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Recurring - Click for More DatesSat, Jan 24OnlineLet’s make gyoza, Japan’s favorite dumpling, in January's edition of our family friendly online cooking class led by Debra Samuels.
Sun, Jan 25Boston Children's MuseumJoin Boston Children's Museum for Oshogatsu 2026, the celebration of the Japanese New Year! Experience lively programs featuring taiko drumming, shishimai lion dance, omikuji fortunes, and other exciting activities.
Wed, Jan 28OnlineJoin us for a discussion of Perfect Days (2023), an Academy Award nominee for Best International Feature directed by Wim Wenders and starring Koji Yakusho. (Open to JSB Members only)
Tue, Feb 17HojokoGather with other JSB members to celebrate the new year! Enjoy connecting with new and old friends over Japanese izakaya fare at Hojoko.
Recurring - Click for More DatesThu, Feb 19OnlineLooking 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.
Sun, Feb 22OnlineCelebrate Setsubun in February's edition of our family friendly online cooking class led by Debra Samuels with guest instructor Kevin Hiromoto of Ebisuya Japanese Market.
Wed, Feb 25OnlineThe JSB Book Club will meet in February to discuss "The Makioka Sisters" by Junichiro Tanizaki, considered by some to be the greatest Japanese novel of the 20th century. (Open to JSB Members only)
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Jan 25, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
[JSB Discount] With explosive taiko drumming and innovative, acrobatic choreography, Drum Tao offers a breathtaking, vibrantly modern twist on an ancient traditional art form. The thunderous rhythms of the traditional Wadaiko drums merge with mesmerizing melodies of Japanese flutes and harps.
Jan 28, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Boston University, 595 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA
Over the past decade, Japan has significantly updated its defense policy signifying shifts that would have been unimaginable only a few decades ago. This talk by Kiridori Ryo aims to provide a deeper understanding of Japan's evolving defense posture.
Jan 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
AMC Boston Common, 175 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
From visionary Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI) comes a powerful, time-bending animated adventure inspired by Hamlet, Shakespeare's classic tale of revenge and mortality, in which a sword-wielding princess from a war-torn medieval kingdom sets to avenge her father’s death.
Jan 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
J Under the Dome, 1 Sequassen St, Hartford, CT 06106, USA
From the dreamlike worlds of Studio Ghibli to the high-energy soundtracks behind some of today’s most popular Japanese animations, this stunning live musical performance offers a fresh take on music that has captivated audiences around the globe.
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.
Multiple Dates
Feb 10, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
GrayMist Studio & Shop, 364 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
[JSB Discount] Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery. Learn how to take a broken plate (provided) and bring it new life and beauty!
Mar 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Frederick C. Tillis Performance Hall, 151 Presidents Dr, Amherst, MA 01003, USA
[JSB Discount] Choreographer and multidisciplinary artist Hiroaki Umeda is a leading figure in Japan’s avant-garde arts scene. This program of two new works explores behavioral design and the “attitudes” of things in motion within a dance aesthetic where refined physicality merges with cyberart.
Mar 18, 2026, 12:00 AM – Mar 25, 2026, 11:59 PM
Tokyo - Nagoya - Kyoto, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Japan’s hidden culinary treasures! Delve into traditional dishes that define Japanese culture, beyond the usual guidebook hotspots. This isn’t just a food tour—it’s an immersive adventure that will enrich your understanding of Japan's rich heritage.
Mar 22, 2026, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
First Parish UU of Arlington, 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476, USA
A family-friendly benefit concert featuring internationally active marimbist Mika Stoltzman and ensembles ranging from young student performers to professional musicians. Bake Sale at 2:30PM followed by concert at 3:30PM. Net proceeds benefit local community programs Food Link and JB Line.
Apr 03, 2026, 12:00 AM – Apr 05, 2026, 11:59 PM
Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Anime Boston is a three-day convention held annually in Boston, Massachusetts, under the supervision of the New England Anime Society. Held since 2003, the focus is celebrating and promoting Japanese animation, comics, and pop culture.
Multiple Dates
May 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Boch Center - Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Hatsune Miku, a music software which enables anyone to make their computer sing by entering lyrics and melodies, has quickly evolved into a cultural phenomenon. Her popularity has spread across the globe as she has become involved in merchandising and live performance as a virtual singer.
Jul 12, 2026, 12:00 AM – Jul 22, 2026, 11:59 PM
Japan
Experience Japan through local traditions, crafts, and everyday life in an 11-day cultural journey to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, and Miyajima. Activities include GrayMist's exhibit at Hankyu Umeda, Kyoto's Gion Festival, a rare ochaya evening, and a basket workshop. Registration closes February 1!
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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