Posts by Steve Pollock
President’s Note for December 2025
Dear Friends, As we reflect on the past year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your generous support and enthusiastic participation in Japan Society…
Read More39th Award of Honor Gala
Celebrating 120 Years of Connecting Japan and the US Japan Society held its 39th annual Award of Honor Gala on October 24, and based on the enthusiastic feedback from our…
Read MoreRemembering Michi Kaifu
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Michi Kaifu, Japan Society of Northern California’s long-serving Board Member and dear friend. Michi passed away unexpectedly on Sunday,…
Read MorePresident’s Greeting for January 2025
Dear Friends, Happy New Year!! Last year was a great year for Japan Society (see some of our program highlights below) – thank you for all of your support! I’m…
Read MorePresident’s Note for August 2024
Hello Friends! I hope you all are having a great summer. I personally enjoyed watching the Paris Olympics over the last two weeks … although it reminded me again what…
Read MorePresident’s Note for May 2024
Hi Friends, I can hardly believe that we’re already in Golden Week – it seems like 2024 has been flying by! April was a particularly busy month at Japan Society,…
Read MorePresident’s Note for February 2024
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Read MorePresident’s Note for January 2024
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Read MorePresident’s Note for December 2023
Dear Friends, I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season! Thank you so much for your interest and support for Japan Society’s activities over the last 12 months.…
Read MoreU.S.-Japan Healthcare Connection Japan Week 2023
I’ve now been back from Japan for about 5 days, and, in spite of a lingering case of jetlag or conference hangover (or both), I’m feeling both relieved and excited…
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