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    • 04 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Online
    • 20
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    Between the Lines: a Monthly Discussion on Medieval Japanese Women's Literature

    Thursday, April 4, 2024

    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET

    Hosted online via Zoom


    Join us to discuss some of the greatest classics of medieval Japanese literature, written by women authors!  

    Our book for the next two sessions will be Sarashina Nikki or As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams by Takasue no Musume (Lady Sarashina) as translated by Ivan Morris.  We will read the entire book for this session. Articles about the work will be provided for our continued discussion in the next session. 

    You may find a copy of the book here: https://search.worldcat.org/title/468123834

    The club is limited to Japan Society of Boston Members. Interested in joining but not yet a Member of the Japan Society of Boston? Consider becoming a member today! If you don't live in the area, we now have an online only membership.

    This event is hosted by our Special Events Associate Christopher Ellars.

    Please note that we often take photographs at events for our records and sometimes for use in public media such as Facebook and blog posts. Registering for an event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways. If you are not comfortable with this, please let us know and we can accommodate you.

    As part of registering, we ask for your email address. Your email address will not be sold or given to third parties without your permission. By registering with your email address, you may receive emails from the Japan Society of Boston, including updates about event details , announcements about other upcoming events, and special offers.  Please be in touch with us anytime to change your email preferences.

    • 12 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    • Online
    • 36
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    THE JAPAN SOCIETY of BOSTON

    Language Room

    (Virtual Language Exchange)

    Theme: Spring()

    Friday, April 12, 2024

    6:00 to 7:30 PM EDT

    日本時間では4月13日土曜日午前7

    Registration closes at 12pm ET on the day of the event.

    Hosted online via Zoom

    (you will be sent the meeting code after registering)


    Looking for a fun way to socialize from the comfort of your own home? JSB has you covered!  Practice your Japanese (or your English) at our next online Japanese / English language exchange.

    The Japanese/ English Language Room is able to continue thanks to our members and donations. We ask that you may consider making a donation or becoming a member to help us provide free events!

    [Join us] ・ [Donate]

    We will begin with a half an hour of speaking in Japanese, followed by a half an hour of speaking in English. We will conclude the meeting with free casual conversation in Japanese and/or English until we hit 7:30PM.

    Registration is set up so registrants can designate your current Japanese proficiency level and join groups based on your level.  Please use the following rough guidelines when designating your level:


    [Advanced Japanese Level]- JLPT N3 and up.  You are comfortable holding full conversations in Japanese.

    [Intermediate Japanese Level] - JLPT N5 to N3.  You are comfortable holding some or most conversations in Japanese.  

    [Beginner Japanese Level]- You may know some words and phrases in Japanese and even say a few simple sentences but your curiosity and passion for the Japanese language is as strong as those in the Intermediate and the Advanced levels!  

    [Native Japanese Speakers -日本人  - 日本人/日本語ネイティブの方はこちらにご登録下さい。


    Please note that we will adjust the maximum number of participants for each level based on how many native Japanese speakers registered. Be sure to still sign up for waitlist at the time of your registration.

    Come with a friendly disposition to practice your Japanese / English and help others learn!  Meet people and find new paths for improving and enjoying your Japanese and English language skills!


    This program continues thanks to the support of Temple University Japan Campus each year. 

    This program is sponsored by: 


    *Please make sure that the name you use to register matches the name you will be using when you first sign onto the Zoom session!


    Please note that we often take photographs at events for our records and sometimes for use in public media such as Facebook and blog posts. Registering for an event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways. If you are not comfortable with this, please let us know and we can accommodate you.

    As part of registering, we may ask for your email address. You may register for an event without providing your email address. Your email address will not be sold or given to third parties without your permission. By registering with your email address, you may receive emails from the Japan Society of Boston, including updates about event details (e.g., location), announcements about other upcoming events, and special offers.  Please be in touch with us anytime to change your email preferences.
    • 16 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • In Person
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    2024 Historic Anniversary Gala 

    Tuesday, April 16, 2024

    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM EDT

    In Person

    Fairmont Copley Plaza

    138 St. James Ave., Boston, MA 02116


    About the Event:

    Japan Society of Boston will be hosting the 2024 Historic Anniversary Gala to celebrate our 120th anniversary and the 65th anniversary of Boston-Kyoto Sister City partnership. Table and/or Individual sponsorship is available at $50,000 (Platinum), $25,000(Gold), $15,000(Silver) and $10,000(Bronze). All table sponsorships include a table for 8 seats.*

    If you are unable to attend or interested in attending without getting a table, please consider showing support for our organization and this year's honorees by donating $10,000, $5,000 or $2,500. 

    Payments can be made with major credit cards. If you prefer to wire transfer, please click here for wire instructions. Thank you for your support.

