# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bishop White Committee: Friends of East Asia Almost Human – Robo Sapiens Japonicus
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Japanese humanoid and companion robots have long captured the global imagination. Designed with extraordinary dexterity and sensory capacity, they now operate in factories, hospital operating rooms, warehouses, and domestic spaces. Yet their growing presence raises compelling questions: How has sustained human–robot interaction reshaped Japanese society, particularly one grounded in shokkan, the primacy of human touch? And can robots, through mimicking human behavior, move beyond mechanical function to challenge our understanding of tactile sensation itself?

In celebration of the ROM original exhibition, Shokkan, Material Encounters in Japanese Art, Almost Human: Robo Sapiens Japonicus is an evening of thought-provoking conversations examining robots, sensory perception, and the evolving relationship between humans and machines in post-industrial Japan. 

This exclusive event complements the exhibition, which examines the sense of touch as a vital element of Japanese aesthetics and cultural expression. Curated by Dr. Akiko Takesue, Bishop White Committee Curator of Japanese Art and Culture, the exhibition brings together exceptional objects from the collections and loaned objects from Japan, inviting visitors to consider how tactile perception shapes beauty, meaning, and experience.

Following the presentations, guests are invited to a Japanese-themed reception in the Samuel Hall Currelly Gallery, featuring sake tasting, Japanese cuisine, and special displays from the Japan collections held at ROM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/bishop-white-committee-friends-of-east-asia-almost-human-robo-sapiens-japonicus/200029976602305
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, art, contests, food-drinks, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Toronto
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 100 Queen's Park , Toronto, ON, Canada, Ontario M5S 2C6
- **lat**: 43.6678
- **long**: -79.39421
- **full address**: 100 Queen's Park , Toronto, ON, Canada, Ontario M5S 2C6

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bishop White Committee: Friends of East Asia Almost Human – Robo Sapiens Japonicus being held?
  - **A:** Bishop White Committee: Friends of East Asia Almost Human – Robo Sapiens Japonicus takes place on Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm at 100 Queen's Park , Toronto, ON, Canada, Ontario M5S 2C6.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bishop White Committee: Friends of East Asia Almost Human – Robo Sapiens Japonicus?
  - **A:** Bishop White Committee: Friends of East Asia Almost Human – Robo Sapiens Japonicus is organized by Royal Ontario Museum.
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- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bishop White Committee: Friends of East Asia Almost Human – Robo Sapiens Japonicus is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bishop White Committee: Friends of East Asia Almost Human – Robo Sapiens Japonicus sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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