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Upcoming Events

Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill (Jesper Koll, Bill Emmott, and Tetsuya Terazawa) in association with The Japan Society
Online
Discussion

Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill #2

27 Sep 2022
8 - 9 p.m.
Tokyo Time
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Second 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 Hayaki Nishigaki: Extraordinary Odysseys—My Work Exposed!, October 26, 2022, 8–9:15 a.m. (JST)
In-person and Online
Meet the Artist

Extraordinary Odyssey —My Work Exposed!

26 Oct 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
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Artist Hayaki Nishigaki will join Art for Breakfast in October to present his works and tell us about his journey.

News and Updates

Profile photos of Aska Hamakawa, executive director of Earth Company, Seigo Hara, CEO of MICIN, and Fumino Sugiyama, co-representative of Tokyo Rainbow Pride
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Meet the Asia 21 Young Leaders Class of 2022 from Japan

Aska Hamakawa, executive director of Earth Company; Seigo Hara, CEO of MICIN; and Fumino Sugiyama, co-representative of Tokyo Rainbow Pride are selected from Japan.
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Ramen Relations: Recipe Challenge

17 Aug 2022 - 30 Sep 2022
Adding a fun twist to an international soul food: Ramyeon/Ramen
Save the Date Asia Game Changers October 27, 2022
In-person and Online
Special Event
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2022 Asia Game Changer Awards and Dinner

27 Oct 2022
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
New York Time
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In this year’s 9th edition of the Asia Game Changer Awards, we are honoring climate and environmental heroes addressing one of the most urgent problems confronting this generation - global climate change.
Dr. Takashi Ikegami discussing with Jesper Koll
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Startup Nation Japan: Between Man and Machine (Recap)

May 25, 2022 — Asia Society Japan invited one of Japan’s foremost thinkers and practitioners of AI systems, Takashi Ikegami, to discuss his research on artificial life and artificial intelligence.
Ms. Yuko Hasegawa answering a question from the audience
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Art for Breakfast 2022: Art and New Ecology: Initiatives to Prepare for Our Future (Recap)

March 24, 2022 — Asia Society Japan invited Yuko Hasegawa, director of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, to Art for Breakfast to talk about the relationship between art and new ecology and the art of the future.
Panelists on stage and screens
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Climate Change and Innovative Paths to a Sustainable Future (Recap)

March 10, 2022 — a panel of experts discussed the current status of climate change and the innovative paths to a sustainable future.
Takako’s Take Vol 4: A Different Kind of August? by Takako Hikotani, Japan ASPI Fellow
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A Different Kind of August?

August is a month of war remembrance in Japan, and Japan ASPI Fellow Takako Hikotani reflects on the meaning of this particular month to the Japanese public.
Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike and Jesper Koll in fireside chat
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Lunch with Yuriko Koike (Recap)

July 25, 2022 — Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike joined Asia Society Japan to talk about an inclusive and sustainable future for Tokyo.
Steve Beimel giving a presentation
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Art for Breakfast 2022: JapanCraft21: Building a Movement (Recap)

July 5, 2022 — Director of JapanCraft21 Steve Beimel joined Art for Breakfast to give an update about the movement he started a year ago to revitalize the traditional crafts in Japan.
Keio University law professor Junya Nishino
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Japan-ROK Relations: Looking Ahead (Recap)

July 8, 2022 — Asia Society Japan welcomed Keio University law professor Junya Nishino, a leading expert on Japan-South Korea relations, to discuss the current state of the relationship and the two countries' joint effort to move forward.
Melissa Rinne, senior specialist at Kyoto National Museum, at the podium speaking
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Art for Breakfast 2022: An Insider’s Introduction to the Kyoto National Museum (Recap)

June 27, 2022 — Melissa Rinne, senior specialist at Kyoto National Museum, joined Art for Breakfast to give an insider’s view of the museum’s historical significance, architecture, exhibitions, research, and conservation activities.
Collage of photos of the panelists: David King, Jun Arima, and Jesper Koll
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Climate Change: The Need for Action Now (Recap)

June 21, 2022 — Connecting U.K. and Tokyo, a panel of energy and climate experts examine and discuss the urgent need for actions on climate change.
Yuriko Koike on Her Vision for Tokyo and Beyond
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Yuriko Koike on Her Vision for Tokyo and Beyond

The governor of Tokyo talks about an inclusive and sustainable future for the city.
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General IZUTSU Shunji, Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self Defense Force
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Security Challenges in the Indo-Pacific: A JASDF Perspective (Recap)

July 1, 2022 — Chief of Staff of the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF), General IZUTSU Shunji joined Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo to discuss the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region from the JASDF’s perspective.
H. E. Mr. Peter Tan giving a presentation
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Ambassadors’ Circle with the Singapore Ambassador (Recap)

May 30, 2022 — H. E. Mr. Peter Tan gave a presentation titled "Singapore-Japan Cooperation in a Changing and Challenging Global Environment."

Events

Online
Discussion

Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill #2

27 Sep 2022
8 - 9 p.m.
Tokyo Time
Calculate your local time »
Second 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
Meet the Artist

Extraordinary Odyssey —My Work Exposed!

26 Oct 2022
8 - 9:15 a.m.
Tokyo Time
Calculate your local time »
Artist Hayaki Nishigaki will join Art for Breakfast in October to present his works and tell us about his journey.