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  <em><h2>Kazuko Miyamoto: To perform a line</h2></em>  
  <h4>April 29 – July 10, 2022</h4>
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<p>Japan Society will present the solo exhibition <em>Kazuko Miyamoto: To perform a line</em> between April 29–July 10, 2022. The exhibition will be the first institutional survey of Kazuko Miyamoto (b.1942, Tokyo), a relatively little-known but significant artist, and will provide a long overdue examination of this singular artist’s career. This exhibition reclaims Miyamoto’s contributions to the development of Minimalism, challenging its general understanding as male dominated, and embraces her highly individual artistic pursuit to reveal a sustained interest in the body through evocative conceptual experiments and investigations in performance and textiles.</p>

<p><em>Kazuko Miyamoto: To perform a line</em> provides an overview of the artist’s work, moving from her contributions to the Minimalism movement through early paintings and drawings from the 1960s, and her increasingly spatial string constructions in the 1970s, to her conceptual experiments in performance, culminating in her kimono series from 1987 through the 1990s. A number of works that will be on view have never been shown publicly, offering a crucial opportunity for the public to encounter Miyamoto’s rich oeuvre for the first time.</p>

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<h5>Exhibition Dates</h5>
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<p><em>Kazuko Miyamoto: To perform a line</em> is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.</p>

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<p>Japan Society programs are made possible by leadership support from Shiseido Americas and The Ford Foundation. Exhibitions and Arts & 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; The Masako Mera and Koichi Mera, PhD Fund for Education and the Arts; Masako H. Shinn; Peggy and Dick Danziger; Raphael and Jane Bernstein; and Friends of the Gallery. Support for Arts & 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 for Japan Society gallery exhibitions.<br />

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<h5>In-Person Screening </h5>

<p><strong>Friday, May 27 at 7 pm</strong></p>

<p>A straight-to-DVD classic, the anime companion to <em>The Matrix</em> series received a limited number of theatrical screenings in 2003 as part of a promotional push for <em>Reloaded.</em> Rarely screened since, this dazzling and visually inventive tie-in laid the groundwork for franchise anthology spinoffs with its nine imaginative stories—directed by some of anime’s greatest luminaries including <em>Ninja Scroll</em>’s Yoshiaki Kawajiri, <em>Cowboy Bebop</em>’s Shinichiro Watanabe and <em>Æon Flux</em>’s Peter Chung. Expanding upon the series’ universe, this frenetic and imaginative addition to the <em>Matrix</em> franchise is anything but a lazy cash-grab and ranks as one of best <em>Matrix</em> films.</p>

<p><em>Dir. Peter Chung, Andy Jones, Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Takeshi Koike, Mahiro Maeda, Koji Morimoto, Shinichiro Watanabe; 2003, 102 min., 35mm, color, in English. With Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Clayton Watson.</em></p>

<p><strong>Tickets:</strong> $15 / $5 members</p>

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<h5>In-Person Screening </h5>

<p><strong>Friday, June 3 at 7 pm</strong></p>

<p><strong><em>Screening on 35mm!</em></strong> Yasujiro Ozu’s late ’50s re-working of <em>I was Born But…</em> is a delightful comedy of manners, spurred on by an adolescent’s disdain for the pleasantries and proclivities of suburban Tokyo life. Taking an emphatic stance against their parents (and all adults, for that matter), Minoru and younger brother Isamu vow to remain silent until their parents purchase a television set. Poking fun at adult conversation—oftentimes buoyed by a meaningless sea of <em>Konnichiwa</em>’s, <em>Ohayo</em>’s and <em>Konbanwa</em>’s—Ozu’s gentle technicolor comedy takes aim at ’50s consumerism, small-town gossip and generational gaps while also offering some of cinema’s most memorable (and amusing) flatulence gags.</p>

<p><em>Dir. Yasujiro Ozu, 1959, 94 min., 35mm, color, in Japanese with English subtitles. With Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga, Chishu Ryu.</em></p>

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Yasujiro Ozu’s late ’50s re-working of I was Born But… is a delightful comedy of manners, spurred on by an adolescent’s disdain for the pleasantries and proclivities of suburban Tokyo life. 

