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Click below to explore past projects from the Japan Society of Boston.

Past JSB Events

  • Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Thu, Dec 05
    Online
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Dec 05, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Join us to discuss some of the greatest classics of medieval Japanese literature, written by women authors!
  • Japan Society of Boston Book Club: Tomihiko Morimi's "The Tatami Galaxy"
    Japan Society of Boston Book Club: Tomihiko Morimi's "The Tatami Galaxy"
    Japan Society of Boston Book Club: Tomihiko Morimi's "The Tatami Galaxy"
    Wed, Dec 04
    Online
    Dec 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online
    Dec 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online
    Do you love Japanese literature? The JSB Book Club will be meeting to discuss "The Tatami Galaxy" by Tomihiko Morimi.
  • MFA JSB Member Private Tour
    MFA JSB Member Private Tour
    MFA JSB Member Private Tour
    Wed, Dec 04
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
    Dec 04, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    Dec 04, 2024, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA
    JSB members can register for a private tour of the Arts of Japan galleries at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
  • Japan's Literary Boom!
    Japan's Literary Boom!
    Japan's Literary Boom!
    Tue, Dec 03
    Online
    Dec 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Dec 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Join JSB to celebrate the launch of Volume 5 of MONKEY: New Writing from Japan, the only annual English-language anthology of Japanese contemporary literature.
  • おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) - Tsukurioki: Japanese Meal Prep for Busy Days
    おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) - Tsukurioki: Japanese Meal Prep for Busy Days
    おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) - Tsukurioki: Japanese Meal Prep for Busy Days
    Sun, Nov 17
    Online
    Nov 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Online
    Nov 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Online
    Learn how to Japanese meal prep (Tsukurioki) in November's edition of our family friendly online cooking class!
  • The JSB Language Room (Virtual Language Exchange)
    The JSB Language Room (Virtual Language Exchange)
    The JSB Language Room (Virtual Language Exchange)
    Fri, Nov 15
    Online
    Nov 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Online
    Nov 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Online
    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.
  • Japanese Gifting Culture
    Japanese Gifting Culture
    Japanese Gifting Culture
    Thu, Nov 14
    Online
    Nov 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Nov 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Learn more about the complex and deeply meaningful world of Japanese gift giving in our online presentation! Plus, learn from the professionals how to use Furoshiki!
  • Onigiri Bento with Miwa!
    Onigiri Bento with Miwa!
    Onigiri Bento with Miwa!
    Tue, Nov 12
    Fort Point Lyric Room (Suite 102)
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Fort Point Lyric Room (Suite 102), 15 Channel Center St #102, Boston, MA 02210, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Fort Point Lyric Room (Suite 102), 15 Channel Center St #102, Boston, MA 02210, USA
    Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly onigiri bento class led by Miwako Kishi, of the popular website “Miwa’s Japanese Cooking.”
  • Sake Brewery Tour and Otsumami
    Sake Brewery Tour and Otsumami
    Sake Brewery Tour and Otsumami
    Fri, Nov 08
    Farthest Star Sake
    Nov 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Farthest Star Sake, 120 N Meadows Rd, Medfield, MA 02052, USA
    Nov 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Farthest Star Sake, 120 N Meadows Rd, Medfield, MA 02052, USA
    Join us on a tour of New England's only sake brewery and taproom, Farthest Star Sake, and enjoy local sake and otsumami (おつまみ), foods that pair well with alcohol!
  • Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Thu, Nov 07
    Online
    Nov 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Nov 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Join us to discuss some of the greatest classics of medieval Japanese literature, written by women authors!
  • Japan Society of Boston Film Club: "Like Father, Like Son"
    Japan Society of Boston Film Club: "Like Father, Like Son"
    Japan Society of Boston Film Club: "Like Father, Like Son"
    Wed, Nov 06
    Online
    Nov 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online
    Nov 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online
    The JSB Film Club will meet next to discuss "Like Father, Like Son" (2013) by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
  • おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) - Onigiri with Kimono Mom
    おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) - Onigiri with Kimono Mom
    おうちごはん！(Ouchigohan) - Onigiri with Kimono Mom
    Sun, Oct 20
    Online
    Oct 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Online
    Oct 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Online
    October's Ouchigohan will feature a classic Japanese dish featuring special guest, Kimono Mom!
  • The JSB Language Room (Virtual Language Exchange)
    The JSB Language Room (Virtual Language Exchange)
    The JSB Language Room (Virtual Language Exchange)
    Fri, Oct 18
    Online
    Oct 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Online
    Oct 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Online
    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.
  • Connect with JSB!
    Connect with JSB!
    Connect with JSB!
    Tue, Oct 15
    Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, 101 Bond Sq, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
    Oct 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, 101 Bond Sq, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
    Join Japan Society of Boston staff and members for dinner at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar! This event is for JSB members (and their plus-ones).
  • Japan Society of Boston Gakusensai
    Japan Society of Boston Gakusensai
    Japan Society of Boston Gakusensai
    Fri, Oct 11
    The Foundry: Red Room
    Oct 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Foundry: Red Room, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
    Oct 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    The Foundry: Red Room, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
    JSB's Gakuensai or "student festival" is a can't-miss event for all Boston-area students interested in Japan!
  • A Sweet Tradition: Japanese Wagashi
    A Sweet Tradition: Japanese Wagashi
    A Sweet Tradition: Japanese Wagashi
    Fri, Oct 04
    The Foundry: Red Room
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Foundry: Red Room, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
    Oct 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Foundry: Red Room, 101 Rogers St, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA
    Don't miss this live wagashi demonstration and tasting with Shoji Yamaguchi of Suetomi from Kyoto, Japan!
  • Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Between the Lines: A Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature
    Thu, Oct 03
    Online
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Oct 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Online
    Join us to discuss some of the greatest classics of medieval Japanese literature, written by women authors!
  • "18x2 Beyond Youthful Days" Film Screening and Director Talk
    "18x2 Beyond Youthful Days" Film Screening and Director Talk
    "18x2 Beyond Youthful Days" Film Screening and Director Talk
    Sun, Sep 29
    AMC Boston Common 19
    Sep 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    AMC Boston Common 19, 175 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
    Sep 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    AMC Boston Common 19, 175 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
    As part of Taiwan Film Festival of Boston, we are co-presenting a screening of "18x2 Beyond Youthful Days," followed by a talk featuring the director, Michihito Fujii.
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