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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.
Dr. Alexander Ling and Dr. Artur Ekert
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Artist Mina Katsuki giving her presentation
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Art for Breakfast 2021: 'From One Stroke' (Recap)

September 10, 2021 — Artist Mina Katsuki shares not only the unique process in creating her works, but also stories she can now reveal.
Dr. Gruss in discussion with the audience
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The Future of Healthcare (Recap)

September 14, 2021 — Peter Gruss, President/CEO of OIST, presents his thoughts on the future of healthcare and engages with participants on the topic.
H.E Mr. Galuzin during the talk session
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Ambassadors' Circle with the Russian Ambassador (Recap)

August 26, 2021 — Asia Society Japan welcomed H.E. Mr. Mikhail Y. Galuzin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Ambassadors’ Circle in August.