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SUMMARY:The Cinema of Masaki Kobayashi: Midcareer Masterworks at BAMPFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive for a screening series of The Cinema of Masaki Kobayashi: Midcareer Masterworks. \n“All of my pictures . . . are concerned with resisting entrenched power. . . . I suppose I’ve always challenged authority. This has been true of my own life\, including my life in the military.” —Masaki Kobayashi \nThe Japanese director Masaki Kobayashi (1916–1996) is best known for his antiwar masterpiece The Human Condition\, an engrossing three-part epic about Japan’s brutal exploitation of Manchuria during World War II\, which became a worldwide sensation upon its release in 1959–61. However\, Kobayashi had begun his rise to prominence as a young filmmaker decades before: after studying philosophy and art history at Waseda University\, he landed work right out of school as an assistant director at Shochiku Studios in 1941. His trajectory was interrupted by the escalation of war\, but following his service in the armed forces between 1942 and 1945\, Kobayashi returned to filmmaking and was mentored by Keisuke Kinoshita. By the early 1950s\, he began to direct his own films and soon gained recognition for his sensitive portrayal of social issues. About a decade later\, his approach shifted from realism to an interest in exploring the stylized beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetics in several of his most acclaimed works—Harakiri (1962)\, Kwaidan (1964)\, and Samurai Rebellion (1967)\, all featuring scores by the famed composer Toru Takemitsu. Timed with a new 4K restoration of the Director’s Cut of Kwaidan\, this series focuses on the middle part of Kobayashi’s career and offers a rare chance to see 35mm prints of the works that established his place in film history. \n—Susan Oxtoby\, Director of Film and Senior Film Curator \nScreenings:\n*Please see the BAMPFA website for the most up-to-date listings and screentimes \nSaturday\, October 31st @ 6:30 PM | Kwaidan\nFriday\, November 6th @ 7:00 PM | Harakiri\nSaturday\, November 7th @ 2:30 PM | Kwaidan\nSunday\, November 8th @ 1:30 PM | The Human Condition I: No Greater Love\nWednesday\, November 11th @ 7:00 PM | Samurai Rebellion\nFriday\, November 13th @ 7:30 PM | The Inheritance\nSunday\, November 15th @ 1:30 PM | The Human Condition II: The Road to Eternity\nFriday\, November 20th @ 4:00 PM | Harakiri\nSaturday\, November 21st @ 3:30 PM | Samurai Rebellion\nSunday\, November 22nd @ 1:30 PM | The Human Condition III: The Road to Eternity
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/the-cinema-of-masaki-kobayashi-midcareer-masterworks-at-bampfa/
LOCATION:Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive\, 2155 Center St\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T210000
DTSTAMP:20261112T225749Z
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SUMMARY:Sayaka Shoji\, Violin with the San Francisco Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Arts from Japan spotlights acclaimed violinist Sayaka Shoji as she joins the San Francisco Symphony for a program of enormous expressive power. Shoji brings her renowned artistry to Respighi’s spellbinding Concerto gregoriano\, summoning the full grandeur of its medieval plainsong reimagined with 20th-century pizzazz. French conductor Marie Jacquot makes her debut leading the orchestra\, opening with the first SF Symphony performances of Augusta Holmès’s Wagnerian-scaled symphonic poem Andromède\, and closing with Prokofiev’s savage\, sensual Romeo and Juliet\, a score as ambiguous and passionate as the Shakespeare tragedy that inspired it. \nNovember 13–15\, 2026 — don’t miss this rare Bay Area appearance. \nProgram\nAndromède\nAugusta Holmès \nConcerto gregoriano\nOttorino Respighi \nSelections from Romeo and Juliet\nSergei Prokofiev \nThis is a co-promotional event in our inaugural Arts from Japan Season\, presented by our partner\, the San Francisco Symphony. For this co-promotional performance we’ve secured a limited block of premium tickets reserved for our members and friends for the November 13th performance\, so we can experience this concert together. \nThese tickets are offered for sale first to our Arts from Japan Founding Donors\, then to our Leadership Circle\, and then to our broader membership as availability allows. Once our allotment is purchased\, we’re happy to connect our members directly to our partner’s box office\, where a member discount rate is available for all sections except for Premier Orchestra\, Loge\, Side Box\, and Center Terrace. 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/sayaka-shoji-violin-with-the-san-francisco-symphony-2026/
LOCATION:Davies Symphony Hall\, 201 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts from Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261116T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261116T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T201343Z
CREATED:20260826T213921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T201343Z
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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection Tokyo Executive Symposium
DESCRIPTION:US-Japan Healthcare Innovation Conference – Tokyo Executive Symposium | Nihonbashi Life Science Hub in Tokyo
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2026-us-japan-healthcare-connection-tokyo-executive-symposium/
