New, Rare and Thoughtful Japanese Films
Current offerings available through December 31
From Tomoyasu Murata animation shorts and the Ryusuke Hamaguchi retrospective, to newly released documentaries breaking the boundaries of Japanese art, baseball and labor, don't miss the wide-ranging selection of picks available on Japan Society's streaming platform. Our current virtual cinema lineup ends on December 31! Prices range from $2 – $10 general public / members save 20%.
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Artist Talk with Nobutaka Aozaki
Thursday, December 17, 6 PM EST
Through a daily practice of gathering discarded items from the sidewalk, documenting ground-floor retail businesses, creating still life portraits based on found shopping lists, and sketching anonymous commuters on the subway, artist Nobutaka Aozaki's work becomes a diaristic account of city life. In this public discussion, the artist explores themes of his multidimensional artistic output, and shares behind-the-scenes documentation of his process. This program will be streamed online as part of From Here to There. $10 general admission / $8 members / Free for sustaining members & above.
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Spring Japanese Courses
Courses Begin January 25
Though it may be snowing out, registration is open now for our Spring Japanese Courses, which begin in January. Online offerings include thirteen levels of Japanese from beginner to advanced—emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing—as well as four kanji courses and specialized courses such as Japanese Society Through Manga and Culture + Current Topics. Receive an early registration discount by enrolling today!
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Tea Time: A Conversation with Takeshi Kamiya
Takeshi Kamiya, Principal and Director of Urban Design for HKS, is passionate about urban design and creating spaces that make a city or town special and memorable. In this episode of Tea Time, Kamiya gives a preview of the crowd-wowing new stadium for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, which will offer uniquely Japanese experiences unlike any other stadium in the world, as well as how HKS helps bridge the cultures of the U.S. and Japan, beyond sports.
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New Online Courses for Kids and Teens
Registration Now Open; Classes Begin in Early February
Enroll your child in our popular Japanese for Kids online courses, with customized curricula, stories, games, and activities for young learners aged 3-5 and 6-10. Additionally, we invite all teen manga enthusiasts to join the upcoming Manga Workshop: Basics for Aspiring Artists course, where they can learn introductory drawing skills, character design, and story development tools over ten interactive lessons. No experience is required, only imagination!
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Mansai Nomura's Kyogen + Artist Q&A
Available through December 31
Through December 31, be sure to stream Mansai Nomura's new kyogen Kagami-kaja (A Mirror Servant) and the beloved classic Shimizu (Spring Water). This double feature of contemporary and traditional kyogen performances explores the satirical relationship between master and servant. Additionally, enjoy a pre-recorded Q&A session with Nomura. This event is free with registration; Pay What You Wish options are also available to support our innovative programs.
