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<h5>Passing the Torch</h5>
<p><strong>Saturday, June 19, 12 PM EDT</strong> | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a></p>

<p><strong>Join us for the program:</strong> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85625338857" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85625338857</a></p>

<p><img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/14GHfiFpYiYQltHyFqIhkg/3fb5f85e346c65c6efdb77cb20e2dbb6/061921-EDU-shibutani-900-1130.png" alt="" style="float: right; width: 200px; margin-bottom: 18px; margin-left: 20px;" />Join us for this fun and interactive online book event for young people and figure skating fans, featuring two-time Olympic bronze medalists <strong>Maia and Alex Shibutani</strong> (aka the ShibSibs). At the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, they became the first ice dancers of Asian descent to medal at the Olympics and are only the second sibling duo in the history of the sport to share an ice dancing medal. The Shibutanis are also the authors of the <em>Kudo Kids</em> book series, geared for ages 8-12&mdash;including <em>The Mystery of the Masked Medalist</em> and their latest release, <em>The Mystery in Manhattan</em>. Along with a chat about their Olympic experiences, they will discuss how their travels to Tokyo inspired their first book about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and how their time in NYC helped to craft their new book. <em>Viewers can submit questions in advance as well as purchase autographed copies of their books during the registration process</em>.</p>

<p>This program is part of our <a href="https://japansociety.org/series/passing-the-torch/"><em>Passing the Torch</em></a> series, a celebration of the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.</p>

<p><strong>Program Details:</strong> This is a free event, with advance registration required. Suggested donations are welcome to support our innovative programs. This program will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>. Registrants will receive the viewing link by email in advance of the event.</p>

<p><strong>About <em>Kudo Kids: The Mystery of the Masked Medalist</em></strong> <br/ >

The Kudo Kids have never been to Japan before, so they can’t believe they get to attend the Summer Olympics there. The siblings plan to eat tons of delicious Japanese food, watch every event they can, and win a super-popular new game called OlympiFan.</p>

<p>Developed by a mysterious former medalist, OlympiFan brings players together from all over the world to search Tokyo for virtual medals and clues to the creator’s identity. Andy loves puzzles, and he’s determined to crack this one, especially since the winning team will get to be beta testers for the Masked Medalist’s future games!</p>

<p>Mika wants to find as many clues as she can, but she also has a secret goal of her own–one that could get her into big trouble. But when someone sabotages the game, the Kudo Kids have an even bigger mystery to solve than the Masked Medalist’s identity. If they want to capture the gold, Mika and Andy have to figure out who’s trying to stop their team before someone beats them to the grand prize!</p>

<p><strong>About <em>Kudo Kids: The Mystery in Manhattan</em></strong> <em>(Released May 4, 2021)</em><br/ >

Andy and Mika are about to take a bite out of the Big Apple. When they first arrive in New York City, they can't wait to hit the ground running and see the sights like the Rockefeller Center ice rink and eat mouth-watering meals like Korean barbecue and bagels. Mika wants to visit a famous camera store and take photos of all the iconic landmarks, while Andy can't wait to try out an escape room that one of his friends told him about.</p>

<p>Their plans gets shaken up when they learn that their aunt Kei and cousin Jenny are desperate for help running errands around the city for an upcoming fashion presentation. Not wanting to pass up a chance to explore the city, Andy and Mika enthusiastically volunteer. When a very special dress, the centerpiece of aunt Kei's collection, goes missing on the Kudos' watch, they suddenly find themselves on a chase around the city to return it before Aunt Kei's work is ruined. </p>

<p><strong>About Maia and Alex Shibutani</strong><br />
Maia and Alex Shibutani (aka the ShibSibs) are two-time Olympic bronze medalists, three-time World medalists, Four Continents Champions, and two-time US National Champions. At the 2018 Winter Olympics, they became the first ice dancers of Asian descent to medal at the Olympics and are only the second sibling duo in the history of the sport to share an ice dancing medal. Off the ice, the ShibSibs are known for sharing their personalities, experiences, and interests on social media to bring new audiences to their sport. They travel the world and enjoy spending time together (most of the time), eating food (all of the time), and meeting new people (any time!). They are also the authors of <em>The Mystery of the Masked Medalist</em>.</p>

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Join us for this fun and interactive online book event for young people and figure skating fans, featuring Maia and Alex Shibutani, two-time Olympic bronze medalists.

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Kudo Kids Book Event With Olympic Medalists Maia & Alex Shibutani

<h5>Passing the Torch</h5>
<p><strong>Tuesday, June 29, 8 PM EDT<br /> 
Wednesday, June 30, 9AM JST</strong> | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a></p>

<p>Champion figure skaters from Japan and the U.S. speak out about training and competing, the athletic mindset and resiliency in overcoming challenges, superfans and the extreme popularity of the sport in Japan, and life after competitive skating. Participants include two-time Olympian, 2018 Olympic bronze medalist and 2008 U.S. National Champion <strong>Mirai Nagasu</strong>; 2007 and 2011 World Champion, 2011 Four Continents Champion, 2004 World Junior Champion and three-time Japanese National Champion <strong>Miki Ando</strong>;  two-time Olympian, 1994 World Champion, 1990 Junior World Champion and two-time Japanese National Champion <strong>Yuka Sato</strong>; and four-time Japanese National Champion (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018), 2016 Four Continents Champion, 2018 Winter Olympian (4th), World Silver Medalist (2015), World Bronze Medalist (2018) and Grand Prix of Figure Skating Silver Medalist (2015, 2016) <strong>Satoko Miyahara</strong>. Moderated by two-time Olympic and World medalist and 1993 U.S. National Champion <strong>Nancy Kerrigan</strong>. <em>Viewers will be able to ask direct questions during this interactive online program.</em></p>

<p>This program is part of our <a href="https://japansociety.org/series/passing-the-torch/"><em>Passing the Torch</em></a> series, a celebration of the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.</p>

<p><strong>Program Details:</strong> This is a free event, with advance registration required. Suggested donations are welcome to support our innovative programs. This program will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>. Registrants will receive the viewing link by email in advance of the event. </p>

Champion figure skaters from Japan and the U.S. speak out about training and competing, the athletic mindset and resiliency in overcoming challenges, superfans and the extreme popularity of the sport in Japan, and life after competitive skating.

