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World Cup Viewing Party: Japan v. Brazil
Standard Deviant Brewing Address: 280 14th St, San Francisco, United StatesWorld Cup Viewing Party! 応援で、日本はもっと強くなる。 *In-person program Japan is through to the Round of 32 and they're taking on Brazil! 🇯🇵🆚🇧🇷 Yes, it's a Monday. Yes, it's 10 AM. But the World Cup only comes around once every four years, and this is exactly the kind of morning worth clearing your calendar for. Bring your…
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Unlocking Japan: Journeys Beyond the Guidebook
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP 525 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States*In-person program Japan offers endless ways to explore — from vibrant cities to historic towns, quiet countryside, coastal scenery, and hidden regional treasures. But with so many choices, planning the…
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Some Nostalgic Place: The Films of Isao Takahata at BAMPFA
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive for a summer film series. Despite his sixty-year career as a director of hand-drawn animation, Isao Takahata (1935–2018) would be the first to say, “I myself really don’t draw.” He instead took pride in selecting talented animators and steering them toward his vision. Not…
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2026 Japan – US Innovation Awards Symposium
FeaturedStanford University – Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street, Stanford, California, United States2026 Japan - US Innovation Awards Symposium | Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center, Stanford University
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Love Letter Screening with the Roxie Theater
The Roxie Theater 3117 16th St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Roxie Theater for a screening of Love Letter One of the most beloved directorial debuts of the 1990s and a popular sensation in Japan and beyond,…
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*SOLD OUT* Kyudo Workshop at Redwood Kyudojo
Redwood Kyudojo 202 Sylvan Way, La Honda, CA, United States***In-person event. **Space is limited to 20 people, so make sure you sign up quickly to reserve your spot! *Minimum age is 16 years old KYUDO, or the “Way of…
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The Samurai and the Prisoner Screening with the Roxie Theater
The Roxie Theater 3117 16th St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us at the Roxie Theater for a screening of The Samurai and the Prisoner Celebrated Japanese horror director Kiyoshi Kurosawa (Cure, Serpent’s Path) explores a new path in this…
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*SOLD OUT* 2026 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | Millbrae
FeaturedMills High School 400 Murchison Dr, Millbrae, United StatesFounded 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. Let's all play tennis together!
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2026 Young Professionals Group Happy Hour with JETRO
The Harlequin 68 4th St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCome join the Japan Society's Young Professionals group and JETRO's contingent of young entrepreneurs from Japan for a happy hour in San Francisco! Connect with new people and learn about the Japan Society’s upcoming programs.
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Fall 2026 Open House – Virtual
Virtual EventPlease join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program!
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Off the Beaten Path: A JET’s Eye View of Japan
Silicon Foundry 350 Mission St Floor 25, San Francisco, California, United States*In-person program **Due to building security, we cannot accept walk-ins. All participants must be registered in advance. Beyond Tokyo's neon streets and Kyoto's ancient temples lies a Japan most travelers never see — one of remote islands, hidden hot springs, quirky local festivals, and mountain trails known mainly to the people who live there. Discover…
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Exploring the Japanese Job Market: An Evening with GLOBIS and Dassai
*In-person program **Space is limited to 40 people and will be selected on a lottery basis. Registration must be approved to secure a spot. ***Minimum age is 21 years old. Dear Young Professional Group Members, Are you interested in working in Japan? Do you like delicious Japanese food? If you answered yes to both, then…
