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Business & Policy
Business & Policy
The Business & Policy Forum hosts public and invitation-only programs about the people and issues that define U.S.-Japan relations in a regional and global context.
Culture & Community
Culture & Community
Culture & Community looks to Japan’s past and future with unique lectures, workshops, tastings and experiential events across topics including anime, books, fashion, food, games, sports, manga, music and more.
Film
Film
Film screens a diverse selection from across the breadth of Japanese cinema history, including retrospectives, thematic series, premieres, and JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film.
Gallery
Gallery
Extending in scope from prehistory to the present, Japan Society Gallery is among the premier institutions in the U.S. for the exhibition of Japanese art.
Kids & Family
Kids & Family
Family Programs bring together diverse communities to experience and learn about Japan through art and culture workshops and traditional Japanese festivals.
Language Center
Language Center
The Language Center is the premier Japanese language institution, offering 13 comprehensive levels and culture classes year-round for learners in New York and beyond. 日本人対象教室もあります。
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News & Stories
Yoko Shioya 20/20: Celebrating 20 Years of Artistic Vision
This fall, join us in celebrating Japan Society’s Artistic Director Yoko Shioya’s 20th anniversary and support the future of the Performing Arts Program!
Inaugural American Manga Awards
On August 22, 2024 Japan Society and Anime NYC launched the first-ever American Manga Awards, designed to recognize the manga creators, stories, and publishing professionals who make it possible for readers to discover and enjoy this medium.