Every film has a maximum allotment of 1,200 tickets. Since the inception of the Performing Arts Program in 1953, Japan Society has introduced nearly a 1,000 of Japan's finest performing arts to an extensive American audience. This co-production from Japan Society and Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, commissioned and presented by Japan Society, makes its world premiere as part of PROTOTYPE Festival 2023. 'Un Chico Normal', a hilarious and heartwarming play written and directed by Martin Chamorro, emerged victorious at the highly anticipated FUERZAfest 2023 One-Act competition. Major support is generously provided by the Howard Gilman Foundation and Doug and Teresa Peterson. 2023 - Copyright Wisdom Digital Media, all rights reserved. The first show devoted to the art of contemporary fashion at Japan Society, the exhibition . Japan Society For the health and safety of our staff and visitors, we kindly ask that you please review our Visitor Policies and Safety Protocols. 50% Off Japan Society Discount Code July, 2023 - CouponBirds - Dorayaki Kids & Family Workshops Jul 26 Sold Out THE FIRST SLAM DUNK Film JAPAN CUTS 2023 Jul 30 The Legend & Butterfly Film JAPAN CUTS 2023 Aug 04 Sold Out Under the Turquoise Sky - Centerpiece Film & Party Film JAPAN CUTS 2023 Aug 11 Public Tea Ceremony Talks+ Jul 22 Ouchigohan! @media(min-width:0px){#div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-long_content-0-asloaded{max-width:728px!important;max-height:90px!important}}if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'broadwayworld_com-long_content','ezslot_2',909,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-long_content-0'); Cage Shuffle/ Created and performed by Paul Lazar /September 28-29, 2023[ContemporaryMusic-Theater], Ryoanji / Composed by John Cage;Directed by Tomomi Adachi; Performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble, with Hitomi Nakamura and Maki Ota /October 21, 2023[Contemporary Music], Noh-opera / Noh-tation Decoding John Cage's Unrealized Project / World Premiere / Composed by Tomomi Adachi; Performed by Gelsey Bell, Wakako Matsuda and Adachi Tomomi, with the International Contemporary Ensemble / November 16, 2023[Contemporary Music], Cage Shock: Homage to his First Japan Visit / Curated by Tomomi Adachi; Performed by Tania Caroline Chen, Victoria Shen and Adachi Tomomi, with the International Contemporary Ensemble / December 7, 2023[Contemporary Music], Hamlet | Toilet / Written and directed by Yu Murai; Performed by Theater Company Kaimaku Pennant Race / January 10 13, 2024 at Japan Society as Part of Japan Society-Produced North American Tour[Contemporary Theater], Play Reading Series: Contemporary Japanese Plays in English Translation / The Good-Story Murders/ Written by Aya Takaha; Directed by Tai Thompson / March 18, 2024[Contemporary Theater Reading], Nihon Buyoin the 21st Century: from Kabuki Dance toBolro / Featuring Hanayagi Motoi, Azuma Tokuyo and Hanayagi Genkuro/ January 24 26, 2024[Traditional & ContemporaryNihon Buyo], Beyond Ballet, Beyond Hip-Hop / North American Premiere / Double Bill, Featuring Toshiki Okada, Hana Sakai and MWMW / May 10 11, 2024[Contemporary Dance]. Get an inside look into Andrew Rannells' new book, 'Uncle of the Year: & Other Debatable Triumphs,' and his upcoming Broadway musical, Gutenberg! Friday, October 28 at 7:30pm (Followed by a MetLife Meet-the-Artists Reception), Saturday, October 29 at 7:30pm (Followed by an artist Q&A). Fortickets and furtherdetail,please visitwww.japansociety.orgor call 212-715-1258. This co-production from Japan Society and Tokyo Bunka Kainan, commissioned and presented by Japan Society, makes its world premiere as part of PROTOTYPE Festival 2023. Tickets, from $15 to $12 (seniors and students), always sell out fast. Asia Week New York Association, Inc. is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade membership organization registered with the state of New York. Location & Directions Japan Society 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 Japan Society is located near the United Nations, between First and Second Avenues, and is a short walk from Grand Central Terminal. between 1st & 2nd Avenues You will find the link to rent films on their respective pages. Video: Andrew Rannells Opens Up About New Book & GUTENBERG! Site by Alliance. If you are a member and have any