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Our Mission

The Japan Society of Boston, Inc, is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote cultural and economic ties and active interchange between Japanese and Americans for mutual understanding, benefit and enjoyment. We serve as a programming nexus for a network of individuals, institutions, and businesses that are linked together by a strong interest in Japan and a shared recognition of the importance of the U.S.-Japan relationship.

Curiosity creates connections. Connections create community.
We are a community of bridge builders.

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  • Jun 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – Oct 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Highfield Hall & Gardens, 56 Highfield Dr, Falmouth, MA 02540, USA
    Summer 2025 is the return of Japanese Prints at Highfield Hall & Gardens on Cape Cod. The College Women’s Association of Japan’s (CWAJ) prestigious juried exhibit of contemporary printmaking will be on view from June 21, 2025 through October 26, 2025.
  • Tue, Oct 14
    Nagomi Bento
    Oct 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Nagomi Bento, 1 Bow Mkt Wy, Somerville, MA 02143, USA
    Join Japan Society of Boston staff and members for dinner at Nagomi Bento!
  • Oct 17, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Online
    Looking for a fun way to socialize from the comfort of your own home? JSB has you covered! Practice your Japanese (or your English) at our next online Japanese / English language exchange.
  • Oct 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Online
    In October's edition of our family friendly online cooking class, join USJETAA for the Onigiri Action Halloween Bash!
  • Oct 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Online
    Join us for an online gathering to welcome the newest members of our leadership team – Jessy LeClair, Executive Director, and Hayley Valk, Managing Director of Programs and Operations!
  • Oct 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online
    Do you love Japanese literature? The JSB Book Club will be meeting to discuss "Convenience Store Woman" by Sayaka Murata.
  • Nov 08, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:45 PM
    Boston University Rajen Kilachand Center, 610 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    Join us in welcoming Jake Adelstein, bestselling author of "Tokyo Vice," for an inside look at his thrilling newest book, "The Devil Takes Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Crimes and the Japanese Connection." Tickets go on sale Friday, October 17.
  • Wed, Dec 10
    Dec 10, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online
    Join us for a special collaborative Book & Film Club to celebrate the end of the year! We will be both reading and watching "[The] Woman in the Dunes."
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