Event Recap: The Journey to LGBTQ Rights in Japan and the US: Trans-Pacific Cooperation and Community
Over the last two decades, the United States has become a world champion for LGBTQ rights, but it was not an easy road to get there. Japan is currently fighting…
Remembering John Thomas
On November 17, 2023 the Japan Society of Northern California lost one of its longest-serving Board members and a great champion of US-Japan friendship with the passing of John Thomas. …
Japan Earthquake Relief Donations
The Noto Peninsula area on the Japan Sea side of Honshu suffered a devastating earthquake on January 1 of this year. The area is still struggling to deal with the…
President’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.…