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Akihiro Miwa, the iconic voice behind wolf-god Moro in #PrincessMononoke , works with Hayao Miyazaki to achieve the perfect laugh in this behind-the-scenes footage released in 1998. The trailblazing Japanese drag queen also voiced the Witch of the Waste in HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE.

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Monstrous moments from last weekend's members-only screening of the original 1954 #Godzilla on 35mm with some surprises from our friends at @Godzilla_Toho —including a very special first look at a NEW upcoming trailer for #GodzillaMinusOne ! 📸 Ayumi Sakamoto

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Happy #Caturday , everyone! Since arriving in Japan aboard ships transporting sacred Buddhist scriptures from China in the mid-sixth century, cats have proceeded to purr and paw their way into the heart of Japanese life, folklore, and art.

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Welcomed the King of Monsters last night for an advanced screening of #GodzillaMinusOne ! 💥 Thank you @godzilla_toho for sharing this epic new film with us. ICYMI, catch it on the big screen when it comes to theaters nationwide on December 1! #Godzilla #ゴジラマイナスワン

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BIG announcement coming soon... but for now, Happy #GodzillaDay from our resident kaiju! Today marks 69 years since Japan released the first Godzilla film in 1954. We're partnering with @Godzilla_Toho to bring you some exciting news next week—stay tuned! #GodzillaMinusOne

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! Konnichiwa. Genki? Just a few of the many everyday Japanese greetings. Be aware of the situation, politeness matters. Until next week, mata ne!

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Happy Birthday to legendary Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi, pictured here with Hayao Miyazaki (right) in 1988. Born in Tokyo in 1950, Hisaishi has scored every film Miyazaki directed at Studio Ghibli—including, most recently, THE BOY AND THE HERON (2023).

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As we spend time at home & face an unprecedented crisis, it is an appropriate moment to reflect on themes of resilience & reinvention. Our film team has come up w/ a list of 5 Japanese films, all available on popular streaming services, touching on these subjects to inspire you:

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Today, we pause to remember the profound impact of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings 79 years ago, honoring the memories of those lost and the incredible strength of the hibakusha survivors who continue to advocate for a better world.

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Rare Meiji-era #ukiyoe prints depicting the 1883 annular #solareclipse and 1887 total solar eclipse in Japan.

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week the theme is cleaning! To learn the benefits of a clean house, join us on 3/27 when Shoukai Matsumoto will talk at Clean House, Clear Mind: A Buddhist Monk's Wisdom.

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Know your noh & kyogen masks! Celebrating this week's performances by Living National Treasure Mansaku Nomura

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! Summer’s here and it’s time for a little vacation! Whether you’re traveling to Japan or elsewhere, we’ve compiled a list of travel related words that will help you practice.

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! It’s the right time of the year to try out your green thumb and get in the garden. We’ve put together some vocabulary for you to practice gardening in Japanese!⁣

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Happy #NationalBeerDay 🌾✨ Here's Japanese film star #ToshiroMifune in Sapporo's famous 1970 ad campaign: “Men keep quiet and drink Sapporo Beer.”

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! How’s the weather where you are? Let’s check the forecast to avoid being caught in the rain with these climate related words.

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📢 Exciting news! We just added additional seats to Sunday's sold-out screening of THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY + Q&A with director Keishi Otomo! #JAPANCUTS Very limited tickets NOW available here:

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Join us on June 29 at 8PM EDT for The Inside Edge: Skating Champions from Japan & the U.S. Figure skaters @mirai_nagasu @M1K1_ANDO Yuka Sato & Satoko Miyahara chat with moderator @NancyAKerrigan . Viewers can submit questions during this free online event.

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Japan Society has lost a dear friend with the passing of @ryuichisakamoto on March 28 after a long struggle with cancer. A renowned composer, musician, actor and peace activist, Sakamoto had the courage to speak out to make the world a better place. 🔗

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Did you know that there was an African samurai? Known as Yasuke and likely from Mozambique, he arrived in Japan in 1579 and ended up in the service of Oda Nobunaga. Yasuke represents one little-known early example of the history & contributions of the African diaspora in Japan.

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A 30-second clip from one of the earliest #anime films to come out of Japan, Jun’ichi Kōuchi’s "The Dull Sword" (なまくら刀 / Namakura Gatana)—initially released in 1917.

