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SUMMARY:MedTech 2021 | The Digital Transformation of Healthcare Hospitals at Home and Patient Monitoring
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Digital Transformation of Healthcare Hospitals at Home and Patient Monitoring\, Learnings for Japan and the US. The virtual event will take place on Wednesday\, May 19th.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/medtech-2021-the-digital-transformation-of-healthcare-hospitals-at-home-and-patient-monitoring/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210609T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
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SUMMARY:シリコンバレー： ポストパンデミックのオープンイノベーション | Post-Pandemic Open Innovation in Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:Program will be held in Japanese (日本語プログラム) \n日本企業は現在スタートアップとの提携やベンチャーキャピタルへの投資、オープンイノベーションにどのように向き合っているか？シリコンバレーのエコシステムの中で実際に活動している4名の現役プレイヤーがコロナ禍でのイノベーション活動を実感レベルでお話します。昨年からの新型コロナウイルス感染拡大の影響の中、変わったこと、変わらなかったこと、活動の中で工夫してきたことや、ポストコロナを見据えた新しい成功の秘訣についてもディスカッションします。 \n \nみなさまと作っていける会となるよう、プログラムの最後にはブレイクアウトルームをご用意し、自由に動き回ってネットワーキングをしていただけるハッピーアワーセッションを設けます。どうぞお飲み物をご用意いただき、スピーカーや参加者との情報交換をお楽しみください。ビデオをオンにしてくださる方ならどなたでもウェルカムです! \n  \nDATE AND TIME \nU.S. — Wednesday\, June 9\, 2021 @ 4:00 – 5:15 pm (Pacific Time) \nJAPAN — Thursday\, June 10\, 2021 @ 8:00-9:15 am (Japan Time) \n  \nPrice \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n___ \n \n __ \n \n___ \nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS  \nYuriko Kaida Ph.D (海田由里子) | President\, AGC Business Development Americas \n旧旭硝子（現AGC.inc）に入社。コーポレート研究所での開発経験を経て、国内関連会社に有機材料開発チームを立ち上げ、光ディスク用光学部材の上市に貢献。その後、コーポレート研究所で開発マネジメントを担当。本社新事業開拓部でガラススクリーン事業立ち上げに従事。2017年6月より現職。米国、EUの新技術及び新事業機会探索を担当。 \n  \nYoshimi Nomura (野村佳美) | Director of Partnerships\, DNX Ventures \nDNX Venturesの米国オフィスにて、スタートアップと大企業の提携を通したイノベーション実現に携わる。前職では、経営企画室にて新規事業開発、営業部門で建築プロジェクトや卸売向けの鋼材価格交渉・仕入・在庫管理、経理部にて決算業務を担当。MBA留学中に、インドのソーシャルベンチャーおよびシンガポールのヘルスケアベンチャーにてGo-to-market Strategyの策定を経験し、卒業後の2016年より現職。2016年 ミシガン大学ロス・スクール・オブ・ビジネス (MBA)修了 \n  \nWaka Minagawa (皆川和花) | President and CEO\, NUL System Services Corporation \n1997年、日本ユニシス入社。システムエンジニアとしてミドルウェア開発に従事後、コンサルタントに転身。その後、テレビ通販事業立ち上げ、運営責任者を経験。日本ユニシスグループ社長業務秘書として広報活動に従事後、2019年4月、日本ユニシスの北米リサーチ会社の代表取締役社長に就任。 \n  \nModerator\, Aya Iwasuji (岩筋　彩) US Advisor\, Zuva.io\n2018年からZuva.io米国アドバイザーとして日本企業とシリコンバレー のパートナーシップやコラボレーションを促進するための活動を行っている。日本企業特有のビジネススタイルや文化を理解し、シリコンバレー エコシステムの強みを活用することでイノベーション活動を支援するクロスボーダーコンサルタント。前職ではNEDOシリコンバレー事務所にて日本企業向けコーポレートイノベーションセミナーやプログラム、カンファレンスなどの企画・運営に携わった経験を持つ。 \n___ \n\n___ \n4名の素晴らしいスピーカーに加えて、プログラムの最後に実施するハッピーアワーセッションのブレイクアウトルームをホスト決定!\nOur Amazing Breakout Room Hosts\n \n\nSho Tominaga （富永生)  | Lead Principal | Chief Executive Innovation Office and Wakako Shibata (柴田稚子) | Sales Account Manager\, US Incubation Office\, Rakuten USA\nMichi Kaifu (海部美知）| CEO\, ENOTECH Consulting\nShawn Koyama （小山俊輔）| Startup Liaison Manager\, CLBO Office at Hitachi Global Digital Holdings Corporation\nMike(Mitsumasa) Aoki （青木光政）| Senior Consultant\, Global and Industry Unit\, at Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support\nAkane Kudo (工藤茜子）| Senior Business Development Manager\, Panasonic Ventures\, LLC
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/%e3%82%b7%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%83%90%e3%83%ac%e3%83%bc%ef%bc%9a-%e3%83%9d%e3%82%b9%e3%83%88%e3%83%91%e3%83%b3%e3%83%87%e3%83%9f%e3%83%83%e3%82%af%e3%81%ae%e3%82%aa%e3%83%bc%e3%83%97%e3%83%b3/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210615T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T160000
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SUMMARY:知ってるつもりのブロックチェーン、今その裏側で起こっていること | Insiders’ view of Cryptoasset
DESCRIPTION:Program will be held in Japanese (日本語プログラム)\n世界を変えるかもしれないと言われている、仮想通貨・ブロックチェーン。暗号資産と呼ばれるインターネットで利用されるデジタル通貨の暗号技術、今その裏側では一体何が起こっているのでしょうか? 今話題の非代替性トークン(non- fungible tokens\, NFT)、分かるようで分からないこと、多いですよね。大丈夫です、安心してください。 \n \nブロックチェーンを活用した国際送金のインフラ技術を金融機関向けに提供する Rippleのコーポレート戦略兼オペレーション担当バイスプレジデント、そしてジャパンソサエティのボードメンバーでもある吉川絵美氏が、現場視点からリアルにわかりやすく解説します。プログラムでは、実際にライブで取引が決済されている臨場感ある様子をデモにてご紹介いたします。この貴重な機会をお見逃しなく！ \nまた、現在100社以上が加盟している日本暗号資産ビジネス協会広報部会長の西村依希子氏とのファイヤーサイドチャットでは、日本の仮想通貨ビジネスの状況などについて俯瞰していきます。 \nZoomのブレイクアウトルームを利用し、直接スピーカーやブロックチェーンの有識者の方々とお話しいただけるネットワーキングをご用意しています。ヴィデオをオンにしてくださる方、積極的にご参加いただける方でしたらどなたでもウェルカムです。皆様のご参加をお待ちしております！ \n  \nDate and time:  \nUS : 6/15 (Tue) 4pm Pacific Time \nJapan : 6/16 (Wed) 8am \n  \nAgenda: \n4:02 – 5:00 Fireside Chat\n1. 自己紹介\n2. 暗号資産市場の最近の動き\n3. ライブデモ (XRP Ledger)\n4. ブロックチェーンをコンセプトから理解するためのヒント\n5. ユースケース\n6. 日本の暗号資産業界及び、日米の規制の動き\n7. Q&A\n5:00-5:15  Breakout session \n___ \nLocation: Zoom \n  \nPrice: $20 for Non-Members; Free for Members  \nイベントで使用した資料とプレゼンテーションの録画ヴィデオをご登録いただいたみなさまには後日お送りいたします。みなさまのご支援、幅広い活動の展開が実現されており、日米関係の構築を深めるプログラムが可能となっております。みなさまのご協力に感謝申し上げます。(日本語プログラム) \n___ \nWho counts as a JSNC Member?\nJSNC members are corporate or individual members who pay an annual fee. Please email jsnc@usajapan.org if you are unsure whether you are a member or have a valid membership with JSNC. Not a member yet? No worries\, just click the button below to become one now!JSNCメンバーとは?\nコーポレートメンバー、もしくは個人メンバーで、年間費をお支払いしていただいている方々が対象になります。ご自身がメンバーか、また、期限が有効なメンバーシップをお持ちかどうか不明な場合は、jsnc@usajapan.orgにお問い合わせください。 \n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Speaker \nEmi Yoshikawa | Vice President\,  Corporate Strategy & Operations\, Ripple & Member of the Board\, Japan Society of Northern California\n吉川絵美 | コーポレート戦略兼オペレーション担当バイスプレジデント &  北カリフォルニアジャパンソサエティ理事 \n米国リップル社のサンフランシスコ本社にて、全社的な戦略、ビジネスオペレーション、ジョイントベンチャーのパートナーシップ事業などを担当。ブロックチェーンを活用して次世代送金基盤を構築するマネータップ株式会社の取締役も兼任。京都大学のブロックチェーン研究センターの創設に参画し、特任准教授として産学のブロックチェーン研究を推進。Japan Society of Northern Californiaのボードメンバーも務める。また、日本の取締役会における多様性を推進するJapan Board Diversity Network（ジャパン・ボード・ ダイバーシティ・ネットワーク）に創立メンバーとして参画。 MSCI社でポートフォリオ管理システムのプロダクト開発担当を務めるなど、金融テクノロジー分野で10年以上の経験を有し、米国・アジアなどの越境ビジネスのコンサルティング経験も持つ。2017年には、米メディアによるフィンテック・インフルエンサーの女性トップ50に選出。ハーバード・ビジネススクールのMBA、CFA協会認定証券アナリスト資格(CFA)を保有。 \n  \nFireside Chat Special Guest\nYokiko Nishimura | Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA)\n西村依希子 | 一般社団法人日本暗号資産ビジネス協会 広報部会長 \n東京大学法学部卒。株式会社マネーパートナーズグループ社長室長、日本暗号資産ビジネス協会広報部会長。2015年、当時FinTech推進のグループリーダーとして東証一部上場の金融機関グループで初めてBitcoinを扱うことを世間に宣言。2016年4月業界団体として仮想通貨ビジネス勉強会（現Japan Cryptoasset Business Association\, 日本暗号資産ビジネス協会）を立ち上げ、国内取引所間の連携を開始。2017年9月マネーパートナーズが資金決済法上の仮想通貨交換業者（関東財務局長第00001号）に登録される。協会事務局としての関わりから、国内外のブロックチェーンプロジェクトと多く親交を持ち、内、MVL(星)・Medibloc(韓)・Ｗaves（露）・Prometheum(米)のアドバイザーに就任。Newspicksでも暗号資産関連の情報を配信する認定ピッカー
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/%e7%9f%a5%e3%81%a3%e3%81%a6%e3%82%8b%e3%81%a4%e3%82%82%e3%82%8a%e3%81%ae%e3%83%96%e3%83%ad%e3%83%83%e3%82%af%e3%83%81%e3%82%a7%e3%83%bc%e3%83%b3%e3%80%81%e4%bb%8a%e3%81%9d%e3%81%ae%e8%a3%8f%e5%81%b4/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210623T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210623T193000
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SUMMARY:JLPT Crash Course N4 & N5
DESCRIPTION:Learning/ Knowing the JLPT Inside Out\nThis is it. You’ve been learning Japanese day and night for exactly a year\, two months\, and fifteen days. You’ve signed up for the JLPT for the very first time\, and you’re ready to prove to the world that you know Japanese! Except… there’s just one thing: test-taking is often a skill in of itself. While the Japanese Language Proficiency Test does aim to measure your knowledge of the language\, it is structured in a way that if you simply walk into the examination room blind\, it may prevent you from truly showing off your prowess. Fortunately\, in this workshop\, we will be going over how to effectively tackle the beast known as the JLPT. \n  \n*This workshop is meant for those who are studying for JLPT N4 &N5 \n*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceled \n___ \nDate: 5 Wednesday sessions\, starting on June 23 at 5:30-7:30 PM (Pacific Time)! \n___ \nFee: $275 (Membership is required for this booking. Join and support the Japan Society! Membership can also be applied to group lessons and other workshops in the future!) \n______ \nClass format: Zoom. We want to see your happy faces\, so we will ask all students to turn their videos on. \n  \nTextbook: 日本語能力試験J L P T 公式問題集第二集N４＜https://www.bonjinsha.com/goods/detail?id=12865＞ \n*Fee does not include the textbook. Please purchase it before the class starts. \n*The textbook is available through JPT America\, Inc. Once you register\, you will receive a 30% off coupon in the confirmation email. The coupon will expire on June 20\, 2021! \n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nChiaki Vanasupa\nVanasupa-sensei has been teaching Japanese for over 7 years and holds a California Teaching Credential. After living in different countries and working as an interpreter and translator for many years\, she realized that teaching Japanese language and culture is what she would like to pursue as a lifetime career. Utilizing her work experiences in Japan\, Vanasupa-sensei’s focus is on conversing with business Japanese and cultural differences in business. \nShe received her BA (Hons) in Sociology and\, MA in International Studies with Research Training from University of Reading\, UK\, and MA in Translation and Localization Management from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/jlpt-crash-course-n4-n5/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210625T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
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SUMMARY:How Fujifilm Succeeded in Changing the Fate of instax® Instant Cameras
