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Upcoming Events

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  EXHIBITION

  Edo Pop: The Graphic Impact of Japanese Prints

  Saturday, March 9 — Sunday, June 9

  Edo Pop playfully juxtaposes classic ukiyo-e prints from such masters as Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige with contemporary works inspired by these artists and their works.
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  CORPORATE PROGRAM

  Japan & the United Nations in a Turbulent World

  Wednesday, May 29, 6 PM

  The challenges that the world faces today are diverse and complex, from nuclear disarmament and terrorism to human rights and sustainable development. Ambassador Tsuneo Nishida discusses Japan’s engagement with the United Nations and its role in today’s global governance.
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  SPECIAL EVENT

  Japan Society 2013 Annual Dinner

  Monday, June 3, 6:30 PM

  Japan Society's Annual Dinner will be held on June 3, 2013.
  
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  MUSIC

  Kenny Endo Taiko with Hiromitsu Agatsuma Shamisen

  Wednesday, June 5, 7:30 PM

  For the first time ever, revered Hawaiian taiko master Kenny Endo joins forces with Japan’s trad-pop musical virtuoso Hiromitsu Agatsuma on tsugaru-shamisen for an unforgettable evening in their much-anticipated return to the Japan Society stage.
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  WORKSHOP

  Art for Artists: Japanese Woodblock Printmaking Class

  Saturday, June 8 — Sunday, June 16

  Explore Japanese woodcut techniques practiced by ukiyo-e masters in this four-part weekend workshop series led by Yasuyuki Shibata. Learn to sharpen and use carving tools, prepare and carve wood blocks, and hand print.
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  LECTURE

  Koji: The Mother of Japanese Cuisine

  Thursday, June 13, 6:30 PM

  This lecture explores the importance of koji as a foundation of Japanese cuisine and gives tips on how to use shio koji to enrich flavor in daily cooking. The lecture is followed by a cooking demonstration and tasting reception.
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  FAMILY PROGRAM

  Japan's Star Festival: Storytelling, Origami & Tanabata Decorations

  Sunday, July 14, 2 PM

  This afternoon program introduces Japan's famous Tanabata legends (Hikoboshi and Orihime) through storytelling and crafts-making. Participants will learn how to make paper ornaments and their own tanzaku, thin paper strips for writing wishes, to decorate bamboo branches. 
  
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  STUDENT PROGRAM

  Japanese Art from Calligraphy to Manga

  Monday, August 19 — Saturday, August 24