Japan Society (Manhattan)

Japan Society
FoundedMay 19, 1907[1]
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[2]
Ruri Kawashima, Tokyo Representative
Revenue
$13,786,026 (2023)[3]
Endowment$67,157,963 (2023)[3]
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.[4] Its headquarters was designed by Junzo Yoshimura and opened in 1971 at 333 East 47th Street near the United Nations.[5] 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.[6] After suspending all activities during World War II, Japan Society expanded under the leadership of John D. Rockefeller III.[7]

  1. ^ Auslin, Michael R.; Edwin O. Reischauer (2007). "Japan Society: Celebrating a Century (1907–2007)" (PDF). Japan Society. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 19, 2011. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
  2. ^ Japan Society (2019). "Dr. Joshua W. Walker Named Japan Society President and CEO". Japan Society. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Japan Society Annual Report 2022–23" (PDF). Retrieved April 30, 2024.
  4. ^ Roberts, Andrea Suozzo, Alec Glassford, Ash Ngu, Brandon (May 9, 2013). "Japan Society Inc - Nonprofit Explorer". ProPublica. Retrieved May 25, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Gootman, Elissa (March 22, 2011). "Four New Landmarks Include City's Youngest". City Room. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  6. ^ "Mission Statement & Overview". Japan Society. Archived from the original on November 17, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  7. ^ Auslin, Michael R. (2007). "Brief History". New York, NY: Japan Society. Archived from the original on October 5, 2011.