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Since 1986, the Donald Keene Center has provided free programs dedicated to introducing Japanese culture, in all its depth and diversity, to new audiences. Combining public outreach with interdisciplinary scholarship, the Center seeks not only to inform but also to inspire. As we celebrate our thirty-fifth anniversary, we look forward to your continued patronage and generous support in helping future generations to experience the richness of cultural discovery. Read more »

Upcoming Events

Every Work Has Several Faces: A Conversation with Yoko Tawada about Writing and Translation

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Co-sponsored by the Weatherhead East Asian Institute and Heyman Center for the Humanities
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 7:00PM EDT
The Lantern, Lenfest Center for the Arts, Columbia University (615 West 129th Street)

Literature for the Masses: Japanese Period Fiction, 1913-1941

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Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:00PM EDT
Kent Hall, Room 403

Ways of Learning: An Apprentice Boatbuilder in Japan

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Co-sponsored by Department of History
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 5:00PM EDT
Kent Hall, Room 403