Harvard Japan Society

In response to popular request, we are in the process of scheduling a monthly Japanese language table over dinner. Everyone of all Japanese language levels are welcome to attend! We look forward to meeting you and practicing our speaking skills together. More information on the exact date and location will soon be announced, so check back!

JASC Presents:
Internationalism in a New Age: Reflecting on 150 Years of Japan-US Relations

Harvard University, Boston, January 31st 2009

2008 marks the 150th anniversary of the Harris Treaty, signed at Shimoda on July
29th 1858. Forcing the 400-year old Tokugawa regime to abandon its isolationist
policy towards foreigners, it opened free trading and consequently spurred
Japan to modernization. Despite its controversial beginnings, it nevertheless
established an important foundation to the long-term relationship between the

At the invitation of the Harvard Program on US-Japan Relations, Japan's Ambassador to the U.S., The Honorable Ichiro Fujisaki, will give a speech at Harvard titled "The Present Crisis: Where Are We Headed?".

Monday, October 27, 4:00 p.m.
Belfer Case Study Room (Concourse Level, Room S020), CGIS South Building, 1730 Cambridge Street

Discussant: Ezra F. Vogel, Henry Ford II Research Professor of the Social Sciences, Harvard University

The Harvard Japan Society will be participating in the Cultural Rhythms Food Festival next Saturday, March 1, from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the Science Center. We are planning on serving takoyaki (fried octopus balls) and shiratama (a mochi-like delicacy), so come by!

Harvard Japan Society will be hosting or participating in the following upcoming events:

• March 1, 2008: Cultural Rythms Food Festival
• Date TBD: Hinamatsuri (Hosted by HJS)
• April 26, 2008: Pre-Frosh Weekend Meet and Greet (Hosted by HJS)