DESCRIPTION:Introduced in 1998\, the instax instant camera allowed users to take and produce photos on the spot. While digital cameras took precedent for most of the early 2000s\, instax cameras are currently selling more than digital cameras\, as instant cameras have boomed in popularity due to Gen Z and Millennials becoming enamored with vintage products. \nThe instax cameras were truly a revival product\, with sales going down at one point\, but it made a huge comeback through the use of outstanding marketing strategies. Here at Japan Society of Northern California\, we would like Fujifilm to talk about instax’s success stories of creating mega-hit consumer products in the USA. What is the secret of Fujifilm’s success? Join us to hear the fascinating stories! \nAdditionally\, we are excited to announce our instax Film Contest. We ask our community to submit photos of their own unique instax usage ideas. The winner will be decided by polls during the event! Winner will get an instax as a prize! \n___ \nDATE AND TIME \nU.S. — Friday\, June 25\, 2021 @ 4:00 – 5:00 pm (Pacific Time) \nJAPAN — Saturday\, June 26\, 2021 @ 8:00 -9:00 am (Japan Time) \nPrice \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \nAgenda \n4:00 – 4:05 p.m. PDT  (8:00-8:05 a.m. JST) — Opening\n4:05 – 4:25 p.m. PDT (8:05 – 8:25 a.m. JST) — How Fujifilm Succeeded in Changing the Fate of instax® Instant Cameras by Marci Lane | Director of Marketing\, Imaging Division\, FUJIFILM North America Corporation\n4:25 – 4:40 p.m. PDT (8:25 – 8:40 a.m. JST) — Q&A Moderator\, Hiroaki Kuwajima | Haas Executive Fellow\, Haas School of Business\, University of California\, Berkeley\n4:40 – 4:45 p.m. PDT (8:40 – 8:45 a.m. JST) — Fujifilm Story by Kodai Fujita | Business Development Manager\, FUJIFILM Corporation\n4:45 – 4:55 p.m. PDT (8:45 -8:55 a.m. JST) —  instax®Instant Film DIY Contest\n4:55 – 5:00 p.m. PDT (8:55 – 9:00 a.m. JST) — Closing Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n___ \nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS \nMarci Lane | Director of Marketing\, Imaging Division\, FUJIFILM North America Corporation \n \nWith over 35 years of photographic industry knowledge\, Marci is an experienced Marketing leader. Prior to joining Fujifilm in 1986\, she worked in a 1 hour photo lab\, managing the store logistics while overseeing the quality photo processing operation. As an employee of Fujifilm\, Marci has held various positions in the commercial\, professional and consumer businesses. Since 2014\, she has managed the instax brand and watched it soar to new highs\, gaining acceptance with a new generation of photo enthusiasts. Marci is a proud undergraduate of Bryant University and gained her Masters in Finance at Pace University in 2017. When she is not working\, Marci loves to travel with her family and one day hopes to travel to Japan! \n___\n\nKodai Fujita | Business Development Manager\, FUJIFILM Corporation \n \n ___\nModerator\, Hiroaki Kuwajima  | Haas Executive Fellow\, Haas School of Business\, University of California\, Berkeley \n\n\n\n2018 – Present: Haas Executive Fellow and Visiting Scholar\, University of California\, Berkeley\n2016 – 2018:  Executive Vice President and Board Member\, Linkers Corporation\n2012 – 2016:  Chief Financial Officer\, Aoyama Shachu Corporation\n2010 – 2012:  Senior Associate\, Dream Incubator\n2003 – 2007:  Senior Trader\, Mitsubishi Corporation \n\n\n\n___\n___\n\n\ninstax®Instant Film DIY Contest \nShow us your creative side! Share your favorite DIY using instax® instant \nfilm and enter for a chance to win a new Fujifilm INSTAX MINI 11™ \n \n\n \nFor additional inspiration and ideas visit here!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/how-fujifilm-succeeded-in-changing-the-fate-of-instax-instant-cameras/
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210708T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210708T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002004Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Japan - U.S. Innovation Awards Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Combining the best of Japanese creativity and American entrepreneurial skill to create unimaginable opportunities.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2021-japan-u-s-innovation-awards-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210715T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210715T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
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SUMMARY:2021 Japan - U.S. Innovation Awards Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Combining the best of Japanese creativity and American entrepreneurial skill to create unimaginable opportunities.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2021-japan-u-s-innovation-awards-symposium-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210721T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210721T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
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SUMMARY:teamLab: Continuity Reception + Private Viewing
DESCRIPTION:**SOLD OUT** \nIf you would like to join the waiting list\, please email jsnc@usajapan.org \nJoin us at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco for special admission to teamLab: Continuity\, hosted July 21st from 4:00-6:00 PM. \nWe have partnered with the Asian Art Museum to provide private access to the new exhibition\, before it opens to the general public. Join museum supporters for a reception and a private viewing of the exhibition by the Tokyo-based international collective teamLab—renowned for its interactive\, interconnected digital artworks. Attendees will have an opportunity to engage with Kazumasa Nonaka\, a Member of teamLab. \nThis is a great opportunity to finally and safely meet with friends in person\, network\, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind gallery accompanied by drinks and good company. \nWe are limited to 40 tickets on a first-come-first-serve basis\, so reserve your spot now before tickets sell out!  We hope to see you there! \nThe Way of the Sea\, Transcending Space – Colors of Life\, 2018\, by teamLab (est. 2001). Sound by Hideaki Takahashi (Japanese b. 1967). Interactive digital installation. © teamLab\, courtesy of Pace Gallery.\nBorn From the Darkness a Loving\, and Beautiful World\, 2018 by Sisyu (Japanese) and teamLab\, (est. 2001).  Sound by Hideaki Takahashi (Japanese\, b. 1967).  Interactive digital installation. © teamLab\, courtesy of Pace Gallery.\n___ \nDate & Time\n \nWednesday\, July 21\, 4:00 – 6:00 pm (Pacific Time) \n  \nVenue  \nThe Asian Art Museum of San Francisco \n200 Larkin St\, San Francisco\, CA 94102 \n  \nPrice \n$30 for members and $35 for non-members \n(Limited to 40 tickets) \n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/teamlab-continuity-reception-private-viewing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210723T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002011Z
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SUMMARY:Nakamura Kazutaro: ART of KABUKI - From Classical Kabuki to Art Kabuki\, Moving Forward
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Art in Modern Japan Series Event \n*FREE (ENGLISH PROGRAM) \nJoin us for a very special program with Kazutaro Nakamura\, one of Japan’s rising stars of Kabuki\, as he explains his journey from traditional Kabuki performed on stage to “Art Kabuki\,” a new multi-media art form that melds traditional and modern esthetics. Kazutaro was born to a family of renowned Kabuki actors\, including a Living National Treasure\, and started performing at an early age. Recently\, he choreographed the shrine maiden’s ceremonial dance (巫女舞) performed by the main character in the award-winning 2016 animated film\, “Your Name” (君の名は). \n\nIn response to the pandemic\, Kazutaro created “ART Kabuki\,” which offers a modern Kabuki experience\, introducing modern cinematic technology\, music\, aesthetic\, and fashion. Its live stream format has made it accessible to a global audience. \nWhether you are a Kabuki fan or simply interested in Japanese culture and would like to know more\, this is an event for you. Come join us to learn all about Kabuki\, from its traditional and cultural roots to its modern transformations in Japan today. \n歌舞伎界の若きプリンス中村壱太郎氏が、永年受け継がれてきた伝統的な歌舞伎の楽しみ方や魅力と、コロナ禍で自身が総合演出として製作し、主演として出演した美しくアートな映像作品、「ART歌舞伎」について語ります。（英語プログラム：一部通訳付き） \n\nDate and Time \n\nU.S. — July 23\, 2021 @ 5:00-6PM\nJapan — July 24\, 2021 (JAPAN) 9:00-10:00AM\n\n_ \n\nPrice\nFREE! (Zoom link will be sent upon registration)\n\n_ \n\nProgram \n7/23 PDT\, 7/24 Japan Time\n5:00 – 5:10 (9:00 – 9:10)  Opening Remark Mark Frey\n5:10 – 5:30 (9:10 – 9:30)  Nakamura Kazutaro | Kabuki Actor\,  Presentation\n5:30 – 5:40 (9:30 – 9:40)  Nakamura Kazutaro +  Mark Frey Fireside Chat\n5:40 – 5:55 (9:40 – 9:55)  Q&A\n5:55 – 6:00 (9:55 – 10:00)  Closing Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n\nOur Amazing Speakers\nNakamura Kazutaro | Kabuki Actor\n\nNakamura Kazutaro was born in 1990 to a renowned family of Kabuki actors\, including his grandfather\, Living National Treasure Sakata Tojuro IV. As a result\, Kazutaro took part in traditional dances and performances from an early age. Today\, he actively plays in Kabuki performances\, primarily in female “onnagata” (女方) roles. Meanwhile\, Kazutaro has also branched out his activities through appearances on television shows and starting his own Youtube channel\, Kazutaro Kabuki Creation. In 2016\, he choreographed the shrine maiden’s ceremonial dance (巫女舞) performed by the main character in the award-winning animated film\, Your Name (君の名は). During the COVID-19 pandemic\, he was inspired to integrate modern technology and influences with the traditional Kabuki performances and brought ART KABUKI through live stream to a global audience. \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nMark Frey | Moderator \n\nMark Frey developed a passion for Kabuki theatre and Japanese performing arts while living and working in Japan on the JET Program. Since returning to the Bay Area\, he has been an active member of the San Mateo Japanese American Community Center’s Kabuki Kai. In 2010\, he founded JETAANC Kabuki Club and has led classes in our community ever since to foster a love of Japanese performing arts. When Mark is not involved with Kabuki\, he is active in the JET Program Alumni Association of Northern California and Oakland-Fukuoka Sister City Association. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ \n___ \n\n________\nIn Cooperation with \n \nThe Japan Society Canada \n________ \nGenerously Supported By