    * For PREMIUM CORPORATE sponsorship opportunities please directly contact Naoko Takayanagi, Director, Japan Society of Boston at: naokotakayanagi@japansocietyboston.org.

    ** The names of honoree supporters will be displayed on screen at the Gala event.

    Please note that we often take photographs at events for our records and sometimes for use in public media such as Facebook and blog posts. Registering for an event generally signifies acknowledgment that your likeness may be used in these ways. If you are not comfortable with this, please let us know and we can accommodate you.

    As part of registering, we ask for your email address. Your email address will not be sold or given to third parties without your permission. By registering with your email address, you may receive emails from the Japan Society of Boston, including updates about event details , announcements about other upcoming events, and special offers.  Please be in touch with us anytime to change your email preferences.


    • 16 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    • Fairmont Copley Plaza
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    Historic Anniversary Gala 2024

    Fairmont Copley Plaza

    Boston, MA


    Tuesday, April 16, 2024

    Reception: 6:00 PM EDT

    Dinner: 6:30 PM EDT

    (Registration starts at 5:30 PM)


    Japan Society of Boston will be hosting the 2024 Historic Anniversary Gala to celebrate our 120th anniversary and the 65th anniversary of Boston-Kyoto Sister City partnership.

    This year's auction is fully online and can be found here.

    Our honorees will be:

    Distinguished Global Citizenship: Takeda

    Distinguished Professional and Cultural Achievement:

    Masataka Hata, President of Shoyeido Incense Company

    Ernest M. Higa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Higa Industries Co., Ltd. and Wendy's Japan

    Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, Director Emeritus and Professor, Center for iPS Research and Application (CiRA), Kyoto University, President, CiRA Foundation

    Next Generation Distinguished Cultural Achievement:

    Keila Wakao, Violinist, 1st Prize Winner of the 2021 Menuhin Competition, and Senior at Walnut Hill School for the Arts

    Thayer Award 2023:

    Akemi Chayama, Manager, Japan Program Educator at the Boston Children's Museum


    Special Performances by:

    Kitanodai Gagaku Ensemble Performance

    Rakugo Performance by Katsura Sunshine

    Violinist Keila Wakao


    For more information about our honorees, please visit this page.


    As part of registering, we may ask for your email address. You may register for an event without providing your email address. Your email address will not be sold or given to third parties without your permission. By registering with your email address, you may receive emails from the Japan Society of Boston, including updates about event details (e.g., location), announcements about other upcoming events, and special offers.  Please be in touch with us anytime to change your email preferences.

    • 24 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Online
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    Japan Society of Boston Film Club

    Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

    Hosted online via Zoom

    (Zoom link will be in your confirmation email)


    Our next film will be Departures (2008), directed by Yojiro Takita. It was the first Japanese film to win the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. In the film, a failed cellist (Masahiro Motoki) returns reluctantly to his quiet hometown to start a new job as a nokanshi or ritual mortician. The film highlights the profoundly intimate nature of traditional Japanese funeral rituals like hand-washing bodies for cremation. A thought-provoking and disarmingly moving piece about life, death, and intricate familial bonds.

    Watch the Trailer.

    Films should be viewed in advance of our meetings. Due to copyright laws, meetings will not feature screenings. This film can be viewed for free on Plex, rented from the Boston Public Library, or purchased online at various sites.  

    The Japan Society of Boston Film Club meets on the last Wednesday of every other month to discuss great classic and contemporary Japanese films. The purpose of our club is to support the  community of Japan enthusiasts in the New England region by creating a space for thoughtful and sociable discussion.

    If you have any suggestions for future films for the club, please send them to us through email to joanneha@japansocietyboston.org

    The club is limited to Japan Society of Boston Members. Interested in joining but not yet a Member of the Japan Society of Boston? Consider becoming a Member today!

    • 29 May 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Online
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    Japan Society of Boston Book Club

    Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

    Hosted online via Zoom

    (Zoom link will be in your confirmation email)


    Do you love Japanese literature? The JSB Book Club will be meeting to discuss What you are looking for is in the library by Michiko Aoyama.

    This charming novel is about a librarian, Sayuri Komachi, who has a special ability to recommend the perfect book for all her visitors. This heartwarming story features a unique cast of characters that is sure to capture your intrigue. 

    Find a copy, here.  You are welcome to read any translation. 

    The JSB Book Club meets on the last Wednesday of every other month to discuss great modern Japanese novels. The purpose of our club is to strengthen the Boston community of Japan enthusiasts by creating a space for thoughtful and sociable discussion.

    The club is limited to Japan Society of Boston Members. Interested in joining but not yet a Member of the Japan Society of Boston? Consider becoming a Member today! If you are already a Member and interested in the group, please contact us to have your name added to the club mailing list

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