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All things Japan since 1907—exhibitions, film, performance, talks, tastings, workshops, family fun, language classes & more!
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    Jun 10, 2023
    Akihiro Miwa, the iconic voice behind wolf-god Moro in #PrincessMononoke, works with Hayao Miyazaki to achieve the perfect laugh in this behind-the-scenes footage released in 1998. The trailblazing Japanese drag queen also voiced the Witch of the Waste in HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE.
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    Nov 6, 2025
    Announcing a special screening of #KOKUHO at Japan Society on Sunday, November 23 at 7 pm, featuring a live introduction by director Sang-il Lee and lead actor Ryo Yoshizawa! 🔓 Member presale now live: japansoc.org/3WAsh2X 🎟️ Tickets open to the public 11/10 at 11 am ET.
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    Oct 18, 2023
    Monstrous moments from last weekend's members-only screening of the original 1954 #Godzilla on 35mm with some surprises from our friends at @Godzilla_Toho—including a very special first look at a NEW upcoming trailer for #GodzillaMinusOne! 📸 Ayumi Sakamoto
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    Feb 6, 2025
    GKIDS, Bandai Namco Filmworks and Japan Society announce the North American Premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- on Feb 20 in NYC! Premiere tickets go on sale on Feb. 13 at 11 AM Eastern at japansociety.org/film!
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    Apr 18, 2020
    Happy #Caturday, everyone! Since arriving in Japan aboard ships transporting sacred Buddhist scriptures from China in the mid-sixth century, cats have proceeded to purr and paw their way into the heart of Japanese life, folklore, and art.
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    Nov 29, 2023
    Welcomed the King of Monsters last night for an advanced screening of #GodzillaMinusOne! 💥 Thank you @godzilla_toho for sharing this epic new film with us. ICYMI, catch it on the big screen when it comes to theaters nationwide on December 1! #Godzilla #ゴジラマイナスワン
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    Nov 3, 2023
    BIG announcement coming soon... but for now, Happy #GodzillaDay from our resident kaiju! Today marks 69 years since Japan released the first Godzilla film in 1954. We're partnering with @Godzilla_Toho to bring you some exciting news next week—stay tuned! #GodzillaMinusOne
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    Dec 6, 2023
    Happy Birthday to legendary Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi, pictured here with Hayao Miyazaki (right) in 1988. Born in Tokyo in 1950, Hisaishi has scored every film Miyazaki directed at Studio Ghibli—including, most recently, THE BOY AND THE HERON (2023).
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    May 13, 2019
    Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek, illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! Konnichiwa. Genki? Just a few of the many everyday Japanese greetings. Be aware of the situation, politeness matters. Until next week, mata ne!
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    Mar 26, 2020
    As we spend time at home & face an unprecedented crisis, it is an appropriate moment to reflect on themes of resilience & reinvention. Our film team has come up w/ a list of 5 Japanese films, all available on popular streaming services, touching on these subjects to inspire you:
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    Aug 6, 2024
    Today, we pause to remember the profound impact of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings 79 years ago, honoring the memories of those lost and the incredible strength of the hibakusha survivors who continue to advocate for a better world.
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    Apr 8, 2024
    Rare Meiji-era #ukiyoe prints depicting the 1883 annular #solareclipse and 1887 total solar eclipse in Japan.
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    Mar 18, 2019
    Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek, illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week the theme is cleaning! To learn the benefits of a clean house, join us on 3/27 when Shoukai Matsumoto will talk at Clean House, Clear Mind: A Buddhist Monk's Wisdom.
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    Dec 12, 2015
    Know your noh & kyogen masks! Celebrating this week's performances by Living National Treasure Mansaku Nomura