Japan Society
@japansociety.org
NYC-based nonprofit connecting you with all things Japan since 1907—exhibitions, films, performances, language classes & more.
📮 Stay in touch: https://japansociety.org/sign-up-for-our-newsletters/
📮 Stay in touch: https://japansociety.org/sign-up-for-our-newsletters/
Tickets just dropped for our #Gundam Film Festival on Oct. 11 & 12! Join Japan Society and Bandai Namco Filmworks for two days of milestone screenings, live Q&As + exclusive fan giveaways.
💥 Secure yours now: japansociety.org/film
💥 Secure yours now: japansociety.org/film
September 22, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Tickets just dropped for our #Gundam Film Festival on Oct. 11 & 12! Join Japan Society and Bandai Namco Filmworks for two days of milestone screenings, live Q&As + exclusive fan giveaways.
💥 Secure yours now: japansociety.org/film
💥 Secure yours now: japansociety.org/film
Limited edition #KINKAKUJI postcards + bookmarks featuring Chiharu Shiota’s stunning stage design sketches. These will be available for purchase onsite only starting tomorrow! 🔥🪑
Yukio Mishima’s KINKAKUJI runs Sept. 11-20: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Yukio Mishima’s KINKAKUJI runs Sept. 11-20: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
September 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Limited edition #KINKAKUJI postcards + bookmarks featuring Chiharu Shiota’s stunning stage design sketches. These will be available for purchase onsite only starting tomorrow! 🔥🪑
Yukio Mishima’s KINKAKUJI runs Sept. 11-20: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Yukio Mishima’s KINKAKUJI runs Sept. 11-20: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Hailed as one of the must-see exhibitions of the season by ELLE Magazine and @washingtonpost.com, "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries" opens this Friday at Japan Society. #ChiharuShiotaJS
🎟️ Book tickets to the exhibition's opening weekend: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps
🎟️ Book tickets to the exhibition's opening weekend: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps
September 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Hailed as one of the must-see exhibitions of the season by ELLE Magazine and @washingtonpost.com, "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries" opens this Friday at Japan Society. #ChiharuShiotaJS
🎟️ Book tickets to the exhibition's opening weekend: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps
🎟️ Book tickets to the exhibition's opening weekend: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps
Opening in two weeks. 🪑
Here’s a first look at Chiharu Shiota's hauntingly beautiful stage design for #KINKAKUJI, a feverish adaptation of Yukio Mishima’s 1956 literary masterpiece "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion."
Running September 11-20 at Japan Society.
🎫: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Here’s a first look at Chiharu Shiota's hauntingly beautiful stage design for #KINKAKUJI, a feverish adaptation of Yukio Mishima’s 1956 literary masterpiece "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion."
Running September 11-20 at Japan Society.
🎫: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
August 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Opening in two weeks. 🪑
Here’s a first look at Chiharu Shiota's hauntingly beautiful stage design for #KINKAKUJI, a feverish adaptation of Yukio Mishima’s 1956 literary masterpiece "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion."
Running September 11-20 at Japan Society.
🎫: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Here’s a first look at Chiharu Shiota's hauntingly beautiful stage design for #KINKAKUJI, a feverish adaptation of Yukio Mishima’s 1956 literary masterpiece "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion."
Running September 11-20 at Japan Society.
🎫: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Italian, French, German & Brazilian editions of Yukio Mishima's "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion." 📚
Limited tickets remain for the opening night of #KINKAKUJI, a bold new stage adaptation of Mishima's postwar masterpiece, running Sept. 11–20 at Japan Society.
🎫 Tickets: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Limited tickets remain for the opening night of #KINKAKUJI, a bold new stage adaptation of Mishima's postwar masterpiece, running Sept. 11–20 at Japan Society.
🎫 Tickets: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
August 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Italian, French, German & Brazilian editions of Yukio Mishima's "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion." 📚
Limited tickets remain for the opening night of #KINKAKUJI, a bold new stage adaptation of Mishima's postwar masterpiece, running Sept. 11–20 at Japan Society.
🎫 Tickets: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Limited tickets remain for the opening night of #KINKAKUJI, a bold new stage adaptation of Mishima's postwar masterpiece, running Sept. 11–20 at Japan Society.
🎫 Tickets: japansoc.org/41b9Rs2
Announcing "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries," the New York museum debut of internationally acclaimed Berlin-based artist Chiharu Shiota.
