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Garden Jazz Night with Takuya Kuroda Jazz Band
In-person
Performance

Garden Jazz Night with Takuya Kuroda Jazz Band

23 May 2022
6 - 8 p.m.
Asia Society Japan and International House of Japan jointly present Takuya Kuroda Jazz Band for its inaugural Garden Jazz Night.
Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo, Startup Nation Japan, Between Man and Machine
In-person and Online
Discussion

Between Man and Machine

25 May 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
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Join us to learn and discuss with one of Japan’s foremost thinkers and doers on AI systems, Takashi Ikegami.
Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo Ambassadors’ Circle: Singapore-Japan Cooperation in a Changing and Challenging Global Environment
In-person and Online
Discussion

Ambassadors’ Circle with the Singapore Ambassador

30 May 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
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Asia Society Japan welcomes Singapore Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Peter Tan to the May Ambassadors’ Circle.

News and Updates

Art for Breakfast 2022: It’s Like Breathing
Arts

Art for Breakfast 2022: It’s Like Breathing

Mio Yamato presents her works and talks about her creative process.
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Art for Breakfast 2022: Art and New Ecology
Arts

Art for Breakfast 2022: Art and New Ecology

Yuko Hasegawa talks about the curious art movement in the contemporary art space.
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Takako’s Take by Takako Hikotani, Japan ASPI Fellow
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Takako’s Take Vol 1

Japan ASPI Fellow’s monthly column, “Takako’s Take”. The column will cover a vast array of topics that is newsworthy as well as new developments in Japan’s public policy debate.
Art for Breakfast 2022: COSMOS
Arts

Art for Breakfast 2022: COSMOS

Sculptor Takayuki Daikoku presents his works of harmonious beauty made from conflicting forms and structures.
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Climate Change and Innovative Paths to a Sustainable Future
Current Affairs

Climate Change and Innovative Paths to a Sustainable Future

An expert panel discusses the future of energy and climate in this inaugural session of OIST x ASJ Future of Energy and Climate seminar series.
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A groupshot of speakers and organizers
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Master Crafts of Japan: Redefining Crafting for Our Shared Future (Recap)

2021 signature art symposium wrapped up the year of Japanese traditional crafts — bringing together activists making grounds in Japan and overseas to new thinking, opening doors, and connecting markets.
His Excellency Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma making a speech
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Ambassadors' Circle with the Indian Ambassador (Recap)

January 11, 2022 — Asia Society Japan welcomed the Indian Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Verma, to the Ambassadors’ Circle.
Mami Kataoka, director of Mori Art Museum
Arts

Art for Breakfast 2022: Where Japan Stands in the Global Contemporary Art Ecosystem

Mami Kataoka, director of Mori Art Museum, explores Japan’s position in the global contemporary art ecosystem and poses questions on how to increase social, artistic, and economic values.
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Russell Cummer and Jesper Koll on stage
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Startup Nation Japan: A Case Study of Success — Paidy Founder (Recap)

December 2, 2021 — Russell Cummer, the company's founder and executive chairman, talked about how Paidy became one of the biggest global acquisitions of a Japan-based startup in September 2021.
Mr. Kadota giving presentation
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Art for Breakfast 2021: Manifold (Recap)

December 8, 2021 — Mitsumasa Kadota shared his story about how he became an abstract artist in Japan and how he explores latent emotions and sociality in values on canvas.
Dr. Alexander Ling and Dr. Artur Ekert
article

Satellite Quantum Communication and its Impact on Cyber Security (Recap)

November 9, 2021 — Alexander Ling from the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore talked about satellite quantum communication and its impact on cyber security.
Jesper Koll and Takako Hikotani on stage
Policy

Introducing the New ASPI Fellow at Japan Center

Jesper Koll, chair of the policy committee at Asia Society Japan, introduces Takako Hikotani, who specializes in civil-military relations and Japanese foreign policy.
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Steve Beimel, Tomoko Iwaseki, and Robert Yellin on stage
Arts

Master Crafts of Japan: Redefining Crafting for Our Shared Future

At Japan Center’s signature art symposium, Robert Yellin gives a keynote on shifts in overseas perceptions of contemporary Japanese ceramic art.
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H.E. Ms. Julia Longbottom CMG
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Ambassadors' Circle with the British Ambassador (Recap)

November 12, 2021 — Asia Society Japan welcomed Her Excellency Ms. Julia Longbottom CMG to the Ambassadors’ Circle in November.
Etsu Egami, an artist, on the podium answering questions from the audience
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The Potential of the Third Generation of Postwar Contemporary Artists in Japan (Recap)

October 5, 2021 — Etsu Egami, an artist, introduces her work and the process in which she explores the essence of communication through mishearing and misunderstanding.

Events

In-person
Performance

Garden Jazz Night with Takuya Kuroda Jazz Band

23 May 2022
6 - 8 p.m.
Asia Society Japan and International House of Japan jointly present Takuya Kuroda Jazz Band for its inaugural Garden Jazz Night.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Between Man and Machine

25 May 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
Calculate your local time »
Join us to learn and discuss with one of Japan’s foremost thinkers and doers on AI systems, Takashi Ikegami.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Ambassadors’ Circle with the Singapore Ambassador

30 May 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
Calculate your local time »
Asia Society Japan welcomes Singapore Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Peter Tan to the May Ambassadors’ Circle.
In-person and Online
Meet the Artist

Japanese Painting for the 21st Century | Ryo Shinagawa

31 May 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
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Meet Ryo Shinagawa, an artist who brings together disparate elements of Japanese art to discover contemporary meaning for traditional materials and styles.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Lunch with Danny Russel

07 Jun 2022
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Join us for a roundtable discussion with Daniel Russel on his assessment of security concerns for the region, on President Biden’s first in-person visit to Japan, and the Quad's response to the increasingly unpredictable region.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Germany's New Coalition Government at Work beyond Crisis Management

14 Jun 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
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Germany is at the forefront of the brutal realities of war in Europe. Join us and engage with German Green Party’s Dr. Sandra Detzer, Member of Parliament and outspoken expert and influencer.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Soft Power Japan — From Cool Japan to Cold Japan

16 Jun 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
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Warren A. Stanislaus proposes to disrupt existing understandings of Cool Japan by revealing that for some Japan isn’t just cool, it’s ‘Cold’.
In-person and Online
Discussion

Climate Change: The Need for Action Now

21 Jun 2022
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Tokyo Time
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OIST x ASJ Future of Energy and Climate Seminar Series with Sir David King, titled “Climate Change: The Need for Action Now”.