Japan-related events in New York

2025/11/3

This page highlights Japan-related events in New York region.
If you wish to post your organization's Japan-U.S. related events on our website, please send us an application.
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Exhibitions

Nov 22

Ishikawa & Japanese Culture Promotion Project in New York

Venue: Midtown Flexible Studio Space
364 7th Ave, New York

This event introduces Japanese traditional culture, music, and the appeal of Ishikawa Prefecture, including its recovery after the recent earthquake. We’ll feature live performances of Japanese songs, anime themes, and American classics, including improvisation during the calligraphy show. Workshops will offer Go and Shogi experiences through demos and hands-on play.
A large-brush calligraphy performance will follow, with audience participation if time allows.

Admission: Free(No reservation needed, but we'd be happy if you let us know by email)
More info: Web

Music

Nov 15

Hiromitsu Agatsuma NAMA-ITCHO! Tsugaru Shamisen Concert

Venue: Symphony Space's Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre
2537 Broadway New York

Witness the first-ever NAMA-ITCHO! New York concert by Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tokyo, Japan), one of the leading masters of Tsugaru Shamisen. Celebrating 25 years since his professional solo debut, this special performance offers a rare opportunity to experience the depth and tradition of Japanese music in a contemporary setting.
Performers: Hiromitsu Agatsuma (Tsugaru shamisen), guest artist Hikaru Tamaki (cello)

Admission: Reserved seating: $45/50/55 (+ $5 processing fee)
More info: Web

Cultural Events

Oct 1 -
Feb 28

World Children's HAIKU contest

Call for Haiku Submissions!
Join the 2025-2026 World Children’s Haiku Contest
We invite children aged 15 and under to participate in this international haiku contest celebrating the theme of "Sound".
Express your creativity in just three short lines of haiku poetry, accompanied by your own hand-drawn or handcrafted artwork.
For more details, please refer to the attached information or visit our website!

Admission: N/A
More info: Web