The Japan Foundation, New York
The Japan Foundation was established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet and became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003. The mission of the Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
The Foundation maintains its headquarters in Tokyo and operates through a network of 25 overseas offices in 24 countries worldwide. The Japan Foundation is represented by two offices in the United States—one in New York and the other in Los Angeles.
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The Japan Foundation, New York
Don't miss our Leiji Matsumoto episode!
It was such a great discussion that we could not have asked for a better combination! Four notable Matsumoto experts came together in a rare gathering to discuss the legacy of the Sci-Fi master and his works. If you are interested in learning about a key figure in Japanese anime and manga history, it is a must watch!
1 year ago | [YT] | 1
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The Japan Foundation, New York
📢Postponed: Tomorrow's JFNY pop-culture event, "The Legend of Zelda: Exploring the Legacy of Breath of the Wild," has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We apologize for this last-minute schedule change and any inconvenience it may cause.
The new date is currently TBD, but we are aiming to have the event before the end of summer. We will notify you as soon as the new date is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding. Hope to see you soon!
2 years ago | [YT] | 2
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The Japan Foundation, New York
**Starting in 30min!!**
<Mottainai: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Edo's Eco Life for Today: Part 2 – Food Culture in the Edo Era>
8pm EDT/5pm PDT
YouTube: https://youtu.be/-ELUJjsn2N8
Join us as we delve into the history of Mottainai! Let's explore the Japanese Edo food culture! Let's get helpful hints to decrease today's environmental problems! See you soon!
3 years ago | [YT] | 7
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The Japan Foundation, New York
**Starting in 30 minutes!!**
<Mottainai: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Edo's Eco Life for Today: Part 1> 8 pm EDT/ 5 pm PDT @ YouTube: https://youtu.be/EPbb1ovZ4O4
Join us as we delve into the history of Mottainai! Let's explore the Japanese Edo period and get interesting and helpful hints for today's environmental problems! See you soon!
3 years ago | [YT] | 2
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The Japan Foundation, New York
**Starting in 30 minutes!**
<Cosplay: Discovering a Sense of Self Through Fandom>
8 pm EDT/ 5 pm PDT @ YouTube: https://youtu.be/n53FTLOTjM8
Join us as we delve into the history of cosplay and look at how it spread globally, exploring the core essence and the power of cosplay. See you there!
3 years ago | [YT] | 4
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