Janamerica Live Streaming Event, Feb. 15, for The Japan Society of New York

JAPANESE POP CULTURE IN 2022

February 15, 2022 7:00 pm

Live Webinar: Free Registration HERE

Part of the "Living Traditions" series

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at 7-8 pm EST (4-5 pm PST)  

Japanese pop culture, symbolized by manga and anime, has become an increasingly significant part of the cultural conversation across the globe. Julia Mechler, manga creator and Content Production Group Manager at mixi, inc., and Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S., provide their insights into the current state of the industry, from pen to paper to screen, unpacking some of the latest trends and emerging technologies in Japanese pop culture. This webinar covers the historical development of manga and anime, the global influence of otaku culture, and what the future may bring inside and outside of Japan. Moderated by Bill Tsutsui, author of Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization, the fifth and final event in our five-part "Living Traditions" webinar series invites you on a journey into the sprawling Japanese pop culture grounded in a unique cultural DNA.

Speakers

Julia Mechler, manga creator and Content Production Group Manager at mixi, inc.

Roland Kelts, author of Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S.

Moderator

Bill Tsutsui, President and CEO of Ottawa University; author of Japanese Popular Culture and Globalization

Agenda

7-8 pm EST (4-5 pm PST)    Discussion and Q&A

Program Details

This is a free event, with advance registration required. The program will be live-streamed through YouTube, and registrants will receive the viewing link by email on the day before the event. Participants can submit questions through YouTube during the live stream.

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