Events
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Intermediate Speaking Workshop – Level up your 日本語
Virtual EventDo you have a solid foundation of essential Japanese? Have you completed your JLPT N4 test and are studying for JLPT N3? Let’s help you level up your pre-intermediate Japanese…
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Japan Outlook 2026
Virtual EventAs 2026 begins, the U.S.-Japan relationship sits at the center of a rapidly shifting political and business environment. In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a national election on…
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Innovation from US-Japan MedTech Collaboration: Celebrating 13 years of Japan Biodesign / Stanford Biodesign collaboration
**INVITATION ONLY, NO WALK-INS! This is an invitation only event. If you are interested in joining this event, please register to become a corporate member. We are pleased to host…
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The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums with Sophie Richard
Virtual Event*Online Program Japan is a country of museums. There are more than 1,200 art museums yet this fact is often little known outside its borders. They are sprinkled throughout Japan and their range is striking. Museums are a fascinating gateway into Japanese culture, whether traditional or contemporary, but foreign visitors are often bewildered by their…
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Kokuho Screening with the Roxie Theater
The Roxie Theater 3117 16th St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us and the Roxie Theater for a screening of Kokuho, an epic film that illuminates the highs and lows of Kabuki life. Nagasaki, 1964. After the death of his…
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Young Professionals Group (YPG) Happy Hour 2026
Southside Spirit House 575 Howard St, San Francisco, United StatesWe’re kicking off 2026 YPG with at happy hour in downtown San Francisco! Come connect with new people, learn about the Japan Society’s upcoming programs, and let us know what you’d like to see from YPG this year.
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Paper Lanterns: Screening + Producer Discussion
Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPlease join the Japan Society of Northern California, Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco, the San Francisco-Osaka Sister City Association and the Japantown Cultural District for a special film event.…
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Transpacific Collaboration Forum: Japan’s Partnering Strategy to Revitalize Its Semiconductor Industry
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Master Crafts: Traditional and Contemporary
Virtual Event*Online program Japanese craftsmanship transcends time. This online presentation showcases ten essential genres of master artistry — ceramics, indigo dyeing, metal, and more — and contrasts familiar traditional forms that…
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Japan Night: Gaming Industry Networking Event
**INVITATION ONLY, NO WALK-INS! This is an invitation only event. If you are interested in joining this event, please register to become a corporate member. Join us to gain valuable…
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DeepTech Innovations: Japanese Universities Showcase
Japan Innovation Campus 212-214 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United StatesDeepTech Innovations: Japanese University Showcase Japan’s leading universities are becoming engines of deep-tech innovation, generating breakthrough research seeds and startup ventures that tackle pressing challenges around the world. Exciting new…
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U.S.–Japan Innovation in Agri-Tech and AI: California’s Environmental Challenges, from Drought to Data
Join us for the special program, held in conjunction with the World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco, highlights collaborative solutions to today’s agricultural challenges. Discover how innovation at the crossroads…