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🏳️‍🌈 Celebrate #PrideMonth and catch a screening of these beloved animated classics at @IFCCenter 's #StudioGhibli retrospective, running June 16–July 17!

IFC Center - A Studio Ghibli Summer

This major retrospective of Japan’s famed Studio Ghibli and its star filmmakers Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata brings beloved animated classics back to the big screen. Films will screen in both...

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Rare BTS moment with #nihonbuyo stars Azuma Tokuyo (aka Nakamura Kazutaro) and Hanayagi Motoi as they prepare for the opening night of “Nihon Buyo in the 21st Century: From Kabuki Dance to Boléro.” Running through 1/26 at Japan Society. 🪭✨

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! If you’ve visited Japan, you’ve likely noticed people bowing. Knowing when and how to bow will help you show respect and gratitude, so here's some useful words and guidelines.

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week we have an engawa or traditional Japanese porch scene. Grab some “suika” to enjoy and sit back and learn!⁣

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Happy #Setsubun #節分, the Japanese holiday marking the imminent arrival of Spring! With its ritual of mamemaki to drive away evil spirits bringing misfortune & bad health, it feels particularly apt to celebrate in 2021. Demons out, good fortune in! #JSFromHome #JapanSociety

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T-minus 9 hours until #JAPANCUTS Opening Night 🎉🎉🎥

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One week away! Join us June 29 at 8PM EDT/June 30 at 9AM JST for The Inside Edge: Skating Champions from Japan & the U.S. @mirai_nagasu @M1K1_ANDO Yuka Sato & Satoko Miyahara talk with @NancyAKerrigan + an audience Q&A. Register for this free online event

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Make SPIRITED AWAY's steamed red buns, PONYO's ramen, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO's bento & more!

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"I love [Akira] Kurosawa because every time I watch one of his films, I learn something new."—George Lucas Happy #StarWarsDay & cheers to the friendship between these two cinema giants, pictured here on the set of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 🚀🌠

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Featuring megastars Takuya Kimura and Haruka Ayase, this Sunday's director Q&A + NA theatrical premiere of THE LEGEND & BUTTERFLY is sold out! 🚨 See what else is on during the first weekend of #JAPANCUTS :

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Screening Friday, June 17 at 7 pm—acclaimed animation director Masaaki Yuasa’s THE NIGHT IS SHORT, WALK ON GIRL (2017) follows spunky college student Otome as she embarks on a booze-soaked romp through Kyoto in search of a book from her childhood. 🎟

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Happy Lunar New Year! Year of the inu (dog)! Many great events for kids this weekend at @ChinaInstitute_ @AsiaSocietyNY and @RubinMuseum

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week, we’re cooking with dashi, one of the fundamental elements in Japanese cuisine. It is the focus of our tasty Talks+ event, A Dash of Dashi: The Secret to Umami on 3/12

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Happy #NationalCoffeeDay ! More #latteart via @george_10g who's here 10/1 to demo! http://t.co/xrC9MxOmcF http://t.co/GBAaj3fr6U

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek ! On Tues 2/12, we are hosting a multi-sensory talk & reception, exploring the traditional aromas of Japan and their influences on interior design. This week: "What are some scent-related words in Japanese?" #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapanese

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! A ringo a day keeps the isha away, so let’s learn Japanese words for some of these essential foods. Pick your favorite fruit and veggie and begin to digest these useful terms.

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Wishing you all a healthy and #HappyNewYear , as we usher in 2019, the Year of the Boar (“inoshishi doshi”)! 🎊🎉

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Available through 5/15 we have 2 unique shamisen performances: Tsugaru-shamisen rock, pop & jazz virtuoso Hiromitsu Agatsuma & pianist/singer-songwriter Akiko Yano perform together, as well as a showcase of traditional shamisen musical styles. Watch here:

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Did you know that today, 2/22, is #猫の日 (Neko no Hi or #CatDay 😸) in Japan? In honor of this extremely important holiday, we’d like to pay tribute to those who’ve been co-working at home with Japan Society staff for almost a year now!