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<h5>Live Webinar</h5>
<p>Wednesday, June 8 at 7-8 pm ET | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> </p>

<p>As part of <a href="https://www.japansociety.org/okinawa-series"><em>Okinawa in Focus</em></a>, a special year-long series commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japan from the United States, this webinar explores the crucial role Okinawa has played in U.S.-Japan security relations, serving both Japanese and American strategic interests. Due to the islands' geo-strategic location, Okinawa is host to a significant number of U.S. military bases in Japan that maintain peace and security in the region. What is Okinawa’s role in the U.S.-Japan security relationship? Will it remain a strategically important hub? As the war in Ukraine brings a historic spotlight on the importance of strengthening geopolitical alliances and strategic interests across the globe, our U.S.-Japan security experts discuss the current geopolitical situation, Okinawa’s significance today, and its future role in U.S.-Japan relations.</p>

<h4>Video Message</h4>
<p><strong>The Honorable Yasuhiro “Denny” Tamaki</strong>, Governor, Okinawa Prefecture</p>

<h4>Speakers</h4>
<p><strong>Masaaki Gabe</strong>, Emeritus Professor, The University of the Ryukyus</p>
<p><strong>Sheila A. Smith</strong>, John E. Merow Senior Fellow for Asia-Pacific Studies, Council on Foreign Relations</p>

<h4>Moderator</h4> 
<p><strong>Joshua W. Walker, Ph.D.</strong>, President & CEO, Japan Society</p>

<h4>Agenda</h4>
<p>7-8 pm ET – Video Message, Discussion and Q&A Session</p>

<h4>Program Details</h4> 
<p>This is a free event, with advance registration required. The program will be live-streamed through YouTube, and registrants will receive the viewing link by email the day before the event. Participants can submit questions through YouTube during the live stream.</p>

<h4>About the Speakers</h4>

<p><strong>Professor Masaaki Gabe</strong> is a specialist in international politics, having previously taught courses on International Relations, including U.S.-Japan relations at several universities. He is a native Okinawan. He studied at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan, and completed his Ph. D. in Asian Studies in 1983.  Furthermore, he served as Special Assistant to the Ambassador at the Japanese Embassy in Manila, Philippines from 1985-1986. After joining the University of the Ryukyus, he expanded his academic work to focus on security studies.  He received the US-Japan Friendship grant, conducting research at the Sigur Center at George Washington University, and publishing his work on how the Okinawa Reversion was carried out in 1972. In addition, Gabe published numerous works on U.S.-Japan relations and East Asia’s security issue from a politico-military standpoint. He was Director of International Institute for Okinawan Studies at the University of the Ryukyus from 2010-2013, and a board member of the Japan Association of International Relations in 2013-2014. He devoted a year of sabbatical leave in 2014-2015 to research and publish on the Okinawa Reversion based on archival records from both governments. Furthermore, he was appointed as Emeritus Professor at the University of the Ryukyus in March 2020. His new book entitled <em>U. S. Military Transformation in the Northeast Asia: Focusing on Korean Peninsula and Japan</em> (in Japanese with co-author) will come out this summer.</p>