Passing the Torch: The Inside Edge / Mirai Nagasu

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The Inside Edge: Skating Champions from Japan & the U.S.

<h5>Passing the Torch</h5>
<p><strong>Wednesday, July 14, 8 PM EDT</strong><br />
<strong>Thursday, July 15, 9 AM JST</strong> | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a></p>

<p>Baseball–the national pastime of both Japan and the U.S.–will be featured at the Tokyo Summer Games for the first time since 2008. In a lead-up to the 150th anniversary of baseball in Japan, join us for a discussion of the differences in the game in both countries, the popularity of the sport, experiences playing through the pandemic, and prospects for baseball at the Tokyo Summer Games. Participants include <strong>Warren Cromartie</strong>, outfielder and first baseman from Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) (Tokyo Yomiuri Giants), Major League Baseball (Montreal Expos, Kansas City Royals), and 1989 NPB MVP; <strong>Matt Murton</strong>, popular MLB outfielder (Chicago Cubs, Oakland A’s, Colorado Rockies) and 2010 NPB single-season hit record breaker (Hanshin Tigers); <strong>Leon Lee</strong>, who played for 7 years in the U.S. (St. Louis Cardinals) and 10 years in Japan (Lotte Orions, Yokohama Taiyō Whales, Yakult Swallows) and went on to become the first African American manager in Japan in 2003 (Orix Blue Wave); and <strong>Robert Whiting</strong>, a journalist and author of <em>You Gotta Have Wa</em> (on baseball in Japan), <em>Tokyo Underworld</em> and his latest release, <em>Tokyo Junkie</em>. Moderated by director <strong>Yuriko Gamo Romer</strong>, whose upcoming film, <em>Diamond Diplomacy</em>, explores the relationship between the U.S. and Japan through a shared love of baseball.</p>

<p>This program is part of our <a href="https://japansociety.org/series/passing-the-torch/"><em>Passing the Torch</em></a> series, a celebration of the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games.</p>

<p><strong>Program Details:</strong> This is a free event, with advance registration required. Suggested donations are welcome to support our innovative programs. This program will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>. Registrants will receive the viewing link by email in advance of the event.</p>

Join Japan Society for a discussion of the differences in the game of baseball in Japan and the U.S., the popularity of the sport, experiences playing through the pandemic, and prospects for baseball at the Tokyo Summer Games.

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Let's Play Two: Baseball in Japan & the U.S.

<h5>Online Workshop</h5>

<p><strong><s>Monday, May 24, 5-6 PM EDT</s> <span style="color: #ff3600;"><em>Cancelled</em></span><br />
<s>Monday, June 14, 12-1 PM EDT</s> <span style="color: #ff3600;"><em>Cancelled</em></span><br />
Wednesday, July 7, 6:30-7:30 PM EDT<br />  </strong> | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> </p>

<p><strong><span style="color: #ff3600;">PLEASE NOTE</span>: This workshop will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>.</strong> To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).</p>

<p>This workshop is an introduction to quick &amp; simple Japanese phrases to help you get by when dining, shopping, and meeting new people. Participants will learn how to greet people, introduce themselves, order food, and ask for prices, among other expressions. <em>Please note: this workshop is roughly equivalent to the first half of the Crash Course for Travelers to Japan Workshop</em>. </p>

<p>Due to this being a language learning workshop, we highly recommend having your video on if possible. We do ask that every participant is able to participate via their microphone. If you do not have this capability, please contact us at <a href="mailto:language@japansociety.org">language@japansociety.org</a>. </p>

<p><strong>Tuition:</strong> $20 nonmembers /$18 Japan Society Individual and Corporate members</p>

<p>Registrants will receive a welcome email and the Zoom link by email from <a href="mailto:language_inquiries@japansociety.org">language_inquiries@japansociety.org</a> in the afternoon of the business day before each workshop.</p>

<p>Please note that we do not record these classes/workshops, and recording of these classes/workshops is prohibited. </p>

<p><strong>Instructor:</strong> Ms. Kazue Kurahara holds a BA from Hunter College and an MA in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language and TESOL from NYU. She holds teaching certificates in both Japanese and ESL. She has taught Japanese at various institutions, including New York University, Hunter College, Pace University, and The New School. She is the scriptwriter and host of Japan Society&rsquo;s YouTube series &quot;Uki Uki NihonGO! + Culture&rdquo;. </p>

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<p><strong><span style="color: #ff3600;">PLEASE NOTE</span>: Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable (including for credit) for any reason after 12 pm noon, the business day before your workshop starts</strong>. All refunds are subject to a $5 service charge, including those requested by the deadline date. No partial registration or auditing is permitted. Please note that cancellations are accepted by phone only. Cancellations via e-mail are not accepted. Japan Society reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such a case, students already enrolled will receive full refunds. Students must age 16 or older to register.</p>

<p>This program is part of our <a href="/series/passing-the-torch"><em>Passing the Torch</em></a> series, a celebration of the upcoming Tokyo Summer Games. </p>

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<p>Support for Japan Society's Toyota Language Center is provided, in part, by the NYC COVID-19 Response and Impact Fund in The New York Community Trust; Mark F. Goldfield and Mary E. Hatch; Christopher Hong; Steven Giordano; The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles; and Dr. Bic Kanayjorn.</p>

<a href="https://www.nycommunitytrust.org/" target="_blank"><img src="https://images.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/6vDxFFqJD330uYiuQ4KgIL/c98f6ab319a7bb1a043e7c6fbb39fcc6/033121-LOGO-NYCT.jpg" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" alt="The New York Community Trust" width="142" height="37" /></a>

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This workshop is an introduction to quick &amp; simple Japanese phrases to help you get by when dining, shopping, and meeting new people.

