Japan Society - Education Programs

03/31/2023

Budding artists can try their hand at block printing at our Family Art Day on Sunday, April 16th at 11:00 am, located at Japan Society! Participants will visit our latest gallery exhibition, Kyohei Inukai, then create unique works of art inspired by the artist’s vibrant colors and dynamic shapes. Afterwards, you can continue exploring the gallery at your own pace with an Activity Card full of fun activities to spark the imagination. Go to http://ow.ly/1tR750NxwWL to get your tickets today!

Photo Credits:

Kyohei Inukai, Untitled, c. 1980–85
© Kyohei Inukai. Courtesy of Inukai Estate. Photograph by Nicholas Knight

Kyohei Inukai, b=a+c, c. 1980–85
© Kyohei Inukai. Courtesy of Inukai Estate. Photograph by Nicholas Knight

12/20/2022

One kuma-san onigiri, please? 🍙 🧸

Last weekend, we partnered with Table For Two USA to host , a hands-on workshop where families learned about Japanese culture and cuisine through our favorite comfort food—onigiri (rice balls).

The best part? Seeing you work together to create your very own tasty, adorable & versatile snack. Thank you to all the families who attended & a huge thanks to TFT for launching innovative programs that promote cultural awareness + healthy habits!

08/17/2022

川床 or Kawadoko is a unique dining experience in Japan where you are seated on a floor right over or next to a river! Check out more about this stylish and soothing restaurant experience below 👇

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MINOO, Osaka Prefecture--More than a century ago, the

08/06/2022

Indoor mapping exhibits are a radical new way to interact with art and are especially popular in Japan. A new museum focusing on the impressionist school has opened in Tokyo for the summer and it will blow you away!

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Become one with the strokes.

08/05/2022

Kanazawa City is seeking to revitalize its tourism industry by promoting its historical teahouse and geisha cultures. If you are interested in visiting Japan or in Japanese culture be sure to check this out!

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KANAZAWA--Authorities here have mounted a campaign to lure back tourists in the post-pandemic era by celebrating the charms of the Ishikawa prefectural capital’s local history and geisha, known as “geigi.”

08/03/2022

In Matsushima bay, you can find a unique festival where large boats shaped like Dragons and Phoenixes parade around the bay carrying portable Mikoshi (神輿) shrines. See for yourself below! 👇

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SENDAI — Two boats carrying mikoshi portable shrines paraded around the beautiful Matsushima Bay off Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture, on Monday, the date of the Marine Day national holiday.

08/03/2022

At Karasawayama shrine in Tochigi Prefecture, over 500 chimes are hung throughout the grounds. Read more and listen to the chime's soothing melody below!

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The soothing noise of wind chimes has been welcoming visitors to a shrine in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo. The chimes feature locally made metal bells.

07/20/2022

As food delivery services become more popular, companies in Japan are experimenting with autonomous robots that deliver groceries straight to your door. Check out this robot delivery service in Tsukuba city!

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14638837

TSUKUBA, Ibaraki Prefecture--A self-driving wheeled robot can now deliver groceries and daily necessities to about 1,000 households in central Tsukuba.

07/18/2022

Recently a race took place in Aomori city, but it wasn't just any kind of race— it was a dinosaur race. Participants raced in T-rex costumes in a light-hearted race and brought joy to onlookers. Watch the race below 🦖👇

http://ow.ly/4uH150JOJ3U
# aomori

Costumed runners lift spirits in northern Japan

07/05/2022

Gorgeous view of the Tokyo sky as the tip of the Tokyo Skytree rises through dense clouds and sits atop the backdrop of a setting sun. ☀️
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Above the sea of clouds, only one tiny part of Tokyo is visible.

06/10/2022

Last week students got to try their hand at Sumi-e (墨絵), meaning black ink painting, and Shodō (書道), or calligraphy. They did a great job and we hope we can see them again soon!
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06/09/2022

Owing to its vibrant feudal history, Japan is a land of castles. From the towering walls of Himeji castle that overlook the city of Himeji, to the historic Edo castle which now stands in the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, learn more below 👇
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During Japan's Sengoku "Warring States" era (1467-1615), castles were constructed, bolstered and fortified all across the Japanese archipelago, resulting in approximately 5,000 individual keeps.