<p><strong>Sheila A. Smith</strong> is John E. Merow senior fellow for Asia-Pacific studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). An expert on Japanese politics and foreign policy, she is the author of <em>Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power, Intimate Rivals: Japanese Domestic Politics and a Rising China </em>(released in Japanese as 日中 親愛なる宿敵: 変容する日本政治と対中政策), and <em>Japan's New Politics and the U.S.-Japan Alliance</em>. She is also the author of the CFR interactive guide Constitutional Change in Japan. Smith is a regular contributor to the CFR blog <em>Asia Unbound</em> and a frequent contributor to major media outlets in the United States and Asia. Smith joined CFR from the East-West Center in 2007, where she directed a multinational research team in a cross-national study of the domestic politics of the U.S. military presence in Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. She was a visiting scholar at Keio University in 2007-08, where she researched Japan’s foreign policy towards China, supported by the Abe Fellowship. Smith has been a visiting researcher at two leading Japanese foreign and security policy think tanks, the Japan Institute of International Affairs and the Research Institute for Peace and Security, and at the University of Tokyo and the University of the Ryukyus. Smith is chair of the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the U.S. advisors to the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange (CULCON), a binational advisory panel of government officials and private-sector members. She teaches as an adjunct professor at the Asian studies department of Georgetown University and serves on the board of its <em>Journal of Asian Affairs</em>. She also serves on the advisory committee for the U.S.-Japan Network for the Future program of the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation. Smith earned her MA and PhD from the political science department at Columbia University.</p>
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<h4>About the Moderator</h4>

<p><strong>Joshua W. Walker, Ph.D.</strong>, is President and CEO of Japan Society and has held positions of leadership at Eurasia Group, the USA Pavilion of the 2017 World Expo, the APCO Institute and APCO Worldwide. He has served in the State Department and the Defense Department; is a Senior Fellow at the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress; co-founded the Yale Journal of International Affairs; and attended the University of Richmond, Yale and Princeton Universities. </p>


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As part of Okinawa in Focus, a special year-long series commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japan from the United States, this webinar explores the crucial role Okinawa has played in U.S.-Japan security relations.

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Visions of Okinawa documents the dynamic historical, political and cultural spaces of Okinawa around this pivotal point in history through in-person screenings and streamed films exploring the legacies of the Occupation, WWII and American imperialism.

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<p><em>Visions of Okinawa: Cinematic Reflections is supported, in part, by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and a generous gift from The Globus Family.</em></p>

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	<p>Special Thanks to Alex Zahlten; Bob Hunter (Icarus Films); Go Takamine; Mark Johnson (Harvard Film Archive); Mayumi Miyoshi (Oshima Productions); Tomoko Takedani Sater; Sachiko Sone (Parco); Shiori Takata (Toei); Yoshio Yasui (Kobe Planet Film Archive).</p>

<p>Japan Society Film programs are generously supported by ORIX Corporation USA, public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, and endowment support from the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Endowment Fund. Additional season support is provided by The Globus Family, Akiko Koide and Shohei Koide, David Toberisky, Geoff and Fumi Matters, Laurel Gonsalves, and David S. Howe. Transportation assistance is provided by Japan Airlines, the exclusive Japanese airline sponsor of Japan Society Film.</p> 

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        <p><strong>Monday, June 13, 1:00-2:45 PM</strong></p>

        <p>This in-person workshop is structured for beginners wishing to try the art of Japanese calligraphy. Students will learn how to use a brush and the brush strokes in basic kanji. Japanese language skills are not required. Supplies will be provided.</p>
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      <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 10px;" width="50%" ><a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-business-etiquette-workshop-summer-2022"><img alt="" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/6Lp4zT5k0BStlGEd2NOfG2/1b4b2e6850d8936cc483b15e78bf0c18/iStock-1223716900__1_.jpg" width="100%" style="float: left; max-width: 400px; padding-right: 10px;" /></a></td>
      <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 10px;" width="50%" ><h4>Japanese Business Etiquette Workshop</h4>
        <p><strong>Thursday, June 30, 6:30-8:30 PM ET</strong></p>

        <p>This workshop will teach basic Japanese phrases and behavioral skills needed in Japanese corporate environments. Participants will learn practical expressions and manners used in various business contexts, such as formal greeting, business card exchange, seating order, proper bowing, and table manners.</p>
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        <p><a class="primary-button" href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-business-etiquette-workshop-summer-2022">Learn More &rarr;</a></p></td>
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      <td style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 10px;" width="50%" ><h4>Crash Course for Travelers to Japan</h4>
        <p><strong>Thursday, July 7, 6:30-8:30 PM ET</strong></p>

