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2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

April 11 @ 11:00 am - April 12 @ 5:00 pm
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Arts & Culture / Special Events

Annual General Members Meeting & The World of Kokuho: A Kabuki Theatre Primer and Live Dance Demonstration, Ume Nakamura

April 14 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
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Community / Language

Summer 2026 Open House – Virtual

April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
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Arts & Culture

*SOLD OUT* Natto Cooking Workshop

April 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$120
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Arts & Culture

Japanese Women in Fermentation: Sake, Wine & Beer Tasting + Live Taiko

April 26 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
$65
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Arts & Culture

Kobo Sessions #2 Sonic Improvisation Trio x Japanese Wine x Bento Box

May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$100 – $150
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Language

Intermediate Speaking Workshop – Level up your 日本語

May 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$350
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Innovation / Special Events

2026 Japan – US Innovation Awards Symposium

July 16 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Community / Special Events

2026 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | Millbrae

August 16 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Experience the diversity of our region through food, culture, and traditional arts.
Innovation

Business & Innovation

Explore cutting-edge ideas and connections through events like the Innovation Salon, Business Programming, and Technology Programming, driving U.S.–Japan collaboration in innovation.
Community

Community

Join us for unique events that connect and inspire the U.S.–Japan community.
Healthcare

Healthcare

Discover opportunities to advance healthcare innovation through networking and events on important topics.
Language

Language

Learn Japanese with us through various affordable Japanese language programs.
Politics/Policy

Politics/Policy

Explore discussions on U.S.–Japan relations, diplomacy, and global policy issues.
Exclusive Events

VIP

Experience exclusive access to invite-only events like Leadership Circle gatherings and private dinners, connecting leaders shaping the U.S.–Japan relationship.

For a full list of events, visit our Upcoming Events page.

Japanese Classes

We offer Japanese language classes at various levels throughout the Bay Area.

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Latest News

President’s Note for April 2026

Dear Friends, April is one of my favorite times of year in Japan – the sakura are so spectacular that I don’t even mind the crowds of people out enjoying…

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President’s Note for January 2026

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! I hope 2026 is off to a wonderful start for you. In Japan, the New Year (oshogatsu) is a time filled many meaningful traditions—hatsumode (the…

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Remembering Sandy Calhoun

Sandy and Connie Calhoun and Mike Moyle Alexander “Sandy” Calhoun passed away at the age of 100 on November 25, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of accomplishment that will live…

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"Award of Honor" Gala

For more than 100 years, the Japan Society of Northern California has fostered collaboration and understanding between the United States and Japan by providing Northern Californians with a range of language, cultural and business programming and opportunities for fellowship.

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Innovation Awards

The Society’s vision is to energize the creativity, imagination and actions of individuals, businesses and academics – in both the U.S. and Japan – through creating distinctive dialogues and programs that broadly publicize and encourage “best in class” Japan – U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship.

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