Posts by Steve Pollock
U.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…
Read MorePresident’s Note for September 2023
Hello Friends! It’s the end of September, and I’m just back from Japan where we had a very successful Japan Healthcare Week. The theme of this year’s US-Japan conference was…
Read MorePresident’s Note for July 2023
One of my first encounters with Japan Society was as an attendee at the Innovation Awards program more than 10 years ago. At the time, I was advising Japanese companies…
Read MorePresident’s Note for June 2023
June marks the beginning of summer season – a time when thoughts often turn to school holidays and family vacations. However, for Japan Society of Northern California, the last few…
Read MorePresident’s Note for May 2023
Over the last few months, we’ve been working on several initiatives to build connections and increase the value of Japan Society among our members. We have been on a record…
Read MorePresident’s Note for April 2023
I was fortunate to travel to Japan for two weeks in March. My family, like many people who love Japan, had been eager to get back for a visit after…
Read MoreA very busy “Japanuary”…with much more to come!
This year, our annual “Japan Outlook 2023” program featured Mr. Mark Lambert, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs. It was a fantastic program looking at…
Read MoreSix Great Japan Programs to Kick Off 2023!
Happy 2023! 新年あけましておめでとうございます！Happy New Year to you! The Japan Society of Northern California is looking forward to an exciting year – and January is already off to a very busy…
Read MoreSteve’s December Update
Happy Holidays from the Japan Society of Northern California! One of the things I have loved about Japan is the opportunity it provides to experience holiday traditions that have (sort…
Read MoreSteve’s November Update
November’s Big Events November has been a very busy month for the Japan Society, featuring two of our biggest events of the year – our first-ever conference in Japan (on…
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