Soh Daiko Performance at LPAC
The East Coast’s first taiko drumming group will perform at LPAC as part of Carnegie Hall Citywide. Photo from Soh Daiko’s website.
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.
Celebrating the Music of James Nyoraku Schlefer
Kammerraku Encore: music for shakuhachi, koto, shamisen, and string quartet at Tenri Cultural Institute in NYC
Catch Totto-Chan at NYICFF!
Totto-Chan screens at NYICFF! Go to the festival website at https://nyicff.org/tickets/ and enter promo code JapanCultureNYC2025 to claim your 10% discount.
Celebrate Sake at NYC’s Largest Tasting Event
Join the world’s largest sake tasting in NYC on April 10, 2024! Sample 587 premium sakes & enjoy bites from top restaurants. Get tickets now!
Monday Michiru Returns to Joe’s Pub
Japanese American songstress (and the daughter of legendary jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi) returns to Joe’s Pub this week for a performance. Photo by Takashi Matsuzaki
“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.
Charlie Chaplin’s Confidante in spotlight off-broadway
Off-Broadway play about Toraichi Kono, Charlie Chaplin’s majordomo and confidante who was arrested for espionage during World War II
NYC-Based J-pop Cover Band to Perform
Akari Village, a J-pop cover band based in the East Village of New York City
Rakugo at Japan Village
Rakugo, a traditional Japanese storytelling art, comes to Japan Village
Japan Society Pays Tribute to Legendary Filmmaker
Japan Society pays tribute to legendary filmmaker Nobuhiko Obayashi with a series featuring his “seishun eiga”
Webinar to Explore the founding of I-House
The founding of the International House of Japan
Candlelight Concerts Feature Joe Hisaishi
The music of Joe Hisaishi, known for Studio Ghibli and “Beat” Takeshi film scores, is featured at two upcoming Candlelight Concerts in NYC
Art of Manga at Brooklyn Museum runs through January 31, 2027 | Photo by Paula Abreu Pita