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Sun, Nov 30MIT Stata Center, Room 32-123BJFF is celebrating its 15th anniversary at MIT! This milestone year, themed “From Journalism to Dialogue,” highlights the power of visual storytelling to question, connect, and inspire — presenting films that explore how journalism can spark dialogue and reflection.
Wed, Dec 10OnlineJoin 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."
Tue, Dec 16OnlineIn this free webinar, join a Japanese architect, a New England regenerative farmer, and a Pakistani sustainable infrastructure expert as they explore approaches to sustainability through craft, design, and ecology.
Recurring - Click for More DatesThu, Dec 18OnlineLooking for a fun way to socialize and grow your language skills from the comfort of your own home? Join JSB to practice your Japanese or English at our next online Japanese / English language exchange.
Sat, Dec 20Central Square, CambridgeJoin us for a special in-person meetup of the JSB Book & Film Clubs! There's no assigned book or film this time – just a casual opportunity to get to know each other better and chat about the books and films we're enjoying lately.
From Our Friends
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From Our Friends
Oct 09, 2025, 7:45 AM – Dec 02, 2025, 9:00 PM
Tufts University Tisch Library, 35 Professors Row, Medford, MA 02155, USA
John Lehman's dissertation exhibition, "In the Well of the Wind-Up Bird," displays visual critical readings of Haruki Murakami's novel, "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" through an interdisciplinary blend of artmaking and scholarship.
Multiple Dates
Dec 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Japan Society New York, 333 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017, USA
The esteemed 600-year old Hosho Noh School, led by 20th Grand Master Kazufusa Hosho, presents three programs of the ancient noh plays that inspired Yukio Mishima’s modern adaptations centuries later in their momentous U.S. debut.
Part of Japan Society’s Fall 2025 Yukio Mishima Centennial Series.
Multiple Dates
Dec 08, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Online
GPI US will offer immersive programs for high school students to explore Kagoshima and Hokkaido in Summer 2026! Join an upcoming info session to learn more about the programs.
Dec 08, 2025, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Online (and in-person in Seattle)
In this talk, David Spafford, Associate Professor of Premodern Japanese History, University of Pennsylvania, takes a closer look at the complexities of 16th century Japan, why this particular moment in history matters so much, and how the hit "Shogun" series does (or doesn’t) help us understand it.
Dec 12, 2025, 4:15 PM – 5:30 PM
Consulate-General of Japan in Boston, 100 High St, Boston, MA 02110, USA
Join Mikiyo Hattori, Lecturer at Showa Boston & Founder and President of the Cultural Exchange Initiative for a special holiday-themed session of Japanese for Travelers. Learn useful phrases and explore how Japan celebrates Christmas, Ōmisoka (New Year’s Eve), and Oshōgatsu (New Year’s Day).
Dec 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Harvard Film Archive, 24 Quincy St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
"Every-Night Dreams," with live musical accompaniment by Robert Humphreville, will be the last film in the HFA's special, months-long celebration of Japanese cinema master, Director Naruse Mikio. JSB members get a discount on tickets!
Multiple Dates
Feb 01, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Various locations
Join Michelle's hands-on workshops to explore Japanese indigo shibori, a traditional Japanese resist dye technique that uses a variety of textile manipulation methods to produce different patterns when the fabric is immersed in indigo dye.
Jul 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 06, 2026, 5:00 PM
Temple University, Japan Campus, 1-chōme-14-29 Taishidō, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0004, Japan
TUJ invites high school students to a summer of language and cultural experiences in Tokyo. The 8-night program includes a unique mix of Japanese language and elective classes. With adventures in Tokyo, an overnight excursion to Nikko, and a trip to DisneySea, this will be your summer to remember!
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