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Kakiemon dish on display at the Kyushu Ceramic Museum
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Earth and Fire: International Ceramic Exchanges in Northwest Kyushu

Led by Arts & Culture Committee and Dr. Nicole Rousmaniere, we embarked on an Art Journey to N.W. Kyushu, exploring the enduring traditions and innovations of Kyushu ceramics through exclusive visits to master artisans and historic kilns.
Speakers of Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill October 2024 Edition
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Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill October 2024 Edition

Recording of the October 2024 Edition of Japan Macro Salon with Jesper with a special guest, Tobias Harris, founder and principal of Japan Foresight, a Japan-focused political risk advisory firm.
Speakers for the July 2024 edition of Japan Macro Salon
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Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill July 2024 Edition

Recording of the July 2024 Edition of Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill with a special guest, Mitsunobu Koshiba, Chairman of the Committee on Economic Security, Science & Technology, Keizai Doyukai.
Filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki talking to the audience
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The Making of a Japanese (Recap)

On July 1, 2024, Asia Society Japan hosted a panel discussion and private screening of the New York Times op-doc “Instruments of a Beating Heart.”
Bill Emmott, Yoko Iwama, and Jesper Koll on Zoom call
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Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill April 2024 Edition

Recording of the April 2024 Edition of Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill with a special guest, Yoko Iwama, Professor of National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies.
Speakers and moderator on stage
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Conversation with Chin Jukan 15th, Bong-Woo Lee and Matsukura Daika and Special Movie Screening (Recap)

TOKYO, February 7, 2024 — The screening of "Chawanya no Hanashi - 400 nen no Tabibito" took place at the Korean Cultural Center in Tokyo.
Bill Emmott, Keiko Iizuka, and Jesper Koll on Zoom call
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Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill January 2024 Edition

Recording of the first webinar of Japan Macro Salon with Jesper and Bill in 2024 with a special guest, one of Japan's top political writers, Keiko Iizuka.
A group shot of speakers with the Asia Society Japan family
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Japan & Hong Kong: Shared Ambitions, Shared Futures (Recap)

A panel of experts explored and discussed Hong Kong-Japan ties since the 1970s, innovative collaborations, shared goals, and a more innovative future together.
Mr. Taskishita showing Shiguchi, traditional joinery, to the visitors
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Japanese Country Style – Putting New Life into Kominka Houses (Recap)

Led by Asia Society Japan’s Arts Committee, we embarked on a visit to see the ancient Kominka houses—traditional Japanese farmhouses nestled atop the hill in Kamakura.
Ambassador ARIMA Yutaka, Director General of the North American Affairs Bureau in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Jesper Koll in discussion
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Japan-U.S. Relations and the U.S. Presidential Election (Recap)

Ambassador ARIMA Yutaka discusses Japan-US relations highlighting their historic strength and Japan's role in fostering partnerships and a rule-based order.