On view September 12, 2025–January 11, 2026 at Japan Society. #ChiharuShiotaJS
Book tickets: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps
On view September 12, 2025–January 11, 2026 at Japan Society. #ChiharuShiotaJS
Book tickets: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps
August 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Announcing "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries," the New York museum debut of internationally acclaimed Berlin-based artist Chiharu Shiota.
On view September 12, 2025–January 11, 2026 at Japan Society. #ChiharuShiotaJS
Book tickets: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps
On view September 12, 2025–January 11, 2026 at Japan Society. #ChiharuShiotaJS
Book tickets: japansoc.org/4fHR1Ps
Closing this Sunday! ⏳
Don’t miss the final weekend of “Susumu Shingu: Elated!”—our acclaimed summer exhibition featuring the mesmerizing kinetic works of Japan’s “sculptor of the wind." ✨🌬️
Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW
Don’t miss the final weekend of “Susumu Shingu: Elated!”—our acclaimed summer exhibition featuring the mesmerizing kinetic works of Japan’s “sculptor of the wind." ✨🌬️
Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW
August 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Closing this Sunday! ⏳
Don’t miss the final weekend of “Susumu Shingu: Elated!”—our acclaimed summer exhibition featuring the mesmerizing kinetic works of Japan’s “sculptor of the wind." ✨🌬️
Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW
Don’t miss the final weekend of “Susumu Shingu: Elated!”—our acclaimed summer exhibition featuring the mesmerizing kinetic works of Japan’s “sculptor of the wind." ✨🌬️
Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW
Tickets for Japan Society’s 2025–26 Performing Arts Season are now on sale to the public! 🎫 🎉
Explore the full season lineup and secure your seats today for groundbreaking performances like the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's KINKAKUJI, stunning noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
Explore the full season lineup and secure your seats today for groundbreaking performances like the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's KINKAKUJI, stunning noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
July 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Tickets for Japan Society’s 2025–26 Performing Arts Season are now on sale to the public! 🎫 🎉
Explore the full season lineup and secure your seats today for groundbreaking performances like the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's KINKAKUJI, stunning noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
Explore the full season lineup and secure your seats today for groundbreaking performances like the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's KINKAKUJI, stunning noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
POV: It’s time for #Japanese class! 👩🏫🧠
Did you know Japan Society’s Language Center was named one of the Best Language Classes in New York by @nymag.com?
We offer 13 levels of Japanese year-round, both online and in person! Explore our upcoming courses and workshops here: japansoc.org/45e3lSO
Did you know Japan Society’s Language Center was named one of the Best Language Classes in New York by @nymag.com?
We offer 13 levels of Japanese year-round, both online and in person! Explore our upcoming courses and workshops here: japansoc.org/45e3lSO
July 30, 2025 at 6:48 PM
POV: It’s time for #Japanese class! 👩🏫🧠
Did you know Japan Society’s Language Center was named one of the Best Language Classes in New York by @nymag.com?
We offer 13 levels of Japanese year-round, both online and in person! Explore our upcoming courses and workshops here: japansoc.org/45e3lSO
Did you know Japan Society’s Language Center was named one of the Best Language Classes in New York by @nymag.com?
We offer 13 levels of Japanese year-round, both online and in person! Explore our upcoming courses and workshops here: japansoc.org/45e3lSO
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 18th annual #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU. Until next summer! ❤️🎥
July 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the 18th annual #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU. Until next summer! ❤️🎥
🎫 PRESALE NOW LIVE 🎫
A reminder to all Japan Society members—you can now secure tickets to our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season, launching this fall with the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's #KINKAKUJI, traditional #noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
📸: © Hosho-ryu School
A reminder to all Japan Society members—you can now secure tickets to our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season, launching this fall with the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's #KINKAKUJI, traditional #noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
📸: © Hosho-ryu School
July 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🎫 PRESALE NOW LIVE 🎫
A reminder to all Japan Society members—you can now secure tickets to our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season, launching this fall with the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's #KINKAKUJI, traditional #noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
📸: © Hosho-ryu School
A reminder to all Japan Society members—you can now secure tickets to our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season, launching this fall with the World Premiere of Yukio Mishima's #KINKAKUJI, traditional #noh theater + more: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
📸: © Hosho-ryu School
A joy to welcome #YuumiKawai, one of Japan’s most celebrated rising stars, to #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU this past weekend for sold-out premieres of SHE TAUGHT ME SERENDIPITY and A GIRL NAMED ANN. 🎬👏
July 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A joy to welcome #YuumiKawai, one of Japan’s most celebrated rising stars, to #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU this past weekend for sold-out premieres of SHE TAUGHT ME SERENDIPITY and A GIRL NAMED ANN. 🎬👏
We just announced our 2025–26 Performing Arts Season, launching this fall with a centennial celebration of one of Japan's most iconic and controversial postwar figures.