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We are so saddened to learn Kirin Kiki has passed away. A legendary actress with an indomitable spirit, we were very honored to have welcomed her at our film festival this past July. Our warmest thoughts go out to her family, friends & fans around the world. ❤️ #RIPKirinKiki

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Spring is finally creeping in in NYC! To celebrate here are Hasegawa Tohaku's "Flowers of the Four Seasons" scrolls, on view through May 6. Check the comments to discover which flower represents which season. 🌸

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We are pleased to announce our spring exhibition, RADICALISM IN THE WILDERNESS: JAPANESE ARTISTS IN THE GLOBAL 1960s, showcasing experimental, postwar projects from the artist Yutaka Matsuzawa & the two collectives The Play and GUN. Opening on Friday 3/8!

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“I would like to make a film to tell children ‘it’s good to be alive.’” - #HayaoMiyazaki Happy 80th birthday to Hayao Miyazaki, who has spent his career creating worlds that make ours a little better 🥳

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#HasegawaTohaku changed names mid-career and was considered two separate artists until very recently. These 3 missing link paintings were the clues that he was one artist. First two on view at Japan Society Gallery!

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We're proud to celebrate #AAPIHeritageMonth in May with @okikano , one of the best-known musicians of Japan's northernmost indigenous people, the Ainu. Join us on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 pm as we discover the traditional and modern sounds of Japan in this live performance.

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek ! This week: “What are some anatomy-related words in Japanese?” Use your “atama," take your “yubi” and click through the illustrations below to #LearnJapanese . #JapaneseLanguage

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Godzilla? How about Dogezilla? Happy Tuesday from Japan Society! #TuesdayMotivaton #doge #Godzilla

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12/9 at 8:30PM EST: Megastar & #kyogen actor #MansaiNomura presents a hyperbolic retelling of a beloved classic, followed by a brand new kyogen piece! Also join us on 12/12 for a live Q&A for the rare opportunity to ask him questions directly! More info:

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Happy Monday (getsuyoubi) from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! Have a case of the Mondays? We hope these illustrations can help alleviate it! Let’s learn the days of the week, so you can begin your countdown to the weekend...

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Join us on Fri 1/25 & Sat 1/26 for THE COMPLETE LONE WOLF AND CUB, a 2-day film screening marathon. Adapted from a mega popular #manga series, these 6 films, all recently restored, are Japanese filmmaking at its bloody best. Tickets & Info: #JapaneseFilms

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“It was like skating inside a dream.” Japanese figure skater Satoko Miyahara recalled her 2018 Olympics experience during Wednesday’s online program: “The Inside Edge: Skating Champions from Japan and the U.S.” Read @sportsjapan 's full story here:

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Everything @YoshikiOfficial had to say at the #XJapanMSG press conference here! http://t.co/DKSBkhFwMv via @JapanCultureNYC

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Due to the omission of recognizing Ainu tradition in its education systems (even in Hokkaido), the Ainu have occupied a marginal place in Japanese society. @FukunagaTakeshi unpacks AINU MOSIR in conversation w/ fellow @ARRAYNow filmmaker @Isabelvsandoval (LINGUA FRANCA) on 11/24.

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Congratulations to Japan! ⚽️⚽️⚽️ #WorldCup18 #WorldCupRussia2018

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World Cup 2018: Japan beat 10-man Colombia in Group H

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Bring the whole family to see POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN on 11/18—followed by a discussion with creator Akihiro Nishino on stage! Based on @nishinoakihiro ’s book, this dazzling animated film follows the adventures of a boy yearning to see the stars. 🌃

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week, let’s visit a Japanese hair salon. Here in NYC, there’s numerous to choose from, so next time you’re looking for a new hairstyle, try out some of these words!

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Japanese people have long praised koi (carp) as "the king of river fish." Rice farmers in Japan began selectively breeding koi for ornamental purposes as early as the 1820s. #JapaneseGarden 📷 @PDXJapaneseGdn 🍃

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Available through 6/11 we have 2 new JS-ENCORE performances: Japan’s young stars Geimaruza perform a program of traditional dance & @HIKASHU w/ special guests including @charanporantan showcase the music of Godzilla-composer Akira Ifukube. Watch here:

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We’re so thrilled to finally share this year’s incredible #JAPANCUTS lineup! 🍿👏 Tickets go on sale to the public on June 11, but don't wait—our member presale is already underway! Join now for early access to 30+ premieres before tickets sell out:

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We’re beyond thrilled to unveil our lineup for the 17th edition of #JAPANCUTS —Join us July 10-21 for 30+ curated films from across Japan feat. major blockbusters, indie darlings, classics and more! Catch the full lineup + schedule here:

