Events
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*SOLD OUT* Kyudo Workshop at Redwood Kyudojo
Redwood Kyudojo 202 Sylvan Way, La Honda, CA, United States***In-person event. **Space is limited to 20 people, so make sure you sign up quickly to reserve your spot! *Minimum age is 16 years old KYUDO, or the “Way of the Bow,” is the Japanese martial art of archery and is practiced by tens of thousands globally. This martial art traces its origins back to…
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The Samurai and the Prisoner Screening with the Roxie Theater
The Roxie Theater 3117 16th St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Roxie Theater for a screening of The Samurai and the Prisoner Celebrated Japanese horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Serpent’s Path) explores a new path in this lush treatment of Honobu Yonezawa’s prizewinning historical novel, detailing palace intrigue in the court of a samurai nobleman during the Azuchi era at the end…
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*SOLD OUT* 2026 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | Millbrae
FeaturedMills High School 400 Murchison Dr, Millbrae, United StatesFounded in 1987, the purpose of the Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament is to develop a warm relationship between the people of Japan and the United States. Let's all play tennis together!
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2026 Young Professionals Group Happy Hour with JETRO
The Harlequin 68 4th St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCome join the Japan Society's Young Professionals group and JETRO's contingent of young entrepreneurs from Japan for a happy hour in San Francisco! Connect with new people and learn about the Japan Society’s upcoming programs.
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Fall 2026 Open House – Virtual
Virtual EventPlease join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program!
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Off the Beaten Path: A JET’s Eye View of Japan
Silicon Foundry 350 Mission St Floor 25, San Francisco, California, United States*In-person program **Due to building security, we cannot accept walk-ins. All participants must be registered in advance. Beyond Tokyo's neon streets and Kyoto's ancient temples lies a Japan most travelers never see — one of remote islands, hidden hot springs, quirky local festivals, and mountain trails known mainly to the people who live there. Discover…
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Exploring the Japanese Job Market: An Evening with GLOBIS and Dassai
*In-person program **Space is limited to 40 people and will be selected on a lottery basis. Registration must be approved to secure a spot. ***Minimum age is 21 years old. Dear Young Professional Group Members, Are you interested in working in Japan? Do you like delicious Japanese food? If you answered yes to both, then…
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From Akiya to Home: Protecting Japan’s Traditional Homes (Partner Program)
*Online program held in collaboration with the Japan America Society of San Diego The Japan America Society of San Diego invites you to join us for a fascinating look into one entrepreneur's mission to save Japan's disappearing rural heritage. In 2016, while cycling Japan's coastal routes, longtime Australian/Kiwi entrepreneur Terrie Lloyd began noticing something troubling:…
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How Japanese Site Design Inspires Mindfulness
Virtual Event*Online program Discover how Japanese aesthetics invites us not merely to observe, but to participate. Through gardens, architecture, ink painting, Noh theatre, and the quiet thresholds of traditional homes, this presentation explores concepts such as yugen (the power of the unseen), ma (meaningful space), and michiyuki (the experience of moving through space). From anime genius…
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Tokyo Event: Japan’s Next Wave of Innovation: AI, Robotics, and Beyond
RISE-A Tokyo RISE-A 7th Floor, Suruga Building, 1-7-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan*Tokyo Event / 東京イベント **English Program / 英語プログラム English Program Japan Society of Northern California, based in Silicon Valley, in cooperation with RISE-A, is pleased to present a special program featuring innovative Japanese startups with ambitions to expand into Silicon Valley and global markets. From AI and robotics to advanced manufacturing, automation, and emerging technologies,…
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Yano et Agatsuma: Opening Night Flagship Concert
FeaturedSan Francisco Conservatory of Music, Barbro Osher Hall 200 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAkiko Yano and Hiromitsu Agatsuma reimagine traditional Japanese folk songs through jazz, pop, and improvisation, drawn from their acclaimed album Asteroid and Butterfly.
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Building Social Impact Across Cultures
The Conservatory at One Sansome One Sansome St, San Francisco, CA, United States*In-person When we try to address social challenges across different cultural and institutional contexts, what can we learn from each other, and what doesn't translate? Join us to hear a conversation on philanthropy, community, trust, and impact across cultural contexts. Hosted by: VIA Programs Co-hosted by: CCS Fundraising and Japan Society of Northern California Sponsored by: The Japan…
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