The Japan Society of Boston

The Japan Society of Boston Our mission is to promote cultural ties and active interchange between Japanese and Americans. We are students and teachers, individuals and corporations.

We are Japanese and Americans, dedicated to strengthening personal relationships and the relationship of two great countries. Old and young. We are unified by a common recognition that Japan and the United States wield great global influence, and that their harmonious interactions affect the well-being of people throughout the world. Linked by historic ties of commerce and cultural activity, we un

derstand the importance of our special history, and see it as the foundation for a future of enriched cooperation and international impact.

The Japan Society of Boston is excited to re-launch our Japanese Language Program with online courses that focus on prac...
06/19/2026

The Japan Society of Boston is excited to re-launch our Japanese Language Program with online courses that focus on practical application of the language, led by experienced instructors in a supportive community.

This fall, we will offer courses at the beginner and intermediate levels that focus on travel to Japan and Japanese media and pop culture.

Registration opens Monday, July 20th, and JSB Members receive a 15% discount on tuition!

For more information: https://loom.ly/L8eQ4Qw

This month, we're highlighting JSB Member Daniel Lowe!"My interest in Japan started in third-grade social studies and ha...
06/18/2026

This month, we're highlighting JSB Member Daniel Lowe!

"My interest in Japan started in third-grade social studies and hasn't let up in 30 years.... I earned an MBA in entrepreneurship from Babson and founded Boston Intercultural Consulting to help U.S. and Japan teams collaborate and to support Japan-connected founders entering the U.S. market.... I [also] built JapaneseCircle.com so JET alums and other professionals can make every learning hour count, improving their Japanese in outcome-oriented sprints."

Read the full interview here: https://loom.ly/YB_1UvQ

The Japan Society of Boston enjoyed convening the Greater Boston finance community this month to discuss the current sta...
06/16/2026

The Japan Society of Boston enjoyed convening the Greater Boston finance community this month to discuss the current state of venture capital funding in Japan. The enthusiasm surrounding the topic was evident from the energetic networking and lively round of audience questions.

Our thanks to Professor Josh Lerner and Brian Chiappinelli for an insightful fireside chat, and to Japan Airlines for sponsoring the breakfast!

💡 Keep an eye on JSB's event calendar for more business and finance programming to be announced: www.japansocietyboston.org/events

“One of the most unique Japanese anime movies of the 21st century.” Our hero becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, and an or...
06/11/2026

“One of the most unique Japanese anime movies of the 21st century.” Our hero becomes a J-pop idol, an outcast, and an oracle in this 100-year chronicle of an extraordinary life, spanning the past, present, and future. JINSEI, written, directed, edited and entirely hand-drawn by Ryuya Suzuki, opens in Boston this month.

We are giving away pairs of tickets! To enter the drawing, follow Japan Society of Boston and comment by June 14, 11:59pm ET with your preferred cinema:

Apple Cinemas Cambridge - Run begins June 12 (tickets valid for any showing)
Cinema-Worcester - Showings on June 18 and 19 only

You can also buy tickets here: jinseithemovie.com/buy-tickets

👋 Meet JSB's newest interns for Summer 2026!Emma Lin is a Boston native pursuing a BA in Communications at UMass Amherst...
06/10/2026

👋 Meet JSB's newest interns for Summer 2026!

Emma Lin is a Boston native pursuing a BA in Communications at UMass Amherst. She feels a deep connection to her Japanese heritage and is passionate about sharing her culture through art, food, media, and meaningful conversations. She has a special love for cooking with her ojiisan, which has helped her feel more connected to her roots.

Hiroki Taguchi was born and raised in Saga Prefecture, Japan. He holds a BA in China Regional Studies from the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and has a background in public relations with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Public Relations at Boston University’s College of Communication.

Gavin Marr is pursuing a BA in International Relations as well as a minor in Japanese Language and Literature from Boston University. He studied abroad in Tokyo at Keio University in the spring of 2025. In his free time, he enjoys playing the saxophone and rock climbing.

Welcome to JSB, Emma, Hiroki, and Gavin! Learn more about the team on our website: https://loom.ly/3ed0Gac

We're excited to announce that JSB Members now receive a 10% discount off online or in-store orders at Kokoro Don Cafe!K...
06/09/2026

We're excited to announce that JSB Members now receive a 10% discount off online or in-store orders at Kokoro Don Cafe!

Kokoro Don Café is a Japanese comfort food café focused on fresh, made-to-order rice bowls and simple, well-balanced flavors crafted with care.

JSB Members can find the discount code on the JSB Member Portal: https://loom.ly/j0p7IdE

Not a member yet? Join us today! https://loom.ly/bdBdvYc

(English / 日本語▽) 🌍📚 Join our free monthly virtual Japanese-English language exchange on Thursday, June 18 at 6pm ET. Whe...
06/06/2026

(English / 日本語▽) 🌍📚 Join our free monthly virtual Japanese-English language exchange on Thursday, June 18 at 6pm ET. Whether you're practicing Japanese or English, it's a fun way to socialize from home!

This month's theme is: 文化 / Comparing Cultures.

Visit our website for all the details and to register: https://loom.ly/f_hFtc8

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金曜の朝を、ボストンとつながる楽しい学びの時間に。 今月のトークテーマは「文化」です。

現地のネイティブや居住者と直接話し、生きた英語に触れる実践的な場。日本文化への関心が高いボストンの参加者にとって、あなたの何気ない日本語や知識が「新しい学び」になります。

1日のスタートに、Language Roomでリフレッシュしませんか？お気軽にご参加ください！

■ 日時：6月19日（金）7:00〜8:30（日本時間） ※米国東部時間：6月18日（木）18:00〜19:30
■ 参加費：無料
■ 形式：Zoom（要事前登録）
■ 詳細・お申し込み：この投稿に記載のリンク（公式サイト）よりご確認ください。
#英語学習 #オンライン英会話 #日本文化

In this month's edition of Famous in Japan, learn about the concept of "wabi-sabi" and how it has been transformed and r...
06/04/2026

In this month's edition of Famous in Japan, learn about the concept of "wabi-sabi" and how it has been transformed and reinterpreted through art, religion, ritual, and social media.

Often understood as an aesthetic that finds beauty in the impermanent, discover how wabi-sabi has taken on a different meaning on social platforms and understand the historical context and key figures behind its impact on Japanese culture.

Read our latest blog post by Spring 2026 intern Isabel Hurwitz here: https://loom.ly/WkoG51Y

Famous in Japan is our blog series introducing noteworthy figures, events, and concepts from Japanese culture and history. Browse past articles here: https://loom.ly/xuxk-qU

Join the Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) and Table For Two for the June edition of our family-friendly o...
06/03/2026

Join the Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) and Table For Two for the June edition of our family-friendly online class, おうちごはん . Cook along or just watch from your own kitchen!

Summer is approaching and the Japanese know how to eat to beat the heat! Join us as we make a refreshing “Harusame Salad,” Spring Rain Glass Noodle Salad, as well as the uniquely Japanese treat, “Coffee Jelly”. There will also be a bonus recipe: “Cool as a Cucumber!” a great summertime heat buster!

【Event Info】
➜ 6:00 - 7:30pm ET, Saturday, June 13th
➜ Participants will receive the ingredient list via email a few days before the event. Only one registration needed per household.
➜ To register: https://loom.ly/9v9ygl4
➜ JSB members can get a discount using the code on the JSB Member Portal: https://loom.ly/gWsRV9I

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