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/nakamura-kazutaro-art-of-kabuki-from-classical-kabuki-to-art-kabuki-moving-forward/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210730T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002014Z
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SUMMARY:Gyoza Night and “Midnight Diner” Viewing Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Japan Society of Northern California for a virtual gathering dedicated entirely to gyoza! First\, a demonstration will be provided by our very own Language Coordinator\, Yu Higashisawa\, on how to prepare gyoza by hand. An ingredient list will be shared before the event\, and if you like you can follow along with the instructions at home. Afterwards you can enjoy your meal while watching an episode of “Midnight Diner” with us through Teleparty. \n  \n“Midnight Diner” is a television series that follows the mysterious proprietor of a late-night diner\, known only as “Master”. Each episode revolves around the creation of a particular Japanese dish- in this case\, gyoza! \nYou can read more about the series here. \n___ \nDate and Time: \nFriday\, July 30th\, 2021 at 6:00 PM (Pacific Time) \nPricing: \nFree! But a valid (paid) Netflix account is required to watch “Midnight Diner”. \nHow to Join? \nPlease register via the link below! We will send the invitation link on the day of the event. \nIn order to join the video viewing\, you will need to download the “Teleparty” browser extension\, which is available on Google Chrome\, and have a paid subscription to Netflix. You can download the extension and learn more about Teleparty here. \n____ \n \n____ \nHOW TO USE TELEPARTY: \nNetflix Party is now Teleparty! Please follow the instructions in the graphic below: \n_____ \n \n___ \n\nDownload Google Chrome on your computer if you do not already have it.\n\n           Teleparty only works on Chrome browsers. \n  \n\n Install the Netflix Party Browser Extension\n\n           You can download the extension by visiting www.teleparty.com or directly from the Chrome store here. \n  \n\n Click on the Teleparty URL invitation link.\n\n           Due to software restrictions\, the link will be shared on the day of the event. We appreciate your patience and understanding. \n  \n\n Once the page has opened\, click on the “Tp” extension button at the top right of the Chrome window near the search bar to join the group chat.\n\n            IMPORTANT: If you do not click the button\, you will not join the Teleparty and will just be watching the movie on your own\, without chat or synchronous playback! \n  \n           ADDITIONAL NOTE: In some cases\, the “Tp” button may be hidden from your browser toolbar. Click the puzzle piece icon to see all your extensions and then select Teleparty. \n  \n\n Choose your chat name and icon by clicking the icon at the top right of the chat box and enjoy the show!\n\n  \nFor more information and troubleshooting\, visit https://www.teleparty.com/support. \n  \nDisclaimer: Please join at your own discretion. Teleparty is third-party software\, and the Japan Society of Northern California is not responsible for any technical issues\, errors\, or any adverse outcomes associated with participating in this event. The views expressed by participants in Party Chat are not moderated by JSNC\, and any opinions expressed are not to be construed as statements sanctioned or supported by the Society\, its staff\, officers\, or affiliates.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/gyoza-night-and-midnight-diner-viewing-party/
CATEGORIES:Language,VIP
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210816T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210816T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002147Z
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SUMMARY:Yōkai 101: Exploring the Thrill of Japanese Folklore
DESCRIPTION:*FREE (ENGLISH PROGRAM) \nIt’s August\, and that means it’s Obon season and the perfect time to learn about Japanese folklore! Join us for a special program dedicated to yōkai\, supernatural entities and spirits that appear in many Japanese tales. Yōkai play an important role in modern Japan\, as they not only appear in folklore narratives told to children\, but also feature in video games\, manga\, and anime. Yōkai have become increasingly popular in the U.S. with the spread of Japanese pop culture\, like the video game series Yokai Watch. \nProfessor Michael Dylan Foster from UC Davis will be sharing his knowledge on the world of yōkai along with Matthew Meyer\, a popular yōkai artist. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Japanese folklore\, its traditional roots\, and how both still play a role in Japan today! \n世界でも数少ない日本研究のアメリカ人民俗学者 カリフォルニア大学デービス校のマイケル・ディラン・フォスター氏、そして、浮世絵調の自作イラストに英語の解説を付し日本の妖怪を世界に発信しているアーティスト、マット・マイヤー氏がアメリカでもじわじわと人気がでている日本の妖怪について語ります。（無料：英語プログラム） \n_ \nDate and Time\nU.S. – Monday\, August 16th\, 2021 @ 4:30PM (PDT)\nJapan – Tuesday\, August 17th\, 2021 @ 8:30AM (Japan Time) \nPrice\nFREE! (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \nAgenda\n8/16 PDT\, 8/17 Japan Time\n4:30pm (8:30am): Opening Remarks Kendra De Nike\, Japan Society of Northern California\n4:35pm (8:35am): Michael Dylan Foster | Professor of Japanese & Chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures\, University of California\, Davis | Presentation (15min)\n4:50pm (8:50am): Matthew Meyer | Illustrator & Folklorist | Presentation\n5:05pm (9:05am): Fireside Chat\n5:15pm (9:15am): Q&A\n5:30pm (9:30am):  Closing Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n5:30pm (9:30am): Free discussion with audience\n5:40pm (9:40am):  End \n\n_ \n\nOur Amazing Speakers\n \nMichael Dylan Foster | Professor of Japanese & Chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures\, University of California\, Davis\nMichael Dylan Foster is Professor of Japanese and Chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the University of California\, Davis\, where he teaches courses on Japanese folklore\, heritage\, tourism\, and popular culture. He is the author of The Book of Yōkai: Mysterious Creatures of Japanese Folklore (2015)\, Pandemonium and Parade: Japanese Monsters and the Culture of Yōkai (2009)\, and numerous articles on Japanese folklore\, literature\, and media. He is also the co-editor of The Folkloresque: Reframing Folklore in a Popular Culture World (2016) and UNESCO on the Ground: Local Perspectives on Intangible Cultural Heritage (2015). His current project explores discourses of tourism and heritage as they relate to local festivals in Japan\, and he recently co-edited Matsuri and Religion: Complexity\, Continuity\, and Creativity in Japanese Festivals (2021). \n_ \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nMatthew Meyer | Illustrator & Folklorist \nMatthew Meyer is an illustrator and folklorist based in Japan. He received a BFA in illustration from Ringling College of Art and Design in 2005. His work is focused on Japanese folklore\, particularly yokai studies. He is the author of The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons (2012)\, The Hour of Meeting Evil Spirits (2015)\, The Book of the Hakutaku (2018)\, and The Fox’s Wedding (2021). He is also the creator of yokai.com\, an online illustrated database of Japanese ghosts and monsters. (Website/Patreon) \n ______
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/yokai-101-exploring-the-thrill-of-japanese-folklore/
CATEGORIES:Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210824T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210824T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002117Z
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SUMMARY:Confident Conversing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:にほんごChit Chat \nYou’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? \nLanguage 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 skills. This would hinder progress at any level\, so let’s talk! We are now accepting students for a 12-week workshop on beginner conversations. Under the steady guidance of Sakamoto-sensei\, 6 students will have the opportunity to flex their Japanese capabilities over Zoom for 1.5 hours at a time. In this intimate group setting\, Sakamoto-sensei will be able to gauge the needs of each student and adjust subject matter to these needs. This is a great way to grow comfortable using Japanese in unscripted and genuine conversations\, and make new friends! \n  \n*This workshop is meant for those who already have a foundation in Japanese\, preferably having participated in JSNC’s Beginning 1-4 <https://www.usajapan.org/japanese-language-classes/japanese-class-descriptions/#beginning>. \n*Weekly topics will fluctuate based on students’ knowledge and needs \n*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceled \nDate: Starting on August 24 at 18:30-20:00 (Pacific Time) Tuesdays 12 sessions! \nFee: $275  (Membership is required for this booking. Join and support the Japan Society! Membership can also be applied to sign up for group lessons and workshop in the future!) \nClass format : Zoom.  We want to see your happy faces\, so we will ask all students to turn their videos on. \n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nKumiko Sakamoto \nKumiko Sakamoto has been teaching Japanese for 24 years and will continue teaching diverse backgrounds. She earned her master’s degree in Japanese Pedagogy from SFSU and admires two teaching philosophies: Natural Approach by Dr. Stephen Krashen and Depth and Complexity by Dr. Sandra Kaplan. Her teaching mission acknowledges equity in mind awareness and supports Diversity and Inclusivity. Kumiko is one of the creators of an online reading book\, “日本語で読書”\, which is supported by the Japan Foundation. Her philosophy is based on human equality and the values of lifelong education. Kumiko’s hobbies are writing movie reviews and community service.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/confident-conversing-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Community,Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210827T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210827T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002019Z