issues, please email membership@japansociety.org. Your account is unique to you. note to a friend - Japan Society MUSIC: Cage Shuffle September 28-29, 2023 Visitors who violate these policies may be asked to leave Japan Society without refund. Japan Society Announces 2022-23 Performing Arts Season Featuring Events Japan Society is a proud member of Museums for All and accepts Culture Pass. Feature Sections Feature Slate Bundle 2020 10 films Next Generation Bundle 2020 7 films Documentary Focus Bundle 2020 7 films Experimental Spotlight Bundle 2020 3 films Shorts Sections Narrative Shorts Bundle 2020 By bus: M15 to 47th Street, M101 or M102 north on Third Avenue to 47th Street, or crosstown M50 (on weekdays) or M42. Exceptions apply. Japan Society. This new work is created through an international collaboration between puppeteers Koryu Nishikawa V (Tokyo) and Tom Lee(Chicago), with live music by Yukio Tsuji (New York). Twist is known for surprising audiences with his infinite creativity, from 88 magical Japanese screen doors (Dogugaeshi) and dancing fabrics in an on-stage water tank (Symphonie Fantastique) to a gigantic rock creature in his most recent work (Book of Mountains & Seas). This exhibition will be the first to fully explore the essential role of Japanese women in Fluxus, a movement that helped contemporary artists define new modes of artistic expression. Two-time Kishida Kunio Drama Award-nominee Yamada joins in a post-show Q&A with the audience and director. In over 100 years of work, we've inspired generations by establishing ourselves as pioneers in supporting international exchanges in arts and culture, business and policy, as well as education between Japan and the U.S. If eligible, please select these options at check-out. Since 1953, Japan Societys Performing Arts Program has inspired audiences in New York and beyond with over 1,000 productions ranging from traditional Japanese arts to contemporary theater, dance, music and more. Get the best news & discounts for Broadway Shows & beyond. Members To conclude 2022, Kita Noh School returns to NYC with two rarely performed noh plays from their traditional repertoire, Kotei and Makura Jido (December 1 - 3). 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017. Tickets: $35/$28 Japan Society members. Japan Society CONTEMPORARY & TRADITIONAL PUPPET THEATER, Thursday, February 23. You can find the information on the respective event pages. Box Office Policy All ticket sales are final. Content Warning: This production contains references to suicide and depression, which some audiences may find distressing. Get the best news & discounts for Off-Broadway Shows & beyond. >>Related Event: Kuruma Ningyo Puppetry Masterclass / Friday, February 24, >>Related Event: Family Workshop on Kuruma Ningyo Puppetry / Saturday, February 25, Monday, March 13 at 7:30pm (Followed by an artist Q&A). Programs range from the traditional arts to contemporary theater, dance and music. The season is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Japan - Statistics & Facts | Statista You cant miss this meetup of international gems! - Dorayaki Kids & Family Workshops Jul 26 Sold Out Tickets: $30 / $24 members Suitable for ages 13 and up. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. CLUE National Tour to Launch in Minneapolis in February 2024 - Full Route Announced! Plus, with 12 additional deals, you can save big on all of your favorite products. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 2022 Gallery For 2023 sponsor information please contact Olivia Kent at okent@jaswdc.org. We offer free gallery admission to patrons with disabilities and an accompanying Personal Care Assistant. All rights reserved. The events found on the Talks & Events page are free of charge and have no viewing territory restrictions. Ticket resale on Japan Society grounds is prohibited. You will find the link to rent films on their respective pages. Japan Society No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. In Fall 2022, Japan Society kicks off the season with the North American Premiere of Catapult Operas reimagining of Yukio Mishimas modern noh play Hanjo. Program A (December 1 & December 3 at 7:30pm): Kotei, Program B (December 2 at 7:30pm): Makura Jido. All content 2023. For technical troubleshooting, please see our FAQ page. 10. Andrew Rannells Opens Up About New Book & GUTENBERG! Language Center Students: Register for courses and workshops here. Phone: 212.832.1155 Please bring a valid ID when purchasing or picking up discounted tickets. 