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Upcoming Events

Arts & Culture

Some Nostalgic Place: The Films of Isao Takahata at BAMPFA

July 2 - August 28
$12 – $18
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Arts & Culture

The Samurai and the Prisoner Screening with the Roxie Theater

August 14 - August 16
$12 – $15
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Community / Special Events

*SOLD OUT* 2026 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | Millbrae

August 16 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
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Community / YPG

2026 Young Professionals Group Happy Hour with JETRO

August 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Language

Fall 2026 Open House – Virtual

August 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
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Arts & Culture / Community

Off the Beaten Path: A JET’s Eye View of Japan

August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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YPG

Exploring the Japanese Job Market: An Evening with GLOBIS and Dassai

August 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:45 pm
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Language

Japanese Language Teacher Training: Introductory / 日本語教師養成講座：初級

September 4 @ 4:00 pm - November 20 @ 6:00 pm
$500
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Language

Intermediate Speaking Workshop – Level up your 日本語

September 9 @ 6:00 pm - November 11 @ 8:00 pm
$350
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Language

Conversation Bootcamp

September 10 @ 6:00 pm - December 3 @ 7:30 pm
$400
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Explore Our Programs

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

Announcing the Arts from Japan Inaugural Season

Japan Society of Northern California Launches Arts from Japan, a New Year-Round Platform for Japanese Arts in the Bay Area Inaugural season opens September 14 with acclaimed musicians Akiko Yano…

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President’s Note for July 2026

Dear Friends, On July 16, Japan Society will host one of our signature events of the year — the 16th Annual Innovation Awards Symposium at Stanford University. You need to…

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President’s Note for May 2026

Dear Friends, It’s Golden Week in Japan. Golden Week is a very popular string of holidays from April 29 to May 6, starting with Showa Day (the birthday of the…

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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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