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Graphic Heroes, Magic Monsters:<br />Japanese Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi from the Arthur R. Miller Collection

EXHIBITION

Graphic Heroes, Magic Monsters:
Japanese Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi from the Arthur R. Miller Collection

Friday, March 12 — Sunday, June 13

Utagawa Kuniyoshi's vivid scenes from history and legend, wildly popular 150 years ago, are a major influence on the work of today's manga and anime artists.

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EXHIBITION

Graphic Heroes, Magic Monsters:
Japanese Prints by Utagawa Kuniyoshi from the Arthur R. Miller Collection

Friday, March 12 — Sunday, June 13

Utagawa Kuniyoshi's vivid scenes from history and legend, wildly popular 150 years ago, are a major influence on the work of today's manga and anime artists.

EDUCATOR PROGRAM

From Anime to International Relations: An Insider’s View of Contemporary Japan

Sunday, March 14 — Sunday, May 23

With specific consideration placed on the needs of global studies, ELA and elementary teachers covering Japan, this course brings leading experts to Japan Society to talk about life in Japan today.

LECTURE

Continuity & Change in Japanese Ceramics: An Evening with Miwa Kyusetsu XII

Wednesday, March 17, 6:30 PM



Kyusetsu XII discusses his work and role as the 12th head of the Kyusetsu dynasty.

CORPORATE PROGRAM

Obama's Internet Initiative & Social Reform in the U.S. & Japan

Friday, March 19, 12 PM



Our experts explore the evolving role of Information and Communication Technologies in reforming politics, business and society in U.S. and Japan.

WORKSHOP

Brutes, Beauties & Beasts:
Drawing inspiration from Kuniyoshi with Hiroki Otsuka

Saturday, March 20, 11 AM
Saturday, April 24, 11 AM
Saturday, May 22, 11 AM
Saturday, May 29, 11 AM
Saturday, June 5, 11 AM
Saturday, June 12, 11 AM

Sign up for one or more two-hour sessions with internationally acclaimed artist, Hiroki Otsuka, Japan Society’s Mangaka-in-Residence.

FILM

Zatoichi On the Road: Fighting Journey

Saturday, March 20, 5 PM



Cooler than Daredevil, deadlier than Rutger Hauer, tougher than Chuck Norris and Charles Bronson, Zatoichi is the real deal of hardboiled heroes. Come and rediscover Shintaro Katsu as the ultimate sword-swinging heartbreaker of the silver screen.

FILM

Scar Yosaburo

Saturday, March 20, 7 PM



Ripped and ravaged for illicit love, Raizo Ichikawa engages in a whirling dance of desire and death in this rarely shown adaptation of a Kabuki classic.

LECTURE

Green Japan Series
Conscious Inspiration:
Juxtaposing Nature & Art Form

Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 PM



Architect Shigeru Ban, composer and environmental advocate Ryuichi Sakamoto and contemporary artist Mariko Mori discuss the relationship between creativity and environmental consciousness.

PERFORMANCE

Kyogen:
Traditional Comic Theater of Japan
Yamamoto Kyogen Company

Friday, March 26, 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 27, 7:30 PM
Sunday, March 28, 2 PM



Literally “mad words,” kyogen originated during the samurai era and features humorous stories of daily life laced with biting social satire directed against the samurai class that was the main audience for the plays.

PERFORMANCE

Enjoy

Saturday, March 27 — Sunday, April 25

Hot on the heels of chelfitsch Theater Company’s acclaimed North American debut tour produced by Japan Society in winter 2009, The Play Company is producing the English-language premiere of Enjoy, a play by wunderkind playwright and chelfitsch founder Toshiki Okada.

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