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Survival Japanese

Passing the Torch

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    <h5>Special Event</h5>
    <h2>2021 JAPAN SOCIETY ANNUAL DINNER: <em>CONNECTING ACROSS SPACE AND TIME</em></h2>
    <p><strong>Tuesday, June 22, 7 PM EDT (U.S.)<br>
    Wednesday, June 23, 8 AM JST (Japan)</strong></p>
    <p>We are proud to announce our 2021 Annual Dinner, an online celebration that will convene influential leaders, notable public figures, and captivating performers, who are all committed to our mission of building bridges between the U.S. and Japan.</p>
    <p>Headlining the program is a fireside chat between Japan Society Chairman, <strong>Joseph R. Perella</strong>, Chairman Emeritus of Perella Weinberg Partners, and <strong>Henry R. Kravis</strong>, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of KKR. These two titans of finance will discuss the ongoing issues that define and influence future opportunities within the U.S.-Japan space.</p>
    <p>The evening will also feature a conversation between former JAXA astronaut <strong>Naoko Yamazaki</strong> and <strong>Ambassador Caroline Kennedy</strong> marking the 60th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's landmark Moonshot speech. This year, NASA and the government of Japan formalized the lunar Gateway partnership, supporting long-term human exploration on and around the Moon as part of the Artemis program and opening a new chapter in U.S.-Japan relations.</p>
    <p>Entertainment by the <strong>Ryoma Quartet</strong>, a Japanese-Western eclectic fusion of traditional Japanese instruments—<em>tsugaru</em> shamisen, <em>shinobue</em>, drums and violin—that expresses a new form of sound incorporating rock, funk, and electro grounded in classical tradition.<br>
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            <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.25em;">KEYNOTE SPEAKER AND JAPAN SOCIETY AWARD RECIPIENT<br>
            <strong>Henry R. Kravis</strong><br>
            Co-Chairman and Co-CEO<br>
            KKR</p>
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            MODERATOR<br>
            <strong>Joseph R. Perella</strong><br>
            Chairman,<br>
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            Chairman Emeritus<br>
            Perella Weinberg Partners</p>
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            <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.25em;"><strong>Naoko Yamazaki</strong><br>
            Former Astronaut<br>
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            <p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.25em;"><strong>Caroline Kennedy</strong><br>
            Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan<br></p>
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            <strong>Yoshihide Suga</strong><br>
           Prime Minister of Japan<br></p>
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      Bringing the U.S. and Japan together has never been more important, and this program will be a celebration and testament to our shared vision.
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        <p><strong>Kazuo Koshi</strong><br>

Executive Chairman<br>

MUFG Americas Holdings Corporation</p>
      <p><strong>Joseph R. Perella</strong><br>
      Chairman Emeritus<br>
      Perella Weinberg Partners</p>
      <p><strong>Henry R. Kravis</strong><br>
      Co-Chairman and Co-CEO<br>
      KKR</p><br>
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      <p><strong>Maurice R. Greenberg</strong><br>
      Chairman<br>
      C. V. Starr & Co., Inc. and The Starr Foundation</p>

      <p><strong>Alan S. MacDonald</strong><br>
      Vice Chairman<br>
      Citi</p>
      <p><strong>Theodore Miller</strong><br>
      President & CEO<br>
      Empire Entertainment Japan<br></p>
      <p><strong>Masaki Nakajima</strong><br>
      President & CEO<br>
      Sumitomo Corporation of Americas<br></p>
      <p><strong>Hidenori Takaoka</strong><br>
      President & CEO<br>
      Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas)</p>
      <p><strong>Sayu Ueno</strong><br>
      President & CEO<br>
      Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc.</p>
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We are proud to announce our 2021 Annual Dinner, an <u>online</u> celebration that will convene influential leaders, notable public figures, and captivating performers, who are all committed to our mission of building bridges between the U.S. and Japan. 

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Annual Dinner

<h5>Lecture</h5>
<p>Thursday, June 24, 7 PM EDT  | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> </p>

<p>This keynote lecture by the acclaimed Japanese architect <strong>Sou Fujimoto</strong>, who supervised the exhibition design of <em>When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan</em>, discusses his work and connections between contemporary architectural practice and traditional craftsmanship.</p>

<p>Tickets: $12/$10 students and seniors; free for members. Event registration includes 1 ticket to the on-site gallery exhibition.</p>

<p>Born in Hokkaido in 1971, Sou Fujimoto graduated from the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering at Tokyo University and established Sou Fujimoto Architects in 2000. He has won several international competitions, including his recent 1st prize for the 2014 International Competition for the Second Folly of Montpellier, France (&quot;L'Arbre Blanc&quot;). In 2019, he was selected as the master architect for the Tsuda University Kodaira Campus Master Plan development. Among his notable projects are the annual summer pavilion for the Serpentine Gallery in London (2013)&mdash;the youngest architect to receive the commission; House NA in Tokyo (2012); Musashino Art University Museum &amp; Library (2010); and House N (2008). In 2012, he was part of the Japanese team that won a Golden Lion award for Best National Participation at the Venice Architecture Biennale for their design of alternative housing concepts for homes destroyed by the 2011 tsunami. Most recently, he was selected as site producer for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, Japan.</p>

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<p><em>When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan</em> is supported by Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Japan; TAKENAKA CORPORATION, and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.<br />
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This exhibition is made possible in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
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Exhibitions and Arts &amp; Culture Lecture Programs at Japan Society are made possible, in part, by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund, the Mary Griggs Burke Endowment Fund established by the Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation, Masako H. Shinn, Raphael and Jane Bernstein, Friends of the Gallery, and an anonymous donor. Support for Arts &amp; Culture Lecture Programs is provided, in part, by the Sandy Heck Lecture Fund. Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the exclusive Japanese airline sponsor of Gallery.
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This keynote lecture by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, who supervised the exhibition design of When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan, discusses connections between contemporary architectural practice and traditional craftsmanship. 

