Bi-Weekly Newsletter: Upcoming Japan Events
November 18th - December 1st, 2019
Now open for Registration:

12/4 Bonenkai Celebration at Pabu Boston now open for registration!
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Japanese of the week:
忘年会( bonenkai ) "bou nen kai"

忘 means "to forget", 年 "year" and 会"meeting/party" so Bonenkai literally means "a party to forget the year". Bonenkai s are usually held in December for friends, co-workers and families to eat and drink away the woes and troubles of the past year so one can welcome the new year with a fresh outlook and start from zero.

So why not join us at our Bonenkai and wash away all the troubles of the year and get ready to bring in the new year with a fresh new outlook! See below for more details!
Japan Society of Boston Events


Wednesday, December 4th
6:00-8:00pm at Pabu Boston
3 Franklin St. Boston, MA

JSB Members $40 per person | $50 General Admission

Come "forget the year" at JSB's Bōnenkai at Pabu Boston!

Bōnenkai literally means "forget the year gathering."
In Japan, bōnenkai parties are held with friends, colleagues, and community members in December to celebrate the past year before we shift our focus to the next. Join us for Japanese food and enjoy some sake flights with your friends at the Japan Society of Boston!

Appetizers will be provided by our generous friends at Pabu Boston!

Alcohol will only be served to ages 21 and up.
 
Other Japan Events Around Boston
Tuesday, November 19
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Boston University,
CAS Room B36

An award-winning contemporary Japanese writer in conversation with her award-winning translator about her first book in English.

Sponsored by the BU Center for Humanities, BU Center for the Study of Asia, World Languages & Literatures, and the Japanese Language Program
Tuesday, November 19
12:30 - 2:00 pm

Harvard: Bowie-Vernon Room (K262), CGIS Knafel Building, 1737 Cambridge Street

Special Series on the Future of Democracy in Japan and Asia, supported by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP)



Wednesday, November 20
12:00 - 1:00 pm

Northeastern University,
Mcleod Suites, Curry Student Center

Beyond borders is a unique opportunity to meet with fellow students, faculty and staff while gathering a greater appreciation of the diverse world we live in, and enjoy food native to the featured country! Each program will feature a panel of northeastern students, faculty and staff discussing their experience living, working and learning in a particular country. Come join a global discussion while enjoying international cuisine! This program is co-hosted by Off Campus Housing and Support Services, the Global Experience Office and the Office of Global Services.
November 2 - 26

Lacoste/Keane Gallery
25 Main St Concord MA 01742

Suzuki Goro is an important and colorful artist from Japan.  For over 50 years, his extraordinary craftsmanship and free spirit has led him to amass an engaging body of work that joins tradition and innovation. Even from the young age of 16, Goro showed an unusual talent for ceramic arts.  This will be his first solo exhibition in the Boston area.

Saturday, December 7
2:00 - 5:00 pm

Showa Boston Institute
420 Pond St, Jamaica Plain MA

Free admission with fun activities, Japanese food and student performances! More details to come!
Sunday, December 8
8 pm

Regent Theatre
7 Medford St, Arlington MA

Please join us for our 25th Anniversary celebration at the Regent Theater on Sunday, December 8th at 8pm. Special guest artist  Tiffany Tamaribuchi.  Early bird tickets are $20 ($15 for students). Tickets at the door will be $25 ($20 at the door.) Buy your  tickets  today.