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SUMMARY:Fall 2021 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Fall 2021 Open House \nPlease join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program! \nOur 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 some of our qualified teachers to assist in proper class placement. \nThis event will be hosted online via SpatialChat\, a simple and intuitive way to network with large groups virtually. There is no account creation required for SpatialChat\, and an invitation link with instructions will be sent out by email to everyone who has registered a few days before the event. \nSpace is limited though\, so make sure to register soon! \n  \nDate & Time: \nFriday August 27th @ 6:00pm to 7:30pm \nVenue: SpatialChat \nParticipant Cap: 50 \n___ \n \n \n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/fall-2021-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210829T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210829T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002005Z
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SUMMARY:US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | San Mateo
DESCRIPTION:32nd US-Japan Friendship Tennis Tournament Cup 2021 | San Mateo \nUS-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament is back! \nWe made it through the challenges of the pandemic\, and now it’s time to come together for an exciting day of socializing\, fun\, and most importantly tennis. \nFounded in 1987\, the purpose of the Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament is to develop a warm relationship between the people of Japan and the United States. The winner will be awarded The Consular Cup\, a majestic steel chalice donated to the tournament in 1990 by the Consulate General of Japan. Lunch\, gift bags\, and free entry into an exciting opportunity drawing are also included–so really\, everybody wins! \nテニスファン待望の Japan – USフレンドシップテニストーナメント、日本総領事杯テニス大会、今年は8月2９日(日曜日）開催いたします！ヴァーチャルではありません。青空の下元気にSan Mateo High Schoolのコートでプレイいたしましょう。試合経験の少ない方から上級者までウェルカムです。一昨年はお互いの実力発揮と交流トークに大いに盛り上がりました。豪華商品、ランチ付き。お誘い合わせの上、是非ご参加ください！（昼食付） \n\n\nTime & Date:\nSunday\, August 29th\, 2021\n8:00 AM – 2:30 PM \nVenue: \nTennis Courts: San Mateo High School\n506 N Delaware St\nSan Mateo\, CA 94401 \nPrices (Includes gourmet lunch!🍱): \nPlayer (Under 35) – $45.00\nPlayer (Over 35) – $55.00 \n\n***REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 8/23 AT 5:00 PM. Limited space is available\, so sign up early! \n<br> \nRules & Regulations: \n\nMatches will be men’s/women’s/mixed doubles & your partner will change each round. The doubles partner will be decided by drawing lots; there will be no pre-arrangements.\nEach player plays a total of 4 sets\, each set consisting of 8 games (a total of 32 games). The player with the most number of won games out of 32 games is the champion.\nPlayers must be 17 or older to participate. All skill levels are welcome.\nThis is a “friendship tournament” with the sole purpose of having fun and playing tennis with players of all skill levels. Please note that this is not a competitive USTA tournament\n\nPrize: \n\nThe champion will be presented with a perpetual Consular Cup and a permanent plaque. There will be an award ceremony after the tournament\, so participants are asked to stay until the end of the event.\n\n \nThe winner will be awarded The Consular Cup
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/us-japan-friendship-cup-tennis-tournament-san-mateo/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210918
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002020Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring how to write in Japanese: 60 min private sessions
DESCRIPTION:Exploring how to write in Japanese: 60 min private sessions \nCaptivated by the Japanese Kanji\, Hiragana\, or Katakana? Wanted to write a heartfelt\, hand-written letter to your Japanese family or friends? Looking for ways to use your learned Japanese vocabulary and Kanji? We are here to help! We are now offering a 60-minute PRIVATE writing session with our youthful\, friendly and energetic Yuri-sensei. \nWhether you discovered Japanese from anime or manga and want to write properly or learned Japanese from a textbook but find it awkward to communicate casually\, this is a completely customized session tailored to your needs. Let us know what you want to write in Japanese\, and we can help you master it! \nSince these are private sessions with each lesson developed just for you\, all levels of Japanese and written familiarity is welcome. Your 60 min writing session can be customized to tailor to your needs: \n  \n– Don’t know how to speak or write Japanese but want to express thanks and sincerity? Learn to write a thank-you letter in Japanese to your loved ones.\n– Come up with and master writing your name in Kanji. If you are an advanced Japanese learner\, we can focus more on writing complex sentences and practicing new Kanjis.\n– Explore texting and online language on Japanese social media.\n– Expressing your thoughts freely in a journal.\n– Don’t know what you want to write in Japanese? Let’s discover with Yuri-sensei what we can try! \n  \n*Each session is 60 minutes long. You can only sign up for one session\, but sign-ups for multiple sessions are also welcome!\n*This workshop is designed for all levels\n*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceled \nDate: \n*Please register one week in advance to your session so Yuri-sensei can prepare!\n6:00-7:00PM\n9/2\, 9/3\, 9/4\, 9/5\, 9/7\, 9/9\, 9/16\, 9/17 \nFee: $35 (Membership is required for this booking. Join and support the Japan Society! Membership can also be applied to sign up for group lessons and workshops in the future!) \nClass format: Zoom. We want to see your happy faces\, so we will ask all students to turn their videos on. \n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nYuri K \nYuri was born in Irvine\, Orange County and spent her childhood in California and Washington. She was one of the volunteer interns at the Japan Society in 2020. Her intercultural background inspired her to pursue the Japanese teaching career. Big foodie and anime lover! Loves to talk about daily lives.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/exploring-how-to-write-in-japanese-60-min-private-sessions/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210921T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210921T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T215609Z
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SUMMARY:Japan’s Business Reinvention: How to lead Corporate Culture Change
DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade\, Japan’s leading companies have undergone a reinvention\, away from brand names and commoditized products to a stealth\, deep-tech leadership in critical inputs into global supply chains. This reinvention requires new corporate processes and a new corporate culture that enable risk-taking and breakthrough innovation. This event will introduce the core message of Ulrike Schaede’s award-winning book “The Business Reinvention of Japan”\, followed by a discussion with the key executives of JSR and AGC who have led this corporate renewal and reinvention in their effort to turn what used to be traditional\, risk-averse\, slow and steady companies into agile\, tech-driven\, global competitors. AGC Inc.\, formerly Asahi Glass Co.\, Ltd.\, is a supplier of flat\, automotive\, display glass\, chemicals\, ceramics and other high-tech components and the JSR Corporation\, formerly Japan Synthetic Rubber Co.\, Ltd.\, engages in the manufacture and sale of synthetic rubber and fine chemical materials. \n  \nDate and Time:\nTuesday\, September 21st\, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. (PDT)\nWednesday\, September 22nd\, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \nAgenda \n9/21 (PDT)\, 9/22 (Japan Time) \n4:30pm (8:30am): Opening Remarks\, Tracy Gopal | Founder & CEO\, Third Arrow Strategies\n4:35pm (8:35am): Professor Ulrike Scheade | Professor of Japanese Business at the University of California\, San Diego\, School of Global Policy and Strategy\, and Director of JFIT\n4:45pm (8:45am): Eric R. Johnson | Representative Director and CEO\, JSR Corporation President of JSR North America Holdings\, Inc.\n4:50pm (8:50am): Takuya Shimamura | Chairman\, Member of the Board\, AGC Inc.