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Sou Fujimoto: Between Nature and Architecture

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    Courtesy of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
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  <h3>When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan</h3>  
  <p> <strong>On View Through July 11</strong></p>

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    <p>As its first exhibition upon reopening to the public, Japan Society is pleased to present <em>When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan</em>. Opening on the tenth anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the exhibition celebrates the resilient spirit of Japanese architecture and craftsmanship through woodworking tools, architectural patterns, and models. Featuring a variety of hand tools and wooden models reflecting joinery techniques that have been used for hundreds of years to build Japan&rsquo;s wooden architectural masterpieces (from temples and shrines to bridges), the exhibition unpacks the intangible qualities of craftsmanship, such as consummate experience, expertise, and the honed skills of master carpenters in Japanese architecture.</p>
<p>A diverse array of tools&mdash;planes, chisels, saws&mdash;have played an important role in the development of architecture in Japan, and this philosophy extends to Japan&rsquo;s cultural heritage today. Integral to the processes of master carpenters (<em>tōryo</em>) is their extensive knowledge of the local environment and of wood as a material. Using natural resources and learning from their predecessors&rsquo; practices, they construct buildings using a refined methodology. Their philosophy of sustainability&mdash;for example, joinery can be restored or repaired as needed by future craftspeople&mdash;has been handed down over generations. The site-specific exhibition design, conceived by the esteemed architect Sou Fujimoto in collaboration with Brooklyn-based Popular Architecture, introduces major themes from the exhibition and is in dialogue with the gallery&rsquo;s spaces, highlighting an enduring connection between traditional Japanese wooden construction and modern architecture.</p>

    <p>View our visitor guidelines and safety protocols <a href="/page/location-and-hours/visitor-policies-and-safety-protocols">here.</a></p>

  <p>Admission: $12/$10 students and seniors. </p>    

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      <li><p><a href="/arts-and-culture/exhibitions/setting-up-a-japanese-chisel">Setting Up a Japanese Chisel</a> | Thursday, April 29, 6 PM EDT</p></li>
      <li><p><a href="/arts-and-culture/exhibitions/tools-for-working-wood">Tools for Working Wood</a> | Thursday, May 13, 1:30 PM EDT</p></li>
   <li><p><a href="https://japan-society.netlify.app/education/kids-family/family-art-day">Family Art Day</a> | Sunday, June 6, 1:30 PM EDT</p></li>
  <li><p><a href="/arts-and-culture/exhibitions/sou-fujimoto--between-nature-and-architecture">Sou Fujimoto: <em>Between Nature and Architecture</em></a> (Online) | Thursday June 24, 7 PM EDT</p></li>
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<h3>Virtual Exploration with Sou Fujimoto</h3>

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    <p>A complimentary downloadable digital publication with full color images, and commissioned drawings and design by artist Nathan Antolik, with a supplemental coloring book of tools also available. <a href="https://downloads.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/2ZqZCOKzcKT0V17Vbpz9nG/963f0a525b6f61ce1d42ad109e400ddd/WPBFCatalog4_5small.pdf">Download the publication</a>.</p></div>
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Ink Pot. Collection of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 

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Sawyer's Saws: Wide-blade Rip Saw (Maebiki-oga), Angle Type. Collection of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 

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Tools for Logging: Broadaxes. Collection of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 

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Notebooks with Technical Notes, 1970s. Written by Tsunekazu Nishioka. Private Collection 

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Interlocking parts for model of Engaku-ji Temple Shariden Interlocking Bracket Complex, 2019 Hinoki cypress. Courtesy of Ikaruga-Kōsha.

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Interlocking parts for model of Engaku-ji Temple Shariden Interlocking Bracket Complex, 2019 Hinoki cypress. Courtesy of Ikaruga-Kōsha 

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Lapped Gooseneck Mortise (Koshikake-kama tsugi). Courtesy of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 

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Model of Yakushi-ji Temple, Tōindō Hall, 2014. Courtesy of Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 

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Featuring a variety of hand tools and wooden models reflecting joinery techniques that have been used for hundreds of years to build Japan’s wooden architectural masterpieces (from temples and shrines to bridges), When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan unpacks the intangible qualities of craftsmanship, such as consummate experience, expertise, and the honed skills of master carpenters in Japanese architecture. 

