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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
Yoshitaka YamamotoAssistant Professor, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, Yale University
Colors and Shapes in Chikudō gafu: Visual Dimensions of Edo-Period Sinitic Poetry
Preregister here. Seating is limited. Preregistration will close on Tuesday 10/28. Only active Columbia University ID holders may attend as walk-ins.Thursday, 30 October 2025, 6:00PM
Location: Fayerweather Hall, Room 301M
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