\n4:55pm (8:55am): Fireside Chat\n5:15pm (9:15am): Q&A from audience\n5:30pm (9:30am): Closing\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS  \n  \nTakuya Shimamura | Chairman\, Member of the Board\, AGC Inc. \nTakuya Shimamura is the Chairman\, Member of the Board\, (hereafter AGC)\, a world-leading manufacturer of glass\, chemicals\, and high-tech materials. Beginning his career in 1980 as a production planning manager at the Chemicals Company\, one of AGC’s in-house divisions\, Takuya Shimamura’s bold decisions and initiatives in the structural reform resulted in successful downsizing of AGC’s chlor-alkali business in Japan. In 2003\, he was appointed as the President Director of PT Asahimas Chemicals\, one of AGC’s subsidiaries and the largest Chlor-alkali producer in Southeast Asia. Under his strong leadership\, PT Asahimas Chemicals marked record high profits. Having served as the president of the Chemicals Company for three years\, in 2013\, Takuya Shimamura was appointed as a Senior Executive Officer and the President of the Electronics Company\, one of AGC’s in-house divisions. In 2015\, He assumed the CEO position. He is the first CEO in AGC’s history to have managed two different inhouse-companies. \n_ \n_ \n  \n _\n_\n \nEric R. Johnson | Representative Director and CEO\, JSR Corporation President of JSR North America Holdings\, Inc. \nEric R. Johnson became Representative Director and CEO of JSR Corporation in 2019\, where he now sets the company’s global vision and strategy\, with a special focus on growth\, globalization and sustainability. Prior to becoming CEO\, Eric was president of both JSR Micro\, Inc. and JSR Life Sciences. In the life sciences business\, he set and oversaw global strategy including spearheading the vision and establishment of JSR Life Sciences in 2014. He also shaped the division’s manufacturing and merger and acquisition strategy\, growing JSR Life Sciences to a global group of companies with nearly 2000 employees.  From 2005 to 2019\, Eric served as president of JSR Micro\, Inc. where he was responsible for the day-to-day US operations and development and integration of global strategies. In 2011 he became the first non-Japanese corporate officer of JSR Corporation. \n_ \n_ \n\n_\nUlrike Schaede | Professor of Japanese Business at the University of California\, San Diego\, School of Global Policy and Strategy\, and Director of JFIT (Japan Forum for Innovation and Technology) \nUlrike Schaede is Professor of Japanese Business at the University of California\, San Diego\, School of Global Policy and Strategy\, and Director of JFIT (Japan Forum for Innovation and Technology). She is the author of The Business Reinvention of Japan: How to Make Sense of the New Japan (Stanford University Press\, 2020)\, which won the 2021 Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Prize as well as a 2021 Axiom Business Book award. Schaede has spent over nine years of research in Tokyo and is an advisor to several companies and organizations in Japan. \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n \n  \nIn cooperation with
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CATEGORIES:Innovation,Politics/Policy
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SUMMARY:Bunraku and Beyond: The Evolving Tradition of Japanese Puppet Theater
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Art in Modern Japan Series Event \n*FREE (ENGLISH PROGRAM) \nJoin us for an upcoming special program about Bunraku\, a form of traditional Japanese puppet theatre. Our speaker for the program will be Martin Holman\, a literary translator\, professor\, puppeteer\, and puppet theater director. Through the stories and music of the puppet theater\, the presentation will include a brief history of Japanese puppetry\, from its religious origins through the commercial enterprise of Bunraku. \nTune in to watch live from the Awa Jurobe Yashiki Puppet Theater and Museum in the Tokushima Prefecture–home of more traditional puppet troupes and theaters than anywhere else in Japan! The program will include an introduction to the history of the traditional Japanese puppet theater\, as well as a close up look at the construction and manipulation techniques of the puppets and the wide variety of puppets used. We will also examine the puppet stage and see a short performance\, followed by a Q&A session amid the puppets and stage materials. \nWhether you are a Bunraku fan or somebody simply interested in learning more about Japanese culture\, this is a great opportunity to learn more! \n  \nDate and Time:\nThursday\, September 23rd\, 2021 at 4:30 P.M. (PDT)\nFriday\, September 24th\, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKER \n  \nMartin Holman | Literary Translator\, Professor\, Puppeteer\, and Puppet Theater Director \n\nOriginally from Kentucky\, Martin Holman has lived in Japan for more than 15 years since 1978. A translator of modern Japanese literature\, including works by Nobel-laureate Kawabata Yasunari\, Holman began training as a puppeteer with the 190-year-old Tonda Puppet Theater in Shiga Prefecture in 1993. There he became the first non-Japanese to perform in the traditional puppet theater in Japan. Later\, as a professor of Japanese\, he brought hundreds of university students to Japan for puppetry training programs. In 2004 he founded Bunraku Bay Puppet Theater\, which has performed in Japan\, Canada\, and 34 States in the US\, including such venues as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Smithsonian Institution. Holman’s puppetry was featured in the film Kaiju Bunraku \, which was selected for the Sundance Film Festival in 2017. After retirement from the University of Missouri\, he moved to Tokushima and founded another troupe\, Tokubeiza\, through which he continues both to preserve and promote the traditional theater\, as well as to innovate within it\, adapting traditional and modern materials for puppets.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/bunraku-and-beyond-the-evolving-tradition-of-japanese-puppet-theater/
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SUMMARY:ACCJ/NAJAS Business Leaders Series: Adobe and Japan’s Digital Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Adobe Japan President Tomonobu Kamiya to hear the story of Adobe’s success in Japan\, including how it helped unleash the country’s creativity and is now riding the current wave of digital transformation. Adobe Inc.\, one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s iconic tech companies\, was launched nearly 40 years ago in a Palo Alto garage with technology that spawned a new industry: desktop publishing.\nToday\, Adobe is not only a household name\, thanks to products such as Photoshop and the Acrobat PDF\, it is also a leader in creative cloud services\, document productivity\, and digital transformation. Adobe entered the Japanese market almost 30 years ago and the country has become one of their most critical markets.\nIn this special virtual event\, jointly hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and the National Association of Japan America Societies\, Kamiya will talk about the secret to Adobe’s success in Japan\, how the company has met the unique and changing needs of the local market\, and how it views the Japanese government’s plans for digital transformation. The program will be moderated by Japan Society of Northern California Chairman Larry Greenwood. \n  \nDate and Time:\nMonday\, September 27th\, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. (PDT)\nTuesday\, September 28th\, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration)\n \nAgenda: \n(Pacific Time)\n4:00-4:05    Welcome:  Beth Phelps\, Senior Director\, Operations & Administration\, The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan & Peter Kelley\, President\, National Association of Japan-America Societies\n4:05-4:08    Introduction: Larry Greenwood\, Chairman\, Japan Society of Northern California\n4:08-4:20    Presentation: Tomonobu Kamiya\, President\, Adobe Japan\n4:20-4:35    Fireside Chat with Tomonobu Kamiya and Larry Greenwood\n4:35-4:55    Q&A\n4:55-5:00    Closing: Takahide Akiyama\, President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n5:00-5:15    Informal network \n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKER \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n__ \n__ \n_ \n\nTomonobu Kamiya | President\, Adobe Japan \n\nTomonobu Kamiya has served as president of Adobe Japan since April 2021. He is responsible for Adobe’s overall operations in Japan across the company’s three cloud businesses: Creative Cloud\, Document Cloud\, and Experience Cloud. Since joining Adobe Japan in October 2014\, Kamiya has headed the entire Digital Media operations that consists of Creative Cloud\, Document Cloud\, and OEM sales. He was also instrumental in driving Adobe’s own digital transformation\, converting the retail inventory business to a cloud-based subscription model.\nPrior to joining Adobe\, Kamiya served as managing director for the Asia–Pacific and Middle East regions at D&M Holdings Inc. (now Sound United) from 2012 to 2014. There he drove revenue and EBITDA growth through sales\, marketing\, and business transformation. Before D&M\, he worked in key marketing and sales executive positions at Advanced Micro Devices\, Inc.\, Dell (now Dell Inc.) and Bosch\, expanding their businesses across Japan and the Asia–Pacific\, as well as globally.\nKamiya received a bachelor of arts in private international law from Aoyama Gakuin University and completed the executive program at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.\n \n__ \n_\nAbout Adobe\nAs one of the largest and most diversified software companies in the world\, Adobe enables everyone—including students\, creative artists\, small businesses\, government agencies\, and the largest global brands—to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences.The company’s strategy for unleashing creativity\, accelerating document productivity\, and powering digital businesses gives its customers a real competitive advantage\, enabling them to engage their constituents across every digital touchpoint. Adobe’s relentless focus on innovation—including category leadership with Adobe Creative Cloud\, Document Cloud\, and Experience Cloud — as well as the large and expanding market opportunities Adobe targets and its track record of successful execution against its strategy positions the company for continued growth well into the future.\n \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/accj-najas-business-leaders-series-adobe-and-japans-digital-transformation/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:How to adapt to the new national security review law for foreign investment in US technology companies
