtyusU

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 02/07/2025

Sake, hot springs, craft beer. ☀️ We just announced 3 exciting events for your July calendar: japansoc.org/4lcoWlm

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 01/07/2025

From a quiet Nara town to the bustling streets of Osaka, this year’s #JAPANCUTS Next Generation slate spotlights four daring new works by emerging Japanese filmmakers. Catch these indie gems + more festival highlights at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, kicking off next week! 🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 27/06/2025

🏆 We’re proud to honor Kiyoshi Kurosawa with the 2025 CUT ABOVE Award at #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU (July 10–20), with the legendary director joining us in person for screenings of his latest works + classic revivals! Browse all 25+ festival premieres: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 25/06/2025

Some official movie posters from this year's #JAPANCUTS Feature Slate, featuring new works by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Yu Irie, Kichitaro Negishi & more. We're just 2 weeks out from the festival! If you haven't already, browse the full lineup and grab your tickets now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4

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Japan Society @japansociety.org · 24/06/2025

What’s next? 🎭 Our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season launches this fall with a centennial tribute to Yukio Mishima, featuring four programs that spotlight the global legacy of this complex postwar figure. Full season preview: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih

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