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Accessibility Japan Society is committed to offering programs and services that are accessible to all visitors. Save with these discounted ticket bundle offers per festival section or an All-Access Pass. >>Related Event: Workshop / Noh Movement Workshop / Saturday, December 3, Thursday, January 12 at 7:30pm (Followed by a MetLife Meet-the-Artist Reception), Saturday, January 14 at 7:30pm (Followed by an artist Q&A). If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Out of the six competing plays, 'Un Chico Normal' secured an impressive five awards, including the prestigious Best Production 2023 accolade. Curated by composer/musician and internationally recognized Cage expertTomomi Adachi, the series continues with three concerts in collaboration with theInternational Contemporary Ensemblein NYC. Please bring a valid ID when purchasing or picking up discounted tickets. Instructions If you have further questions, please email: japancuts@japansociety.org. MetLife Meet-the-Artists Reception is provided by MetLife Foundation. And, today's best Japan Society coupon will save you 50% off your purchase! Join Japan Society of Boston staff and members for drinks on the waterfront! Stay tuned for our exciting 2023-24 season announcement in the coming weeks, which includes a retrospective on John Cages relationship with Japan and provocative 21st-century reimaginations of Western classics from Hamlet and Bolro to Dying Swan. After you start playing a film, you have a 30-hour window to finish watching it. Image: AKUTAGAWA Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo, The Koryu Nishikawa Troupe. From September. Many distinguished artists have performed in the Societys 260-seat theater and on Society-produced North American tours. Asia Week New York | Japan Society InWinter/Spring 2024, Japan Society presents the North American Premiere ofTheater Company Kaimaku Pennant Race'sHamlet | Toilet(January 10 13) an off-the-wall retelling of the Prince of Denmark's revenge play mixed with Japan's high-tech and idiosyncratic restroom culture. Tickets must be reserved online and will not be available at Japan Society. Watch the video now! You can buy tickets in advance starting July 10, 2020 until the festival starts on July 17, 2020. Japan Society Visions of Okinawa: Cinematic Reflections, Flash Forward: Debut Works and Recent Films by Notable Japanese Directors, JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film 2021, Tragedies of Youth: Nobuhiko Obayashi's War Trilogy, Cinema as Struggle: The Films of Kazuo Hara & Sachiko Kobayashi, Aim for the Best: Sports in Japanese Cinema (Redux), JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film 2020. If eligible, please select these options at check-out. Thursday, February 23 at 7:30pm (Followed by a MetLife Meet-the-Artists Reception), Friday, February 24 at 7:30pm (Followed by an artist Q&A). Members at Japan Society enjoy exclusive benefits, invitations to special events and discounts on hundreds of performances, films, lectures and classes annually. Thank you to everyone who attended this past season! Tickets: $20/$16 Japan Society members. All content 2023, Japan Society. Japan Society See all things to do Japan Society 4.5 29 reviews #431 of 1,429 things to do in New York City Speciality Museums Open now 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Visit website Call Write a review About New York 10017 333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017. The result is this stunning and haunting monodrama, note to a friend, addressing our eternal human fascinations with death, love, family and suicide. In this event, Twist will share backstage images and describe the process of creating real-life versions of the film's fantastical creatures for the live staging of My Neighbour Totoro set to premiere at London's Barbican this fall. Next, with 9000 Paper Balloons (October 28 - 30), local creative duo Maiko Kikuchi and Spencer Lott deploy their singular puppetry styles in a captivating look at a secret weapons program in Imperial Japan that floated across the Pacific during WWII. