JSB's Gakuensai or "student festival" is a can't-miss event for all Boston-area students interested in Japan!

Calling all artists and designers! JSB is looking for entries for a tote bag design to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Boston-Kyoto Sister City relationship.

In collaboration with Pao Arts Center and the Korean Cultural Society of Boston, we present an exhibition of calligraphy art from three Massachusetts-based East Asian artists. On view now through December 13.

Pucker Gallery presents new work by Miraku Kamei XV and Hisaaki Kamei. On display through October 13, 2024 with a special webinar on Thursday, September 19 at 11:30 AM ET.

The Harvard Film Archive presents HAMAGUCHI RYUSUKE, THE WORLD AS STAGE from September 16 – 23 featuring director and screenwriter Hamaguchi Ryusuke in person, plus a live performance with musician Ishibashi Eiko.

(SOLD OUT) Learn to make your own hashi (chopsticks) using traditional methods from experts from Hashitou in Japan!

Join Harvard University's Weatherhead Center for International Relations to hear an important in-person seminar on the future of US-Japan relations.

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.

See acclaimed jazz pianist Yoko Miwa!

Join Chinese master calligrapher Mike Yuguo Mei, featured artist from Pao Arts Center’s latest exhibit The Inventive Brush: Calligraphic Echoes from China, Japan, and Korea for a workshop on Chinese Calligraphy. 

Celebrate sake in Boston!

Do you love Japanese literature? The JSB Book Club will be meeting to discuss "The Sound of Waves" by Yukio Mishima.

Interested in trying Japanese sword martial arts firsthand? Join us for a private session with local martial arts school Boston Eishin Ryu Iaido. (NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)

Join the Boston Red Sox and the Japan Society of Boston in celebrating Japanese heritage and culture at Fenway Park on Saturday, September 28!

As part of Taiwan Film Festival of Boston, we are co-presenting a screening of "18x2 Beyond Youthful Days," followed by a post-screening discussion featuring the director, Michihito Fujii and Professor Jennifer Cullen.

Visit The Art Complex Museum to experience traditional Japanese tea ceremony for free!

Join us to discuss some of the greatest classics of medieval Japanese literature, written by women authors!

Don't miss this live wagashi demonstration and tasting with Shoji Yamaguchi of Suetomi from Kyoto, Japan!

See Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, "The Boy and the Heron" at the Museum of Fine Arts!

See mega popular and quirky girl group ATARASHII GAKKO! perform live in Boston!

Join Japan Society of Boston staff and members for dinner at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar! This event is for JSB members (and their plus-ones).

The JSB Film Club will meet next to discuss "Like Father, Like Son" (2013) by Hirokazu Kore-eda.

Learn more about the complex and deeply meaningful world of Japanese gift giving in our online presentation! Plus, learn from the professionals: How to use Furoshiki!

Visit MFA Boston to see their collection of iconic artist Toshiko Takaezu's work through September 2024.

The MFA's reimagined galleries explore Japan’s art and visual culture from the 7th century to today, including painting, sculpture, decorative arts, and ukiyo-e prints.