Asia Society Southern California

ASSC is pleased to support ’s exhibition Daido Moriyama: The Hunter, opening this Saturday, June 6 — the first major showing of his work in Los Angeles since 2012.

Moriyama photographs on instinct. Fragments of bodies, passing gestures, shadows, signage. His images don’t describe the city; they move through it. A member of the Provoke movement, he worked in are, bure, boke — grainy, blurred, out of focus.

The Hunter gathers works from across a career that never stood still.

📍 Peter Fetterman Gallery
Exhibition Date: June 6 – September 5
Opening Reception: June 6, 3-6pm

RSVP to [email protected]

📸 Daido Moriyama
Karyudo, 1971
Gelatin Silver Print

Untitled from “ Record No. 21”, Los Angeles, 2012
Gelatin Silver Print

Untitled , 1986
Gelatin Silver Print

Gundam. Pac-Man. Free-to-play. The U.S. and Japan have shaped each other’s gaming markets for decades — through iconic IPs, monetization models, and the developers and players moving between both markets.

On June 9, Asia Society Southern California presents Bridges and Boss Fights: The Cross-Border Synergy and Co-Evolution of Gaming — a panel exploring how that exchange has evolved, and where emerging technologies like UGC, XR, and AI take both ecosystems next.

Joining the conversation: Karim Farghaly and Yukiko Hanzawa of Bandai Namco Entertainment America, Jon Goldman of Skybound Entertainment — home of The Walking Dead and Invincible — and moderator Moonlit Beshimov, Head of Gaming Partnerships at Google.

The panel is part of ASSC’s U.S.-Japan Initiative Program IV.

🎟️ Link in the comment to register.

🌏 Where are leading cross-Pacific investors putting capital right now — and what does their positioning reveal about where the market is heading?

On June 9, Asia Society Southern California convenes U.S.-Japan Real Estate Investment Outlook — a conversation on cross-border partnerships, capital flows, and the sectors drawing attention that the broader market has yet to fully appreciate.

Jon-Paul Toppino of PAG, one of Asia’s largest real estate investment platforms managing approximately $60 billion in assets, and Ariel Mark of Tokyu Land US Corporation — the U.S. arm of Tokyu Fudosan Holdings, a Nikkei 225-listed company with over $30 billion in real estate — bring two distinct vantage points to the same table. The regional specificity between them is where the most telling insights tend to emerge. Gregory Karns of Cox, Castle & Nicholson moderates the discussion.

The panel is part of U.S.-Japan Initiative Program IV, hosted by Asia Society Southern California.

🎟️ Link in the comment to register.

A year after the U.S.-Japan trade and investment agreement was reached, its consequential terms on tariffs, investment flows, and economic security remain in flux. Section 301 investigations are ongoing, critical minerals cooperation is gaining urgency, and Japan is navigating the U.S.-China relationship following the Trump-Xi Summit with its own set of priorities.

On June 9, Asia Society Policy Institute’s Wendy Cutler — who spent nearly three decades at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative — joins fellow USTR alum and USC Gould School of Law’s Brian Peck to examine where the bilateral relationship stands, where the pressure points are, and what comes next.

Strengthening U.S.-Japan Ties in Trade, Investment & Economic Security is part of U.S.-Japan Initiative Program IV, hosted by Asia Society Southern California.

🎟️ Limited-time discount extended to 5/31 — use code USJIMAY at checkout. Link in the comment.

Update: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Joel Wolfe is no longer able to participate. In his stead, Jason Ranne, President of Global Talent Representation at THE·TEAM, will be joining the panel, alongside Joan Garcia Pagán, Sport Manager of Baseball, Softball and Goalball at LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We apologize for the inconvenience. ⚾️ Baseball is diplomacy. The talent, cultural currency, and negotiations between the U.S. and Japan move in both directions — and the people who understand that best are the forces behind it.

On June 9, Joel Wolfe — the power agent behind Dodgers pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki — joins Amy Siegel, Partner and Co-Head of Entertainment and Media Industry Group at O’Melveny for a conversation on player representation, deal-making, and what the U.S.-Japan baseball market reveals about the broader relationship between two countries.

Playing the Long Game: Investment, Talent, and the U.S.-Japan Baseball Market is part of U.S.-Japan Initiative Program IV, hosted by Asia Society Southern California.

🎟️ Limited-time discount ends 5/29 — use code USJIMAY at checkout. Link in the comment.

Still reminiscing about the magic of May 3. ✨
The 2026 Asia Game Changer Awards SoCal brought together extraordinary figures shaping the future.

This year, we were proud to honor:

⚽ Angel City Football Club — for proving that women's sports, community, and civic leadership belong at the center of LA’s story and beyond.

🎬 Maggie Kang & KPop Demon Hunters — Academy Award winner whose work has captured hearts across the globe.