        <p>This crash course for travelers offers a quick introduction to the Japanese language as well as Japanese customs, which can be very helpful for first-time or even veteran travelers to Japan. Learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, order food, and ask for prices, among other expressions.</p>
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        <p><a class="primary-button" href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/crash-course-for-travelers-to-japan-2022-summer">Learn More &rarr;</a></p></td>
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<h3>All Workshops & Events</h3>
<p><em>Schedule subject to change.</em>

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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>英会話体験講座<br>English Trial Lesson</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered about twice per year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/english-trial-lesson">View Past Listing (April 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>日本語教師養成講座 見学説明会<br>
Japanese-Language Teacher Training Program Open House</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered about once per year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-language-teacher-training">View Past Listing (August 2021) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Japanese Onomatopoeia Workshop</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered three times a year, around January, April/May, and August/September.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-onomatopoeia-workshop-spring-2022">View Past Listing (January 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Japanese Trial Lesson</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered throughout the year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-trial-lesson">View Past Listing (April 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Learn to Read Hiragana & Katakana Workshops</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered three times a year, around January, April/May, and August/September.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/hiragana-katakana-spring-2022">View Past Listing (January 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Fundamentals of Kanji Workshops</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered three times a year, around January, April/May, and August/September.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/kanji-workshops-summer-2022">View Past Listing (April 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Survival Japanese Workshop
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<em>Offered throughout the year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/survival-japanese-summer-2022">View Past Listing (April 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>Japanese Business Etiquette Workshop
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<em>Offered throughout the year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/japanese-business-workshop">View Past Listing (March 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 24px"><strong>英語の冠詞　ワークショップ<br>(English “A/The” Workshop)</strong></span><br />
<em>Offered about twice per year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/english-workshop-spring-2022">View Past Listing (January 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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<em>Language exchange events, sometimes with J-culture guests. Offered throughout the year.</em>
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<a href="https://www.japansociety.org/workshops-and-events/nihongo-chat">View Past Listing (May 2022) &rarr;</a></p>
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Learn about the upcoming workshops and events at the Language Center.

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<p><strong><a href="/language-center">Language Center Home</a> &nbsp; &#62; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.japansociety.org/education/language-center/japanese-language">Japanese Language</a> &nbsp; &#62; &nbsp; Summer Japanese</strong></p>


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  <h2>Summer Japanese Courses</h2>

<p>The majority of courses will be conducted online via Zoom, except those noted as in-person.</p>
<p><strong>ONLINE COURSES:</strong>&nbsp;To participate fully,&nbsp;you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet).</p>
<p><strong>IN-PERSON COURSES:</strong> Due to safety concerns, there is a possibility that your course may change partially or fully to an online course. By signing up for this course, you assume this risk and agree to stay enrolled in the full course. Please see full guidelines and policies listed under &ldquo;How to Register.&rdquo;</p>

<p><a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/49ZAslAFCJIIwVbWDDLiEu/9e1b41664f6f08993827147e15132a78/Language_Center_Cancellation_Policy_as_of_3-11-2022.pdf"><strong>Please review our Cancellation Policy here.</strong></a></p>

<p>Thirteen levels of Japanese are offered this semester, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. Four JLPT prep & kanji courses and other specialized courses, such as Anime and Japan Right Now, are also offered.</p>

<p>New students with no previous background in Japanese should enroll in a Level 1 course (see Summer Japanese Level 1). Students with some background should refer to the <a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/10iXjEMCTI8B5LaA6SUT72/90f175a98287f8d93e2fe082540b7210/Japanese_Level_Guide-November_2021.pdf">Level Guide</a> or course textbooks to determine the most appropriate class. There is no placement exam. If you are still not sure of your level, it may be possible to schedule a level assessment by phone with the Director. Please email <a href=
"mailto:language@japansociety.org">language@japansociety.org</a> to schedule.</p>