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan in Japan selects the featured string quartet members. Prominent members from the Kita Noh School, including Living National Treasure Akiyo Tomoeda, perform two works from noh theater's classical repertoire: Kotei (The Emperor) and Makura Jido (Chrysanthemum Boy), two pieces meant to be a prayer to hasten the end of the current pandemic. Additional support is provided by The Fan Fox and Leslie R. Samuels Foundation, Dr. and Mrs. Carl F. Taeusch II, Dr. Jeanette C. Takamura, Estate of Alan M. Suhonen, and Friends of the Performing Arts. Please Note: not all events have Student discount tickets. Thank you to everyone who attended this past season! Instructions japansociety.org. Tickets: $15/$12 Japan Society members. Japan Society Tickets - 2022 Japan Society Schedule of Events - SeatGeek Japan Society Announces 2018-2019 Performing Arts Season Including Play New Documentaries $7-10 Discounted Ticket Bundles: Three by Koji Fukada (3 features) $20 New Documentaries (2 features) $15 Instructions You will find the link to "rent" films on their respective pages. Japan Society Film | Frequently Asked Questions No. For technical troubleshooting, please see our FAQ page. Box Office: (212) 715-1258 Interview: ROSY MESSINA PRESENTA IL SUO NUOVO CD, Educational Programme-First Steps: Swan Lake Comes to the New National Theatre, Tokyo, The 1980s Did Not End in the New Musical that Opens at Teatro Claro SP, Interview: Zip Zap Circus' Brent Van Rensburg and Phelelani Ndakrokra chat about MOYA, GREASE: RISE OF THE PINK LADIES Sets DVD & Digital Release, Dove Cameron to Release Debut Album This Year; Plans to Tour in 2024. $12 general admission / $10 students and seniors, Free Admission always for members, patrons with disabilities and an accompanying Personal Care Assistant. Films purchased during presale can be watched during the festival period of July 17-30. John Cage's Japanwill take place concurrently with the Japan Society Gallery's upcoming visual arts exhibitionOut of Bounds: Japanese Women Artists in Fluxus(guest curated by Dr. Midori Yoshimoto; running October 13, 2023 to January 21, 2024) which will include work from Yoko Ono, Cage's accompanist and guide during his 1962 tour of Japan. Discover how Rannells reflects on the important moments of his life and career, and find out what's next for this Grammy Award-winning actor. All rights reserved. JAPAN SOCIETY. Japan Society is a proud member of Museums for All and accepts Culture Pass. Founded in 1907, Japan Society in New York City presents sophisticated, topical and accessible exper Programs are subject to change, including with respect to guest appearances. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 22 Ouchigohan! Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, language, business, and society with audiences in New York and the world. Toyota Japan America Society Young Professionals Company Visit. Japan Society programs are made possible by leadership support from Booth Ferris Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. For tickets and further detail, please visit www.japansociety.org or . Asia Week New York Association, Inc. P.O. If you have further questions, please email: japancuts@japansociety.org. There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Japan Society by tram, train, bus, taxi, car, shuttle or towncar Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner. Learn more about membership levels and related perks below, or contact our Membership Office at membership@japansociety.org or (212) 715-1270 for more information COVID-19 Policies Please review the entire list of visitor policies and safety protocols. Tickets: $60 / $48 members This co-production from Japan Society and Tokyo Bunka Kainan, commissioned and presented by Japan Society, makes its world premiere as part of PROTOTYPE Festival 2023. If eligible, please select these options at check-out. