About
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
Douglas Brooks
Boatbuilder and author
Ways of Learning: An Apprentice Boatbuilder in Japan
Pre-registration required. Register here
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Co-sponsored by Department of History
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 5:00PM EDT
Kent Hall, Room 403
Cosponsored by Department of History
Christopher L. Hill
Professor of Comparative Literature and Modern Japanese Studies University of Michigan
"The History of World Literature Must be Rewritten”: Shin Nihon bungaku and the Translation of Afro-Asian Literature
Pre-registration required. Register here
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Friday, 4 April 2025, 6:00PM EDT
Kent Hall, Room 403
Contact
Donald Keene Center of Japanese Culture507 Kent Hall, MC 3920
1140 Amsterdam Avenue
Columbia University
New York, New York 10027
Tel: 212-854-5036 Fax: 212-854-4019