LOCATION:Nihonbashi Life Science Hub\, 8F Muromachi Chibagin Mitsui Building\, 1-5-5\, Nihonbashi Muromachi\, Chuo-ku\, Tokyo\, 103-0022\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20261119T173000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200927Z
CREATED:20260826T214618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T200927Z
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SUMMARY:2026 U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection Kyoto Healthcare Conference
DESCRIPTION:US-Japan Healthcare Innovation Conference – Kyoto Healthcare Conference | Kyoto Research Park
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2026-us-japan-healthcare-connection-kyoto-conference/
LOCATION:Kyoto Research Park\, 4th Floor\, Building #1\, 134 Chudoji Minami-machi\, Shimogyo-ku\, Kyoto City\, Kyoto\, 600-8813\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T170000
DTSTAMP:20261028T231143Z
CREATED:20261027T210558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T231143Z
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SUMMARY:Is Japan the World's Best M&A Market? Recent Trends in Japan’s Financial Markets
DESCRIPTION:*Online Program \nThe Japanese market for corporate ownership is rapidly evolving in Japan due to a number of factors\, including pressure on large listed companies to evaluate their portfolios and improve the return on investment\, aging founders of medium size companies with no successors\, and a rise in activities shareholders and private equity firms in the market looking for new investment opportunities and better returns.  Mergers\, acquisitions and buy-outs are proliferating led by a rapidly growing number of Japanese and foreign investment funds and private equity firms.  Please come to a program that will explain why all eyes are looking at opportunities in Japan for investment. 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japanese-finance-market-2026/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Politics/Policy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261130T200000
DTSTAMP:20261105T001707Z
CREATED:20261103T230030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T001707Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Dinner with Tak and Yuki Niinami
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Society of Northern California would like to invite you to an exclusive dinner on November 30th at 6:00 PM to meet Tak Niinami\, former Chairman and CEO of Suntory\, and current visiting scholar and Japan fellow at Stanford University. \nTakeshi Niinami is a global business leader with extensive experience in corporate leadership\, international policy engagement\, and government advisory roles. In fall 2026\, he joined the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) as Visiting Scholar\, Japan Program Fellow.He currently serves as a Member of the Management Advisory and Evaluation Committee of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)\, and is actively engaged in global policy dialogue through leading international organizations\, including the Trilateral Commission\, where he serves as Chairman of the Asia Pacific Group. He was also former Chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings Limited\, where he led the company’s global expansion and strategic transformation.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/niinami-vip-dinner/
LOCATION:Burma Love\, 1302 El Camino Real\, Menlo Park\, 94025\, United States
CATEGORIES:VIP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261201T183000
DTSTAMP:20261112T200140Z
CREATED:20261028T202130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261112T200140Z
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SUMMARY:Nine Superstar Japanese Contemporary Architects
DESCRIPTION:*Online program \n​Explore the extraordinary breadth of contemporary Japanese architecture in Nine Superstar Japanese Architects\, an online presentation featuring the works of Tadao Ando\, Shigeru Ban\, Hiroshi Sugimoto\, Hiroshi Naito\, Sou Fujimoto\, Yoshio Taniguchi\, Kengo Kuma\, Toyo Ito\, and SANAA. Journey through Japan and around the world to discover museums\, cultural landmarks\, homes\, and public spaces that reveal strikingly different approaches to light\, materials\, landscape\, and the way we live. Featuring a rich selection of Japanese and international works\, the presentation celebrates both the designers’ distinctive visions and their remarkable contributions to the built environment. \nBeimel and his team at JapanCraft21(opens in new tab) are passionately committed to revitalizing traditional Japanese arts. Don’t miss your chance to learn about Japanese aesthetics!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/nine-superstar-japanese-contemporary-architects/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
LOCATION:https://www.usajapan.org/event/nine-superstar-japanese-contemporary-architects/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T170000
DTSTAMP:20261111T000720Z
CREATED:20261026T180106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261111T000720Z
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SUMMARY:Fermenting Forward: From Koji Traditions to Next-Generation Food Innovation
