Nippon in New York: Akira Toriyama returns, Final Fantasy, Video Games Live
Start 2015 off right by heading down to your local concert hall, consulate, or arts center for some fantastic new year’s fare. Whether you enjoy kendo, classic film, or orchestral performances from...
View ArticleNippon in New York: Kawaii Central, Japan Week, Mr. Big, the last ‘Naruto’
Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from an exhibition for the whole family that’s perfect for introducing kids to Tokyo life, a big-screen anime farewell to a certain ninja you won’t...
View ArticleNippon in New York: Ghibli premiere, L’arc~en~Ciel, Steve Aoki, Rinko Kikuchi
Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from an unmissable North American anime premiere, a documentary on one of Japan’s hottest acts, and concerts featuring some of the biggest names in...
View ArticleNippon in New York: ‘Attack on Titan,’ Noguchi, Mitsuko Uchida, Sakura Matsuri
Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city.This month’s...
View ArticleNippon in New York: VAMPS, ‘Monkey Business,’ AKB48 at Japan Day @ Central Park
As spring continues and the weather continues to warm, New Yorkers can enjoy activities all over the city both indoors and out.This month’s highlights include:Friday, May 1, 8:00 p.m.VAMPSBest Buy...
View ArticleNippon in New York: Pokémon symphony, Hiromi, Kamijo, ‘ROBOT,’ AnimeNEXT
After an unusually chilly spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. Enjoy some seasonal events this month that celebrate the best of both fine art and pop art.This month’s highlights...
View ArticleNippon in New York: JAPAN CUTS, Kishi Bashi, ‘Kafka on the Shore,’ Keiko Matsui
After you’ve seen the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it’s catching one of 28 films premiering at Japan Society’s annual festival, enjoying the new sounds of...
View ArticleNippon in New York: ‘Dragon Ball Z,’ Liberty City Anime Con, Waku Waku NYC
In the dog days of summer, it’s best to escape the heat in a place that’s cozy and cool. For those into Japanese cultural events, this month offers a diverse selection of film premieres and live...
View ArticleNippon in New York: ‘Attack on Titan,’ Taylor Anderson memorial, Luckyrice fest
As the summer winds fade into fall colors, the weeks ahead are shaping up with these exciting events, ready to be enjoyed after Labor Day.This month’s highlights include:Tuesday, Sept. 8, 6:30...
View ArticleNippon in New York: ‘Naruto’ takes Comic Con, ‘Attack on Titan,’ L'Arc~en~Ciel
The Japan-centric events of the month ahead promise to be as rich and full as autumn itself—brisk and colorful, with a dash of unpredictability.This month’s highlights include:Oct. 8-11New York Comic...
View ArticleLuckyRice New York Slurpfest serves up ramen heaven on earth
Imagine a place where a variety of regional ramen from around the world is served all in one night. Enter New York Slurpfest 2015, which was held Oct. 22 at Astor Center in Manhattan, featuring dishes...
View ArticleNippon in New York: ‘Ghost in the Shell’ returns, ‘Allegiance,’ Jake Shimabukuro
From Broadway to anime to J-pop, November is just as colorful as the leaves gliding through the air. Add to that a cutting-edge Noh-inspired stage spectacle, a classical collegium performance and the...
View ArticleNippon in New York: Kyogen, J-MUSIC Ensemble, Shunzo Ohno, Video Games Live
With Thanksgiving (and the hopes of sensible eating) now just a memory, we turn to colder weather, falling snow, and the new year to come. Fortunately for Japanese culture fans, December is just as...
View ArticleNippon in New York: ‘God Bless Baseball,’ George Takei at Japan Society
Start 2016 off right by heading down to Japan Society for some fantastic new year’s fare. This month’s events celebrate the power of theater, with two unique productions that examine international...
View ArticleNippon in New York: Kamakura, TAO, kimono fashions, noh, kyogen
Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from an exhibition that will transport you to another time, some cool late night jazz celebrating the best of two different cultures, and a fashion...
View ArticleNippon in New York: ‘The Boy and the Beast,’ kabuki, 3/11, WagakkiBand, Hiromi
Tucked between Oscar and cherry blossom season, March offers an unmissable array of concerts, performances and exhibitions, along with a special gathering to mark the five-year anniversary of the...
View ArticleNippon in New York: Musicals, origami, the GazettE, Keiko Matsui, Sakura Matsuri
Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city.This month’s...
View ArticleNippon in New York: Babymetal, Anime Fan Fest, Coppé, Eir Aoi, Hatsune Miku
As spring continues and the weather continues to warm, New Yorkers can enjoy activities all over the city both indoors and out.This month’s highlights include:Wednesday, May 4, 8:30...
View ArticleNippon in New York: LuckyRice, New York Japan CineFest, cosplay party, AnimeNEXT
After an unusually chilly spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. Enjoy some seasonal events this month that celebrate the best of both fine art and pop art.This month’s highlights...
View ArticleInterview with singer-songwriter Rei on the Japan Society 2016 Annual Dinner
Match the soulful voice and wailing guitar of classic American blues with J-pop idol roots and you have Rei, a young star on the rise. Born in Hyogo, Rei spent her childhood in New York, which she...
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