Japan Society, Inc.

Japan Society is a premier cultural and educational institution based in New York, NY, offering comprehensive programming across arts, culture, business, and international relations. Since 1907, the organization has pioneered international exchanges between Japan and the United States through diverse platforms including film screenings, gallery exhibitions, performing arts presentations, and language instruction. The Language Center provides 13 comprehensive levels of Japanese language courses and culture classes for learners of all abilities, serving both English-speaking students and Japanese residents in the New York area. The Gallery showcases Japanese art from prehistory to the present, positioning itself among the leading institutions in the U.S. for Japanese art exhibition. Japan Society's Film program screens a diverse selection from Japanese cinema history, including retrospectives, thematic series, and the acclaimed JAPAN CUTS Festival of New Japanese Film. The organization also hosts the Business Policy Forum, which convenes public and invitation-only programs examining U.S.-Japan relations in regional and global contexts. Through Culture Community programming, Japan Society presents unique lectures, workshops, tastings, and experiential events exploring Japanese topics including anime, fashion, food, music, and sports. Performing Arts initiatives introduce contemporary and traditional performers from Japan while commissioning non-Japanese artists to create work on Japanese themes. Family programs bring diverse New York communities together through art and culture workshops and traditional Japanese festivals. Education programs serve K-12 students through exchange opportunities, school workshops, and professional development for educators, complemented by online resources.