Brooklyn Museum Presents Large-Scale Manga Exhibition
Art of Manga at Brooklyn Museum runs through January 31, 2027 | Photo by Paula Abreu Pita
Experience Japanese Cuisine, Sake, & Ikebana
This intimate evening brings together Ikebana, sake, and Japanese cuisine
Eat Soba and Dance at Japan Village
Japan Village’s annual Summer Festival is a free Japanese event that brings together nearly 8,000 attendees for a day of food, games, and cultural performances.
Pianist to Perform Debussy at LPR in NYC
This Saturday, August 29, Japanese pianist Taka Kigawa returns to (le) Poisson Rouge or another dazzling solo recital.
Night Market at Japan Village
Japan Village is hosting a vibrant evening of refreshing beer, food, live performances, and vendors
MOONRISE Brings Japanese Artists to New York
Ryota Kikuchi (piano) and MAOSHO (piano, trumpet, and Tsugaru shamisen) to perform at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center on September 19, 2026
Jake Shimabukuro Returns to NYC
Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his innovative blend of rock, jazz, blues, and traditional Hawaiian music to NYC with a performance at Sony Hall.
Three Japanese Films at AAIFF
JapanCulture•NYC is a proud Community Partner of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival!
NY Mets to Host Dodgers on Japanese Heritage Night
Area Japanese and Japanese American organizations are once again teaming up with the New York Mets to host Japanese Heritage Night on July 24 vs the Los Angeles Dodgers
Celebrate Ainu Culture in NYC
Celebrate Ainu culture with presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and film screenings at Japan Society
JAA & AAA to Celebrate Japanese Folklore Legend
The Japanese American Association of New York and the Amateur Astronomers Association of New York, together with support from the Consulate General of Japan in New York, will hold the tenth annual stargazing Tanabata Festival.
Japan Society to Showcase 30 Japanese Films in 12 Days
Japan Society screens more than 30 contemporary Japanese films in 12 days starting July 8, celebrating the 19th year of JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film
Author Ruth Ozeki to Speak at 92nd Street Y
Booker Prize finalist and award-winning author of The Book of Form and Emptiness Ruth Ozeki returns to the 92nd Street Y for a reading from her dazzling debut story collection, The Typing Lady.
Where to Watch Japan’s World Cup Matches
Here’s where to cheer on Samurai Blue in the 2026 World Cup
Naomi Watanabe Brings Her Stand-up Comedy to NYC
The Japanese pop culture icon will perform at The Town Hall in NYC this Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Midori Kashiwagi Free Dance Performance
Watch Japanese dancer Midori Kashiwagi light up the stage with her amazing moves!
MINT: Promoting Diversity in Manga
From May 29 to June 2, a series of public events on Japanese manga will be held across New York City, organized by Japan's Agency for Cultural Affairs, Japan Arts Council, and the Japan Publishing Industry Foundation for Culture (JPIC) as part of the MINT (Manga International Network Team) project.
Kimono and crafts
Step into a day of vintage fashion, handmade artistry, cosplay inspiration, and creative workshops at Kaede’s Vintage Kimono Sale!
Art of Manga at Brooklyn Museum runs through January 31, 2027 | Photo by Paula Abreu Pita