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Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo: Managing China’s Rise without War, Rorry Daniels
In-person and Online
Discussion

Managing China’s Rise without War

27 Mar 2023
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
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ASPI Managing Director, Rorry Daniels, will share her analysis and insights on how the U.S. should work with its allies to balance China’s growing power and protect its own interests without sparking unintended conflict.
Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill, Jesper Koll, Bill Emmott, Nobukatsu Kanehara, in Association with The Japan Society
Online
Discussion

Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill #4

06 Apr 2023
8 - 9 p.m.
Tokyo Time
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Fourth session of the quarterly webinar series with Bill Emmott and Jesper Koll that discusses what’s new in the Japanese economy, business, financial markets, and more.
Art for Breakfast with Yu Tazawa, Stay in an Art Piece, Support an Artist—How BnA Is Using Hospitality to Empower Local Artistic Communities, April 17, 2023, 8:00-9:15 a.m. (JST)
In-person and Online
Discussion

Stay in an Art Piece, Support an Artist—How BnA Is Using Hospitality to Empower Local Artistic Communities

17 Apr 2023
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
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Founder and CEO, Yu Tazawa of BnA will share his vision of empowering the artistic communities globally via his art hotel start-up, one room at a time.

News and Updates

Director John Daschbach and producer Wataru Yamamoto along with Japan center director Sawako Hidaka
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Asia Society Japan at the Movies: Come Back Anytime (Recap)

Recap and photos of the screening of Come Back Anytime and conversation with the director John Daschbach and producer Wataru Yamamoto.
Andrew McDermott and Leo Lewis on stage
article

Capitalism Made in Japan (Recap)

February 14, 2023 — long-term Japan investor Andrew McDermott and influential Japanese financial journalist Leo Lewis presented different views on capitalism made in Japan.
Takako’s Take Vol 5: Japan’s New Security Strategy: Who Fights, Who Pays, and Who Decides? by Takako Hikotani, Japan ASPI Fellow
article

Japan’s New Security Strategy: Who Fights, Who Pays, and Who Decides?

Takako Hikotani discusses the three important questions on Japan’s new security strategy that are important not only for Japan but also for the US and the alliance: who fights, who pays, and who decides.
Capitalism Made in Japan
Business

Capitalism Made in Japan

Andrew McDermott and Leo Lewis speak to Jesper Koll about their different views on capitalism made in Japan and discuss the differences in the narratives and realities of Japan.
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Sophia Noel and Sayuri Hirayama dacing
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TONARI—Fusion of Film, Dance, and Jazz beyond Borders (Recap)

Photo highlight from the TONARI performance in Tokyo at the International House of Japan.
Startup Nation Japan: Japan’s Democracy in Action — The Case of CALL4
Current Affairs

Startup Nation Japan: Japan’s Democracy in Action — The Case of CALL4

Motoki Taniguchi talks about the innovative civil rights crowdfunding platform that he founded.
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A group photo of the art symposium speakers and Asia Society Japan arts committee members.
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Art for Social Innovation—Art Collaborating with ESG and SDGs (Recap)

November 10, 2022 — A panel of curators and artists discussed the relationship between art, ESG, and SDGs and how art can help make a difference in social issues.
General Charles A. Flynn on stage listening to the audience’s question
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Meet the General — General Charles A. Flynn (Recap)

December 13, 2022 — General Charles Flynn provided us with his views on U.S. Army activities in the Indo-Pacific region, the role of the network of Allies and Partners, and the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
Magnus Renfrew giving a presentation at Art for Breakfast
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Art for Breakfast 2022: Magnus Renfrew, Co-Founder, Tokyo Gendai (Recap)

November 15, 2022 — Asia Society Japan welcomed Magnus Renfrew to speak about the upcoming art fair in 2023 known as Tokyo Gendai.
Nishigaki showing his work of Godzilla-themed work
article

Art for Breakfast 2022: Extraordinary Odyssey—My Work Exposed! (Recap)

October 26, 2022 — Asia Society Japan invited artist, Hayaki Nishigaki to Art for Breakfast. Nishigaki talked about his journey as an artist, diving into his personal history, the continual use of Godzilla, and more.
Mr. Stanley Wong on podium to give his presentation
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Art for Breakfast 2022: art : zen — anothermountainman’s creative life journey (Recap)

September 22, 2022 — Stanley Wong also known as anothermountainman joined Art for Breakfast in a presentation titled, art : zen anothermountainman’s creative life journey.
Meet the General — General Charles A. Flynn
Policy

Meet the General — General Charles A. Flynn

General Charles A. Flynn joins the Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo to provide his views on U.S. Army activities in the Indo-Pacific region, the role of the network of allies and partners, and the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.
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2022 Art Journey to Echigo Tsumari Art Fields officially begins from November 4-6 (Taishi Yokotsuka / Asia Society Japan)
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Japan Center’s Art Journey through Satoyama at Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale

Continuing from the successful art journeys to Kyoto in 2020 and Kanazawa & Fukui in 2021, the 5th Asia Society Japan Center Art Journey took us to Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale.
Dr. Tomo Noda and Jesper Koll on stage for the discussion
article

Educating Leaders — Lessons from Japan and the World (Recap)

November 9, 2022 — Founder of Shizenkan University in Tokyo, Dr. Tomo Noda, joined Startup Nation Japan to talk about the new type of management education necessary to develop leaders that the world needs today.
Art for Breakfast 2022: Tokyo Gendai — New International Art Fair in Tokyo
Arts

Art for Breakfast 2022: Tokyo Gendai — New International Art Fair in Tokyo

Magnus Renfrew shares his vision for the event that will bring together international art galleries to Tokyo in July 2023.
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Events

In-person and Online
Discussion

Managing China’s Rise without War

27 Mar 2023
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
Calculate your local time »
ASPI Managing Director, Rorry Daniels, will share her analysis and insights on how the U.S. should work with its allies to balance China’s growing power and protect its own interests without sparking unintended conflict.
Online
Discussion

Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill #4

06 Apr 2023
8 - 9 p.m.
Tokyo Time
Calculate your local time »
Fourth session of the quarterly webinar series with Bill Emmott and Jesper Koll that discusses what’s new in the Japanese economy, business, financial markets, and more.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Stay in an Art Piece, Support an Artist—How BnA Is Using Hospitality to Empower Local Artistic Communities

17 Apr 2023
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
Calculate your local time »
Founder and CEO, Yu Tazawa of BnA will share his vision of empowering the artistic communities globally via his art hotel start-up, one room at a time.