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Please Note: not all events have Student discount tickets. The available streaming territory for each individual film is indicated on its respective page. $60.00 . Tickets: $30/$24 Japan Society members. Tickets must be reserved online and will not be available at Japan Society. Japan Society has announced its upcoming season of live, in-person performances at the Society with programs spanning traditional to contemporary, across the disciplines of opera, theater, traditional noh, puppetry, dance and more, slated for Fall 2022 and Winter/Spring 2023. The season is made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Home - Japan Society Recommended AirTrain, train Take the AirTrain from Terminal B to Newark Liberty Airport Station Told through the traditional puppetry style kuruma ningyo blended with dynamic video images, AKUTAGAWA is an amalgam of five of his famous short stories - including Rashomon, Hell Screen (Jigokuhen), The Dragon, Toshishun and Kappa. Please bring proof of your enrollment in Culture Pass or present your SNAP or EBT card to access Museums for All benefits. Programs are subject to change, including with respect to guest appearances. 7:30 pmFollowed by a MetLife Meet-the-Artists ReceptionSOLD OUTFriday, February 24, 7:30 pmFollowed by an artist Q&ASOLD OUTSaturday, February 25, 7:30 pmSOLD OUT. Japan Society is committed to offering programs and services that are accessible to all visitors. Join us for a special 35mm screening of this beloved classic anime on Nov. 4 at 7:00pm, in Japanese with English subtitles. Inside the Japanese House (Japan Society of Boston virtual event, Sept. 12, 2023) Inside the Japanese House: Part I September 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET Register/Tickets Location: . Japan Society Film Discounted Ticket Bundles Save with these discounted ticket bundle offers per festival section or an All-Access Pass. The Performing Arts Program introduces performers from Japans contemporary and traditional music, dance and theater scenes, and commissions non-Japanese performing artists to create works on themes relating to Japan. International Japan - Statistics & Facts Japan is an East Asian state consisting of numerous islands in the Pacific Ocean. AKUTAGAWA REIMAGINED:Japan Society is pleased to present a series of programs celebrating the life and work of the prolific Japanese author Ryunosuke Akutagawa, also known as the father of the Japanese short story. From a newly commissioned opera investigating the literary icons final letters before his suicide in 1927 to traditional Japanese puppetry (kuruma ningyo) and Akira Kurosawas landmark 1950 film Rashomonthe following programs reimagine and readapt Akutagawas best-known works, offering an intimate window into the mind of one of the most widely translated Japanese writers in the world. Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in NYC and around the world. Ticket Allotments It finished with tremendous success, featuring the world premiere of a Japan Society-commissioned opera, contemporary puppetry theater, experimental butoh dance and more. Kuruma Ningyo Puppetry MasterclassFebruary 24, 11 am ET, Family Workshop on Kuruma Ningyo PuppetryFebruary 25, 2023, 10:30 am ET. @media(min-width:0px){#div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_first_paragraph-0-asloaded{max-width:300px!important;max-height:250px!important}}if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'broadwayworld_com-under_first_paragraph','ezslot_4',845,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-broadwayworld_com-under_first_paragraph-0');The series kicks off withPaul Lazar'sCage Shuffle(September 28 29), a solo performance of spoken text that highlights Cage's strong connection with Japan. After you start playing a film, you have a 30-hour window to finish watching it. Japan Society has announced its upcoming season of live, in-person performances at the Society with a first-of-its-kind concert series on John Cage's relationship with Japan, within a slate that includes contemporary theater, dance and more, from Fall 2023 through Spring 2024. If you are a member and have any issues, please email membership@japansociety.org. The Program also commissions new works to non-Japanese artists, produces national tours, organizes residency programs for American and Japanese artists and develops and distributes educational programs. For the health and safety of our staff and visitors, we kindly ask that you please review our Visitor Policies and Safety Protocols. Tickets available to Japan Society members beginning Thursday, July 21; General tickets available beginning Thursday, July 28. JAPAN SOCIETY PERFORMING ARTS (SEPTEMBER 2022 - JUNE 2023), SCHEDULE & FURTHER DETAILS: Leading up to the North American premiere of the internationally-acclaimed