🎓 Beong-Soo Kim, President of USC — for his unwavering commitment to education, stewardship, and the open dialogue.

💼 Ida Liu, CEO of HSBC Private Bank — a trailblazer advancing women’s leadership in global finance on the world’s biggest stages.

🎨 Takashi Murakami — the visionary artist who has dissolved the walls between fine art and pop culture.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors — title sponsor MindChamps; platinum sponsors Willow Bay & Bob Iger/ Angel City Football Club, East West Bank, Fubon Group, HYBE America, Korean Air, Bill & Leslie McMorrow; reception sponsor Ronnie Chan & Adley Chan; gold sponsors Capital Group, HSBC Private Bank, Kim Chi Chic, OpenArt, Skadden, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Katie Soo & Michael Krider, Brian & Laurey Treiger; silver sponsors Alfred E. Mann Charities Catherine & Robert Beyer, Citi Wealth, Ernst & Young, Julia & Ken Gouw, Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance, Netflix, Dr. Stephen Riady, Rutan & Tucker, LLP, Mark & Mary Stevens, VENN, The Walt Disney Company; and all our generous supporting partners. Evenings like this are only possible because of you.

To our honorees, guests, members, ASSC Advisory Council Members, and community — thank you for making this Asia Game Changer Awards SoCal one for the books.

Auction Spotlight: The Sports Edition ✨

⚽ LAFC Owners Directors Box — August 22. Son Heung-min. BMO Stadium. Four tickets from the same vantage point as the club’s ownership group — private bar, VIP entrance, private elevator, all-inclusive. This is what the view from the top looks like.

🏈 Rams game day, insider edition. Two Celebrity Suite tickets, a pre-gates tour of SoFi Stadium, and a signed helmet or jersey to take home.

🏀 Lakers suite — 2026-27 season. Six suite seats at Crypto.com Arena, two VIP parking passes, in-suite dining. A full Hollywood night of NBA basketball.

🏟️ LAFC Lexus Field Club — August 22. Four field-level seats steps from the pitch, Lexus Field Club Lounge access, all-inclusive food and beverage.

🕒 Auction closes Thursday, May 14 at 3 PM PT — link in the comment.

Auction Spotlight: Glam & Culture ✨

🎙️ Go behind the mic. VIP access to a live Undefinable podcast taping with Jenna Ushkowitz and Kara Wang — Q&A, in-studio photo session, and AAGC merch. Two guests, one intimate experience.

💎 Something to wear forever. A diamond tennis bracelet from NeuBloom Jewelry — ~5 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds – sustainably bloomed, lab-grown – in your choice of 14k white, yellow, or rose gold.

🎬 Cinema, elevated. A dual Academy Museum membership for a full year, a private guided tour celebrating Asian and AAPI filmmakers, and a B**g Joon Ho director’s catalogue to take home.

👗 Refresh your wardrobe. A $500 gift card to Veronica Beard — tailored blazers, elevated essentials, pieces that take you anywhere.

🕒 Auction closes Thursday, May 14 at 3 PM PT — link in the comment.

Auction Spotlight: A Night Out ✨

⚾ Angels game — Diamond Club style. Four premium tickets, eight rows from home plate. Parking handled. Before first pitch, dinner at the Diamond Club — one of the most exclusive venues in professional baseball. Choose from four 2026 season games.

🥢 Dinner at dan modern chinese. Handmade dumplings and noodles. Wok-fried rice. A $200 gift certificate to any of their seven Southern California locations. A modern take on traditional Chinese cuisine, each dish is thoughtfully crafted with quality ingredients.

💃 The IDL Championship — September 20. The world’s first global professional dance league. Think pro sports intensity meets live performance. Four VIP tickets, team jerseys of your choice, and an LA merch package.

🕒 Auction closes Thursday, May 14 at 3 PM PT — link in the comment.

Auction Spotlight: Indulge & Escape ✨

⛳ Tee it up with a pro. Eighteen holes alongside LPGA pro Gabriella Then at a Southern California country club — for you and two guests. Real tips, great stories, and a round you’ll be talking about long after the 18th hole.

🥢 Dinner at MR CHOW Beverly Hills — for ten. Beijing duck. Signature noodles. A legendary room. Generously donated by ASSC’s own 2019 honoree, Mr. Chow himself.

🏔️ Escape to the Finger Lakes. Two nights at The Lake House on Canandaigua — a MICHELIN Guide-recommended lakefront retreat and Travel + Leisure’s No. 1 Resort in New York State — with dinner for two at Rose Tavern included.

🎩 An invitation to the Magic Castle. Up to six guests. Hollywood’s most storied private club. Real magic. An evening unlike anything else in L.A.

🕒 Auction closes Thursday, May 14 at 3 PM PT — link in the comment.