Upcoming Events

Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion of the Tale of Genji
Join us to discuss the Tale of Genji by Murasaki Shikibu. We will be discussing Chapter 26 - 30 at this session.
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Date and Time
Online
August 16, 2022, 10:00:00 PM

Yōkai 101: Exploring the Thrill of Japanese Folklore
Join us on Zoom for our special (and spooky) event on August 17 (US) / August 18 (Japan) about yōkai, supernatural entities and spirits that appear in many Japanese tales.
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Date and Time
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August 18, 2022, 12:00:00 AM

Samurai Summer
Samurai Summer debuted in 2021, paying homage to the Coolidge's history of programming Japanese films in the 70s and 80s, with samurai stories being among the most popular.
In 2022, Samurai Summer II pairs classic chanbara (sword fighting) movies with films from the West they’ve influenced. Beginning with The Hidden Fortress and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, we’ll see how the themes in samurai films are interpreted, borrowed, and, in some cases, stolen.
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Date and Time
The Coolidge Corner Theater
August 16, 2022, 11:00:00 PM

Kamogawa: The River at the Heart of Kyoto
Join the Kyoto Guide Club (KGC) for a virtual introduction to this one-of-a-kind communal locale in Japan’s most traditional city.
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Date and Time
Online
September 9, 2022, 11:00:00 PM

Poetry Club (句会) - Autumn Past & Present: Poetry of the Seasons
As the heat of summer dissipates and the cooler temperatures of autumn set in, we’ll enjoy an evening of classical Japanese poems to mark this seasonal shift.
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Date and Time
Online
September 13, 2022, 10:00:00 PM

The JSB Language Room (Virtual Language Exchange)
Stuck in the house and need a healthy way to socialize? JSB has you covered! Practice your Japanese (or your English) at our next online Japanese / English language exchange.
Location
Date and Time
Online
September 16, 2022, 10:00:00 PM

Japan Society of Boston Book Club
Do you love Japanese literature? The JSB Book Club will be meeting to discuss Villain by Shuichi Yoshida. The purpose of the JSB Book Club is to strengthen the Boston community of Japan enthusiasts by coming together to discuss Japanese literature.
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Date and Time
Online
September 28, 2022, 10:00:00 PM

BUDŌ: PART 3 - Kyūdō
Join Byakko Kyudojo for an introduction to Kyudo, the centuries-old practice of Japanese archery. This is the third installment in our BUDŌ Series, featuring traditional Japanese martial arts.
Location
Date and Time
Online
September 29, 2022, 11:00:00 PM