Circle of Friends
Join Japan Society’s Circle of Friends, a special group of individuals passionate about Japan, its arts and its culture. Comprising of leaders of the art, business and philanthropic communities, our Friends provide vital support that allows us to carry our mission, undertake important initiatives and feature Japan-related programs for people of various backgrounds and ages.
In addition to the opportunity to designate their generous gifts to support Japan Society’s program areas directly, our Friends get a range of special benefits, including invitations to exclusive events, networking opportunities, special offers, behind-the-scenes programs, and access to artists, scholars and other important figures in U.S.-Japan relations.
Patron Circle ($1,000–1,999)
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Benefactor Circle ($2,000–4,999)
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Leadership Circle ($5,000–9,999)
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John D. Rockefeller 3rd Circle ($10,000 and above)
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To learn more, contact Michiko Simanjuntak Grasso, Director of Individual Giving, at (212) 715-1270 or membership@japansociety.org.
Recent and Upcoming Event Highlights:
- VIP opening and curator-led private tour of Rebirth: Recent Work by Mariko Mori
- Visit to Kykuit: Rockefeller Estate and the Japanese Garden at Pocantico Hills
- Access to opening previews of PULSE Contemporary Art Fair, Art Hamptons International Art Fair, and ArtMRKT Hamptons
- Macbeth open rehearsal with star kyogen actor Mansai Nomura
- Private viewing of Discovering Columbus with artist Tatzu Nishi and reception at Robert, Museum of Arts and Design
- Private tours of Yayoi Kusama at Whitney Museum of American Art, Designing Nature: The Rinpa Aesthetic in Japanese Art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Tokyo 1955–1970: A New Avant-Garde at the Museum of Modern Art
- Japanese Works of Art auction preview at Christie’s and private walkthrough of The Armory Show
- President’s Dinner at The Modern with specially created menu with Japanese ingredients by Executive Chef Gabriel Kreuther and Union Square Hospitality Group Partner and Director of Culinary Development, Michael Romano
- Annual Oshogatsu (New Year’s) celebration
Japan Society is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to Japan Society are deductible to the extent allowed by law. Certain goods and services provided in exchange for a donation may reduce the amount of a donor's charitable deduction. If you wish to make a donation but receive no benefits in return, please contact the Individual Giving office at (212) 715-1270.
Image at top: Deco Japan VIP opening © Alan Klein
Image at top: Deco Japan VIP opening © Alan Klein