DESCRIPTION:*Priority given for food industry executives **Registration must be approved to secure a spot. *NO WALK INS \nWhere fermentation science\, culinary creativity\, and manufacturing technology meet \nFermentation has shaped the world’s food culture for centuries. Today\, it is a powerful tool for shaping flavor\, transforming ingredients\, and creating new possibilities in food development. \nJoin food scientists\, R&D professionals\, product developers\, chefs\, and food technology innovators for a special event exploring how fermentation and modern biotechnology can inspire the next generation of food. \nThe program will feature insights from university researchers integrating fungal biology\, fermentation\, and gastronomy to develop sustainable foods\, and Japanese companies specializing in brewing machinery and automated koji-making systems. Bringing together scientific discovery\, culinary experimentation\, and industrial expertise\, the event will also explore how insights from traditional fermentation can inform new approaches to food development\, and how specialized equipment and process technologies help bring fermentation from concept to production. \n昨年に引き続き、発酵イベントをSF日本国領事館と共催させていただきます。アカデミアのラボとフードインダストリーの現場をつなぎ、発酵から生まれる新しい食品の可能性を探ります。みなさまのご参加をお待ちしております！
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/fermentation-2026/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Innovation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261208T140000
DTSTAMP:20261113T063443Z
CREATED:20261110T214642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261113T063443Z
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SUMMARY:Kites\, Clouds & A Curator: A Members-Only Tour of Jacob Hashimoto Works at SFMOMA and Berggruen Gallery
DESCRIPTION:More than 75\,000 hand-built kites of bamboo and Japanese paper float overhead in Jacob Hashimoto: Giant Arc\, the largest installation of the artist’s career. It fills SFMOMA’s free Roberts Family Gallery from floor to ceiling. \nJoin Joseph Becker\, SFMOMA’s Curator of Architecture and Design and the curator behind Giant Arc\, for an insider’s tour of how the cloud canopy was conceived and installed. Joseph will then lead us across Howard Street to Berggruen Gallery for Jacob Hashimoto: Death by Water\, an up-close look at the artist’s studio works. \n​*This is a private event that is exclusive to our members (Leadership Circle\, Board\, Corporate\, Individual). We reserve the right to refuse admission. \nDate & Time:\nTuesday\, December 8\, 2026 from 11:00 AM \n​Venue:\nLocation 1: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (Roman Steps\, near the Roberts Family Gallery)| 151 3rd St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nLocation 2: Berggruen Gallery | 10 Hawthorne St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105\nLunch: Fang | 660 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/kites-clouds-a-curator-a-members-only-tour-of-jacob-hashimotos-giant-arc-at-sfmoma/
LOCATION:San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\, 151 3rd St\, San Francisco\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,VIP
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270111T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T182326Z
CREATED:20260925T232207Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Night 2027
DESCRIPTION:*INVITATION ONLY\, NO WALK-INS \nWe invite you to join us for an evening of networking and conversation with colleagues in the healthcare industry. Come be a part of the connection between Japan and the San Francisco/Silicon Valley ecosystem of healthcare and biotechnology industries. The Japan Night Reception is exclusively for invited guests. If you would like to request approval for an accompanying guest\, please contact us at jsnc@usajapan.org. If you are interested in joining this event\, please register to become a corporate member. \nJapan Society、CMIC、Link-J、Digital Garageは日米両国のバイオテックに関わるキーパーソンがサンフランシスコに集まる機会を活用し、ネットワーク構築・シナジー創出を目的としたレセプションを開催いたします。Japan Night レセプションはご招待者さまのみに限定しております。ご同伴されたいゲストのリクエストに関しましては、jsnc@usajapan.orgにご連絡ください。 \nPlease note that we have to enforce a bag policy this year. Guests are asked not to bring backpacks or other large bags (including suitcases) whenever possible. If you do bring a large bag\, it must be left at the coat check\, which has limited capacity. Please note that we cannot take responsibility for any lost or unattended items.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-night-2027/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,VIP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270120T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T182700Z
CREATED:20260722T210442Z
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SUMMARY:Kodo: Luminance at Stanford Live
DESCRIPTION:One of the most beloved taiko groups\, Kodo explores the limitless possibilities of traditional Japanese drums with a practice rooted in their home of Sado Island. In Japanese\, kodo can mean “heartbeat\,” the primal source of all rhythm\, as well as “children of the drum.” This program includes signature pieces honed through decades of world tours\, including the mighty O-daiko drum solo and climactic Yatai-bayashi finale. They also pay homage to Maki Ishii’s masterpiece Monochrome\, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026\, and present new works by Kodo members and guest artists. \nThis is a co-promotional event in our inaugural Arts from Japan Season\, presented by our partner\, Stanford Live. For this co-promotional performance we’ve secured a limited block of premium tickets reserved for our members and friends\, so we can experience this concert together. \nThese tickets are offered for sale first to our Arts from Japan Founding Donors\, then to our Leadership Circle\, and then to our broader membership as availability allows. Once our allotment is purchased\, we’re happy to connect our members directly to our partner’s box office\, where a member discount rate is often available.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/kodo-luminance-stanford/