<p>These courses are structured for adults age 16 or older. Please see <a href="https://www.japansociety.org/education/kids-family">Kids & Family</a> for offerings for younger students.</p>

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<h4>Levels 1-5</h4>

 <p><a href="https://www.japansociety.org/language-center/summer-2022/japanese-1-5">View Courses &rarr;</a></p>
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 <h4>Levels 6-9</h4>

 <p><a href="https://www.japansociety.org/language-center/summer-2022/japanese-6-9">View Courses &rarr;</a></p>
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<h4>Levels 10 and Above</h4>

 <p><a href="https://www.japansociety.org/language-center/summer-2022/japanese-10-above">View Courses &rarr;</a></p>
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<h4>Special Courses</h4>

<p><a href="https://www.japansociety.org/language-center/summer-2022/japanese-special-courses">View Courses &rarr;</a></p>
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Thirteen levels of Japanese, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. Register for online and in-person courses now!

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<h2>How to Register</h2>

<p><strong>Please register by <u>THURSDAY, May 5 at 12 pm ET</u></strong> if possible. These classes are small, so we appreciate your early enrollment. </p>

<p> At the moment, registration is only accepted <strong>online (recommended)</strong> or by phone, and we are only taking payment in the form of credit or debit cards (no checks or cash). Class size is limited. Acceptance will be acknowledged by email.</p>

<p>To purchase or renew a membership, please visit the <a href="https://www.japansociety.org/join-and-support/become-a-member">Membership page</a> and pay online. Or, call 212-715-1270 and leave a message; they will get back to you.</p>

<p style="font-family: 'Noto Sans JP';">ご質問は <a href="mailto:language@japansociety.org">language@japansociety.org</a> までご連絡ください。電話でのご登録を希望される方は、クレジットカードをご用意の上、212-715-1269又は212-715-1293までご連絡ください。</p>

  <p>  All registrants will receive a Welcome Letter by email from <a href="mailto:language_inquiries@japansociety.org" target="_blank">language_inquiries@japansociety.org</a> on:</p>
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        <li>the afternoon of Friday, May 13, 2022 </li>
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    <p>The instructor will email the samples and Zoom link by</p>
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<p>Registrants for Shodo for Beginners will receive an email about course materials upon registration for the course.</p>

 <p>For more information, please email us at <a href=
"mailto:language@japansociety.org">language@japansociety.org</a>, or call <strong>(212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293</strong>.  Please note that while we are working remotely, we may not always be reachable by phone.</p>

  <h2>Please Note</h2>

<p><strong>Cancellation Policy: Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable (including for credit) for any reason after 12 pm noon, on Friday, May 13, 2022</strong>, which is the business day before your course work starts. All refunds are subject to a $20 service charge, including those requested by the deadline dates above. 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 for the course, but not for any supplies purchased on their own. You also verify that the student taking this course is age 16 or older.</p>

<p>By registering for a course, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy.</p>

<p><strong>We do not record these classes, and recording of these classes is prohibited</strong>. If a student misses a class, it may be possible to arrange a make-up class in the same semester, if available. More information will be provided in the Welcome Email. </p> 

<h2>Shodo Supplies</h2>
    <p>Students are required to purchase their own materials for at home use.</p>

<p><strong>Shodo materials include</strong>: brush, ink (liquid or ink stone and stick), a felt pad, and a paperweight. Hanshi paper if you have it, or printer copy paper will be fine as well.</p>

<p>A limited quantity of supplies kits are available to rent for the semester from the Language Center on select days starting in January 2022. Full kits are available for a $40 rental fee, which will be returned in full for supplies with no damage/significant use. Partial kits can be rented as well. Please contact the office to arrange rental and pick-up.</p>  

<p><strong>Devices include</strong>: a computer, tablet, or smart phone which has a camera, microphone, and speaker. It is preferred that you set up a camera to show your work/brush strokes live, rather than your face. This could mean using a stand or creating a comparable set up. If you have two devices, you could create an arrangement where the instructor can see both your work and your face. </p>

