The U.S.-Japan bilateral alliance represents one of the strongest anchors of security, prosperity, and innovation in the world, and the two countries share strong relationships with like-minded countries in other key regions for enhanced national and economic security.
Stephen Salel, the Curator of Japanese Art at the Honolulu Museum of Art, discusses the author James A. Michener (1907–1997), who assembled the third largest collection of Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e) in the United States.
Explore the lasting impacts of Japanese American incarceration through the lens of renowned photographer, Paul Kitagaki, Jr
What is Japanese calligraphy? Be introduced to the art and history of Japanese calligraphy with master calligrapher Kihachiro Nishiura. Observe the intricate brush strokes as he demonstrates the artistry alongside his talk.
“HAFU” is a documentary that explores the complex experiences of mixed-race Japanese individuals in modern-day Japan. The film follows the lives of five “hafus,” or people who have one Japanese parent and one non-Japanese parent, as they navigate their multicultural identities in a country that proudly proclaims to be mono-ethnic. For some hafus, Japan is the only home they know, while for others, living in Japan is an entirely new experience. Still others find themselves caught between two different worlds.