Japan Society (Manhattan)

Japan Society
FoundedMay 19, 1907
TypeEducational/Non-Profit
FocusEducation
Location
Area served
New York City, NY
MethodFilm screenings, Lectures, Symposia, Cultural lectures, Workshops, Art Exhibitions
Key people
Joshua Walker, President and CEO
Ruri Kawashima, Tokyo Representative
Revenue$13,786,026 (2023)
Endowment$67,157,963 (2023)
Websitehttps://www.japansociety.org

Japan Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, formed in 1907 to promote relations between the United States and Japan. Its headquarters was designed by Junzo Yoshimura and opened in 1971 at 333 East 47th Street near the United Nations. With a focus on "arts and culture, public policy, business, language, and education", the organization has regularly held events in its many facilities, including a library, art gallery, and theater, since its opening. After suspending all activities during World War II, Japan Society expanded under the leadership of John D. Rockefeller III.