Japan Society

Explore Japan and its culture in New York City through art exhibitions, dance, theater, film, family programs, language classes, sake tastings, and more.

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  • Phone

    (212) 832-1155

  • Website

    japansociety.org

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  • Type

    Museum

Address

333 E 47th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave) New York , NY 10017 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)

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Signs Visual

The Japan Society is a wonderful, and relaxing place to experience. Do visit if you're interested in Japanese culture , and arts , you will be glad you did! Read more

MuseumNerd

Japan Society has excellent wall texts in their art exhibits . Even if you're not the kind of person who normally reads them, give it a shot. Also, the high-tech toilets are a real treat. Read more

Teachers College Student Affairs

Visit the gallery exhibitions on your own, or enjoy docent-led walk-in tours in the gallery conducted Tues.-Sun. at 12:30 PM. Japanese Language tours are conducted Friday nights at 6 PM.

Dustin

Exhibitions change regularly. This is from the Yasumasa Morimura exhibit in fall 2018.

Will Harahan

A nice venue for film screenings that’s a bit off the beaten path. Happy to trek for a 4K restoration of Mishima.

Ana Maria Ziroglu

Amazing performance art/dancing. Truly enjoyed the dance showcase! There are always incredible events at this venue.

Bradley Associates Current Headlines

Tokyo and the whole of Japan this 2013 - Shinz? Abe, born 21 September, 1954 is a Japanese politician and was the President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the chairman of the Oyagaku [...] Read more

Anuj Mathur

There are free lockers (lock built into locker) and coat racks upstairs near the entry to the exhibits (single entry to all exhibits ).

Jessica W

Just took a free Japanese course there. Very beautiful building and very sweet and efficient teachers . Highly recommend taking a course there.

Flavorpill

The Japan Society hosts more than 100 events each year in a gorgeous setting-- hello indoor gardens and waterfall ! For more info about Japan Society, click here: http://bit.ly/x5HzQZ

MoMA

Japan House is a MoMA: Landmarks of Modern Architecture Scavenger Hunt location! Show your checkin at MoMA (6/17-7/31) to receive $5 off 1 regular admission ticket! http://bit.ly/13Acm3l

Mike Malul

This organization , dedicated to understanding and appreciation of the Japanese culture , presents numerous programs and exhibits . The building, funded by John Rockefeller III and built in the early 70s

Compass

Artists , scholars, and professors host more than 100 events a year that portray Japanese culture , food, and history.

Sandra Lloyd

The Japanese classes here are great, really cheap , and in the evenings. They also go up to a really high level. Awesome way to learn Japanese or pick it back up/maintain it.

Alex Guevara

Japan Society always offers a variety of events ranging in topics and interests! Check out their website for more info!

NYC-ARTS

Extending in scope from prehistory to the present, the gallery’s exhibitions cover topics as diverse as classical Buddhist sculpture and calligraphy. Read more

veronique @ zaptravel.com .

The stylish , serene lobby of the Japan Society has interior bamboo gardens linked by a second-floor waterfall .

Zachary Martz

Great for Language lessons and Gallery !

highwind

Free admission to the gallery for all Bloomberg employees and 1 guest (this does not include special exhibitions ).

MC Honor

I love Japanese language and I can't wait to be part of this unique group

Renae Mason

Great place to see little known Japanese films .

arthur p

Great art gallery with some digital Japanese art .

Christen Duong

Great lectures/exhibits/events. Caught a lecture on ramen here that was deliciously foodie.

Angela Lee

Fantastic art exhibition !

Karissa✨

Beautiful building. Amazing Japanese classes . ????

Kinjil Mathur

Houses the "great wave" from Hokusai

Kathleen Yanolatos

Sake lecture + tasting is a must every year.

Elizabeth Sweeney

beautiful space!

Mikey Dunn

Use the toilets here. It's an experience.

Angela Lee

Exhibits haven't disappointed me yet :)

Razorfish

Learn japanese, view the gallery , and experience some of the culture of Japan.

Nathan Sukonik

Great edo prints

Laura Gorman

so good you gotta go

Jating

BASIL TWIST with Bray!

Nabeel

Relax in the lobby and listen to the water trickling

Eric Hynes

The thoughts of a closed mind can widen the door to an opened one.

Ian Francis

Definitely check out the Japan Cuts festival when it's held. Great films .

Alex Robertson

screening of SANS SOLEIL (highly overrated movie !!!). Yo La Tengo sat behind me

Albert Covelli

Araki photo exhibit

J. Or

exhibits are FREE on Fridays from 6-9 pm!

Cayo Hern

Go to Japan Cuts

Kintana Maconick

Itsumo totemo tanoshii desu!

Shannon Jowett

Awesome textile show Tue-Sun thru January 2010. Kids under 16 free. Also free wi-fi for patrons. Ask at the welcome desk. Read more

Sabrina

Japanese toilets !

Hugh Hinds

An amazing 'BYE BYE KITTY ' exhibit

Todd Holmes

Check out the shop for cool anime/manga inspired goodies tied to the KRAZY! exhibition .

Samuel Jamier

check out the film screenings there.

NezKo Jones

Japan Society's Toyota language has some the best teachers especially intermediate level(=^ェ^=)かなりすごいクラスありますよ。

Fernando Gonzalez

I'm back! 日本語のクラス!\(^-^)/

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