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, the US enacted new restrictions on foreign investment in American technology companies. The restrictions are implemented by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States\, or CFIUS. One of the biggest changes is the expansion of the notification and pre-approval requirements for non-controlling\, minority investments in certain high tech companies; a related change is the significant increase in resources given to CFIUS to identify concerning transactions for which the parties did not make filings. These changes are already having a big impact on foreign companies trying to invest in Silicon Valley start-ups.\n\nThe Japan Society of Northern California and JETRO are pleased to present a program to help Japanese companies who are scouting for partnerships and investment opportunities in American tech companies. The program will address how to pursue such opportunities while minimizing risks and costs from the new regulatory regime.  \nWe are pleased to host Nick Klein and Stephen Heifetz\, who have experience navigating CFIUS and advising Japanese companies on tech acquisitions and investment. The conversation will be moderated by Japan Society Chair Larry Greenwood. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to get an insider’s look at the new rules for national security review of foreign investment and hear advice on strategies Japanese companies can use to continue to safely invest in American tech companies without fear of running afoul of the new regulations. \n*Please note that the Japan Society of Northern California and JETRO are not responsible for any disadvantages that may occur to participants regarding the content provided at this online seminar.**We will not be providing a recording of this event\, so please consider attending on the 7th.\n～オープン・イノベーションに従事する方必見！専門家がアメリカの対米投資審査規制を解説します。日英同時通訳付き～ \n米政府は2018年、米国の企業への外国投資に対し、新たな規制を制定しました（「2018年外国投資リスク審査現代化法（FIRRMA）」）。その中でも特に注意すべき点は、重要な技術・インフラ、センシティブな個人データに関わる米国事業の実質的な意思決定への関与に対する審査の拡大であり、米国のスタートアップ企業に投資しようとする外国企業にも大きな影響を与えます。Japan Society of Northern Californiaとジェトロは、米国のハイテク企業との提携や投資機会を模索している日本企業に対し、新しい規制体制に適切に対応するためのヒントを提供します。 \n本セミナーでは、日本企業に対し、ハイテク企業の買収や投資に関するアドバイスの経験を持つStephen Heifertz 氏（Partner\, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati）とNicholas Klein氏（Counsel\, DLA Piper）をお迎えし、新規制に合致した技術スカウト活動の適切な方法についてお話しいただきます。 対談の司会は、Larry Greenwood 氏（Chairman of the Board\, Japan Society of Northern California）が務めます。どうしたら新規制に抵触することなく、米国のハイテク企業に安全に投資を続けることができるのか、お悩みの方々は、 是非この機会をお見逃しなく。 \n*Japan Society of Northern California とジェトロは、本オンラインセミナーで提供した内容に関連して、ご利用される方が不利益等を被る事態が生じたとしても、一切の責任を負いかねますので、ご了承ください。** こちらのイベントの録画ファイルのご提供の予定はございませんので、当日のご参加をぜひご検討くださいますようお願い申し上げます。\n主催：Japan Society of Northern California共催：ジェトロサンフランシスコ参加費：無料講演言語：英語（日英同時通訳が付きます） \nDate and Time:\nThursday\, October 7th\, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. – 5:15 P.M. (PDT)\nFriday\, October 8th\, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \nAgenda: \n4:00-4:05 Welcome Remark\, Takanori Yamashita | Director\, JETRO San Francisco and Larry Greenwood\, Chairman\, Japan Society of Northern California\n4:05-4:35 Fireside Chat\, Stephen Heifetz | Partner\, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Nicholas Klein | Of Counsel\, DLA Piper.  Moderated by Larry Greenwood\n4:35-4:55 Q&A\n4:55-5:00 Closing Remark\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n5:00-5:15 Informal Networking \n_ \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS  \n  \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n___ \n_ \nStephen Heifetz | Partner\, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiStephen Heifetz is a partner in the Washington\, DC\, office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\, where he advises clients on laws and policies at the intersection of international business and national security.\nStephen previously served in the U.S. government on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). He regularly helps clients determine whether to make a CFIUS filing\, how to allocate CFIUS risk in transaction documents\, and how to navigate the CFIUS process. He has represented the National Venture Capital Association on CFIUS issues and has provided CFIUS counseling on thousands of matters. \nStephen also advises clients on other matters of legal compliance and political risk and defends companies facing investigations\, including in matters involving anti-money laundering rules\, sanctions\, and individual security screening.  \nStephen speaks and writes frequently about national security issues\, including publishing pieces in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, Bloomberg\, and Law360. \n_ \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_\n \nNicholas Klein | Of Counsel\, DLA Piper\nNicholas Klein has significant experience advising clients on international trade and national security matters\, including national security reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)\, U.S. export controls\, economic sanctions\, and mitigation of foreign ownership\, control\, or influence under industrial security regulations. \n\nNick has extensive experience representing clients with respect to complex national security and international trade aspects of business transactions involving companies at all stages of their corporate growth lifecycle. He represents clients in the technology\, aerospace and defense\, telecommunications\, financial services\, manufacturing\, software\, professional services\, biotechnology\, and energy sectors\, among several others. Nick advises clients on compliance\, licensing\, and enforcement matters related to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)\, Export Administration Regulations (EAR)\, and the embargoes and sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).\n\nBefore attending law school\, Nick was an officer in the United States Army\, serving as a U.S. Army Ranger and an airborne jumpmaster. Nick maintains an active pro bono practice advocating on behalf of military veterans.  \n__ \n \nIn Cooperation with
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CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:New Discoveries in Japanese Culture with Miss Sake Japan 2021
DESCRIPTION:We see and enjoy Japanese sake often in our daily lives at restaurants\, supermarkets\, on TV\, and more. But have you ever wondered about the story behind this drink? Join us for a special program with Miss Sake Japan 2021\, dedicated to exploring sake as Japanese culture\, both in historical and modern terms. \nA unique Miss Sake initiative was launched in 2013\, with the support of both the Japanese government and private sectors\, to assign women as ambassadors to promote Japanese culture centered on sake and also to advance the participation of women in society. In this exciting event\, Miss Sake Japan 2021 will share lesser known stories about sake\, including: how the ritual to create the “Kuchikami no sake” (口かみの酒) scene in “Your Name” took place\, information on a new breed of women sake chief brewers or “Touji” (杜氏) in a field that has traditionally been occupied only by men\, and more about the people behind the scenes who are keeping sake traditions alive! You will also learn how the beautiful “Masu” cups and “Kiriko” glasses affect the taste of sake in various ways. \nMiss Sake Japan 2021\, Miyu Matsuzaki\, will also be joined by another female sake expert\, Mika Onishi\, who leads the Miss Sake initiatives. From beginner to enthusiast\, this program is sure to provide everyone with unique perspectives on how the traditions surrounding sake are continuing and evolving today! \n  \nDate and Time:\nMonday\, October 18th\, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M. (PDT)\nTuesday\, October 19th\, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n__ \n__ \n_ \nMika Onishi | Miss Sake Association\, Representative Director \n\nMika Onishi acquired the Official Sake Lecturer license when she came to the U.S. in 2006 to spread the traditions of Japanese sake to the local communities. She worked at the New York wine shop “The Winery” as a specialist in Japanese sake and shochu while acquiring the Master of Cheese certification from WSET on the side. After returning to Japan in 2008\, Ms. Onishi worked as a lecturer of Japanese sake and shochu as well as an event producer. Additionally\, she became in charge of sales planning at Hokusetsu Sake Brewery in 2009. Ms. Onishi was inaugurated as the director of the 2014 Miss Japanese Sake and has served in her current position since September 7th\, 2021.\n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n__ \n_\nMiyu Matsuzaki | Miss Sake Japan 2021 \n\nAs the 2021 Miss SAKE\, Ms. Matsuzaki promotes the charm of Japanese culture and specifically Japanese sake within and outside Japan. She is originally from Handa in Aichi prefecture where there are over 300 years of history of the local sake brewing districts. Currently\, she is the PR Ambassador for Handa Brewery and a 4th year International Relations major at the School of Foreign Studies at Aichi Prefectural University. Ms. Matsuzaki studied abroad in the UK and Portugal and was fascinated by the spiritual and cultural values of the Kunizake. \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/new-discoveries-in-japanese-culture-with-miss-sake-japan-2021/
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SUMMARY:Enhancing Climate Risk Disclosures: Japan and the Rest of Asia
