You don't have to pack your suitcase to enjoy the flavor, film, and fun of Japan. The last session of the semester course coincides with a host of activities on Japanese cuisine and culture with films, lecture, and "Samurai! Armor from the Ann and Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection."

Lecture

Small Plates: Culinary Culture and Social Change in Japan
1–2:30 pm, Remis Auditorium

Film

Jiro Dreams of Sushi
David Gelb (2011)
3–4:15 pm, Remis Auditorium
A documentary on 85-year-old Jiro Ono, considered the world’s greatest sushi master and owner of the three-star Michelin restaurant Sukiyabashi Jiro. Follow his continuing quest to perfect the art of sushi.
Combined price for Jiro Dreams of Sushi and dinner: $32, 33*. Purchase combination tickets here.

Rashomon
Akira Kurosawa (1950)
7:45–9:15 pm, Remis Auditorium
A riveting psychological thriller, Rashomon is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. In Japanese with English subtitles.
Combined price for Rashomon and dinner: $34, 36*. Purchase combination tickets here.

Food

A Taste of Japan 6–7:30pm
Bravo Restaurant Menu includes: shrimp gyoza, kim chee pancakes, warm soba noodle salad with pickled vegetables, simpl emaki roll, spicy salmon with tempura crumb, and spring rolls. Limited capacity. Only available with film ticket purchase. Purchase tickets using the links above.

Purchase Tickets Online: using the links above
By phone: call the MFA Ticket line at 1-800-440-6975
In person: at any MFA ticketing desk

Ticketing desk hours: Mon, Tue, Sat, and Sun, 10 am–4:15 pm; and Wed–Fri, 10 am–9:15 pm
*The first price is for MFA members, seniors, and students; the second price is for nonmembers/general admission.