Culture Exchange
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…
Read MoreEvent Recap: Rising Stars of the Vine
On December 14th, the Japan Society of Northern California hosted our “Rising Stars of the Vine: Unveiling the Pioneering Spirit of Japan’s Next Generation Winemakers” event with Noria, Kazumi Wines,…
Read MoreEvent Recap: Awamori- A Traditional Spirit for the Modern Age
On March 1st, the Japan Society of Northern California hosted “Awamori — A Traditional Spirit for the Modern Age”, generously sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.…
Read MoreManga mania!
Jon Metzler moderated Manga Mania, an event featuring Fred Schodt, author of “Manga! Manga! The World of Japanese Comics.”
Read MoreWagyu 101: Dive Into the World of Wagyu with Live Presentation and Tasting!
On March 11th, the Japan Society of Northern California hosted Wagyu 101, an in-person event all about Japanese Wagyu beef and what makes it special. We were thrilled to welcome…
Read MoreYōkai 101: Exploring the Thrill of Japanese Folklore
On August 16th, the Japan Society of Northern California hosted Yōkai 101, an online lecture dedicated to the intriguing monsters and myths of Japanese folklore. We were excited to be joined…
Read MoreCandice Kumai and Shigeharu “Tommy” Tamaya discuss Japanese cooking and whisky culture at Master Class
Last week, the Japan Society of Northern California hosted a presentation on Matcha and other Japanese cuisine with guest speakers Candice Kumai and Shigeharu “Tommy” Tamaya, moderated by Namiko Kajiwara.…
Read MoreJapanese Jazz: The Playlist
March 21st, InterMusicSF Executive Director Cory Combs took us through time and space to analyze the history of Japanese jazz music. Videos and audio clips from Japan’s war reconstruction era…
Read MoreBuilding Stronger US-Japan Bridges Recap
November 5th, the Japan Society welcomed Kenichiro and Nobuko Sasae, and Dr. Satu Limaye to discuss how to strengthen ties between Japan and the US. Over their respective careers, Ken…
Read MoreKathy Matsui Dispels 3 Myths About Japanese Working Women
In case you missed Kathy Matsui at our Womenomics event last month, here are some of the main points from her talk. (Original blog post written by Kelly Kikuchi for…
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