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Japanese Women Photographers in Spotlight at ICP
November 6, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment
Japanese Women Photographers in Spotlight at ICP
November 6, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment

The International Center of Photography (ICP) presents I’m So Happy You Are Here: Japanese Women Photographers from the 1950s to Now, highlighting the extraordinary and varied work produced by twenty-eight intergenerational artists

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November 6, 2026
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Discover Daniel Kelly’s “Full Circle” at Ronin Gallery
November 6, 2026
Arts & Entertainment, Events
Discover Daniel Kelly’s “Full Circle” at Ronin Gallery
November 6, 2026
Arts & Entertainment, Events

Ronin Gallery welcomes Daniel Kelly back to New York for Full Circle, his first solo exhibition in the city in more than two decades.

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November 6, 2026
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Find Gifts While Supporting JAA
November 6, 2026
Events, Community
Find Gifts While Supporting JAA
November 6, 2026
Events, Community

Support The Japanese American Association of New York at its annual bazaar

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November 6, 2026
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Wasan Brooklyn to Host Curry contest
November 6, 2026
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Wasan Brooklyn to Host Curry contest
November 6, 2026
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Wasan Brooklyn is holding the New York Curry Championship 2026 on Sunday, November 15.

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November 6, 2026
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Japan Village
October 30, 2026
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Japan Village
October 30, 2026
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Get ready for an entertaining, all-ages Halloween Scavenger Hunt at Japan Village!

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October 30, 2026
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Exploring Okinawa Identity, Heritage, & Community at NYU
October 28, 2026
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Exploring Okinawa Identity, Heritage, & Community at NYU
October 28, 2026
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An Inaugural Identity Symposium, Exploring Okinawa Identity, Heritage, and Community Across Generations

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October 28, 2026
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Bringing Okinawa’s “Green Caviar” to Nine Restaurants In NYC
October 26, 2026
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Bringing Okinawa’s “Green Caviar” to Nine Restaurants In NYC
October 26, 2026
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Taste Okinawan sea grapes at nine NYC restaurants

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October 26, 2026
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Brooklyn Museum Presents Large-Scale Manga Exhibition
October 7, 2026
Arts & Entertainment, Events
Brooklyn Museum Presents Large-Scale Manga Exhibition
October 7, 2026
Arts & Entertainment, Events

Art of Manga at Brooklyn Museum runs through January 31, 2027 | Photo by Paula Abreu Pita

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October 7, 2026
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Restaurant Nippon’s Special Fugu Dinner
September 30, 2026
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Restaurant Nippon’s Special Fugu Dinner
September 30, 2026
Events, Food & Drink

Restaurant Nippon hosts a special fugu kaiseki

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September 30, 2026
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Experience Japanese Cuisine, Sake, & Ikebana
September 30, 2026
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Experience Japanese Cuisine, Sake, & Ikebana
September 30, 2026
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This intimate evening brings together Ikebana, sake, and Japanese cuisine

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September 30, 2026
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Sample Sake from More Than 50 Breweries
September 30, 2026
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Sample Sake from More Than 50 Breweries
September 30, 2026
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Continue celebrating Sake Day at Brooklyn Kura

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September 30, 2026
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Celebrate Sake Day at Bin Bin Sake
September 29, 2026
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Celebrate Sake Day at Bin Bin Sake
September 29, 2026
Events, Food & Drink

Celebrate Sake Day at Bin Bin Sake in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

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September 29, 2026
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Sake Podcast to Celebrate Sake Day
September 29, 2026
Food & Drink, Events
Sake Podcast to Celebrate Sake Day
September 29, 2026
Food & Drink, Events

Celebrate Sake Day with a live recording of Sake Revolution, America’s first sake podcast at Brooklyn Kura, featuring special guest Austin Power of Accidental Bar

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September 29, 2026
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Eat Soba and Dance at Japan Village
August 28, 2026
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Eat Soba and Dance at Japan Village
August 28, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Community

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.

