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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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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.…
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40th Award of Honor Gala
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Japan’s Hidden Coastal Treasures: Travel Through the Eyes of a Naturalist
*In-person program **Space is limited to 50 people and will be selected on a lottery basis. Registration must be approved to secure a spot. Japan is a land of extraordinary natural beauty, rich traditions, and countless hidden treasures. Beyond the familiar destinations of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka lies another side of Japan, one best discovered…
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Japan Night Reception 2026 during SEMICON West
*Registration must be approved to secure a spot. **Company or organization domain email required for registration. 企業・大学などの組織ドメインのメールアドレスをご利用ください。フリーメールアドレスでのご登録の場合、承認されない場合がございます。また、ご登録の際は、必ずフルネームを英語表記でご入力くださいますようお願いいたします。 We invite you to join us for an evening of networking and conversation with colleagues in the semiconductor industry. Come be a part of the connection between Japan and the San Francisco/Silicon Valley ecosystem of microelectronics and semiconductor…
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*SOLD OUT* Joe Hisaishi Conducts the San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall 201 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesHisaishi conducts the West Coast premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra alongside music from his beloved Studio Ghibli scores.
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Kotaro Fukuma, Piano: Flagship Series
FeaturedCommunity School of Music and Arts - Tateuchi Hall 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA, United StatesA water-themed recital spanning Mendelssohn, Debussy, and Takemitsu, with Fukuma's own transcriptions of Wagner and Smetana.
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地域イノベーションと大学の役割
人口減少や産業構造の変化が進むなか、地域のイノベーションを誰が担い、どのように持続的な成長へつなげるかが全国各地で課題となっています。本イベントでは、『大学まちづくり 地方創生 担い手不在を覆す』の著者3名を迎え、大学を地域の知的拠点と多様な関係者をつなぐブレーンハブとして捉えます。米国の産業クラスターと日本の実践を手掛かりに、大学発イノベーション、人とチームづくり、これからの地方創生について考えます。 こんな方におすすめです 地方創生、地域産業の振興、まちづくりに関心のある方 大学発イノベーションや産学官連携の実践に携わる方 地域で新しい事業や産業クラスターを生み出したい方 日米の地域イノベーション事例や人的ネットワークに関心のある方
