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  • The Olympian Mindset: Learning Resilience from Champion Athletes

    Elite athletes are admired by many. We marvel at their physical abilities, drive, dedication and grit. To manage under the pressure, they must have extraordinary mental abilities to push forward when the chips are down. Resilience – the ability to persevere and overcome setbacks is something we often observe in athletes and can learn from…

  • Annual General Members Meeting 2021

    It is the time of the year again for our Annual General Members Meeting! We are honored to have the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco as our guest speaker for 2021. You’ll also get a special chance to listen in on a conversation between a current student and one of our teachers, and learn more…

  • Business Japanese Workshop

    In the Japanese business world, knowledge of certain terminologies and grammar rules are essential for successful communication and securing gateways to future business opportunities. This workshop's focus is on basic business language used in Japan.  While it might seem simple, mastering these first steps will lay the foundation for a successful, professional career in Japan.…

  • How to speak Japanese casually with friends

    Tameguchi (タメ口)101 Are you trying to make more genuine connections with your Japanese companions? Do you feel an unintentional distance between you and your friends? Your words could make the difference. Join us for an in-depth look at the nuances of casual speech in Japanese. This course will touch on topics like appropriateness, slang words…

  • Summer 2021 Language Open House

    Please join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program! Our language coordinator will be available to answer questions about Japanese classes and registration, and you will also be able to sign up for a free language assessment check with one of our qualified teachers to assist in proper…

  • Innovation Salon | Smart Cities During & After Covid

    Cities around the world are increasingly looking to technology to help them better understand and serve their citizens. “Smart Cities” denotes the efforts to use electronics and data to analyze and improve a wide range of city services, from traffic and transportation, to waste management, utilities and services related to health, education, crime prevention and…

  • Confident Conversing in Japanese for Beginners

    にほんごChit Chat You’ve got the textbooks and flashcards. You know hiragana and katakana by heart. You practice kanji religiously. But how comfortable are you with speaking Japanese? Language is a way to communicate with others. Very often, however, beginners are so worried about mistakes and embarrassment that they forgo actually using their newly acquired language…