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August 28, 2026
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Pianist to Perform Debussy at LPR in NYC
August 25, 2026
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Pianist to Perform Debussy at LPR in NYC
August 25, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment

This Saturday, August 29, Japanese pianist Taka Kigawa returns to (le) Poisson Rouge or another dazzling solo recital.

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August 25, 2026
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Night Market at Japan Village
August 19, 2026
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Night Market at Japan Village
August 19, 2026
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Japan Village is hosting a vibrant evening of refreshing beer, food, live performances, and vendors

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August 19, 2026
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MOONRISE Brings Japanese Artists to New York
August 19, 2026
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MOONRISE Brings Japanese Artists to New York
August 19, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment

Ryota Kikuchi (piano) and MAOSHO (piano, trumpet, and Tsugaru shamisen) to perform at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center on September 19, 2026

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August 19, 2026
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Jake Shimabukuro Returns to NYC
August 12, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment
Jake Shimabukuro Returns to NYC
August 12, 2026
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Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his innovative blend of rock, jazz, blues, and traditional Hawaiian music to NYC with a performance at Sony Hall.

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August 12, 2026
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Three Japanese Films at AAIFF
July 27, 2026
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Three Japanese Films at AAIFF
July 27, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment, Community

JapanCulture•NYC is a proud Community Partner of the 49th Asian American International Film Festival!

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July 27, 2026
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NY Mets to Host Dodgers on Japanese Heritage Night
July 21, 2026
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NY Mets to Host Dodgers on Japanese Heritage Night
July 21, 2026
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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

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July 21, 2026
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Celebrate Ainu Culture in NYC
July 17, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink
Celebrate Ainu Culture in NYC
July 17, 2026
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Celebrate Ainu culture with presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and film screenings at Japan Society

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July 17, 2026
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JAA & AAA to Celebrate Japanese Folklore Legend
July 8, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment, Community
JAA & AAA to Celebrate Japanese Folklore Legend
July 8, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment, Community

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.

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July 8, 2026
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Japan Society to Showcase 30 Japanese Films in 12 Days
July 2, 2026
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Japan Society to Showcase 30 Japanese Films in 12 Days
July 2, 2026
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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

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July 2, 2026
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Author Ruth Ozeki to Speak at 92nd Street Y
June 17, 2026
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Author Ruth Ozeki to Speak at 92nd Street Y
June 17, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment

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.

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June 17, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment
Where to Watch Japan’s World Cup Matches
June 12, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Community
Where to Watch Japan’s World Cup Matches
June 12, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Community

Here’s where to cheer on Samurai Blue in the 2026 World Cup

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June 12, 2026
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Cheer on Samurai Blue in NYC
June 6, 2026
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Cheer on Samurai Blue in NYC
June 6, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment, Community

FIFA World Cup Watch Party: Netherlands vs Japan

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June 6, 2026
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Naomi Watanabe Brings Her Stand-up Comedy to NYC
June 2, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment
Naomi Watanabe Brings Her Stand-up Comedy to NYC
June 2, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment

The Japanese pop culture icon will perform at The Town Hall in NYC this Saturday, June 6, 2026.

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June 2, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment
Midori Kashiwagi Free Dance Performance
June 2, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment
Midori Kashiwagi Free Dance Performance
June 2, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment

Watch Japanese dancer Midori Kashiwagi light up the stage with her amazing moves!

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June 2, 2026
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MINT: Promoting Diversity in Manga
May 29, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment
MINT: Promoting Diversity in Manga
May 29, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment

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.

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May 29, 2026
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Kimono and crafts
May 28, 2026
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Kimono and crafts
May 28, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment

Step into a day of vintage fashion, handmade artistry, cosplay inspiration, and creative workshops at Kaede’s Vintage Kimono Sale!

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May 28, 2026
Events, Arts & Entertainment
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