Japan Society Temporary Closure

To best ensure the safety and well-being of our staff, patrons, and fellow citizens, Japan Society is now closed to the public and postponing or cancelling all events through Tuesday, March 31, including our gallery exhibition, Boro Textiles: Sustainable Aesthetics. Our Language Center will conduct classes online, starting Monday, March 16.

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Language Center

Registration for Online Classes - Now Open!

We are excited to offer a variety of online classes this spring, conducted via Zoom. Please visit each course or workshop page for more information on how to register.

• Late Spring Conversational Japanese
• Late Spring Japanese Levels 1, 2 & 10
• Late Spring English / 日本人対象の英会話教室
• Crash Course for Travelers to Japan
• Japanese Business Etiquette
• Japanese Trial Lessons

Passing the Torch Series

Through August 2020

Japan Society's year-long, institution-wide Passing the Torch series - a celebration of vibrant Tokyo and the upcoming 2020 Summer Games - continues this spring with a schedule of programs encompassing sports, technology, culture and eco-fashion, including the Aim for the Best: Sports in Japanese Cinema film series. Dive in now, and stay tuned or ongoing event announcements!

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