Japan Parade Returns to Celebrate NYC’s Friendship with Japan
Join thousands on the Upper West Side for the 4th annual Japan Parade and Street Fair on Saturday, May 10! Celebrate Japanese culture with taiko drumming, traditional dance, cosplay, Hello Kitty, and an appearance by Grand Marshal Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto. With more than 110 groups marching and JAPAN Fes hosting a Japanese food and culture fair, this free event is one of NYC’s most vibrant celebrations of Japan.
Celebrate Japanese Culture at Columbia
Experience a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture with delicious food, captivating performances, and engaging activities. Since 2006, Matsuri has brought the Columbia community and New Yorkers together for an unforgettable day of cultural exchange.
Local Hero to Be Featured in NHK Documentary
Takeshi “Tak” Furumoto is the subject of the NHK documentary RAISED IN HIROSHIMA, FOUGHT IN VIETNAM
Live Martial Arts Demos at Japan Village
Experience the power, precision, and philosophy of Budo, the way of the warrior, through thrilling demonstrations of Aikido, Judo, Battodo, and Karate. Witness skilled martial artists from Kaizenkan Aikido Dojo, Japanese American Budokan, and Zentokan Dojo in action at Japan Village.
A Panel on Women in STEM by JMSA & the Consulate
Join the Consulate General of Japan in New York and the Japanese Medical Society of America (JMSA) for a panel on women’s empowerment in STEM on March 25 at the Nippon Club. Featuring distinguished speakers from MIT and Eisai Co., Ltd., the discussion will explore challenges in Japan and the U.S., moderated by JMSA President Dr. Maki Kano-Lueckerath. A networking reception follows.
“Biri Gal” at Japan Society
Sayaka Kobayashi, the inspiration behind the Japanese film Flying Colors (Biri Gal / ビリギャル), will give an author talk and book signing at Japan Society on Thursday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Webinar to Explore the founding of I-House
The founding of the International House of Japan
Filmmaker Discusses the “Corky Factor” Behind “Photographic Justice”
The late photojournalist Corky Lee. Photo Credit: Jennifer Takaki, All Is Well Pictures.
An Inaugural Identity Symposium, Exploring Okinawa Identity, Heritage, and Community Across Generations