<p><strong>If you are purchasing supplies, please do so far enough in advance so that you receive the materials before your first class. The Language Center is not responsible for delays resulting in a student not being prepared by the first class session, and the cancellation policy still applies.</strong></p>

<p>If you need assistance acquiring Shodo materials, setting up your technology/checking your camera angle, or further information, please email <a href="mailto:language@japansociety.org" target="_blank">language@japansociety.org</a>.</p>

<h2>Instructors</h2>

<p><strong>Megumi Barringer雅号：修佳 (Shuka)</strong>, a licensed Japanese calligrapher since 1997 by Nihon Sogo Shogeiin in Japan, has been teaching calligraphy for over 20 years in Kamakura, Japan and in Princeton, New Jersey. She teaches at Princeton Community Japanese Language School, Princeton University, and at her own private studio in Princeton. Her work (seal carving, kanji, kana) was selected for the Mainichi Calligraphy Exhibition. She presents her work every August at a calligraphy exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.</p>

<p><strong>Sanae Asai (Master Suiho)</strong> obtained a BA in Commerce from Meiji University and finished the courses of Certified Financial Planner at NYU, and was bestowed with a Master in 1996 by the Calligraphy Institute of Daitobunka University. She has taught calligraphy for 20 years in schools and cultural institutes in New York, The New School, the Long Island Japanese Culture Center, the Japanese American Society of New Jersey, Japanese Schools, the Hammond Museum, The Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association, Arts Mid-Hudson as well as her own private studio. As a modern-day calligrapher, she has performed live calligraphy at Rotary Clubs, museums, and cultural festivals as an artist, and has been engaged in commercial projects including marketing materials, logos, school certificates, and industrial designs. </p>
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Spring Shodo

Shodo for Beginners

Basic Kanji

Kanji / Kana

Summer Shodo Courses

5-Class Courses

8-Class Courses 

<p><strong>Monday, June 13, 1:00-2:45 PM EDT</strong> | <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" target="_blank"><em>Calculate your local time</em></a> </p>

<p>This in-person workshop is structured for beginners wishing to try the art of Japanese calligraphy. Students will learn how to use a brush and the brush strokes in basic kanji. Japanese language skills are not required. Supplies will be provided.</p>

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<h2>Instructor:</h2> 

<p><strong>Megumi Barringer 雅号：修佳 (Shuka) </strong> is a licensed Japanese calligrapher since 1997 by Nihon Sogo Shogeiin in Japan, has been teaching calligraphy for over 20 years in Kamakura, Japan and in Princeton, New Jersey. She teaches at Princeton Community Japanese Language School, Princeton University, and at her own private studio in Princeton. Her work (seal carving, kanji, kana) was selected for the Mainichi Calligraphy Exhibition. She presents her work every August at a calligraphy exhibition held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum.</p>
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<h2>How To Register</h2>

<p><strong>Tuition:</strong> $40 nonmembers /$35 Japan Society Individual and Corporate members</p>
<p><strong>Registration may be completed online (recommended) </strong>or by phone at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. At the moment, we are only taking payment in the form of credit or debit cards (no checks or cash).</p>
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<h2>About In-Person Workshops</h2>
<p><strong>All registrants of in-person workshops and events must be fully vaccinated, with at least 14 days having passed since their final dose prior to the day of the workshop. Additionally, proof of a booster is required for all those who are eligible to receive it,</strong> with a four-week grace period upon becoming eligible. Students will be required to show proof of vaccination and ID on the day of the workshop or event. </p> 

<p><strong>All students and instructors must wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth at all times.</strong></p>

<p><strong>Japan Society reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to insufficient enrollment.</strong> Enrolled students will be refunded 100% of the tuition paid without incurring a service charge.</p>

