May 9, 2026
Closed · annual festival
Hanami Festival
Closed with about 350 participants despite weekend rain, sushi sold out in the first 30 minutes, and lively cultural booths throughout the evening.
Events archive
What JAM gathers around.
Seasonal festivals, lectures, student welcomes, and recurring programs. Each page is built to keep the current event clear while preserving the yearly record.
Current pages
Event pages.
May 22, 2026
Lecture + panel
Beneath the Great Wave
Confirmed speakers connect tsunami science, disaster management, infrastructure, and resilience in Japan.
Early fall
Annual
MIT New Student Orientation
A start-of-year welcome for incoming students, with practical guidance and space to meet the JAM community.
Annual archive