Events
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VIP Dinner with Evan Felsing, Economic Minister-Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
The Japan Society of Northern California would like to invite you to an exclusive dinner on May 27th at 5PM to meet Evan Felsing, Minister Counselor for Economic and Scientific Affairs at the…
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Tokyo Vice – Yakuza: Uncovering the Underbelly of Japan with Author Jake Adelstein
San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us to hear from Jake Adelstein about Tokyo Vice, his work as a journalist in Japan, and more. This event is in collaboration with the San Francisco Public Library.
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VIP Dinner with Jake Adelstein
Teakwood 399 Grove St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThe Japan Society of Northern California would like to invite you to an exclusive dinner on May 28th at 7:30 PM to meet Jake Adelstein, who has been an investigative journalist in Japan since 1993, writing in Japanese and English.
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2025 Japan-America Grassroots Summit in San Francisco
Please join us in welcoming guests from across Japan to San Francisco for the 2025 Japan-America Grassroots Summit from June 3rd to 9th, 2025!
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Movie Chat: Watch and Discuss!
Virtual Event*For Students at an Intermediate High Level **This is a conversation workshop — you’ll watch movies and discuss them in Japanese with your classmates. Do you like watching "Japanese" related…
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Inside the Akiya Market: Opportunities in Japan’s Abandoned Houses
Virtual Event*Online program Have you ever imagined buying a traditional Japanese home—complete with tatami mats, a deep ofuro, and a serene garden? Are you handy with tools and tempted by the…
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Canceled *Cancelled* Learn Japanese with Manga! — Summer Workshop for Ages 10–18
*This workshop is cancelled.* *Hybrid Workshop! Join in-person in San Mateo or on Zoom! Do you love manga? Interested in learning Japanese? Join us this summer to learn the language through your favorite stories! In this fun and interactive workshop, you will: Learn basic Japanese using a manga book (The manga book is TBD, but…
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An Overview of Japanese Textiles
Virtual Event*Online program Join us for an exploration of one of the world’s oldest and most diverse traditions of master craft textiles presented by Steve Beimel from JapanCraft21. Textiles have existed…
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Learn Japanese with Manga! (For All Ages)
Virtual Event*This online workshop is for all ages! Do you love manga? Interested in learning Japanese? Join us this summer to learn the language through your favorite stories! In this fun…
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2025 Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards Symposium
Stanford University – Arrillaga Alumni Center 326 Galvez Street, Stanford, California, United StatesIn cooperation with Stanford University, Japan Society presents a timely and interesting program that focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship. This symposium honors companies with a Japan – U.S. connection that have achieved highly noteworthy innovations in business or technology.
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Young Professionals Group (YPG) Happy Hour – Summer 2025
Fogbird 144 S B St, San Mateo, CA, United StatesWe’re bringing our YPG activities to the peninsula with another happy hour, this time at San Mateo’s Fogbird! Come connect with new people, learn about the Japan Society’s upcoming programs, and let us know what you’d like to see from YPG this year.
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Traveling Together: Reflections on the Shikoku Pilgrimage (Partner Program)
Virtual EventJoin the Japan-America Society of Washington DC and Sasakawa USA for a unique and FREE virtual event featuring Ambassador James Zumwalt as he shares his personal experiences from completing the Shikoku Henro (Shikoku Pilgrimage) this year.
