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

Latest News

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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New Board Chair Announcement

Welcome to our New Board Chair, Suzanne Basalla, and Thank You to Larry Greenwood! The Japan Society of Northern California has appointed Suzanne Basalla as the new Chair of our…

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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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"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.

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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