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  • Ozumo Oakland YPG

    This month the Japan Society's Young Professionals Group (YPG) is excited to be partnering up with our friends at Ozumo Oakland. Inspired by modern Japanese design, Ozumo is located in the heart of Oakland's Uptown District. With one of the largest sake lists in North America, as well as an impressive selection of contemporary and authentic Japanese cuisine, Ozumo is the place to be…

  • Hecho San Francisco YPG

    The Japan Society’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is back in San Francisco for a March meet-up! With spring just around the corner, what better way to celebrate then by enjoying an evening of good conversation, sushi, and drinks, with other Japan-oriented professionals? Join us on March 27th at Hecho, a recently-opened Japanese fusion restaurant that…

  • Nihon Whisky Lounge YPG

    We are excited to host our April YPG event at a new venue for us: Nihon Whisky Lounge. Nihon offers cuisine with a sophisticated and creative twist on the traditional Japanese Izakaya. For those inclined to imbibe, Nihon is home to the largest single malt whisky collection on the west coast. No matter what stage you are at in life, or your career, come…

  • Japanese Language and Cultural Experience: Ikebana 活花 Workshop

    Ikebana【活花】 is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The word Ikebana means 活ける “ikeru” (arrange) and 花 “hana” (flower).  The origin of Ikebana may be traced back to the 6th century when Buddhist priests offered ritual flowers to Buddha. Thanks to the development of Noh and tea ceremony, a new architectural style was introduced in…

  • Fuki Sushi YPG

    The Japan Society’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is heading to South Bay for the May meet-up! With summer just around the corner, what better way to get out than by enjoying an evening of good conversation, sushi, and drinks, with other Japan-oriented professionals? Join us on May 23th at Fuki Sushi in Palo Alto.  Since the…

  • Berkeley Japanese Kite Festival

    The International Association of Tako Age presents: 27th Annual Berkeley Kite Festival Launching the “Kizuna (Bonding)” Kite All Are Welcome to Join Us DATE：Sat-Sun July 28-29 2012, 11 AM-5 PM No Admission Fee PLACE：Cesar E. Chavez Park at the Berkeley Marina The San Francisco Bay Area’s International Association of Tako Age (IATA) will fly its…

    Free

  • August YPG Bluefin

    The Japan Society’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) is congregating in the South Bay for our August meet-up! We have had a great summer so far, and we hope to continue the amusement with yet another evening of good conversation, sushi, and drinks, with other Japan-oriented professionals in the Bay Area! Join us on August 27th…

    Free

  • September YPG Ippuku in Berkeley

    We've had great participation in this summer's YPG series so far. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out! The Japan Society's Young Professionals' Group is a great, low-key networking opportunity for individuals who are interested in any and every facet of Japan. This month we're excited to meet again this September at Ippuku in…

    FREE

  • Japanese Language and Cultural Experience: Calligraphy 書道 “Shodō” Workshop

    Our popular calligraphy workshop is back this fall!  Let’s learn about one of the traditional Japanese arts, 書道 “shodō” (calligraphy), the art of writing kanji and kana characters with an ink-dipped brush. With an overview of the history of Japanese calligraphy, the sensei Ms. Yukiko Tanaka will demonstrate how to write Japanese characters with fude…

  • Give2Asia Lunch Forum

    Give2Asia, the Japan Society and our partners are hosting an interactive discussion on successful philanthropy and social investment. Join Desh Deshpande of the Deshpande Foundation, Scott Rozelle of REAP at Stanford University, and Sebastien Marot of Friends International for sessions on social innovation and the replication of effective programs helping communities across Asia.  This is…

    $75

  • 7th Annual Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival

    The City of Millbrae and its Japanese Culture Festival Committee, together with its lead sponsor, The Millbrae Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that the 7th Annual Japanese Culture Festival will be held in Millbrae on Sunday, October 7, 2012. The genesis of the event stems from a desire for the Millbrae City Council…

  • Reischauer Scholars Program Accepting Applications

    The Reischauer Scholars Program (RSP) is an online course for high school students sponsored by the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) at Stanford University. Named in honor of former Ambassador to Japan Edwin O. Reischauer, the RSP annually selects 25–30 exceptional high school students from throughout the United States to engage in an intensive study of Japan.…