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  BUSINESS & POLICY

  Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power

  Thursday, June 13, 2019

  Sheila Smith, one of the world’s most foremost experts on Japan and East Asia, discusses her newest book, Japan Rearmed: The Politics of Military Power. Start Video
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  TALK & TASTING

  Annual Sake Lecture & Tasting: Drinking Vessels

  Tuesday, June 4, 2019

  At Japan Society's 22nd Annual Sake Lecture and Tasting, sake expert Timothy Sullivan explores the traditions and variety of sake vessels, from practical to playful, to help up your sake game. Start Video
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  TALK

  Invisible Mending: The Magic of Kimono Restoration

  Tuesday, May 21, 2019

  Koshiro Tatematsu of kimono restoration service Chojiya unravels some of the mysteries behind fascinating mending techniques, and reveals how they're being used in the fashion world today. Start Video
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  TALK

  Toshiko Mori: Transforming Communities through Architecture

  Wednesday, May 1, 2019

  Good design can have a profound impact on local art and communities. Prof. Toshiko Mori, founder of Toshiko Mori Architect PLLC and Professor of Architecture at Harvard University, examines this unique artistic and architectural phenomenon. Start Video
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  TALK & TASTING

  Making Soba: A Japanese Culinary Treasure

  Wednesday, April 17, 2019

  Soba noodle chef Shuichi Kotani divulges his secrets for making authentic soba. Start Video
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  BUSINESS & POLICY

  U.S. Economic Outlook and Implications for Monetary Policy

  Tuesday, April 16, 2019

  Former Fed Vice Chair Donald Kohn and former U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew discuss current economic trends, U.S. monetary policy, and its impact on the U.S. economy. Start Video
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  TALK

  New Wave: The Turning Point

  Saturday, April 6, 2019

  The Other Japanese New Wave curator Go Hirasawa will explore the series and contextualize the New Wave’s impact beyond film in a 60-minute talk, free for ticketholders. Start Video
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  BUSINESS & POLICY

  Machines + AI: The Future of Work

  Thursday, March 28, 2019

  Speakers explore the current state of AI development, its benefits and risks, and the impact that the technology will have on the workforce and business landscape. Start Video
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  TALK

  Clean House, Clear Mind: A Buddhist Monk's Wisdom

  Wednesday, March 27, 2019

  Buddhist monk Shoukei Matsumoto explains how we can take cleaning from a chore to a contemplative practice, leading us down the path to inner peace. Start Video
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  The Allure of the Shamisen: A Japanese Musical Tradition

  Tuesday, March 19, 2019

  Janet Pocorobba, author of The Fourth String: A Memoir of Sensei and Me, discusses the history of the shamisen and her own journey learning to play this enigmatic Japanese instrument. Start Video