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Asia Society Japan at the Movies: Come Back Anytime

14 Mar 2023
6 - 9 p.m.

Asia Society Japan presents a documentary film “Come Back Anytime” directed by John Daschbach.

News and Updates

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TONARI—Fusion of Film, Dance, and Jazz beyond Borders (Recap)

Photo highlight from the TONARI performance in Tokyo at the International House of Japan.

Current Affairs

Startup Nation Japan: Japan’s Democracy in Action — The Case of CALL4

Motoki Taniguchi talks about the innovative civil rights crowdfunding platform that he founded.

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A group photo of the art symposium speakers and Asia Society Japan arts committee members.

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Art for Social Innovation—Art Collaborating with ESG and SDGs (Recap)

November 10, 2022 — A panel of curators and artists discussed the relationship between art, ESG, and SDGs and how art can help make a difference in social issues.

General Charles A. Flynn on stage listening to the audience’s question

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Meet the General — General Charles A. Flynn (Recap)

December 13, 2022 — General Charles Flynn provided us with his views on U.S. Army activities in the Indo-Pacific region, the role of the network of Allies and Partners, and the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

Magnus Renfrew giving a presentation at Art for Breakfast

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Art for Breakfast 2022: Magnus Renfrew, Co-Founder, Tokyo Gendai (Recap)

November 15, 2022 — Asia Society Japan welcomed Magnus Renfrew to speak about the upcoming art fair in 2023 known as Tokyo Gendai.

Nishigaki showing his work of Godzilla-themed work

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Art for Breakfast 2022: Extraordinary Odyssey—My Work Exposed! (Recap)

October 26, 2022 — Asia Society Japan invited artist, Hayaki Nishigaki to Art for Breakfast. Nishigaki talked about his journey as an artist, diving into his personal history, the continual use of Godzilla, and more.

Mr. Stanley Wong on podium to give his presentation

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Art for Breakfast 2022: art : zen — anothermountainman’s creative life journey (Recap)

September 22, 2022 — Stanley Wong also known as anothermountainman joined Art for Breakfast in a presentation titled, art : zen anothermountainman’s creative life journey.

Policy

Meet the General — General Charles A. Flynn

General Charles A. Flynn joins the Asia Society Policy Salon Tokyo to provide his views on U.S. Army activities in the Indo-Pacific region, the role of the network of allies and partners, and the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

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2022 Art Journey to Echigo Tsumari Art Fields officially begins from November 4-6 (Taishi Yokotsuka / Asia Society Japan)

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Japan Center’s Art Journey through Satoyama at Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale

Continuing from the successful art journeys to Kyoto in 2020 and Kanazawa & Fukui in 2021, the 5th Asia Society Japan Center Art Journey took us to Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale.

Dr. Tomo Noda and Jesper Koll on stage for the discussion

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Educating Leaders — Lessons from Japan and the World (Recap)

November 9, 2022 — Founder of Shizenkan University in Tokyo, Dr. Tomo Noda, joined Startup Nation Japan to talk about the new type of management education necessary to develop leaders that the world needs today.