contemporary opera Hanjo at NYU Skirball (September 30 & October 2), Japan Society hosts a talk and sneak preview of this haunting opera, written by prominent Japanese composer Toshio Hosokawa, based on one of Yukio Mishima's Modern Noh Plays. To help us continue thriving, please donate or become a member by clicking the buttons below. Tickets available to Japan Society members beginningThursday, August 10; General tickets available beginningThursday, August 17. Center Theatre Group has announced upcoming 2023 2024 programming at the Ahmanson Theatre, plus a show for all ages at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Japan Society presents the exhibition Refashioning: CFGNY and Wataru Tominaga from November 18, 2022 through February 19, 2023. Free Events All events take place at Japan Society, located at 333 East 47thStreet in Manhattan. (212) 832 1155 The available streaming territory for each individual film is indicated on its respective page. Tickets: $15/$12 Japan Society members. Please bring a valid Student ID when purchasing or picking up discounted tickets. Corporate Member Company Employees: Select Corporate Member or Non-Member tickets and add your company's discount code at checkout. AKUTAGAWA is a stage portrait of Ryunosuke Akutagawa, father of the modern Japanese short novel and author of In a Grove, the basis of Akira Kurosawas landmark 1950 film Rashomon. The 30-hour window after starting a film also applies to films purchased during the presale. Phone: 212.832.1155 . Performing Arts - Japan Society Contact We offer free gallery admission to patrons with disabilities and an accompanying Personal Care Assistant. Next up, traditional puppetry master Koryu Nishikawa V and New York/Chicago-based puppet artist Tom Lee approach esteemed writer Ryunosuke Akutagawa's deteriorating psyche through some of his most famous tales in AKUTAGAWA (February 23 - 25). Listen: HERE LIES LOVE Star Arielle Jacobs Talks Playing Imelda Marcos with Empathy & More on The Art of Kindness Podcast, Broadway Casting Director Mark B Simon Has Passed Away. No, only those living in the United States (including U.S. territories Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands) will be able to watch films on the Japan Society Virtual Cinema. Paper Mill Playhouse, therecipient of the 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award, has announced initial casting for its world-premiere production of The Great Gatsby based on the iconic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The boy reveals that the dew has created a pool in the valley, which has become the headspring for medicinal water. Japan Society is the premier organization connecting Japanese arts, culture, language, business, and society with audiences in New York and the world. There are no refunds or exchanges. The seasoncontinues with its 18thAnnual Play Reading Series featuring the sci-fi-inspired playThe Good-Story Murders(March 18), written byAya Takahaand directed by NYC-basedTai Thompson. Site by Alliance. Box 2091, New York, NY 10021, https://www.asiaweekny.com/sites/asiaweekny/files/smartphone_2014.jpg. Public performance spaces, classrooms and restrooms are ADA compliant and accessible to everyone. The exhibition is organized by Midori Yoshimoto, Guest Curator, and Tiffany Lambert, Curator and Interim Director, Japan Society. Hisgraphicalscore is interpreted by Tomomi Adachi, and will be performed together, but remotely, by the Ensemble in NYC with two Japanese musicians in Kanazawa, Japan. Next up,traditionalnihon buyodancersHanayagi MotoiandAzuma Tokuyoperform a piece from the classic kabuki dance repertoire, followed by a contemporary piece choreographed byHanayagi Genkuro, set to Maurice Ravel'sBolro(January 24 26). In response to Japan Societys commission for a new chamber opera, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang combined and reimagined three texts by iconic Japanese novelist Ryunosuke Akutagawa. The season concludes with the dance programBeyond Ballet, Beyond Hip-Hop(May 10 11), a double bill featuring popular director/playwrightToshiki Okada's first foray into dance titledTheDying Swan & Its Cause of Death, performed by prima ballerinaHana Sakaiwith live cello solo, and a hip-hop-influenced work by the all-woman dance groupMWMW, titledEncounter.
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