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<h5>Visitor Information</h5>
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      <td width="37%"><strong>Gallery Hours:</strong><br />
        Thursday&mdash;Sunday, 11 AM&mdash;5 PM, with timed tickets<br />
        <em>Closed Monday—Wednesday and on major holidays, including Sunday, July 4.</em><br />
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        <u>Please Note</u>: 11 AM&mdash;12 PM on Thursdays and Fridays are reserved for members and high-risk vulnerable populations only.<br />
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        <strong>Timed Tickets:</strong><br />
        $12/$10 students and seniors<br />
        Free Admission from March 11&mdash;March 28, courtesy of the Takenaka Corporation - first come, first serve, with advance timed ticket reservations<br />
        Free Admission always for members, patrons with disabilities and an accompanying Personal Care Assistant</td>
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      <td style="width: 53%; vertical-align: top;"><strong>Private Virtual Tours:</strong> <br />
        <em>Upon request</em><br />
        Take an <a href="/page/private-virtual-tours">immersive, multimedia tour</a> of the exhibition led by a Japan Society docent. <em>Two weeks advance request recommended.</em><br />
        Pricing: flat rate (up to 40 people) for adults ($150); University students and seniors ($100) <br />
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        <strong>Student Group Tours:</strong><br />
        K-12 school groups can schedule <a href="/education/teacher-and-k-12/school-tours-workshops">virtual gallery tours</a> for an interactive art experience led by trained museum educators, who incorporate close-looking, personal connections, inquiry, and related activities for K-12 students. <em>Two weeks advance request recommended.</em></td>
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<p><em>When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan</em> is supported by Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Japan; TAKENAKA CORPORATION, and the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.</p>
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<p>This exhibition is made possible in part by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.</p>
<img style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 5px;" alt="NYDCA" src="https://jscommunity.japansociety.org/image/nyc_cultural_affairs_logo.png" align="bottom" /> &nbsp; &nbsp; <img style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 0px;" alt="" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/3Ko8ijbZbegeMo7shRiBTS/9e8893fcbfccd4736a86a61e14385085/NYSCA_Green.jpg" width="130" height="34" align="bottom" />
<p style="font-weight: normal;">Exhibitions and Arts &amp; Culture Lecture Programs at Japan Society are made possible, in part, by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Digest Endowment Fund, the Mary Griggs Burke Endowment Fund established by the Mary Livingston Griggs and Mary Griggs Burke Foundation, Masako H. Shinn, Peggy and Dick Danziger, Raphael and Jane Bernstein, Friends of the Gallery, and an anonymous donor. Support for Arts &amp; Culture Lecture Programs is provided, in part, by the Sandy Heck Lecture Fund. Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the exclusive Japanese airline sponsor of Gallery.</p>
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<p> Catalogue image &copy; Nathan Antolik, 2021.</p>

When Practice Becomes Form: Carpentry Tools from Japan

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<h2>Cinema as Struggle: The Films of Kazuo Hara & Sachiko Kobayashi</h2>
<p><strong>Streaming June 4 - July 2</strong></p>
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<p>This year marks the 50th anniversary of Shisso Productions, the independent film company founded by influential Japanese documentarian Kazuo Hara and his wife, producer and collaborator, Sachiko Kobayashi. Widely-recognized for their compelling, complicated and deeply personal portraits of iconoclastic individual—such as the ex-soldier Kenzo Okuzaki hellbent on exposing unspoken war crimes in their best-known film, <em>The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On</em> (1987)—Hara and Kobayashi have dedicated their lives to documenting the struggle between people and the powers that be.</p> 

<p>In recognition of the pair’s milestone with Shisso Productions, Japan Society presents a career-spanning online retrospective of Hara and Kobayashi’s work—from the groundbreaking debut <em>Goodbye CP</em> (1972) to their latest epic documentary <em>Minamata Mandala</em> (2020)—including their rarely screened sole narrative feature, <em>The Many Faces of Chika</em> (2005). <em>Presented in partnership with Janus Films and Shisso Productions.</em> </p>
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<p><strong>Tickets:</strong> $10 / 20% off members</p>

<p><strong>Bundle 1:</strong> $30 / 20% off members<br />
  Includes: <em>Goodbye CP</em>, <em>Extreme Private Eros: Love Song 1974</em>, <em>The Emperor’s Naked Army Marches On</em>, <em>A Dedicated Life</em>, and <em>Sennan Asbestos Disaster</em> - Available in the US and Canada.</p>

<p><strong>Bundle 2:</strong> $20 / 20% off members<br />
  Includes: <em>The Many Faces of Chika</em>, <em>Reiwa Uprising</em>, and <em>Minamata Mandala</em>.</p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pjOEMcx_084" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>
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<p>Japan Society Film programs are generously supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Endowment Fund. Additional season support is provided by The Globus Family, Masako H. Shinn, David Toberisky, Geoff and Fumi Matters, Akiko Koide and Shohei Koide, Laurel Gonsalves, David S. Howe, and Masu Hiroshi Masuyama. Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the exclusive Japanese airline sponsor of Japan Society Film.</p> 

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Japan Society presents a career-spanning online retrospective of Kazuo Hara and Sachiko Kobayashi’s work, two filmmakers widely-recognized for their compelling, complicated and deeply personal portraits of iconoclastic individuals.

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Cinema as Struggle: The Films of Kazuo Hara & Sachiko Kobayashi

Calendar

<h5>Education &amp; Family</h5>

<p><strong>Sunday, June 13 &ndash; Sunday, August 8</strong></p>

<p>Learn Japanese through a series of fun, interactive online courses designed just for kids! This summer, we are offering exploratory sessions for children ages 3-5 and 6-10 in multiple levels. </p>

<p><strong>These courses will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>.</strong> To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Further instructions will be provided before the course begins in June. Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).</p>

<p>For questions, please contact our Education &amp; Family team: <a href="mailto:jseducation@japansociety.org" target="_blank">jseducation@japansociety.org</a>.</p>

<p><strong>Japanese for Kids: Step 1</strong><br />
<strong>Sundays, June 13&mdash;Aug. 8</strong><br />
<strong>Eight online lessons (no class on 7/4)</strong></p>

<blockquote><p>Absolute beginners in Japanese will have the opportunity to build basic vocabulary, listening, speaking and cultural skills with these Step 1 courses, designed for families with no or minimal Japanese experience. Families are encouraged to take one full year of Step 1 Japanese before moving onto Step 2.  </p>

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<p><strong>3-5-Year-Olds, 10:30-11 am ET (Online)</strong>  <a href="http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a><br />
Young learners explore Japanese language and culture through a seasonal and theme-based curriculum filled with storytelling, songs, games and interactive activities (PDF will be available for download). Children will build basic vocabulary and understanding through fun, online activities.</p><p style="color: #ff0037;">This class is at capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email <a href="mailto:jseducation@japansociety.org" target="_blank">jseducation@japansociety.org</a> or call (212) 715-1254. Spaces will be released to waitlisted participants in the order they are added</p>



