Events
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Japan’s Changing Role in Asia: Opportunities and Challenges
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty, launching an alliance that was key to stability, peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region.…
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Invitation to the World of Noh, UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage
Traditional Arts in Modern Japan Series Welcome to the art of Noh, the traditional Japanese performing art that has been recognized as a world cultural heritage, a unique and profound…
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ACCJ/NAJAS Business Leaders Series: A Conversation with Cisco Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China President David West
Cisco Systems, Inc., founded in 1984 by two Stanford University computer scientists and a pioneer of the concept of a local area network (LAN), is a US multinational technology conglomerate…
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How Japan’s Female Board Members Can Drive Board Diversity in Japan
The movement to promote board diversity is intensifying globally as evidence is mounting that board diversity improves financial performance, financial reporting and oversight. This rationale has been the basis for…
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Innovation Salon | How Japan and the US are using technology to better address natural disasters
The 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake March 11 this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Taking this opportunity, we would like to extend our deepest sympathy to those who were impacted and those who are still recovering from the loss and damages. Sitting on opposite ends…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
