Events
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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, Iwai’s epistolary drama—first released in the US as When I Close My Eyes and playing here in a new 4K restoration—stars Miho Nakayama, in a…
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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 the Bow,” is the Japanese martial art of archery and is practiced by tens of thousands globally. This martial art traces its origins back to…
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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 lush treatment of Honobu Yonezawa’s prizewinning historical novel, detailing palace intrigue in the court of a samurai nobleman during the Azuchi era at the end…
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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…
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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.…
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Japanese Language Teacher Training: Introductory / 日本語教師養成講座：初級
Hero City 55 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA, United States秋クラス｜初級日本語の教え方 (9/4/2026 スタート)：現在受付中！『げんき Vol. I』を使用し、初級文法の教え方を学びます。
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Intermediate Speaking Workshop – Level up your 日本語
Virtual EventDo you have a solid foundation of essential Japanese? Have you completed your JLPT N4 test and are studying for JLPT N3? Let’s help you level up your pre-intermediate Japanese skills! We are now accepting students for a 10-week workshop on intermediate conversations. Under the steady guidance of Ikunaga sensei, 6 students will have the…
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Conversation Bootcamp
ZoomThis course is designed for those who passed JLPT Level N3 or equivalent. In this class, listening comprehension and conversation practice will be the focus, as well as reviewing grammatical items and…
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Yano et Agatsuma: Opening Night Flagship Concert
FeaturedSan Francisco Conservatory of Music, Barbro Osher Hall 200 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAkiko Yano and Hiromitsu Agatsuma reimagine traditional Japanese folk songs through jazz, pop, and improvisation, drawn from their acclaimed album Asteroid and Butterfly.
$55 – $125