<p><strong> 6-10-Year- Olds, 11:30 am-12 pm ET (Online)</strong>  <a href="http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a><br />
Using a theme-based curriculum, children learn Japanese through a variety of age-appropriate engaging activities, games and songs aimed at building everyday vocabulary. In addition to listening, speaking, basic reading and writing skills are introduced in a fun and supportive environment.</p>

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<p><strong>Tuition:</strong> $135/$105 Japan Society members. <em>Adult accompaniment recommended.</em> Space limited to 12 students; advance registration required. </p>
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<p><strong>Japanese for Kids: Step 2</strong><br />
<strong>Sundays, June 13-Aug. 8</strong><em><br />
</em><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Eight online lessons (no class on 7/4)</strong></p>

<blockquote><p>Young learners build upon existing basic vocabulary and speaking skills through situational lessons and become more comfortable using Japanese in everyday life. Step 2 courses are intended for families who have taken a full year of Step 1 courses or for families with previous Japanese language experience.</p>

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<p><strong>3-5-Year-Olds, 9:30-10 am ET (Online)</strong>  <a href="http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> <br />
Young learners explore Japanese language by building vocabulary related to the world around them. Through storytelling, games and engaging activates, children will improve listening and learn how to use Japanese in their everyday life with simple sentences and common expressions.</p><p style="color: #ff0037;">This class has been canceled due to insufficient enrollment.</p>

<p><strong>6-10-Year-Olds, 12:30&ndash;1 pm ET (Online)</strong>  <a href="http://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a><br />
Using everyday situations, Japanese learners practice speaking and listening with age-appropriate activities and learn how to understand and respond with more advanced sentence structures. Building on age-appropriate vocabulary, students will be able to describe items used in everyday life.</p>

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<p><strong>Tuition:</strong> $135/$105 Japan Society members. <em>Adult accompaniment recommended.</em> Space limited to 12 students; advance registration required.</p>

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<p><strong>Terms &amp; Conditions:</strong><br />
<em>Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason after <u>12 PM ET on Monday, June 7</u>. No partial registration is permitted. Cancellations are accepted by phone or email. Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, those students already enrolled will receive full refunds. For questions about a registration you placed, please contact the Box Office at (212) 715-1258.</em></p>

Learn Japanese through a series of fun, interactive online courses designed just for kids! This summer, we are offering exploratory sessions for children ages 3-5 and 6-10 in multiple levels.

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<h5>Online Courses</h5>
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<h5><strong>Manga Workshop: The Basics of Character Creation<br />
  4 Wednesdays, June 30 – July 21, 4-5 PM EDT (Online)</strong></h5>
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<p>Join us for this summer 4 session course in the basics of manga character creation for beginner manga artists. Start a character from scratch and learn the basics of finding ideas, sketching anatomy, detailing expressions, and shading. Whether you are a total beginner looking for a start in the world of manga art, or are looking for a refresher on the foundations of drawing manga characters, this is the course for you!</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0037;"><em>This class is at capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email <a href="mailto:jseducation@japansociety.org">jseducation@japansociety.org</a> or call (212) 715-1275. Spaces will be released to waitlisted participants in the order they are added.</em></span></p>

<p><strong>Tuition:<br>
</strong> $100/$80 Japan Society Members. <em>Recommended for ages 11-17 year olds. One student per registration. Space is limited to 15 students: advanced registration required.</em></p>
<p><strong>About Instructor:</strong> John Somoza (Drake Tinta) is a local manga artist who has been working in the field since 2012. His major works include an ongoing manga-influenced series titled <em>Ninja Express</em>, which can be read on Comixology.com. Mr. Somoza looks forward to encouraging and teaching the next generation of artists who are looking to enter the field of manga and comics.</p>
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<h5><strong>Manga Workshop: Focusing on <em>Kawaii</em> style Creations</strong><br />
  4 Thursdays, July 8 &ndash; 29, 4-5 PM EDT (Online)</h5>
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<p>This course will explore various &ldquo;<em>kawaii</em>&rdquo; or cute style of Japanese manga characters. We will learn to draw <em><strong>Chibi</strong></em> (little) characters, <em><strong>Yuru-chara</strong></em> (Japanese cuddly mascots) and what makes each character unique and popular. Participants will combine it all into your own original character creation. Add an interesting new tool to your artistic toolbox to liven up your artwork with this 4 session course!</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0037;"><em>This class is at capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email <a href="mailto:jseducation@japansociety.org">jseducation@japansociety.org</a> or call (212) 715-1275. Spaces will be released to waitlisted participants in the order they are added.</em></span></p>

