Events
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*SOLD OUT* Intermediate Speaking Workshop – Level up your 日本語
Virtual Event*This workshop is now Sold Out. Stay tuned for our newsletters and social media posts for future workshops!* Do 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 skills! We are now accepting students for…
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What Silicon Valley Can Learn from Japanese Innovation
Stanford University, Bishop Auditorium 518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA*Hybrid program In cooperation with the Stanford US-Asia Technology Management Center, the Japan Society of Northern California will host a program on “What Silicon Valley Can Learn from Japanese Innovation.” Following a keynote address by Dr. Richard Dasher, panelists will discuss how Silicon Valley can add value to its innovation ecosystem through engagement with Japan.…
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*SOLD OUT* Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries’ Tour with Asian Art Museum Chief Curator Rob Mintz
Asian Art Museum 200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesDate & Time: Thursday, May 28th, 2026 from 4:30 – 6:00 PM Venue: Asian Art Museum | 200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Description: Join us for a special tour of the exhibit "Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries" before it closes on July 20th. We will be led by Chief Curator of the Asian…
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VIP Dinner with Asian Art Museum Chief Curator Rob Mintz
Uccello Lounge 200 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, United StatesThe Japan Society of Northern California invites you to an exclusive VIP dinner in following with the special tour of the Asian Art Museum's exhibit “Chiharu Shiota: Two Home Countries” with Chief Curator Rob Mintz. Please join us for what promises to be a very fun and engaging evening. (Note that attendance is limited.) Date…
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Nippon Vibes: Japanese Cinema Weekend at New People
New People Cinema 1746 Post St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us and the New People Cinema for a screening of series of Japanese cinema pop-ups! Following its reopening in historic San Francisco Japantown, New People Cinema continues its collaboration with The Roxie through a series of Japanese cinema pop-ups. After launching earlier this year, Nippon Vibes returns for its second edition—this time built around…
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Japan’s Metalcraft Superstars: Ten Master Artists
Virtual Event*Online program Drawn from 2,300 years of Japan’s rich metalworking heritage, today’s leading metal artists are redefining tradition for the 21st century. Join us for an online Zoom presentation by Steve Beimel of JapanCraft21, which will explore remarkable casting and forging techniques while highlighting the work of ten extraordinary artists — men and women whose…
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“Diamond Diplomacy” Screening and Special Director’s Talk
Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us at the San Francisco Main Library for a screening of Diamond Diplomacy, directed by Yuriko Gamo Romer. This engaging documentary explores how baseball became a beloved sport in Japan despite complex political tensions with the United States. Diamond Diplomacy explores 150+ years of shared history between the United States and Japan through our…
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“Diamond Diplomacy” Screening VIP Dinner
Teakwood 399 Grove St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Japan Society of Northern California invites you to an exclusive VIP dinner in conjunction with the special screening of Diamond Diplomacy, a documentary exploring the deep cultural and diplomatic ties between the United States and Japan through the shared history of baseball.
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Maesawa Wagyu Beef & Premium Sake Pairing Seminar and Dinner
Bacchus Wine & Spirits 25 Hillcrest Blvd, Millbrae, CA, United StatesJoin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the extraordinary flavors of one of Japan’s most prized and rare wagyu varieties, Maesawa beef, expertly paired with premium sake. Raised in limited quantities in Oshu, Iwate (also the hometown of Shohei Ohtani), Maesawa beef is nurtured in a low-stress environment and fed high-quality local rice straw, producing…
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World Cup Viewing Party: Japan v. Netherlands
Standard Deviant Brewing Address: 280 14th St, San Francisco, United StatesWorld Cup Viewing Party! 応援で、日本はもっと強くなる。 Cheering on Japan in the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Come watch the game with fellow fans and enjoy a beer as Japan takes on the Netherlands! This year's watch party is hosted by Standard Deviant Brewing, which will provide food beer, great company, and high-quality TVs. A food vendor will…
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World Cup Viewing Party: Japan v. Tunisia
Standard Deviant Brewing Address: 280 14th St, San Francisco, United StatesWorld Cup Viewing Party! 応援で、日本はもっと強くなる。 *In-person program What an exciting first game! Thank you to those who joined us on Sunday, June 14 to cheer on Japan as they took on the Netherlands. To keep the momentum going, we are hosting a second watch party for the upcoming game against Tunisia! This upcoming watch party…
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World Cup Viewing Party: Japan v. Sweden
Standard Deviant Brewing Address: 280 14th St, San Francisco, United StatesWorld Cup Viewing Party! 応援で、日本はもっと強くなる。 *In-person program Nippon 👏👏👏 Thank you for continuing to join us for World Cup 2026! Come hang out to watch Japan's final game in the group stage before the bracket rounds! This upcoming watch party will again be hosted by Standard Deviant Brewing, who will provide beer, great company, and high-quality TVs.…
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