🎟️ Member presale starts 7/17. General tickets on sale 7/31.
Explore the full season lineup: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
🎟️ Member presale starts 7/17. General tickets on sale 7/31.
Explore the full season lineup: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
July 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We just announced our 2025–26 Performing Arts Season, launching this fall with a centennial celebration of one of Japan's most iconic and controversial postwar figures.
🎟️ Member presale starts 7/17. General tickets on sale 7/31.
Explore the full season lineup: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
🎟️ Member presale starts 7/17. General tickets on sale 7/31.
Explore the full season lineup: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
A one-night-only showcase of boundary-pushing short films, from the 2024 PIA Grand Prize winner to a Taisho-era fable by the composer of AUGUST IN THE WATER.
🎬 Don’t miss our 2025 #JAPANCUTS SHORT CUTS presentation, screening this Saturday: japansoc.org/SHORTCUTS
🎬 Don’t miss our 2025 #JAPANCUTS SHORT CUTS presentation, screening this Saturday: japansoc.org/SHORTCUTS
July 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A one-night-only showcase of boundary-pushing short films, from the 2024 PIA Grand Prize winner to a Taisho-era fable by the composer of AUGUST IN THE WATER.
🎬 Don’t miss our 2025 #JAPANCUTS SHORT CUTS presentation, screening this Saturday: japansoc.org/SHORTCUTS
🎬 Don’t miss our 2025 #JAPANCUTS SHORT CUTS presentation, screening this Saturday: japansoc.org/SHORTCUTS
This year’s #JAPANCUTS Documentary slate brings three powerful stories to the big screen—from a heart-wrenching video diary confronting mental illness to the underground art movements of postwar Japan.
Catch these docs + more at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, starting this week!
🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Catch these docs + more at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, starting this week!
🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
July 7, 2025 at 5:14 PM
This year’s #JAPANCUTS Documentary slate brings three powerful stories to the big screen—from a heart-wrenching video diary confronting mental illness to the underground art movements of postwar Japan.
Catch these docs + more at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, starting this week!
🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Catch these docs + more at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, starting this week!
🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
We just announced a huge #JAPANCUTS giveaway on Instagram. 🍿🥳
Prize includes free access to all 25+ festival films, including our sold-out Opening Night (CHAO) and Centerpiece (CLOUD) screenings.
ENTER ON IG: japansoc.org/3GtyusU
Prize includes free access to all 25+ festival films, including our sold-out Opening Night (CHAO) and Centerpiece (CLOUD) screenings.
ENTER ON IG: japansoc.org/3GtyusU
July 3, 2025 at 2:21 PM
We just announced a huge #JAPANCUTS giveaway on Instagram. 🍿🥳
Prize includes free access to all 25+ festival films, including our sold-out Opening Night (CHAO) and Centerpiece (CLOUD) screenings.
ENTER ON IG: japansoc.org/3GtyusU
Prize includes free access to all 25+ festival films, including our sold-out Opening Night (CHAO) and Centerpiece (CLOUD) screenings.
ENTER ON IG: japansoc.org/3GtyusU
Sake, hot springs, craft beer. ☀️ We just announced 3 exciting events for your July calendar: japansoc.org/4lcoWlm
July 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sake, hot springs, craft beer. ☀️ We just announced 3 exciting events for your July calendar: japansoc.org/4lcoWlm
From a quiet Nara town to the bustling streets of Osaka, this year’s #JAPANCUTS Next Generation slate spotlights four daring new works by emerging Japanese filmmakers.
Catch these indie gems + more festival highlights at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, kicking off next week!
🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Catch these indie gems + more festival highlights at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, kicking off next week!
🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
July 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
From a quiet Nara town to the bustling streets of Osaka, this year’s #JAPANCUTS Next Generation slate spotlights four daring new works by emerging Japanese filmmakers.
Catch these indie gems + more festival highlights at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, kicking off next week!
🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Catch these indie gems + more festival highlights at JAPAN CUTS Powered by GU, kicking off next week!
🍿 japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
🏆 We’re proud to honor Kiyoshi Kurosawa with the 2025 CUT ABOVE Award at #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU (July 10–20), with the legendary director joining us in person for screenings of his latest works + classic revivals!
Browse all 25+ festival premieres: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Browse all 25+ festival premieres: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
June 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🏆 We’re proud to honor Kiyoshi Kurosawa with the 2025 CUT ABOVE Award at #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU (July 10–20), with the legendary director joining us in person for screenings of his latest works + classic revivals!
