Japan Society

Founded in 1907 by a group of NYC businesspeople with a deep admiration for Japan, this nonprofit society has played a large role in strengthening American­– Japanese relations. It expanded into a full arts and cultural center with a little help from philanthropist John D Rockefeller III, who had a strong interest in Japan. Today its main draw can be found in its galleries, which highlight Japanese art through shows like its recent ‘Serizawa: Master of Japanese Textile Design,’ and in its theater, which hosts a range of films and dance, music and theatrical performances. Those who want to dig deeper can browse through the 14,000 volumes of the research library or attend one of its myriad lectures.