LOCATION:Stanford Memorial Hall\, 551 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts from Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T182708Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T182708Z
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SUMMARY:Kodo: Luminance at Cal Performances
DESCRIPTION:The awe-inspiring taiko drummers return with their earth-shattering sounds and astonishing choreography! \nOne of the most beloved taiko groups\, Kodo explores the limitless possibilities of traditional Japanese drums with a practice rooted in their home of Sado Island. In Japanese\, kodo can mean “heartbeat\,” the primal source of all rhythm\, as well as “children of the drum.” This program includes signature pieces honed through decades of world tours\, including the mighty O-daiko drum solo and climactic Yatai-bayashi finale. They also pay homage to Maki Ishii’s masterpiece Monochrome\, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026\, and present new works by Kodo members and guest artists. \nThis is a co-promotional event in our inaugural Arts from Japan Season\, presented by our partner\, Cal Performances. For this co-promotional performance we’ve secured a limited block of premium tickets reserved for our members and friends\, so we can experience this concert together. \nThese tickets are offered for sale first to our Arts from Japan Founding Donors\, then to our Leadership Circle\, and then to our broader membership as availability allows. Once our allotment is purchased\, we’re happy to connect our members directly to our partner’s box office\, where a member discount rate is often available.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/kodo-luminance-at-cal-performances/
LOCATION:Zellerbach Hall\, 101 Zellerbach Hall\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts from Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T182714Z
CREATED:20260722T213333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T182714Z
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SUMMARY:Mitsuko Uchida\, Piano
DESCRIPTION:Revered for her unmatched sensitivity and deep musical insight\, and performing today at the height of her considerable powers\, pianist Mitsuko Uchida returns to Berkeley in a solo recital of masterworks by composers with whom she has been closely associated over decades of performances and recordings. She was named Musical America’s Artist of the Year in 2022 and has been a vital part of the leadership of the Marlboro Music Festival for more than 20 years. Additionally\, her 2022 recording of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations was nominated for a Grammy Award and won the Gramophone Piano Award. Uchida’s program explores a kaleidoscope of sentiment and character\, from Haydn’s inventive Variations in F minor\, to a playful Mozart rondo\, to Schubert’s transcendent late-period Sonata in A major. \n“She captivates both the ear and the emotions with one exquisitely turned phrase after another.”—The Standard\, UK \nThis is a co-promotional event in our inaugural Arts from Japan Season\, presented by our partner\, Cal Performances. For this co-promotional performance we’ve secured a limited block of premium tickets reserved for our members and friends\, so we can experience this concert together. \nThese tickets are offered for sale first to our Arts from Japan Founding Donors\, then to our Leadership Circle\, and then to our broader membership as availability allows. Once our allotment is purchased\, we’re happy to connect our members directly to our partner’s box office\, where a member discount rate is often available.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/mitsuko-uchida-piano/
LOCATION:Zellerbach Hall\, 101 Zellerbach Hall\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts from Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270221T190000
DTSTAMP:20260804T182717Z
CREATED:20260722T215938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T182717Z
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SUMMARY:Masaaki Suzuki Conducts J.S. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned Bach specialist leads Monteverdi Choir and English Baroque Soloists in a monumental work for double chorus and orchestra. \nSister period-music ensembles the English Baroque Soloists and the Monteverdi Choir—the gold standard in Baroque performance for decades—join forces with conductor Masaaki Suzuki for a very special US performance of Bach’s crowning masterpiece during its 300th anniversary year. The majestic and powerfully dramatic St. Matthew Passion sets the 26th and 27th chapters of the Bible’s Gospel of Matthew to music with interspersed chorales and arias\, and is scored for massive forces: a double choir\, double orchestra\, and vocal soloists. Bach’s transcendent oratorio conveys the story’s intense human drama and moral dilemma\, as recounted here by featured soloists Nick Pritchard as the Evangelist and Florian Störtz as Jesus. \nThis is a co-promotional event in our inaugural Arts from Japan Season\, presented by our partner\, Cal Performances. For this co-promotional performance we’ve secured a limited block of premium tickets reserved for our members and friends\, so we can experience this concert together. \nThese tickets are offered for sale first to our Arts from Japan Founding Donors\, then to our Leadership Circle\, and then to our broader membership as availability allows. Once our allotment is purchased\, we’re happy to connect our members directly to our partner’s box office\, where a member discount rate is often available.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/masaaki-suzuki-conducts-j-s-bachs-st-matthew-passion/
