NEWS & EVENTS
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Japanese Artists in New York City, special presentation at the Nippon Club
Dr. Mai Sato, a Visiting Research Fellow at Ritsumeikan University, International Institute of Language and Culture Studies, gave a special presentation on the digital exhibit
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“Meiji Modern: What Women’s Education Means Then and Now” Panel Discussion
“Meiji Modern: What Women’s Education Means Then and Now” Panel Discussion This event, presented by Asia Society Japan, featured a moderated panel discussion at The
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Grew Bancroft Foundation
The Grew Bancroft Foundation provides 4-year undergraduate scholarships to Japanese students attending U.S. liberal arts colleges. The Foundation is named for Joseph C. Grew, U.S.
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“Quakes and Japan” Panel Discussion
This public event was co-sponsored by the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York and the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia. Featuring guest speakers
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Takeshi Furumoto, Board member of Japan History Council of New York, and Fred Korematsu Day resolution
(Mr. Takeshi Furumoto, pictured front row, fourth from left in military uniform.) Takeshi Furumoto, one of the founding members of the Japan History Council of
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Toru Okamoto, Board Member of Japan History Council of New York, Digital Museum materials used in local schools
Mr. Toru Okamoto, Board Member of the Japan History Council of New York, recently promoted the use of the Digital Museum of Japanese History in
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Statement on the Second Anniversary of the Japan History Council of New York
The Japan History Council of New York was created in December 2020 to establish a Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York
"Japanese Eyes on America: 150 Years Since the Iwakura Mission to the U.S." Panel Discussion
This public event, presented by the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York, coincided with the launch of its first ever special
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Recording: “Japanese Eyes on America: 150 Years Since the Iwakura Mission to the U.S.” Panel Discussion
This public event, presented by the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York, coincided with the launch…
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Statement on the First Anniversary of the establishment of the Japan History Council in New York
The Japan History Council of New York was established on December 12, 2020 by 15 prominent representatives of…
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First Encounters Between the U.S. and Japan – John Kendrick and John Manjiro
Two of the earliest encounters between Japan and the United States came in the form of a landing by Captain…
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Establishment Of Digital Museum Of Japanese History In New York
As the first project of the Council, the Digital Museum of Japanese History in New York is established. You can…