<p><strong>Tuition:</strong><br />
  $100/$80 Japan Society Members. <em>Recommended for ages 11-17 year olds. One student per registration. Space is limited to 15 students: advanced registration required.</em></p>
<p><strong>About Instructor:</strong> Richard Ford III is a professional artist based in NYC. Inspired by Japanese anime, manga, and street art, Richard works with various mediums, from digital illustration to traditional paintings, as well as murals. Richard is excited to share his knowledge and techniques with young artists! Richard received a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in illustration from Columbia College Chicago.</p>
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<h5><strong>Intermediate Manga Workshop: Level-Up Your Characters</strong><br />
  4 Thursdays, August 5 &ndash; 26, 4-5 PM EDT (Online)</h5>
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<p>Have the basics down but want to take your abilities to the next level? This intermediate course will polish and refine those skills that you already have. We will examine various techniques for facial expressions, gestures, hands, accessories, clothing, and more through step by step instruction and demonstration. Students will gain better artistic understanding of proportion, anatomical structure, movement, and perspective, as well as three dimensional effects on manga characters. Learn to master the &ldquo;must-have&rdquo; skills to being a successful artist!</p>
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<p><strong>Tuition:</strong><br />
  Tuition: $100/$80 Japan Society Members. <em>Recommended for ages 11-17 year olds. One student per registration. Space is limited to 15 students: advanced registration required.</em></p>
<p><strong>About Instructor:</strong> Richard Ford III is a professional artist based in NYC. Inspired by Japanese anime, manga, and street art, Richard works with various mediums, from digital illustration to traditional paintings, as well as murals. Richard is excited to share his knowledge and techniques with young artists! Richard received a Bachelor&rsquo;s of Fine Arts in illustration from Columbia College Chicago.</p>
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<h5>Weekend Manga Workshop: Basic Pen & Marker Techniques<br>
  Sat. &amp; Sun., Aug. 7 &amp; 8, 10 am-12 pm EDT (Online)</h5>
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<p>Take the next step in your manga art career with pen and marker! Through demonstrations and individual advice, manga artist Richard Ford III will introduce must-have skills for teenage students including tools, line techniques and methods, crosshatching for shading and more. By the end of this two-day course, you'll have new skills for drawing manga characters with a more professional finish.</p>
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<p><strong>Tuition: </strong>$90/$72 Japan Society members. Recommended for ages 11-17. One student per registration. Space is limited to 15 students: advanced registration required. Recommended materials list will be provided prior to the workshop.</p>
<p><strong>About Instructor:</strong> Richard Ford III is a professional artist based in New York City. Inspired by Japanese anime, manga and street art, he works with various media, from digital illustration to traditional paintings to murals. He holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in illustration from Columbia College, Chicago.</p>
<p><strong>These courses will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" style="padding-left: 3px;">Zoom</a>. </strong>To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Further instructions will be provided before each course begins. Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).</p>

Join us for this summer 4 session course in the basics of manga character creation for beginner manga artists.

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Summer Manga Courses

<h5>EDUCATION &amp; FAMILY COURSE</h5>

<p><strong>Tuesdays, July 6 &ndash; August 24, 4-5 PM EDT | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> <br />
Eight online lessons</strong></p>

<p style="color: #ff0037;">This class is at capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email <a href="mailto:jseducation@japansociety.org">jseducation@japansociety.org</a> or call (212) 715-1254. Spaces will be released to waitlisted participants in the order they are added.</p>

<p><strong>Wednesdays, July 7 &ndash; August 25, 5:30-6:30 PM EDT | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> <br />
Eight online lessons</strong></p>
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<p>Absolute beginners are invited to start their Japanese language learning journey with this new introductory course designed just for teens! In this online course, students will learn and practice the fundamentals of Japanese language and culture with a group of like-minded peers. Using a variety of fun and engaging activities and examples from popular Japanese media like anime and manga, teens will develop practical listening, speaking, writing and cultural skills to kick-start their Japanese language abilities!</p>

<p><strong>Tuition:</strong> $200/$160 Japan Society Members. <em>Open to ages 11-15 years old. Space is limited to 15 students: advanced registration required.</p>

<p><strong>These courses will be conducted online via <a href="https://zoom.us/download" target="_blank">Zoom</a>.</strong> To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Further instructions will be provided before the course begins in July. Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).</p>

<p>For questions, please contact our Education &amp; Family team: <a href="mailto:jseducation@japansociety.org" target="_blank">jseducation@japansociety.org</a>.</p>

In this online course, students will learn and practice the fundamentals of Japanese language and culture with a group of like-minded peers.

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Japanese for Teens

<h4>Required Textbook</h4>

<p><strong>Until further notice, textbooks are not available for purchase at the Language Center. </strong> Please purchase your book from an outside vendor. Either a digital or print textbook is fine.</p>

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            <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p><em>GENKI I (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese),<br /> 3rd Edition</em>;
              published by The Japan Times</p></td>
          <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p>3rd Edition <br />
            ISBN: 978-4789017305</p></td>
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<p>If you are enrolled in Level 1 or 2, or 3 and already have the 2nd Edition of Genki I, this is fine. Note that the page numbers will be different, and you may have some differences in your book. If you need to purchase a book, we recommend purchasing the 3rd edition. </p>

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          <td style="padding-bottom: 7px;"><p>Level 4:</p></td>
            <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p><em>GENKI I (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese),<br /> 2nd or 3rd Edition</em>;
              published by The Japan Times</p></td>
            <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p>2nd Edition <br />
              ISBN: 978-4789014403</p></td>
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            <td>&nbsp;</td>
            <td>&nbsp;</td>
            <td style="padding-left: 10px; padding-bottom: 7px;"><p>3rd Edition<br />
              ISBN: 978-4789017305</p></td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
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<p>New students entering Levels 4: either the 2nd or 3rd Edition may be purchased for these courses. Note that the 3rd Edition is recommended as the improved textbook, but the majority of your classmates will be using the 2nd Edition.</p>

<h4>Instructors</h4>

<p><em>All of Japan Society's instructors are native Japanese with extensive experience.</em></p>

<p><strong>Ms. Yumiko Kakutani</strong> holds a BA in French Literature from Keio University in Tokyo and is a graduate of Japan Society&rsquo;s Teacher Training Program. She has taught privately in the United States for a number of years (including JLPT and SAT II students). She currently teaches at City College of New York.</p>



<p><strong>Ms. Yumi Mori</strong> has a bachelor’s degree in Law from Sophia University in Tokyo. She is a graduate of Japan Society’s Teacher Training Program. She has taught privately in the United States for a number of years.</p>

<p><strong>Ms. Mami Nakanishi</strong> has a BA in Literature from Sophia University in Tokyo. She is a graduate of Japan Society&rsquo;s Teacher Training Program and has been on Japan Society&rsquo;s teaching staff since the summer of 2010. She has taught Japanese privately and in schools including Columbia Grammar &amp; Preparatory School.</p>

