Annual Dinner

Special Event

2020 Japan Society Annual Dinner: Reimagined Gala and Awards

Thursday, June 18, 7 PM EDT (U.S.)
Friday, June 19, 8 AM JST (Japan) *Followed by a private, VIP networking session

Download the event program here (PDF)

Resiliency has always been a defining theme between the United States and Japan, as demonstrated by New York during 9/11, and Tohoku during 3/11. These events are reminders that even in the darkest moments, light can and does shine in the form of inspiration and hope.

Our reimagined Annual Dinner allows us to celebrate, stay connected and build on our mission of bringing our two communities together. Join noted television personality and fashion model Mika Ahn from Tokyo and Japan Society President, Joshua W. Walker, PhD from New York, to celebrate our two great countries as we connect, converse, celebrate, and engage to fulfill our mission of bridge building and support.

Guests will be treated to an inspirational program that will include greetings from notable leaders and public figures, along with a captivating musical performance. We will also express our sincere gratitude to our countries’ COVID-19 frontline responders through a heartfelt presentation, signaling our historical and shared commitment to helping one another.


KEYNOTE SPEAKER Daniel P. Amos Chairman and CEO Aflac Incorporated	JAPAN SOCIETY AWARD RECIPIENT Mansaku Nomura Kyogen Actor	MASTER OF CEREMONIES TOKYO Mika Ahn TV Personality & International Model	MASTER OF CEREMONIES NEW YORK Joshua W. Walker, PhD President & CEO Japan Society

FEATURING A SPECIAL VIDEO GREETING FROM

Prime Minister of Japan
Shinzo Abe

PLUS EXCLUSIVE VIDEO APPEARANCES BY

The Hon. Caroline Kennedy, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan
Governor George Pataki, 53rd Governor of New York State
Ambassador Joseph M. Young, Chargé d'Affaires, U.S. Embassy in Japan

AN ACCEPTANCE SPEECH FROM

Mansaku Nomura, 2020 Japan Society Award Recipient & Kyogen Actor

AND A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY

Pianist Yuri Aoki and Soprano Yunuet Laguna
Lindemann Young Artists at the Metropolitan Opera

Japan Society 2020 Annual Dinner Highlights

EVENT DETAILS

This is an international online gathering of business leaders, artists, friends and special moments that define the U.S.-Japan relationship. For basic information, please view our Annual Dinner Fact Sheet (PDF) and FAQs (PDF).

SUPPORT
Bringing the U.S. and Japan together has never been more important, and this evening will be a celebration and testament to our shared vision.

Please register online through the "Join Us" button above. Or if you prefer, you may complete this commitment form (PDF) and return it by email to annualdinner@japansociety.org.

Gala Chair Table	$75,000	Gala Ticket	$5,000
Vice Chair Table	$50,000	Sponsor Ticket	$3,000
Sponsor Table	$30,000	Leadership Ticket	$2,000
Leadership Table	$20,000	Patron Ticket	$1,000
Patron Table	$10,000