# Event Details - **Event Name**: U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III explores art, entertainment, and sports shaping cultural exchange between Japan and the U.S.About this EventJoin Asia Society Southern California (ASSC) on Monday, January 19, for , conversations exploring the intersections of art, entertainment, and sports through a U.S.-Japan lens.The program will feature an entertainment panel examining cross-border storytelling and IP development; a sports panel focused on the globalization of leagues, talent, and fandom; and a hybrid* fireside chat with internationally renowned artist Takashi Murakami, followed by a panel of curators considering the evolving dialogue between Japanese contemporary art and global culture.These conversations will highlight how creative practice, cultural expression, and athletics continue to push boundaries and shape exchange and collaboration between Japan and the United States.USJI Program III will include:Entertainment PanelGeneva Wasserman, Global EVP of Film/TV Development & Financing, Dentsu Entertainment USAHikari, Director, Producer & Co-Writer, Rental Family, Searchlight PicturesTohru Iokibe, SVP, IP Acceleration, Sony Pictures EntertainmentSports PanelMasanori Kawana, EVP & Managing Director, Fanatics AsiaTakumi Jeannin, Partner, A&V Sports GroupAmy Siegel, Partner, O'Melveny & Myers, LLP (moderator)Fireside Chat with Takashi Murakami (hybrid)Takashi Murakami, Artist & Founder, Kai Kai Kiki (virtual)Ed Schad, Curator & Publications Manager, The Broad (moderator)Art PanelJeffrey Deitch, Artist, Writer, Curator, Dealer & AdvisorRika Hiro, Associate Curator, Japanese Art, LACMAMika Yoshitake, Curator (moderator)*Takashi Murakami will join the fireside chat virtually. Moderator Ed Schad will participate in person.Attendees to the U.S.-Japan Initiative Inaugural Program may be photographed, videotaped, or otherwise recorded. Attendees grant Asia Society permission to use photographs and/or audiovisual recordings in which attendees appear for archival, documentary, publicity, advertising, or other purposes.Agenda?: 12:00 PMDoors Open?: 12:45 PM - 12:50 PMOpening Remarks?: 12:50 PM - 01:50 PMEntertainment Panel?: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMSports Panel?: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PMFireside Chat with Takashi Murakami (hybrid)?: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMArt Panel - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/us-japan-initiative-program-iii-art-entertainment-and-sports/100001978859145975 - **Event Categories**: art, sports, literary-art, fine-arts, entertainment, nonprofit, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.87, max: 49.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Jeffrey Deitch - **lat**: 34.0878515 - **long**: -118.3419249 - **full address**: Jeffrey Deitch, 925 North Orange Drive, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/006927819e86d0d26d3fb10ada7664656d9514e9a15fdf67c439850d302d1ec0-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf1d4ed-gmir.jpg?v=1766814367 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports being held? - **A:** U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports takes place on Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 19 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Jeffrey Deitch, 925 North Orange Drive, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports? - **A:** Tickets for U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports are priced at USD 50 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 50 + USD 5 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports? - **A:** U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports is organized by Asia Society Southern California. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** U.S.-Japan Initiative Program III: Art, Entertainment, and Sports is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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