Upcoming Events

Spike Lee's "Highest 2 Lowest"
Visit the Coolidge Corner Theatre to see Spike Lee's reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller "High and Low," now played out on the mean streets of modern day NYC and starring Denzel Washington. JSB members get a discount on tickets!
Location
Coolidge Corner Theatre
290 Harvard St
Brookline, MA 02446
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TRAILBLAZERS: Celebrating Contemporary Japanese Prints
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 is on view now through October 26, 2025.
Location
Highfield Hall & Gardens
56 Highfield Dr
Falmouth, MA 02540
Date and Time

Floating Clouds... The Cinema of Naruse Mikio
Featuring 45 film prints, the Harvard Film Archive presents a special, months-long celebration of another master of Japanese cinema, Director Naruse Mikio. Through November 3rd.
Location
Harvard Film Archive
24 Quincy St
Cambridge, MA
Date and Time

おうちごはん!(Ouchigohan) - Oyako Donburi!
In September's edition of our family friendly online cooking class, join the Japan-America Society of Colorado and learn how to make one of Japan's most comforting one-bowl meals, oyako donburi, with a side of daikon pickle and bubbly matcha lassi!
Location
Online
Date and Time
September 13, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

JET Program Virtual Info Session
Join the JET community for a virtual info session featuring JET Program Coordinators and a panel of alumni who will share their experiences and answer your lingering questions about living and working in Japan.
Location
Online
Date and Time
September 17, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM

The JSB Language Room (Virtual Language Exchange)
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.
Location
Online
Date and Time
September 19, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Japan Society of Boston Film Club
The JSB Film Club will meet next to discuss "The Wind Rises" (2013) by Hayao Miyazaki. This month's club features special guest and Studio Ghibli scholar, Professor Susan Napier!
Location
Online
Date and Time
September 24, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM

Boston Red Sox Japanese Celebration
Join the Boston Red Sox and the Japan Society of Boston in celebrating Japanese heritage and culture at Fenway Park and receive a special Japan-themed baseball cap! JSB now has its own designated seat section in Grandstand 27!
Location
Fenway Park
4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215
Date and Time
September 26, 2025 at 9:40:00 PM

Japanese Tea Ceremony and Sano Gofu Exhibit
This summer the Art Complex Musuem is hosting one more Japanese Tea Ceremony in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their tea house.
Location
Art Complex Museum
189 Alden St
Duxbury, MA 02332
Date and Time
September 28, 2025 at 6:00:00 PM

Yoko Miwa Trio at Scullers Jazz Club
Award-winning and chart-topping pianist Yoko Miwa and her trio return to Scullers Jazz Club with material from her new release as well as from her previous critically-acclaimed albums!
Location
Scullers Jazz Club
DoubleTree Suites Boston
400 Soldiers Field Rd
Boston, MA
Date and Time
October 3, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM

Sake Day East 2025
Experience Sake Day East 2025 — New England’s largest sake celebration! JSB members get a discount on tickets!
Location
100 High St
9th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
Date and Time
October 4, 2025 at 9:00:00 PM

Connect with JSB!
Join Japan Society of Boston staff and members for dinner at Nagomi Bento!
Location
Nagomi Bento
Bow Market
1 Bow Mkt Wy, Somerville, MA 02143
Date and Time
October 14, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM