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Toggle Japan Society About Mission Statement & Overview Visit Brief History Board of Directors Staff Career Opportunities Legacy Annual Report Audited Financial Statement Programs Business & Policy Education Family Programs Film Gallery Innovators Network Language Center Performing Arts Talks+ Calendar Multimedia Video Articles Support Individuals Become a Member Circle of Friends Annual Fund Name a Seat Leave a Legacy Corporations Become a Corporate Member Current Corporate Members Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities Attend the Annual Dinner Foundations & Government Space Rentals 日本語 日本語 Previous Next Featured Events Film Mandala Saturday, February 22, 1 PM Buy Tickets Film Poem Saturday, February 22, 4 PM Buy Tickets Film This Transient Life Saturday, February 22, 7 PM Buy Tickets Workshop Professional Development Workshop: Advancing Your Career Your Way Thursday, February 27, 6 PM Register Language Center Event Japanese Trial Lesson for Beginners Friday, February 28, 6:30 PM Friday, April 3, 6:30 PM Monday, April 6, 12 PM RSVP Family Creative Play (ages 3-5) Sunday, March 1, 1 PM Sunday, April 5, 1 PM Buy Tickets Dance Fruits borne out of rust Friday, March 6, 7:30 PM Saturday, March 7, 7:30 PM Buy Tickets Lecture Kyoichi Tsuzuki: The Beauty of Survival Saturday, March 7, 2 PM Buy Tickets Akio Jissoji: The Buddhist Trilogy February 15 & 22 After making a name for himself in the late sixties as a boundary-pushing sci-fi television writer and director, Akio Jissoji went on to emerge as an equally innovative independent filmmaker with a trio of highly experimental and visually daring narrative features released through the Art Theater Guild (all scripted by Toshiro Ishido) that offer transgressive interpretations of Buddhist philosophy and the existential problem of impermanence. Long unavailable on home video outside of Japan, the complete “Buddhist Trilogy” makes its overdue debut at Japan Society with brand-new digital remasters. View Schedule & Buy Tickets Language Center Due to inclement weather, all Language Center classes on Wednesday, March 21 have been canceled. (These classes will be rescheduled for Friday, April 13 at the usual class time.) For any questions, please email us at language@japansociety.org . -- Registration Now Open Register early—classes fill up very fast! Intensive Japanese Weekend Courses Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Workshops Spring Japanese Courses 英会話教室 English Courses 日本語教師養成講座：中級 Japanese-Language Teacher Training: Intermediate Crash Course for Travelers to Japan Japanese Business Etiquette Japanese Trial Lessons Nihongo Chat 2019 Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund We have been so heartbroken by the widespread devastation caused by Typhoon Hagibis in Japan. Due to the severity of the damage and extensive recovery ahead, we have launched the 2019 Typhoon Hagibis Relief Fund . With the exception of 3% to cover credit card donations, all of your tax-deductible contributions will support relief and recovery work in places affected by the flooding. We welcome donations from individuals, corporations and foundations. Make a Donation About the Japan Relief Fund Calendar of Events February 2020 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Film This Transient Life Support Japan Society Become a Member Make a Donation Corporate Membership Corporate Sponsorship eNews Sign-up Stay informed about all Japan Society programs and events. Subscribe Now Stay Connected Visitor Information Japan Society 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 Japan Society Building Closures Feb. 23 & 29 Gallery Hours The Gallery is closed and will reopen on Mar. 6 for our upcoming exhibition, Boro Textiles: Sustainable Aesthetics . Tuesday—Thursday, 12—7 PM Friday, 12—9 PM Saturday & Sunday, 11 AM—5 PM Closed Mondays and on major holidays. Closed December 25, 26, 31 & January 1 -- Box Office Hours Monday—Friday, 11 AM—7 PM Select Weekends, 11 AM—5 PM Telephone: (212) 715-1258 Business Hours Monday—Friday, 9:30 AM—5:30 PM Open evenings and weekends (times vary) for special events. Map and Contact Information About Japan Visit About Japan: A Teacher's Resource About Overview Visit Brief History Board of Directors Staff Career Opportunities Annual Report Programs Business & Policy Education Family Film Gallery Innovators Network Language Center Performing Arts Talks+ Multimedia Video Calendar Upcoming Events Here & There Press Press Releases Press Registration Support Overview Individual Corporations Foundations & Government Annual Dinner E-News Sign up Subscribe Now Space Rentals Overview Auditorium Murase Room Main Foyer Sky Room Japan Relief Fund Overview & Donate Frequently Asked Questions Fund Recipients All content © 2020, Japan Society, unless otherwise noted. | 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212.832.1155 | Credits | Press | Contact Us | Privacy Policy...