DESCRIPTION:A joint session with Pacific Pension & Investment Institute (PPI) & Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\n\nConsidering Japan’s pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2050\, how are institutional investors engaging companies in Japan on climate and sustainability issues?\nWhy have prominent companies thrown their support behind climate risk disclosure\, particularly through the adoption of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework?\nHow might climate risk reporting impact their business models and strategic plans?\nHow might Japan’s approach serve as a template for other countries in Asia and the rest of the world?\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, October 27th\, 2021 at 4:45 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. (PDT)\nThursday\, October 28th\, 2021 at 8:45 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. (Japan Time) \n_ \n*Please note that this is an invitation-only event.  \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/enhancing-climate-risk-disclosures-japan-and-the-rest-of-asia/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,VIP
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SUMMARY:Coffee Life in Japan
DESCRIPTION:In Japan\, coffee gained popularity in the 20th century along with the increased fascination towards the West at the time. Many kissaten\, or Japanese-style tea rooms that also serve coffee\, opened during this period. Kissaten owners emphasized detail and accuracy in their brewing methods while creating a unique atmosphere to enjoy the coffee in. \nThird-wave coffee culture focuses on delivering high-quality specialty coffee and is heavily influenced by innovative methods the kissaten owners used to improve the experience of drinking coffee. In the last few years\, there has been a similar pattern in the import of third-wave coffee culture and foreign specialty cafes like Blue Bottle Coffee to Japan. The phenomenon represents a mutual influence between the U.S. and Japan as it transitioned from the second to third-wave coffee culture. \nJoin us for this special program to take a look at these reinventions that stem from the delicacy and precision held in Japanese culture. \n  \nDate and Time:\nThursday\, October 28th\, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. (PDT)\nFriday\, October 29th\, 2021 at 7:00 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKER \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n__ \n__ \n_ \nMerry White | Professor of Anthropology\, Boston University  \n\nMerry White is a Professor of Anthropology at Boston University. From her first trip to Japan in 1963 to the present\, her sojourns in Japan have been flavored by coffee. Her work on Japanese education\, family and social change\, adolescence and Japanese food culture was honored by the Japan Society of Boston’s John E. Thayer III Award and by the conferral of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan. Her book on coffee\, Coffee Life in Japan\, received several awards. Her current research and writing focuses on food workers in Japan. \n  \n\n  \n\n \nIn Partnership with the Japan Society of Boston
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/coffee-life-in-japan/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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SUMMARY:Practice your Japanese & Become a Networking Pro!
DESCRIPTION:*Japanese & English Program with Networking \nAre you looking for a chance to practice your Japanese language skills with native Japanese speakers? We are inviting all Japanese language learners to an exciting language exchange with native Japanese speakers! The event will provide a mutual benefit for both sides\, as we will be practicing how to network with conversations in both languages. This is a perfect opportunity to talk and mingle with each other in a networking environment. \nWe all know that networking and connecting with others is important in the U.S.\, and especially in Silicon Valley. Often it boils down to who you know in job searches\, when founding new businesses\, marketing your company’s products\, and more. But how do we create those networks? For this event\, Japanese speakers will learn how to network and practice their Japanese language skills in an unscripted\, realistic setting. \nOur amazing teacher\, Rochelle Kopp\, is a management consultant who specializes in cross-cultural communication\, personnel management\, leadership\, and vitalizing organizations. She will be sharing an in-depth look on how to network in Silicon Valley with native English speakers. \nIn the second half of the program\, we will use Zoom breakout rooms to network and apply what was learned in the first half while engaging in a language exchange. We invite native English speakers to use their Japanese language skills to network with Japanese speakers! Since networking is a key aspect of this program\, all registrants will be asked to please participate. \nSeats are limited\, so please register early! We look forward to seeing you at the program. \n  \nDate and Time:\nSaturday\, October 30th\, 2021 at 10-11 A.M. (Japan Time)\nFriday\, October 29th\, 2021 at 6-7 P.M. (PDT) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SENSEI \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nロッシェル・カップ (Rochelle Kopp) |  ジャパン・インターカルチュラル・コンサルティング創業者・社長 & 北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサエティ、ボードメンバー \nグローバル人材育成、リーダーシップ、異文化コミュニケーション、組織活性化、人事管理、働き方改革などをテーマにする経営コンサルタント。朝日新聞や日経産業新聞などに連載。『英語の品格』『マンガでわかる外国人との働き方』『反省しないアメリカ人をあつかう方法３４』や『英語の品格 実践編』をはじめ著書多数。 \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/practice-your-japanese-become-a-networking-pro/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002042Z
UID:10000408-1635530400-1635534000@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:シリコンバレー流のネットワーキングの仕方、教えます。
DESCRIPTION:日本語プログラム \n人とのつながり、すなわちネットワークが重要というのは、アメリカ、特にシリコンバレーにおいては周知の事実。就職/ 転職活動にしても、新規ビジネスの創出においても、自社製品の売り込みにしても、「誰を知っているか」が全てのところがあります。 \nではそのネットワークはどうやったら構築できるでしょうか？ \n今回は、シリコンバレー流の英語でのネットワーキングの仕方について、異文化コミュニケーション、人事管理、リーダーシップと組織活性化を専門とする経営コンサルタント、ロッシェル・カップがレクチャーします。 \n後半はZoom のブレイクアウトルームの機能を使って、実際にシリコンバレー在住のネイティブスピーカーとネットワーキングを実際にやってみましょう。ネットワーキングに参加していただける方が参加対象となります。 \n人数限定ですので、どうぞお早めにお申し込みください。みなさまのご参加をお待ちしております。 \n  \nDate and Time:\nSaturday\, October 30th\, 2021 at 10-11 A.M. (Japan Time)\nFriday\, October 29th\, 2021 at 6-7 P.M. (PDT) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SENSEI \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nロッシェル・カップ (Rochelle Kopp) |  ジャパン・インターカルチュラル・コンサルティング創業者・社長 & 北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサエティ、ボードメンバー \nグローバル人材育成、リーダーシップ、異文化コミュニケーション、組織活性化、人事管理、働き方改革などをテーマにする経営コンサルタント。朝日新聞や日経産業新聞などに連載。『英語の品格』『マンガでわかる外国人との働き方』『反省しないアメリカ人をあつかう方法３４』や『英語の品格 実践編』をはじめ著書多数。 \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/%e3%82%b7%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%83%90%e3%83%ac%e3%83%bc%e6%b5%81%e3%81%ae%e3%83%8d%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e3%83%af%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ad%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%81%ae%e4%bb%95%e6%96%b9%e3%80%81%e6%95%99/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002044Z
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SUMMARY:Student Meetup: Chatting\, Pop Culture\, Candy\, and More!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Japanese language class student? You’re invited to a fun and casual virtual meetup on November 5th! Join us online and mingle with your fellow classmates and teachers. You’ll be able to make new friends\, test out your language skills\, and learn more about Japanese pop culture.\nWe will also have two special guests tuning in\, live from Japan. From the Tokyo Olympics to popular anime to cool new trends\, Yuri is excited to share about what 2021 has been like in Japan. And Yurika is a university student who can’t wait to tell you about her experiences working part-time at Okashi no Machioka (おかしのまちおか)\, a convenience store that specializes in all things snack and candy-related. If you’re interested in tasty sweets or curious about what living in Japan is really like\, this is a perfect opportunity to find out more.\nIt’s a Friday night\, so make sure to prepare your favorite drink for a toast (かんぱい). Let’s relax together\, and have fun sharing what we love about Japan! \n  \nDate and Time:\nFriday\, November 5th\, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. (PDT)\n \nPrice: \nFREE!  (SpatialChat link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nJapan 2021 by Yuri Sensei | Japanese Language Teacher \n\nYuri was born in Irvine\, Orange County and spent her childhood in California and Washington. She was one of the volunteer interns at the Japan Society in 2020. Her intercultural background inspired her to pursue the Japanese teaching career. Big foodie and anime lover! Loves to talk about daily lives. \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n__ \n_\nJapanese Snack Trend by Yurika | University Student\, Intern for Japan Society of Northern California \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/student-meetup-chatting-pop-culture-candy-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211119T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T204500
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002039Z
UID:10000406-1637343000-1637354700@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:35th "Award of Honor" Gala
DESCRIPTION:35th “Award of Honor” Gala \n\n\nJoin us at our signature event of the year to celebrate U.S.-Japan collaboration!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/35th-award-of-honor-gala/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T181500
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T215609Z