<p><strong>Mr. Sanshiroh Ogawa</strong> holds a BA from Waseda University and an MA in Linguistics as well as a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Language Teaching from Syracuse University. In addition to teaching Japanese at Syracuse University and the Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC), Mr. Ogawa has experience managing the JASWDC Language Schools and working as an administrator at the Japanese language school in Tokyo operated by EF Education First.</p>

<h5>Please Note</h5>

<p><strong>Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable (including for credit) for any reason after <u>12 PM on Friday, July 16, 2021</u>.</strong> All refunds are subject to a $20 service charge and must be requested by the deadline date above. No partial registration or auditing is permitted. Please note that cancellations are accepted by phone or in person only. Cancellations via e-mail <em>are not</em> accepted.</p>

<p>Japan Society reserves the right to cancel any course if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such a case, students already enrolled will receive full refunds.</p>

<p>We do not record these classes, and recording of these classes is prohibited.  </p>

<p><strong>By registering for a course, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy, and verify that the student taking this class is age 16 or older.</strong></p>

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Intensive Japanese Weekend

Intensive Weekend Japanese

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<h3>Become a Member</h3>

<p>Individual Members are central to what we do and why we do it. This is why you’ll always be front and center for exhibitions, series, festivals, performances and more as a member.<br>
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Members at Japan Society enjoy exclusive benefits, invitations to special events and discounts on hundreds of performances, films, lectures and classes annually. Learn more about membership levels and related perks below, and visit our <a href="https://www.japansociety.org/join-and-support/become-a-member/frequently-asked-questions">FAQ page</a> for additional information about our dynamic program.

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<span style="font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold;">Individual ($60) *</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold;">Dual ($100) **</span>  <em>Benefits for 2</em> <br />
<span style="font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: bold;">Family ($125)</span>      <em>Benefits for 2 adults and up to 4 children</em>
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  <li>20% discount on ticketed programs</li>
  <li>Up to 15% off on language courses &amp; workshops</li>
  <li>Access to Member presales</li>
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  <li>Student (full-time students with valid ID)</li>
  <li>Senior (age 65 and older with verification)</li>
  <li>Disabled (documentation may be required)</li>
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<em>100%&nbsp;tax-deductible</em>
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<em>All Family benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Complimentary tickets to all “virtual” programs ***</li>
    <li>$5 Gallery Admission for your guests</li>
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<em>$21 non-deductible</em> <br />
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<h5>Sponsor ($500)</h5>
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    <li>Invitation to Gallery tours or meet the artist receptions</li>
    <li>Recognition in the Performing Arts Playbill</li>
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    <p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">Circle of Friends</span> Members receive all the perks of membership, plus access to the Society’s team of experts on Japan. Giving at these levels provides philanthropic support that enables Japan Society to fulfill its mission and share its love of Japan globally!</p>
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<h5>Patron Circle ($1,000)</h5>
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    <li>Access to LIVE “virtual” Leadership Briefings</li>
        <li>Opportunity to designate your gift as direct program support, with option to join an Affinity Group (<a href="/join-and-support/become-a-member#affinity-groups">see below</a>)</li>
            <li>Recognition in Japan Society’s Annual Report</li>
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<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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    <li>One-on-one conversation with Program Director of choice</li>
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    <li>Private Gallery tour - or - Meet’n’Greet with artists, performers or speakers for up to 6 guests, upon request</li>
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    <li>Sponsor recognition for specific event or production support, upon request</li>
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    <p>Circle Members may choose to directly support any of the Society’s program areas by designating all or a portion of their membership gift in increments of $250 or more. In addition, they may also choose to be recognized as a “Friend of...” one of four program Affinity Groups with a minimum gift designation of $1,000.</p>

    <p><strong>FRIENDS OF THE GALLERY</strong><br />
    Provide critical financial support that sustains Japan Society’s dynamic exhibitions and related lectures and workshops. Established in 1971, the Gallery is one of the few North American public venues that exclusively showcases a full spectrum of Japanese art and its influence on the global artistic scene.</p>

    <p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">ADDITIONAL PERKS</span>: Gallery and collection visits, private exhibition viewings, studio trips with artists, and first access to art fair VIP passes.</p>

    <p><strong>FRIENDS OF PERFORMING ARTS</strong><br />
      Is a community of passionate theater-goers, music enthusiasts and dance lovers dedicated to Japanese performing arts. Since 1953, Japan Society has presented over 700 performances of the finest in traditional and contemporary dance, music, theater and puppetry arts. From traditional noh plays to commissioned new works from cutting-edge artists, Japan Society is committed to bringing innovative artists of the highest caliber to New York and the U.S.</p>

    <p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">ADDITIONAL PERKS</span>: Advanced notice of performing arts outings, special invitations to private rehearsals, intimate chats and post-show toasts with artists.</p>

    <p><strong>FRIENDS OF FILM</strong><br />
      Are avid film-lovers who celebrate the country’s rich cinematic culture. Since its first screening in 1922, the Film Program has become the leading pioneer introducing Japan’s rich and diverse films to American audiences. From retrospectives of classics by seminal film-makers, to JAPAN CUTS featuring international, U.S. and New York premieres of the most current releases, Film at Japan Society has something to enchant everyone.</p>

      <p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">ADDITIONAL PERKS</span>: Private invitations to intimate receptions with prominent film actors, directors, and industry professionals, special screenings, among other film-related events.</p>

    <p><strong>FRIENDS OF EDUCATION AND FAMILY PROGRAMS</strong><br />
      Have a strong desire to make a difference in international education. Sparking interest in Japan through a suite of family, school and educators programs, our Education department connects classrooms around the world.</p>

<p><span style="font-size: 1.00rem">ADDITIONAL PERKS</span>: Special invitations to the Junior Fellows Student Exchange program semi-annual receptions, among other education-related receptions and events. </p>

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