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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. 

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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).
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"Tsuruya Kōkei: Modern Kabuki Prints Revised & Revisited" Opens in its Final American Venue at Asia Society Texas Center

Only the second U.S. museum to host the exhibition "Tsuruya Kōkei: Modern Kabuki Prints Revised & Revisited," Asia Society will also serve as its final American venue.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The U.S.-China Trade Dispute: Where Things Stand
05 Sep 2019
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
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Heidi in Japan
06 Sep 2019
12 - 1:15 p.m.
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo (ASPST) | Breakfast #10 Alex Moazed
17 Sep 2019
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Reception for Tsuruya Kōkei: Modern Kabuki Prints Revised & Revisited
19 Sep 2019
6 - 8 p.m.
Guest Curator Talk: Dr. Kendall H. Brown
21 Sep 2019
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Secrets of Rice and Water
26 Sep 2019
6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Pico Iyer — A Beginner’s Guide to Japan
14 Oct 2019
6:30 - 8 p.m.
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Breakfast #11 Prof. Kenneth J. Ruoff
18 Oct 2019
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Arts Committee Breakfast Series #|5 Marty Gross
31 Oct 2019
8 - 9:30 a.m.
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Breakfast #9 Evan Wolfson

A lawyer and a campaigner for equal marriage rights in the US.  Evan Wolfson founded and was the President of Freedom to Marry, the campaign that won marriage in the US, architect of the movement that led to nationwide victory in 2015.
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Briefing MONTHLY #19 | July-August 2019

Asia Briefing LIVE Special Edition | Plus: White Australia re-examined and the PM’s regional tour
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Arts Committee Breakfast Series #4 |Naoto Fukasawa

Mr. Fukazawa introduced the concept of Mingei, referring to its distinction from Kogei, and discussed Mingei’s influence on modern design. Participants discussed about the boundaries among Mingei, Kogei, industrial design and minimalism.
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Breakfast #6 Prof. Kent E. Calder

Prof. Calder discusses the concepts at work in transforming Eurasia: connectivity, geo-economics, technology.
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo (ASPST) | Breakfast #8 Wendy Cutler

“Stormy Forecast for Asia-Pacific Trade” Ms. Cutler provided us with her insights surrounding trade and security policies in the current climate on what's to happen in the region.
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Four Diplomats from Asia on the Case for 'America First'

In collaboration with Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, four Consul Generals from Asia gathered for an engaging discussion moderated by Mary Kay Magistad.
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State of Play for Trade With Rep. Joaquin Castro

Wendy Cutler talks trade with Representative Joaquin Castro on The Diplomatic Cable podcast.
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Four Diplomats From Asia on the Case for 'America First'

Consuls General from South Korea, Japan, India, and China convened in San Francisco to discuss President Trump's foreign policy with journalist Mary Kay Magistad.
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2019 Arts & Museum Summit

Leading arts professionals share insights into current collection practices and philosophies at arts institutions, including non-collecting museums and artists’ estates.
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Arts Committee Breakfast Series #3 |Panel Discussion

In an effort to build a new discussion platform for arts, the Arts Committee bring to you a panel discussion led by Chris Wells, co-chair of the Arts Committee to understand what challenges young artists today are facing to making it.
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Briefing MONTHLY #18 | June 2019

Women in Asia | Trade wars | BRI: good for thinktanks
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Podcast: U.S.-China Rivalry Roils Asia

Danny Russel speaks about the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry that is ushering in a new dynamic in the Asia Pacific region.
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Can Trump and Xi Find a Landing Zone in Osaka?

Wendy Cutler assesses the prospects for U.S.-China trade talks ahead of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan.
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Preview and Discussion: 'Voyage to the East' (Complete)

Join the principal members of the creative team, including the Metropolitan Opera's Tian Hao Jiang, as they perform excerpts from and discuss a new opera by composer Tang Jianping.
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Daniel Russel's Talk on U.S.-China Relations in an Age of Transition

Understanding the new dynamics between the U.S., China, and the Asia-Pacific Region.