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Going Virtual through Summer and Fall Seasons: Moving Forward with a Renewed Spirit Our building remains closed to the public until further notice, but we will continue to innovate digitally through a suite of expansive virtual programs, engaging webinars and online classes. Upcoming highlights include our 2020 Japan Society Annual Dinner: Reimagined Gala and Awards on June 18, which will reinforce our important role in U.S.-Japan relations, and the premiere of the first ever online JAPAN CUTS Film Festival, starting July 17. We’re here for you - enjoy our wide range of #JSFromHome offerings and be sure to stay connected for further updates! New Summer Courses for Kids and Teens We are thrilled to introduce two new online courses created for a younger generation to experience Japan Society remotely. Japanese for Kids is a series of fun, interactive language classes designed for children (ages 3—10) to learn through songs, games and other engaging activities. Manga for Beginners: Basics for Aspiring Artists invites young adults (ages 11—18) to learn basic drawing skills, character design and story development from an established manga artist. Register your young ones today! Learn More→ The Storm Makes You Stronger: Managing Your Mind in the Face of Crisis Tuesday, June 16, 12 PM EDT   Calculate your local time Join us for this live webinar with expert Jeremy Hunter Ph.D. to learn the skills to manage crisis situations and turn challenging experiences into opportunities of personal growth and positive transformation. Register→ Boro Textiles: Virtual Tour for Kids Following the five-part audio/video tour of our current gallery exhibition, we're very pleased to announce a brand new virtual tour, created just for kids! We invite children of all ages to find inspiration in the imperfect beauty of boro, while being captivated by its awe-inspiring tradition and unique handicraft. Watch→ Summer Theater: Nihon Buyo Dance and Control Officers Nihon Buyo Dance with live traditional music – the final installment of our JS-ENCORE series – has been extended through June 26 for your viewing pleasure. Plus, stream Seinendan Theater Company's comedic theater play Control Officers, originally scheduled for the Japan Society stage May 8-10, 2020, now through June 28! Stream Nihon Buyo→ Stream Control Officers→ Keep the Spirit of Arts & Culture Alive for All to Enjoy! Images: White Discharge (Built-up Objects #36), 2015. Courtesy of Jane Lombard Gallery; © Ayumi Sakamoto; Boro Textiles Virtual Tour for Kids, Illustration © Ben Warren / Japan Society; Nihon Buyo Dance Photo courtesy of the artists; Control Officers © Miura Urin. Japan Society 333 East 47th Street (at First Avenue) New York, NY 10017 Join | Calendar | Support | Visit

 
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