<p><strong>Please review our <a href="https://assets.ctfassets.net/zwqohdz2e0fx/5VxTwUPSIiN49T8mzyRXJ6/46c52016ac25d38f92e64ead5615cebe/COVID_Safety_Guidelines_for_In_Person_Language_Courses_as_of_3-8-2022.pdf">Language Center Student Policies and Safety Protocols</a> for full details.</strong></p>

<p>For more information, please email us at <a href="mailto:language@japansociety.org">language@japansociety.org</a>, or call at <strong>(212) 715-1269</strong> or <strong>(212) 715-1293</strong>. Please note that while we are working remotely, we may not always be reachable by phone.</p>

<p><strong>REGISTRATION DEADLINE:</strong> Please register <strong>by Thurs., June 9, 2022</strong>. After this date, please email us to inquire as seats may no longer be available.</p>
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<h2>Please Note</h2>

<p><strong>Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted until 12 pm ET, the business day before a course or workshop begins.</strong> With a cancellation, a refund of tuition minus a service charge ($20 for courses, $5 for workshops) will be provided. After this deadline, cancellations are not accepted.</p>

<p>Cancellations are accepted by phone only. We do not accept email cancellations.</p>  

<p>Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, students already enrolled will receive full refunds (no service charge).</p>

<p><strong>By registering for a workshop, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy.</strong></p>

<p>Students must be age 16 or older.</p>


This workshop is structured for beginners wishing to try the art of Japanese calligraphy. Students will learn how to use a brush and the brush strokes in basic kanji. Japanese language skills are not required. Supplies will be provided.

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Shodo Workshop for Beginners

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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>$5 member tickets to <em>Monthly Classics</em> and <em>Monthly Anime</em> film series</li>
  <li>20% or greater 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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<p>* $20 Discount for Students, Seniors, or persons with disabilities<br />
** $20 Discount for Seniors or persons with disabilities</p>
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  <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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 <h5><a name="sustaining-members" class="" style="color: #000000">Sustaining ($250)</a></h5>
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<em>All Family benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Complimentary tickets to all “virtual” programs ***</li>
 <li>Complimentary rentals for 2 JAPAN CUTS and ACA Film Series online films</li>
   <li>Complimentary tickets for you and a guest to one JAPAN CUTS and ACA Film Series in-person film screening of your choice</li>
    <li>$5 Gallery Admission for your guests</li>
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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1">Renew</a></strong> <br />
<em>$21 non-deductible</em> <br />
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<em><span style="font-size: 11px">*** Excludes workshops, language and education courses, and select special events, series and festivals.

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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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<a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f"><strong>Join</strong></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://boxoffice.japansociety.org/events/d447a1f2-e5e3-494a-841f-5dca59bedb2f/renew?login=1">Renew</a></strong>  <br />
<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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<h3>Circle of Friends</h3>

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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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    <li>Complimentary Gallery admission for 2 guests</li>
    <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>
  <li>Complimentary exhibition catalogue(s) <em>(when available)</em></li>
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<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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<h5>Benefactor Circle ($2,000)</h5>
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<em>All Patron Circle benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Complimentary Gallery admission for 4 guests</li>
    <li>One-on-one conversation with Program Director of choice</li>
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<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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<h5>Leadership Circle ($5,000)</h5>
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<em>All Benefactor Circle benefits, plus:</em>
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    <li>Opportunity to earmark support for a specific event or production</li>
    <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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<em>$81 non-deductible</em>
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<h5>Director's Circle ($10,000)</h5>
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    Complimentary Gallery admission for 6 guests</li>
    <li>Sponsor recognition for specific event or production support, upon request</li>
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  <h3><a name="affinity-groups" class="anchor" style="color: #000000">Affinity Groups</a></h3>
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    <p>Circle Members may choose to directly support Japan Society programs by joining one of four Affinity Groups with a minimum gift designation of $1,000. Affinity Group members are recognized as a “Friend of...” their designated program area and invited to curated events. Please email <a href="mailto:membership@japansociety.org">membership@japansociety.org</a> if you would like to join an Affinity Group.</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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