This installation explores how artisans in Japan utilized materials and handcrafted techniques to forge social relationships and engage with the world around them, featuring lacquerware, ceramics, bamboo baskets, and metalwork from the eighteenth- through twenty-first centuries.

Featuring Japanese bird-and-flower prints and rare Chinese featherwork from the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller collection, this exhibition explores the kingfisher’s artistic and cultural significance from the 1700s to the 1900s.

Masako Miki: Midnight March is an experiential world populated by semi-abstracted felted wool sculptures set within a galaxy. Referencing nature, Japanese yōkai (supernatural beings), and Shintoism, Miki creates new mythologies that reflect the complexity of multicultural identities and worlds.

The Japanese Language School of Greater Boston’s library is open on Saturdays during the school year from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visitors can browse the web catalog, apply for a library card, and borrow up to five books for two weeks.

This weekly Japanese practice group meets every Wednesday at 8pm ET and offers free, small-group Japanese conversation practice in a friendly, low-pressure setting for all levels. The first 250 sign-ups also get a free 12-week workshop bundle.

Ken Matsuzaki was born in Tokyo in 1950. Matsuzaki’s works have a strong grounding in the Mingei philosophy though his approach is very contemporary, introducing a focus on the Oribe style with yohen, shino, and oribe glazing.

This MFA film series highlights recent Japanese releases and restored classics, showcasing the range and creativity of modern Japanese cinema. Running May 8 to 29, the festival features romance, anime, historical epics, and landmark films including "Princess Mononoke."

PANDA FEST is one of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US with experiential activities, tastings, and market fairs that showcases the vibrant food, art and cultural traditions from Asia.

The Boston AAPI 5K is a community run celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. It aims to create a welcoming space for AAPI runners and walkers while raising awareness and support for AAPI nonprofits and small businesses.

[Free for JSB Members] Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a day that brings together science, culture, and community. Hear from scientists sharing their work and perspectives, experience cultural performances, and connect with local organizations highlighting AAPI cultures and contributions.

This exhibition reunites two rare albums of surimono (privately commissioned Japanese woodblock prints) from the 1820s–1830s, featuring richly crafted prints and playful poetry that illuminate Japan’s artistic and literary culture of the period.

This free concert at Kaji Aso Studio features "Adventures of John Manjiro" as part of the Music in the Gallery series. Held on May 24 in Boston, the event offers a musical program centered on the story of John Manjiro.

Naomi Watanabe comes to The Wilbur on Friday, May 29, bringing her signature mix of comedy, style, and larger-than-life stage presence. Known for her bold humor and global influence, Watanabe has become one of Japan’s most recognizable entertainment and fashion figures.

[JSB Member Discount] Belmont World Film presents the East Coast premiere of Akio Fujimoto's Lost Land. This is the first-ever Rohingya-language film, starring an all-Rohingya cast, about two children's perilous journey to reach Malaysia from a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh.

This festival brings Asian food and culture to the Rose Kennedy Greenway for a day of vendors, flavors, and community celebration. Held on June 20 in Boston, it highlights a wide range of Asian cuisine in an outdoor festival setting.

[JSB Member Discount] The Asian American Ballet Project returns with a concert of four original ballets inspired by Asian folktales. Featuring an all–Asian American cast and live music, the program brings stories to life on stage in a way rarely seen in ballet.

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!

Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko (RMD) is a group that shares the vibrant culture of Okinawa through eisa: a high-energy folk dance characterized by powerful drumming and synchronized movements. This anniversary performance will bring talent from all around the world to spotlight Okinawan performing arts.