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We're excited to present the World Premiere of director Mai Sakai’s CHA-CHA on Friday night! Starring former @nogizaka46 idol Marika Ito in a rom-com that gets a little bit bloody, join us at #JAPANCUTS to be the first audience in the world to see it! 🎟:

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📢 We’re thrilled to host a 55th Anniversary screening of Ishiro Honda’s DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968) on June 16 as part of @tribeca ’s Escape From Tribeca program. Tickets are available now! #Tribeca2023

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@japansociety will be hosting a very special 55th Anniversary screening of DESTROY ALL MONSTERS on June 16th at 7pm. The screening will be included as part of #Tribeca2023 ’s Escape from Tribeca program. Tickets are available NOW at

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💥 #JAPANCUTS kicks off today, streaming through July 30! ▶️ Thank you to all the filmmakers & performers who came together out of a love for cinema & community to make this online festival edition so dynamic, with video intros, panels, & live Q&As!

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This photo, attributed to Japanese photographer Suzuki Shin'ichi, depicts a tofu vendor in 1880s Japan. Tofu was introduced to Japan during the Nara period (710–794) by Zen Buddhist monks, who initially called it "Chinese curd."

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Honored to present acclaimed actor Yuya Yagira with the CUT ABOVE Award for Outstanding Achievement in Film for his lead role in UNDER THE TURQUOISE SKY, the centerpiece of this year’s #JAPANCUTS festival. @ichigoichie_yy @utts_film #ターコイズの空の下で #KENTARO

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Today is "Good Shoe Day" in Japan. These ancient slippers from the Kofun Period (5th-6th century) are made of bronze and were likely imported from the Korean Peninsula👞✨ #JapaneseHistory

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s something we’ve all been asked. How about a doctor? Teacher? Astronaut? Now let’s take those jobs and learn them in Japanese!

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We have been so heartbroken by the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Hagibis in Japan. Due to the severity of the damage and extensive recovery ahead, we launched the 2019 Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund. You can donate directly via our website:

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We’re thrilled to present “Acky Bright: Studio Infinity,” the first solo NYC exhibition dedicated to acclaimed Japanese manga artist & illustrator @aki001208 . Book tickets to the show's exclusive preview viewing from 8/23-25, hosted with @animenyc ! 💫

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#Valentine ’s mood courtesy of our February Monthly Anime—Studio Ghibli's WHISPER OF THE HEART (1995) 💘🚲 Screening on #35mm this Friday 2/17 @ 7 pm:

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Happy birthday to us! Japan Society is 113 years old today - it was founded on this day in 1907. 🎉 Here are a few of our cultural milestones through the years. #JSFromHome #JapanSociety

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Happy Tuesday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! Spring is here! Let’s enjoy the sights and sounds of spring with these seasonal words! Tissues for allergies not included.

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Welcome to the Year of the Tiger 🐯 #Happy2022

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We’re happy to offer this drawing by artist @michinara3 for your coloring enjoyment. Bring her to life with lines, shapes & lots of color! Share your work w/ #JSFromHome for a chance to be featured. Downloadable PDF here:

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Learn the do’s and don’ts of Japanese business etiquette on 9/10. Covering practical expressions & manners in business contexts, this workshop will be conducted on Zoom in English; no Japanese language experience is required. More info:

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‼️ Under 20 tickets left to the North American premiere of Japanese cult icon Takashi Miike’s LUMBERJACK THE MONSTER (ft. a pre-screening reception) at Japan Society on May 6! @Tribeca #EscapeFromTribeca 🎟️

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! Summer’s here and it’s the perfect time of year for a trip to the amusement park! Luckily, we’ve put together a guide for you so you can practice Japanese while waiting in line.

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We are so saddened to learn that Donald Keene, an esteemed Japanese scholar, historian, translator & friend, passed away on Sunday in Tokyo. In this 2011 talk @japansociety , Prof. Keene vividly recounts a pivotal "tale" of Japanese literature discovery in his life. #DonaldKeene

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week let’s talk style. Put on your favorite pair of “jiinzu” and lace up your “buutsu”. Enjoy this list of western apparel to add to your Japanese language arsenal!

