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This page displays all Asia Society content on Japan in reverse chronological order. For more Asia Society work on Japan visit Asia Society Japan. Established in 2018, at a time when Japan needs to be more strongly engaged with Asia, Asia Society Japan plays an important role in connecting Japan to leaders, ideas, and innovations shaping Asia and America today. 

Exhibition

Kamakura: Realism and Spirituality in the Sculpture of Japan

"Kamakura: Realism and Spirituality in the Sculpture of Japan" examines the interplay of realism and the sacred in more than thirty Buddhist masterpieces from the Kamakura period (1185–1333).
The Illustrated Life of Shinran Shōnin (detail). Japan. Edo period, 1699.
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Asia Society Museum Presents The Art of Impermanence

Masterpieces from two of America's greatest Japanese collections, the John C. Weber Collection and Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller 3rd Collection, are on view from February 11 to April 26, 2020.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Breakfast Governor Yuriko Koike
29 Jan 2020
8:30 - 10 a.m.
Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture (Part I)
03 Feb 2020
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike: Beyond 2020 — A Vision for Tokyo and Japan
03 Feb 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Make or Break: WTO Reform in 2020
06 Feb 2020
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Members-Only Opening and Exhibition Lecture
11 Feb 2020
6 - 9 p.m.
Asia Society Korea 2020 Monthly Luncheon
12 Feb 2020
12 - 1:30 p.m.
Film Screening: Norm Mineta Documentary and Q&A with Director & Co-Producer
21 Feb 2020
5:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Asia Society at NGV | Womenomics in Japan (Melbourne)
02 Mar 2020
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
My Thoughts Dyed with You: Perspectives on Impermanence in Japanese Art—Sinéad Vilbar
11 Mar 2020
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture (Part II)
23 Mar 2020
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Video

2019 Asia Game Changer Awards — Celebrating Trailblazing Women

Highlights from the sixth annual Asia Game Changer Awards.
Video

Competing Visions for the Future of Asia — Keynote by Danny Russel (Complete)

Russel provides insights and analysis on the rivalry between China’s BRI and the West’s FOIP.
Video

The Economics of BRC and FOIP: Substitutes or Complements? (Complete)

Experts explore two competing visions for the future of Asia: China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the West’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
Club Diamond
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Club Diamond

A wholly original, multi-layered take on the modern immigration tale, "Club Diamond" interweaves the stories of a silent film narrator and a Japanese film star against a lush musical score.
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What RCEP Means for the Indo-Pacific

Blake Berger on why the conclusion of negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was a landmark achievement for ASEAN.
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Asia Society Japan Center - First Yearend Gathering

Asia Society Japan Center hosts its first yearend gathering with Founding Members and staff.
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Asia Society Japan Center, Arts Committee Signature Symposium

The Future of the Art Market – Discussion of its Innovation & Evolution
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[APYLP x Asia21 Joint Session] What the Future Holds for an LGBT-inclusive Asia - Signature Symposium

Signature symposium
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Asia Society Japan Center Welcomes The Hon. Kevin Rudd

Asia Society Japan Center was delighted to host a lunch meeting with guest speaker His Honorable Kevin Rudd, currently the President of Asia Society Policy Institute.
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Gov. Yuriko Koike | Asia Game Changers Award Presentation in Tokyo

Gov. Yuriko Koike | Asia Game Changers Award Presentation
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Breakfast #11 Prof. Kenneth J. Ruoff

Asia Society Japan Center is delighted to welcome Professor Kenneth J. Ruoff, professor of modern history of Japan and Director of the Center for Japanese Studies at Portland State University.
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Breakfast #13 Sheila A. Smith

Her new book, “ Japan Rearmed, The Politics of Military Power” , Ms. Smith briefed us on “Tokyo’s approach to military power”.
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Asia Society Japan Center Policy Conference: Competing Visions for the Future of Asia

There are 2 competing visions for the future of Asia, China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the west’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP). We will explored these issues with experts seeking to promote peace and prosperity for the region.
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Breakfast #12 Peter Gruss

Dr. Peter Gruss noted, "OIST is one of the most interesting initiatives in world scientific research and education.”
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Arts Committee Breakfast Meeting #5 Mai Miyake, Artist

Ms. Mai Miyake  talked about her works and what she sees in today’s art world, titled, "Whereabouts of Art".