UID:10000410-1638896400-1638900900@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:Japan’s Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:This program is presented by the Japan Society of Northern California in coopération with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. \nOne of then-Prime Minister Suga’s first actions upon assuming office in 2020 was to announce the goal of complete digitalization of government by 2025. A year later his successor Fumio Kishida likewise made the digital transformation of Japan a priority of his new administration. In February 2021\, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and McKinsey partnered to create a groundbreaking report\, drawing on the experience of American companies\, that identifies “Big Moves” Japan can pursue to achieve its DX goals. Japan Digital Agenda 2030 calls for actions to promote digital transformation in abroad range of sectors including manufacturing\, retail financial services\, healthcare and government services. \nPlease join us to hear three senior business executives talk about the findings of this report and the important market opportunities that Japan’s big push into digital transformation creates for American and Japanese companies ranging from large MNCs to small start-ups. David West\, President of Cisco Asia Pacific\, Japan\, and Greater China\, is an experienced Asia-hand and technologist who also served as the ACCJ’s Vice Chair for the report project. Kazuhiro Gomi is the President and CEO of NTT Research Inc located in Sunnyvale\, is responsible for developing new technologies that will take NTT into the future. James Miller\, who is the Co-Chair of the Digital Transformation Committee and past chair of the JDA2030 Task Force for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan\, leads the team developing and executing public policy efforts driving the adoption of cloud computing in Japan. Please join this interactive session where you will have the opportunity to ask these experts questions. \n  \nDate and Time:\nTuesday\, December 7th\, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. (PDT)\nWednesday\, December 8th\, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. (Japan Time) \nAgenda (Pacific Time): \n\n5:00-5:05 Welcome from Larry Greenwood\, Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California 5:05-5:15 James Miller\, Head of Public Policy for Amazon Web Services Japan\, presents main findings of Japan Digital Agenda 2030 5:15-5:45 Moderated discussion with James Miller and Dave West and Kazuhiro Gomi\, President and CEO of NTT Research Inc\, Moderator\, Larry Greenwood5:45-5:55 Audience Q&A\n5:55-6:00 Closing remarks from Takahide Akiyama\, President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n6:00-6:15 Informal networking \n\n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS \n \n__\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__\nJames Miller | Co-Chair\, Digital Transformation Committee\, JDA2030 Task Force past Chair\, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan \n\nJames Miller is the Co-Chair of the Digital Transformation Committee and past chair of the JDA2030 Task Force for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. \nIn past positions\, he served as Senior Attorney Advisor in the Office of Engineering and Technology\, Associate CIO for Mobile and Data Strategy at the Federal Communications Commission\, adjunct professor of Law at the American University\, Washington College of Law and as a 2004-2006 Mansfield Fellow.  \nHe is a cum laude graduate of the Washington College of Law\, American University\, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and East-Asian studies (honors) from the University of Kansas. He is a Japanese bilingual and frequently speaks and publishes in Japanese for business\, legal\, and technical audiences in Japan. \n \n_\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nDave West | President\, Cisco Asia Pacific\, Japan\, and Greater China \n\nThis group comprises seven organizations operating across a diverse set of markets: Australia and New Zealand\, ASEAN\, India and SAARC\, Korea\, Japan\, Greater China\, and Service Provider. In this role\, he is responsible for developing Cisco’s strategy\, accelerating business growth\, and ensuring Cisco APJC is the most trusted and relevant IT solutions partner and provider in the industry.  Dave is a 20-year Cisco veteran with over 25 years of experience in the ICT industry. His most recent role was President and General Manager for Cisco Japan\, where he managed all aspects of the Japanese market\, and before that\, led Worldwide Sales for Enterprise Networks\, with responsibility for the sales\, solutions\, and engineering motions to deliver innovation and transformation across Cisco’s core portfolio. \n \n\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__\n__\nKazuhiro Gomi | President and CEO of NTT Research Inc. \n\nMr. Gomi is the President and CEO of NTT Research\, Inc.\, which is the global R&D arm of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT). The organization was created in April 2019\, to conduct basic research in Physics & Informatics (quantum theory and its application to information processing)\, next-generation cryptography & information security\, and medical & health informatics. Before assuming this position\, he was a member of the Board of Directors for NTT Communications Corporation and led NTT America as its President and CEO for more than nine years from New York City. Mr. Gomi has been an NTT employee for more than 30 years\, engaged in R&D projects\, business development activities in Malaysia and the U.S.\, and Global Internet business operations. Mr. Gomi received a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Keio University.  \n \n\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n_ \n___ \n__ \n_ \n_\nModerator\, Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California \n  \n\n \nThis program is presented by the Japan Society of Northern California in coopération with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japans-digital-transformation-opportunities-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Innovation,Politics/Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002049Z
UID:10000412-1639764000-1639769400@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2022 Open House \nPlease join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program! \nOur 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 some of our qualified teachers to assist in proper class placement. \nThis event will be hosted online via SpatialChat\, a simple and intuitive way to network with large groups virtually. There is no account creation required for SpatialChat\, and an invitation link with instructions will be sent out by email to everyone who has registered a few days before the event. \nSpace is limited though\, so make sure to register soon! \n  \nDate & Time: \nFriday\, December 17th @ 6:00pm to 7:30pm \nVenue: SpatialChat \nParticipant Cap: 50 \n___ \n \n \n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/spring-2022-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220104
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002055Z
UID:10000414-1641168000-1641254399@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Group Japanese Language Classes
DESCRIPTION:Register now for Spring 2022 Language Classes!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/spring-2022-group-japanese-language-classes/
CATEGORIES:Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220111T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T053521
CREATED:20241208T213401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T011617Z
UID:10000411-1641925800-1641931200@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:Confident Conversing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:にほんごChit Chat \nYou’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?\nLanguage 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 skills. This would hinder progress at any level\, so let’s talk! We are now accepting students for a 12-week workshop on beginner conversations. Under the steady guidance of Sakamoto-sensei\, 6 students will have the opportunity to flex their Japanese capabilities over Zoom for 1.5 hours at a time. In this intimate group setting\, Sakamoto-sensei will be able to gauge the needs of each student and adjust subject matter to these needs. This is a great way to grow comfortable using Japanese in unscripted and genuine conversations\, and make new friends!\n*This workshop is meant for those who already have a foundation in Japanese\, preferably having participated in JSNC’s Beginning 1-4. *Weekly topics will fluctuate based on students’ knowledge and needs*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceledDate: Starting on January 11 at 18:30-20:00 (Pacific Time) Tuesdays 12 sessions!Fee: $275  (Membership is required for this booking. Join and support the Japan Society! Membership can also be applied to sign up for group lessons and workshop in the future!)Class format: Zoom. We want to see your happy faces\, so we will ask all students to turn their videos on.  \n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nKumiko Sakamoto \nKumiko Sakamoto has been teaching Japanese for 24 years and will continue teaching diverse backgrounds. She earned her master’s degree in Japanese Pedagogy from SFSU and admires two teaching philosophies: Natural Approach by Dr. Stephen Krashen and Depth and Complexity by Dr. Sandra Kaplan. Her teaching mission acknowledges equity in mind awareness and supports Diversity and Inclusivity. Kumiko is one of the creators of an online reading book\, “日本語で読書”\, which is supported by the Japan Foundation. Her philosophy is based on human equality and the values of lifelong education. Kumiko’s hobbies are writing movie reviews and community service.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/confident-conversing-for-beginners-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Language
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