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Society - America's most respected resource on Japan
Founded in 1907 by a group of prominent American and Japanese
business and professional men in NYC, the organization's purpose
has been the promotion of friendly relations between the United
States and Japan. It's interesting to note that during WWII
its founding members continued to be active with the Japan
Society and thereafter continued on with the Society's goal
which was supported by John D. Rockefeller III whom in 1956
founded the Asia Society. He
was quite the man.
Available at the Japan Society is its gallery, rotating exhibitions,
performing arts and lectures. As well are programs it offers
to teachers and students for the sake of enlightenment and
understanding of Japanese Society. Yet another attraction
which I for one am dying to take part in are the films shown
here.
Contact Info: 212-832-1155
You could visit
their site |
Business hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Gallery
hours (during exhibition dates):
Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The gallery is closed on Mondays.
Open evenings and weekends (times vary) for special
events.
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Getting There by Subway: By subway:
#6 to 51st Street, or the E or V to Lexington Avenue and 53rd
Street. Public parking available nearby. |
