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  • Fashioning the Future of Japan's Textile Traditions
    Fashioning the Future of Japan's Textile Traditions
    Wed, Aug 19
    Online
    The designers behind two up-and-coming fashion labels will discuss their approaches to honoring traditional Japanese textiles and techniques through contemporary practices that span Japan, the US, and Europe.
  • Connect with JSB!
    Connect with JSB!
    Fri, Aug 21
    Venture Café Cambridge
    Japan Society of Boston and CIC Japan Desk invite you to an evening of fun, food, and networking with local Japan-connected professionals. Join us to make new connections and celebrate the end of summer.
  • JSB Book Club: The Temple of Dawn
    JSB Book Club: The Temple of Dawn
    Wed, Aug 26
    Online
    The JSB Book Club will meet in August to discuss "The Temple of Dawn" by Yukio Mishima, the third novel in The Sea of Fertility tetralogy, in which a brilliant lawyer seeks to discover whether a young Thai princess is the reincarnated spirit of his childhood friend. (Open to JSB Members only)
  • Between Worlds: A Conversation with Filmmaker Megumi Nishikura on Mixed-Race Identity and Dual Citizenship in Japan
    Between Worlds: A Conversation with Filmmaker Megumi Nishikura on Mixed-Race Identity and Dual Citizenship in Japan
    Tue, Sep 15
    Online
    Join us for a conversation on mixed-race identity and belonging featuring acclaimed filmmaker Megumi Nishikura.
  • Red Sox Japanese Celebration
    Red Sox Japanese Celebration
    Tue, Sep 22
    Fenway Park
    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 jersey!
  • JSB Film Club: Moving (1993)
    JSB Film Club: Moving (1993)
    Wed, Sep 30
    Online
    The JSB Film Club will meet in September to discuss Moving (1993), a poignant family drama from director Shinji Sōmai. (Open to JSB Members only)
  • Sake Day East
    Sake Day East
    Sat, Oct 03
    Julio's Liquors
    Join us at New England’s largest sake celebration to taste nearly 100 exceptional varieties, learn from experts, and connect with other local sake enthusiasts!
  • JSB Book Club: Sisters in Yellow
    JSB Book Club: Sisters in Yellow
    Wed, Oct 28
    Online
    The JSB Book Club will meet in October to discuss "Sisters in Yellow" by Mieko Kawakami, one of this year's most noteworthy new works in translated Japanese fiction. (Open to JSB Members only)

From Our Friends
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From Our Friends
    Jan 31, 2026, 11:00 AM – Aug 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Smith College Museum of Art, 20 Elm St, Northampton, MA 01063, USA
    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.
    May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – Oct 04, 2026, 5:00 PM
    RISD Museum, 20 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
    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.
    Aug 11, 2026, 6:15 PM – Aug 20, 2026, 9:00 PM
    Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
    [JSB Member Discount] The Coolidge Corner Theatre will show this film by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, based on Honobu Yonezawa's novel, in which Lord Murashige finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle and must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth in a race against time.
    Aug 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – Aug 16, 2026, 2:00 PM
    Rockwell Park, 162 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809, USA
    Taiko drumming, martial arts, dance, and music. Experience Japanese culture up close and live. Honoring Japan and Rhode Island’s historic ties. Celebrate culture, learning, and community together.
    Aug 14, 2026, 5:30 PM – Aug 16, 2026, 10:00 PM
    China Trade Gate, John F Fitzgerald Surface Rd &, Beach St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
    Films at the Gate (FATG) is the Asian Community Development Corporation’s (ACDC) annual 3-day film festival, planned and executed by the A-VOYCE youth. Watch kung fu films under the stars, enjoy live performances, and participate in fun activities. Event is open to the public and enjoyable for all.
    Aug 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Highrock Covenant Church - Arlington, 14 Mill St, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
    The Boston Kimono Festival Organization is a fundraising group founded by Kayo Walsh and Seiko Kitagawa. Their mission is to support children’s health research through kimono related events in Boston area.
    Aug 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Newton City Hall, City Hall Auditorium, 1000 Commonwealth Ave, Newton Centre, MA 02459, USA
    Featuring Asian street foods; handmade crafts & artisan gifts; cultural performances; fun activities for families; as well as fashion & home décor, and lifestyle products. Hosted by Nathika Thai-America Cultural Foundation and Nathika Events LLC.
    Aug 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    New England Movement Arts, 123 Muller Rd, Burlington, MA 01803, USA
    This beginner-friendly workshop offers a chance to experience the excitement of Japanese ensemble drumming. Meet new people, make some noise, and discover the joy of creating music together. By the end of the workshop, you'll be playing a taiko song. No experience necessary!
    Aug 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    271 Park Ave, 271 Park Ave, Portland, ME 04102, USA
    The Portland Sea Dogs are excited to celebrate their connection with Japan on Sunday, August 23rd. They are partnering with several local groups for Japan Heritage Day, featuring performances by Taiko Dojo Drummers, guest speakers, and even an opportunity to win a trip to Tokyo from Japan Air.
    Aug 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Zoom
    This workshop is designed to help you put your best foot forward as you prepare your JET application, including how to approach your Statement of Purpose.
    Aug 29, 2026, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    ISF Trading, 390 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    Taiko Maine Dojo is a community taiko drumming group from Portland, Maine. Founded in 2006, we seek to share Japanese culture via the unifying spirit of kumi-daiko. Taiko Maine Dojo has members from all walks of life and cultural backgrounds.
    Aug 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    New England Movement Arts, 123 Muller Rd, Burlington, MA 01803, USA
    This beginner-friendly workshop offers a chance to experience the excitement of Japanese ensemble drumming. Meet new people, make some noise, and discover the joy of creating music together. By the end of the workshop, you'll be playing a taiko song. No experience necessary!
    Aug 30, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446, USA
    In this picture book, a determined flying forest creature looks for light and discovers the glow of its bioluminescent neighbors.
    Sep 05, 2026, 10:00 AM – May 16, 2027, 5:00 PM
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    Naoko Matsubara creates bold, expressive woodblock prints depicting everything from nature and motherhood to music, dance, and theater. This exhibition celebrates the artist’s storied career, now in its seventh decade, by focusing on specific locations that have been transformative for her practice.
    Sep 05, 2026, 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Brattle Street & Church Street, Brattle St & Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
    Following the massive success of last year’s inaugural celebration at Brattle Plaza, the Harvard Square Asian Night Market returns for its second year on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.
    Sep 26, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Iron Horse, 18 Center St, Northampton, MA 01060, USA
    Minyo Crusaders, a Tokyo-based 12-piece ensemble, reimagine the indigenous Japanese musical tradition through an expansive palette of global rhythms, from cumbia and reggae to Afro-Caribbean and African styles.
    Oct 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Cary Memorial Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420, USA
    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.
    Oct 17, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    5 Touro Park St W, 5 Touro Park St W, Newport, RI 02840, USA
    The Japan-American Society of Southern New England's second annual festival.

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