Browse all 25+ festival premieres: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Browse all 25+ festival premieres: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Some official movie posters from this year's #JAPANCUTS Feature Slate, featuring new works by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Yu Irie, Kichitaro Negishi & more.
We're just 2 weeks out from the festival! If you haven't already, browse the full lineup and grab your tickets now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
We're just 2 weeks out from the festival! If you haven't already, browse the full lineup and grab your tickets now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
June 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Some official movie posters from this year's #JAPANCUTS Feature Slate, featuring new works by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Yu Irie, Kichitaro Negishi & more.
We're just 2 weeks out from the festival! If you haven't already, browse the full lineup and grab your tickets now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
We're just 2 weeks out from the festival! If you haven't already, browse the full lineup and grab your tickets now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
What’s next? 🎭
Our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season launches this fall with a centennial tribute to Yukio Mishima, featuring four programs that spotlight the global legacy of this complex postwar figure.
Full season preview: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
Our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season launches this fall with a centennial tribute to Yukio Mishima, featuring four programs that spotlight the global legacy of this complex postwar figure.
Full season preview: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
June 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
What’s next? 🎭
Our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season launches this fall with a centennial tribute to Yukio Mishima, featuring four programs that spotlight the global legacy of this complex postwar figure.
Full season preview: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
Our 2025-26 Performing Arts Season launches this fall with a centennial tribute to Yukio Mishima, featuring four programs that spotlight the global legacy of this complex postwar figure.
Full season preview: japansoc.org/4lnF6Ih
Thank you to everyone who shared the magic with us during Japan Society’s 2024–25 Performing Arts Season. 🩵
From traditional bunraku puppetry to cutting-edge theater, dance and more, we’re grateful to close the chapter on another incredible year of programs.
From traditional bunraku puppetry to cutting-edge theater, dance and more, we’re grateful to close the chapter on another incredible year of programs.
June 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thank you to everyone who shared the magic with us during Japan Society’s 2024–25 Performing Arts Season. 🩵
From traditional bunraku puppetry to cutting-edge theater, dance and more, we’re grateful to close the chapter on another incredible year of programs.
From traditional bunraku puppetry to cutting-edge theater, dance and more, we’re grateful to close the chapter on another incredible year of programs.
As featured in @nytimes.com and @hyperallergic.com, "Susumu Shingu: Elated!" is NOW ON VIEW through August 10. 🦋
Come experience the first solo U.S. museum exhibition of the acclaimed Japanese artist, known as the "sculptor of the wind." Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW
#SusumuShinguElated
Come experience the first solo U.S. museum exhibition of the acclaimed Japanese artist, known as the "sculptor of the wind." Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW
#SusumuShinguElated
June 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
As featured in @nytimes.com and @hyperallergic.com, "Susumu Shingu: Elated!" is NOW ON VIEW through August 10. 🦋
Come experience the first solo U.S. museum exhibition of the acclaimed Japanese artist, known as the "sculptor of the wind." Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW
#SusumuShinguElated
Come experience the first solo U.S. museum exhibition of the acclaimed Japanese artist, known as the "sculptor of the wind." Plan your visit: japansoc.org/44msWcW
#SusumuShinguElated
Opening this Friday, “Susumu Shingu: Elated!" marks the first solo museum exhibition in the U.S. of acclaimed Japanese artist #SusumuShingu, known as the "sculptor of the wind." 🦋
Don't miss opening weekend: japansoc.org/44msWcW
#SusumuShinguElated
Don't miss opening weekend: japansoc.org/44msWcW
#SusumuShinguElated
June 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Opening this Friday, “Susumu Shingu: Elated!" marks the first solo museum exhibition in the U.S. of acclaimed Japanese artist #SusumuShingu, known as the "sculptor of the wind." 🦋
Don't miss opening weekend: japansoc.org/44msWcW
#SusumuShinguElated
Don't miss opening weekend: japansoc.org/44msWcW
#SusumuShinguElated
Just announced! CHAO, the highly anticipated feature debut from veteran animator Yasuhiro Aoki, will open #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU on July 10.
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Presented in collaboration with @gkids.com.
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Presented in collaboration with @gkids.com.
June 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Just announced! CHAO, the highly anticipated feature debut from veteran animator Yasuhiro Aoki, will open #JAPANCUTS Powered by GU on July 10.
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Presented in collaboration with @gkids.com.
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: japansoc.org/3FFqzs4
Presented in collaboration with @gkids.com.