An Evening with Jake Adelstein
Jake Adelstein, Marchialy
When
Doors: 6:00 pm
Presentation/Reading/Q&A: 6:30 pm | Book Signing: 7:30 pm
Where
Price
Free, with RSVP
This event is 21+.
About
Join us for an evening with Jake Adelstein, best-selling author of Tokyo Vice and the inspiration behind the hit HBO series. As part of his fall tour promoting his new book, The Devil Takes Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Crimes and the Japanese Connection, Jake will share the true story of the half-billion-dollar Mt. Gox bitcoin heist that shook Japan and the world. Copies of the book will be available for purchase in MISE 店 and signing following the presentation.
Don’t miss this free event with one of Japan’s most fearless journalists and storytellers. RSVP now to reserve your seat.
Things To Know
Jake Adelstein
Jake Adelstein has been an investigative journalist in Japan since 1993, writing in Japanese and English. He authored Tokyo Vice (now an HBO series), The Last Yakuza (2023), and Tokyo Noir (2024). He co-hosted the award-winning podcast The Evaporated: Gone with the Gods. A recognized expert on Japan’s organized crime, he’s reported for The Daily Beast, Los Angeles Times, Tempura, and VICE. He is also a low-ranking Zen Buddhist priest, trying hard to be kinder and occasionally exorcising hungry ghosts. Adelstein frequently appears as a commentator on Japanese crime and culture, working as a writer and consultant.
Bar
Enjoy our cash-free bar* with select Japanese whiskey, beer, and wine by JACCC.
*JACCC has a Social Responsibility & Designated Driver Program — click here to learn more.
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact boxoffice@jaccc.org.
Plan Your Visit
JACCC is a 7-minute walk from the L.A. Metro Rail's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, which connects to both the A and E lines via the Regional Connector.
For additional transportation options and parking details, check out Go Little Tokyo's Guide to the area here.