SEASON OF JAPAN

Join a lively conversation between contemporary Japanese and American authors featured in the international literary journal, "Monkey Business." In conjunction with the PEN World Voices Festival 2016.

Kyogen is a form of traditional Japanese comedic theater which balances the more solemn form of Japanese theater called Noh.

A workshop with the master artists from Recycling: Washi Tales, including theater artist Karen Kandel, paper artist Kyoko Ibe and Noh Drummer Shonosuke Okura

Four tales of paper making from different periods of Japanese history unfold on stage with an extraordinary ensemble of performers and musicians, in a world created by distinguished paper artist, Kyoko Ibe.

Four tales of paper making from different periods of Japanese history unfold on stage with an extraordinary ensemble of performers and musicians, in a world created by distinguished paper artist, Kyoko Ibe.

Part of the series "Of Ghosts, Samurai and War: A Series of Classic Japanese Film"

Part of the series "Of Ghosts, Samurai and War: A Series of Classic Japanese Film"

Part of the series "Of Ghosts, Samurai and War: A Series of Classic Japanese Film"

The Asia Society is proud to present "3-11 and 9-11 Survivor Stories" with panelists who experienced the 3-11 Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami, on stage with 9-11 first-responders, victims and family members.

Part of the series "Of Ghosts, Samurai and War: A Series of Classic Japanese Film"

Part of the series "Of Ghosts, Samurai and War: A Series of Classic Japanese Film"

Part of the series "Of Ghosts, Samurai and War: A Series of Classic Japanese Film"

A rare opportunity to see traditional Japanese theater, with master performers of Noh and Kyogen

An interdisciplinary symposium on the religious and ritual context for Japanese sculpture of the Kamakura Period (1185–1333). Keynote address and exhibition viewing at Asia Society on Feb. 26. Symposium at Columbia University on Feb. 27.

Experience a night of fun and culture at our Valentine’s Day Japanese-themed Leo Bar!

World-renowned Origami Master, Michael G. Lafosse and Richard Alexander discuss and demonstrate this ancient Japanese paper folding technique.

Enjoy a curator's insights on the first major loan show of Kamakura sculpture in the United States in more than 30 years.

A special breakfast event with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Japan, Shinsuke Sugiyama, in conversation with ASPI president Kevin Rudd on Japan's security role in the region and the world.