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      • Nauru

      • Nepal

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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).
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Around the World: Kazuo Ishiguro Reading with Inprint, the Smithsonian's Mother Tongue Film Festival, and More

In this digest of Performing Arts and Culture, enjoy Minyo Crusaders' Tiny Desk (Home) Concert with NPR and globalFEST, join an ongoing film festival with the Smithsonian, and more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

The Fukushima Disaster 10 Years On: Lessons to Never Forget
02 Mar 2021
8 - 9 a.m.
Oxford Debate: Will East Asia Lead the Way Beyond This Pandemic?
02 Mar 2021
12 - 1 p.m.
Buy Tickets
Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Ambassadors' Circle with the German Ambassador
03 Mar 2021
8 - 9:15 a.m.
[Leaders Shaping the Future of the Indo-Pacific] Equal Rights and Same-sex Marriage for LGBTQ in Asia: How to Create an Inclusive and Kind Society
05 Mar 2021
6 - 7 p.m.
Art for Breakfast 2021: Noriko Kashiwagi | ART PLATFORM TOKYO
10 Mar 2021
8 - 9:15 a.m.
The Asia Society Book Salon – Earthlings
10 Mar 2021
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Art for Breakfast 2021: Everett Kennedy Brown| Artist
22 Mar 2021
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Video

Japan and Emerging Challenges in Cybersecurity and AI

Mihoko Matsubara and Sadamasa Oue discuss the country's approach to the issues as well as how it's coordinating with its partners — namely the U.S.
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Briefing MONTHLY #35 | February 2021

ASEAN relations | Myanmar’s dilemma | China trade
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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo | Ambassadors' Circle with the British Ambassador

Before his departure, British Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Paul Madden CMG joined Asia Society 's first Ambassadors' Circle of the year. Here, he reflected on his time in Japan during his illustrious diplomatic career.
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ART + BUSINESS Beyond 2020 - Discussions of Corporates Partnering with Art

In this period of COVID-19 we’ve seen the power of arts, humanities, and culture in bringing communities together to fight this crisis. Joined from HK-Shanghai-Tokyo, online and in person, we discussed how corporates are utilizing art.
Video

Highlights From the 2020 Asia Game Changer Awards

A look back at this celebration of individuals and groups who saved lives, changed lives, and lifted spirits during a most challenging year.
Zunda mochi
article

아시아의 다양한 설음식: 일본편

주한일본대사관 공보문화원 추조 카즈오 원장과 미야기현 서울사무소 쓰지이 타쿠 소장이 일본의 설음식과 떡요리를 소개합니다.
Video

Family Day: Virtual Lunar New Year

Asia Society's Lunar New Year celebration goes virtual, featuring performances and activities inspired by holiday traditions around the world.
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Japanese Textile: Now and Investible Asset Class?

In Collaboration with American Chambers of Commerce, the first arts program for 2021 was on textiles from the LACMA collection.
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[Webinar Series: Leaders Shaping the Future of the Indo-Pacific] Conversation with Minister Audrey Tang

On January 15, we invited Taiwan’s digital minister Audrey Tang speaking on governance, education, and creativity/technology as seen in the Covid-19 era.
Zunda mochi
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Osechi: Japan's New Year Feast and Rice Cake

Asia Society Korea collaborates with the Japanese Embassy to introduce Osechi, traditional Japanese New Year dishes.
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Kyoto Art Journey 2020 - The Harmony of Zen and Art in Kyoto

This year, the art journey to Kyoto was about exploring the artist's evolution from when they are a student to how they grow a full-fledged artist.
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Art for Breakfast 2020: Kenryou Gu | Artist

Kenryou Gu discussed about his works and evolution as an artist in a discussion titled, “We May Never Understand Art”. In a year without travel, he talked about how he got here and where he is headed as a young artist.
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Special Program : Author and poet Mieko Kawakami (BREASTS AND EGGS) in conversation with author Roland Kelts (JAPANAMERICA)

Jointly with International House of Japan, it was an honor to have Akutagawa-sho winning author and poet, Mieko Kawakami and author Roland Kelts for our first program on literature.
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Prescreening of History Channel's "Tokyo Legacy"

Thanks to our friends at A&E, we had our first screening event, "Tokyo Legacy"  before it was aired on History Channel from December 20.  Program was introduced by A+E Networks Japan, General Manager, John Flanagan.
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The Evolving Landscape of Asian America – 55th Anniversary of the Immigration & Nationality Act (Japan)

Emerging from the margins to starring in the mainstream, certain heroes arising from these cultural communities have proudly and gracefully represented this collective hyphenated identity of what it means to be “Asian American”.
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