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Exciting news ‼️ Japan Society is thrilled to present the East Coast Premiere of the feature film MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED FREEDOM in partnership with @animenyc and @bnfw_en on 3/31 (sub) and 4/1 (dub)! 🎟 Tix launch 3/12 at . Details coming soon...

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week we’ve put together a handy guide of onomatopoeia for you!

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Happy NYE! For the last #WordsoftheWeek of 2018, we bring you phrases relating to the New Year’s holiday in Japan, during which people traditionally visit a neighborhood Shinto shrine. This week: "How are New Year’s items called in Japanese?" #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapanese

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Online tonight at 8PM EDT/9AM JST! The Inside Edge: Skating Champions from Japan & the U.S. @mirai_nagasu @M1K1_ANDO Yuka Sato & Satoko Miyahara talk to @NancyAKerrigan + audience Q&A. 当プログラムは、通訳付き日英両語でお届けいたします。Free registration

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Cure your back-to-school blues with a Friday night viewing of Nobuhiro Yamashita's LINDA LINDA LINDA, one of the most beloved Japanese films of the 21st century. Screening in 35mm! Tickets & info (9/7 @ 7pm):

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week we have a list of tea ceremony related words for you.⁣

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! This week our theme is rajio taisou or radio calisthenics—warm up exercises performed to music and guidance from radio broadcasts that are popular in Japan.

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On #InternationalDanceDay , we are sharing this 2019 performance of Mitsutake Kasai's 'Pollen Revolution' part of our biennial Contemporary Dance Festival: Japan + East Asia. We have a long history of showing not only traditional but also contemporary dance from JP, Korea & Taiwan

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It’s a beautiful day to kick off Week 2 of #JAPANCUTS 🍿✨ Screening tonight: AMIKO (6 pm) and WANDERING (9 pm) from our Next Generation slate! Come by and grab a seat before the festival ends this Sunday.

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Today, March 3, is #Hinamatsuri (#雛祭り) in Japan. Also called Doll’s Day or Girl’s Day, this day is set aside to commemorate the growth, happiness, and prosperity of young girls—customs include displays of hina dolls, hina arare and other special treats, and more! #JSFromHome

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek ! On 1/25 & 1/26, we’re marathon-screening THE COMPLETE LONE WOLF AND CUB film series, presenting samurai cinema at its best. This week: “What are some samurai-related words and phrases in Japanese?” #JapaneseLanguage #LearnJapanese

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Happy Monday from #WordsoftheWeek , illustrated introductions to convenient Japanese words and phrases! And happy #NationalDogDay from all of us at Japan Society as well—this week we’ve put together a list of dog related words for all you dog lovers out there!

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Join us on Fri 12/7 to learn the ancient Japanese marbling technique of #suminagashi , which uses ink & water to create intricate, one-of-a-kind patterns. In this #workshop , participants will create their own patterned stationery to take home! Tickets:

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We are deeply saddened by the recent earthquake in Osaka. Our hearts go out to all those affected by this tragedy, and we hope that everyone stays safe, strong, and vigilant during this difficult time.

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6 years

⚡️ “M6.1 Osaka earthquake, June 18, 2018” Updates from Twitter users.

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Rabbi Aaron Kotler, President of Beth Medrash Govoha, grew up surrounded by elders who were saved from the Nazis by Japanese diplomats, including his own mother (right), Rischel Friedman. @JapanCons_NY

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4 years

In a small village in Aichi Prefecture, an aging society and exodus to cities—common forces decimating rural Japan—has left a sole 6-year-old the responsibility of carrying on a 370-year-old tradition. Read more from from @BenjaminDooley for @nytimes here:

In Rural Japan, a 370-Year-Old Tradition Falls to One Child (Published 2020)

Every year, students in a mountain village spend months preparing for an elaborate Kabuki performance. An aging society has put their show — and their school — in jeopardy.

www.nytimes.com

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An unforgettable night with two luminaries of Japanese cinema. Actor Mirai Moriyama and legendary cult filmmaker @tsukamoto_shiny joined us for the U.S. Premiere of SHADOW OF FIRE last night, where Moriyama was awarded the 2024 #JAPANCUTS CUT ABOVE Award! 🏆🔥 📸: Ayumi Sakamoto

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Happy #MothersDay ! In celebration of the moms in our lives, our film team has put together a list of Japanese films, all available on popular streaming services, with maternal themes:

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