Events
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Innovation Salon: Turning Hours to Dollars: Opportunities in the On-Demand Economy
ATTENTION: NEW DATE, SPEAKER for the Innovation Salon: On-Demand Economy Much has been written about the "solopreneur" - the modern virtual entrepreneur. Some call this the gig economy or 1099 economy or on-demand economy. In the US, all employment growth since 2000 has been in the 1099 or part-time sector, and services such as…
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JAPAN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE UPDATE – PANEL AND RECEPTION
Stewardship in Japan: Resolution for Revolution The publication of Japan’s Corporate Governance Code in 2015 capped a long list of capital market revitalization efforts, including the introduction of a Stewardship Code. The Stewardship Code outlines the responsibilities of institutional investors to enhance the medium- to long-term investment return for their clients/beneficiaries through constructive engagement (dialogue) with…
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2016 Japan-US Innovation Awards Symposium
Emphasizing the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship, this event – now in its sixth year – takes on even greater prominence. Since inception, the Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards Initiative has fostered constructive interaction between Japan and the San Francisco/Silicon Valley innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem. The 2016 Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards…
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Author event w/ Romulus Hillsborough on The Ryoma Phenomenon
The Japan Society of Northern California and Kinokuniya Bookstore in Japantown will host writer Romulus Hillsborough on Saturday, July 30. Mr. Hillsborough will speak about the life and legacy of Sakamoto Ryoma, a beloved and popular figure in Japanese history. Sakamoto Ryoma, a Japanese prominent figure in the Bakumatsu period in Japan (1853 – 1867), continues to be featured in…
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Big in Japan: Blue Bottle Coffee’s Japan Journey with Founder & CEO, James Freeman
photo credit: Andrew Curry Bay Area coffee legend Blue Bottle Coffee is known for its delicious coffee and aesthetic sensibilities. Over the years, many visiting Japanese coffee enthusiasts have fallen…
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One-Day “Director Boot Camp” Program – Training for Prospective Directors of Japanese Boards
The Japan Society of Northern California and The Board Director Training Institute of Japan (BDTI) are pleased to co-sponsor a one-day course providing “director training” for prospective members of Japanese public…
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Big in Japan: Bringing authentic ramen to the Bay Area, with Abram Plaut of Mensho Tokyo Ramen and Ramen Beast
Don’t make the mistake of looking at the bowls of steaming noodles on Abram Plaut’s Instagram while hungry – this ramen connoisseur loves to introduce people to Japan’s most delicious…
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Privacy and Security in A Digital World: Latest Trends in Cybersecurity in Japan and the US
Whether it is the role of government in compelling tech companies to unlock technology or provide access to data, the controversy swirling around Secretary Clinton’s emails or the frustration at…
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The 28th US – Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament – POSTPONED UNTIL 2017-
The Japan Society is excited to announce the 28th US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament! The Japan Society of Northern California is proud to present the 28th US - Japan Friendship…
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Creating the Next Biomedical Powerhouse in Japan
Despite groundbreaking technological innovations in biotech and medicine, Japan still faces challenges in becoming a world leader in biotech and medicine. On Wednesday, October 12th, Nobel Prize Winner, Dr. Shinya…
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Big in Japan: Levent Arabaci on Implementing Culture Change at a Large Japanese Company
In recent years, many of the large firms that historically were the foundation of the Japanese economy have been losing their competitive edge and seen their market shares slipping. Determined…
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BUSINESS JAPANESE LANGUAGE WORKSHOP
We are happy to announce that due to popular demand, Business Japanese Language Workshop is back this fall. One of the challenges in mastering the Japanese language is choosing the…
$25 – $35