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  • The Samurai and the Prisoner Screening with the Roxie Theater

    The Roxie Theater 3117 16th St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join 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…

    $12 – $15

  • *SOLD OUT* 2026 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | Millbrae

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    Mills High School 400 Murchison Dr, Millbrae, United States

    Founded 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!

  • 2026 Young Professionals Group Happy Hour with JETRO

    The Harlequin 68 4th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    ​​Come 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.

  • Fall 2026 Open House – Virtual

    Virtual Event

    Please join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program!

    Free

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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:…

    Free

  • 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…

    Free

  • 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,…

  • Yano et Agatsuma: Opening Night Flagship Concert

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    San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Barbro Osher Hall 200 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Akiko Yano and Hiromitsu Agatsuma reimagine traditional Japanese folk songs through jazz, pop, and improvisation, drawn from their acclaimed album Asteroid and Butterfly.

    $55 – $125

  • 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…

    Free

  • The 3rd US-Japan Dual Use Tech Seminar

    SRI International 333 Ravenswood Ave, Menlo Park, CA, United States

    **English Program / 英語プログラム The 3rd US-Japan Dual-Use Tech Collaboration Seminar brings key stakeholders from the United States and Japan together to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration in dual-use technologies. This year’s program will feature senior Japanese government officials, including a Director General from Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who will discuss Japan’s defense policies.…

    Free