LOCATION:Zellerbach Hall\, 101 Zellerbach Hall\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts from Japan
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270225T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270225T213000
DTSTAMP:20260813T002328Z
CREATED:20260724T012140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T002328Z
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SUMMARY:HIMARI Makes Her San Francisco Symphony Debut
DESCRIPTION:Arts from Japan is proud to present a can’t-miss milestone: the San Francisco Symphony debut of HIMARI\, the 15-year-old violin sensation already hailed as a “once-in-a-generation talent.” Fresh off her history-making appearance with the Berliner Philharmoniker and a landmark exclusive signing with Decca Classics\, HIMARI brings her extraordinary technique and soulful artistry to Davies Symphony Hall under the baton of celebrated conductor Jaap van Zweden. Program to be announced. Rarely does a young artist arrive with this much anticipation — this is a chance to witness a star in the making\, live\, before the rest of the world catches on. \nThis is a co-promotional event in our inaugural Arts from Japan Season\, presented by our partner\, the San Francisco Symphony. For this co-promotional performance we’ve secured a limited block of premium tickets reserved for our members and friends\, so we can experience this concert together. \nThese tickets are offered for sale first to our Arts from Japan Founding Donors\, then to our Leadership Circle\, and then to our broader membership as availability allows. Once our allotment is purchased\, we’re happy to connect our members directly to our partner’s box office\, where a member discount rate is available for all sections except for Premier Orchestra\, Loge\, Side Box\, and Center Terrace. 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/himari-makes-her-san-francisco-symphony-debut/
LOCATION:Davies Symphony Hall\, 201 Van Ness Avenue\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts from Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270313T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270313T213000
DTSTAMP:20260804T182729Z
CREATED:20260722T220653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T182729Z
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SUMMARY:Hiromi with Stanley Clarke and the PUBLIQuartet
DESCRIPTION:Hiromi and Stanley Clarke celebrate the music of Chick Corea and Beyond \nFour-time Grammy Award–winner Stanley Clarke is a living legend jazz bass virtuoso. In 1972\, he founded the groundbreaking jazz-rock fusion band Return to Forever alongside Chick Corea. Now collaborating with the innovative pianist Hiromi—who also performed and recorded with Corea—and joined by the PUBLIQuartet\, they pay tribute to the late great keyboardist with a program of Corea’s works and original compositions he inspired. \n“Chick was like a brother to me\,” Clarke says. “What really created the bond between us was our similar beliefs in the power of the individual to create the most beautiful and inspiring art—the great healer—for people.” \nThis is a co-promotional event in our inaugural Arts from Japan Season\, presented by our partner\, Stanford Live. For this co-promotional performance we’ve secured a limited block of premium tickets reserved for our members and friends\, so we can experience this concert together. \nThese tickets are offered for sale first to our Arts from Japan Founding Donors\, then to our Leadership Circle\, and then to our broader membership as availability allows. Once our allotment is purchased\, we’re happy to connect our members directly to our partner’s box office\, where a member discount rate is often available.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/hiromi-with-stanley-clarke-and-the-publiquartet/
LOCATION:Bing Concert Hall\, 327 Lausen Street\, Stanford\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Arts from Japan
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Society of Northern California":MAILTO:jsnc@usajapan.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270715T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20270715T170000
DTSTAMP:20261114T004355Z
CREATED:20261114T004355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261114T004355Z
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SUMMARY:2027 Japan - US Innovation Awards Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2027 Japan – US Innovation Awards Symposium | Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center\, Stanford University
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2027-japan-us-innovation-awards-symposium/
LOCATION:Stanford University – Arrillaga Alumni Center\, 326 Galvez Street\, Stanford\, California\, 94305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Special Events
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