Japan-U.S. Exchange and Mutual Understanding Through Art — From Tradition to the Present

In 1905, Dr. Jokichi Takamine, a distinguished Japanese scientist, founded The Nippon Club in New York as a place where Japanese people could gather, support one another, and build connections. For more than a century, the Club has remained the only Japanese social club in the United States, promoting Japan-U.S. friendship and mutual understanding through a wide range of cultural and sports activities.

The Nippon Gallery is an exhibition space that introduces Japanese and American culture, art, and history to a broad audience. Located on the 5th floor of The Nippon Club, the gallery offers approximately 1,100 square feet (102 m²) of space and can accommodate large-scale works. With its convenient location on Fifth Avenue near Rockefeller Center, the space is used not only for exhibitions but also for presentations and other events.

Exterior of The Nippon Club

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In 2020, The Nippon Club launched The Nippon Club WEB Gallery as a new place for discovery and connection. The WEB Gallery features a carefully curated selection ranging from tradition-based works by outstanding modern and contemporary artists and craftspeople to innovative expressions by contemporary artists. In addition to artist profiles and artwork descriptions, the WEB Gallery also offers opportunities for deeper engagement through virtual gallery talks and workshops.

Prices are shown for listed works, except for selected non-sale items. All inquiries regarding purchases, sales, and import/export arrangements are handled directly between the interested party and the artist. The Nippon Club is not involved in these transactions. We hope The Nippon Club WEB Gallery will serve as a place where visitors encounter and enjoy new works and artists.