Events
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Young Professionals Group (YPG) Happy Hour 2026
Southside Spirit House 575 Howard St, San Francisco, United StatesWe’re kicking off 2026 YPG with at happy hour in downtown San Francisco! 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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Paper Lanterns: Screening + Producer Discussion
Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPlease join the Japan Society of Northern California, Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco, the San Francisco-Osaka Sister City Association and the Japantown Cultural District for a special film event.…
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Transpacific Collaboration Forum: Japan’s Partnering Strategy to Revitalize Its Semiconductor Industry
Krutch Auditorium at Clark Kerr campus, UC Berkeley 2601 Warring St, Berkeley, CA, United States -
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Master Crafts: Traditional and Contemporary
Virtual Event*Online program Japanese craftsmanship transcends time. This online presentation showcases ten essential genres of master artistry — ceramics, indigo dyeing, metal, and more — and contrasts familiar traditional forms that have endured for generations with bold contemporary expressions often using identical techniques. Creating both the classical and modern forms demand the same unwavering commitment: 7…
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Japan Night: Gaming Industry Networking Event
**INVITATION ONLY, NO WALK-INS! This is an invitation only event. If you are interested in joining this event, please register to become a corporate member. Join us to gain valuable insights and connect with industry professionals following the first day of the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco! Hear from Dean Takahashi, Editorial Director…
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DeepTech Innovations: Japanese Universities Showcase
Japan Innovation Campus 212-214 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United StatesDeepTech Innovations: Japanese University Showcase Japan’s leading universities are becoming engines of deep-tech innovation, generating breakthrough research seeds and startup ventures that tackle pressing challenges around the world. Exciting new companies are emerging not only from The University of Osaka but also from leading research institutions, Kyoto University, Nagoya University and Kyushu University working in frontier…
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U.S.–Japan Innovation in Agri-Tech and AI: California’s Environmental Challenges, from Drought to Data
Join us for the special program, held in conjunction with the World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco, highlights collaborative solutions to today’s agricultural challenges. Discover how innovation at the crossroads of water, climate, agriculture, and artificial intelligence is reshaping global food systems. Let’s learn how California’s environmental and agricultural challenges are creating new business opportunities,…
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Gene of Creativity: Mapping the Future of Manga and Technology
As manga continues to shape global entertainment, advances in artificial intelligence are transforming how creative works are produced, distributed, and experienced across borders. This exclusive program brings together visionaries from…
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2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Japantown Post and Buchanan, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin the Japan Society at the 2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival! This year the Japan Society will have a booth at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April…
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Annual General Members Meeting & The World of Kokuho: A Kabuki Theatre Primer and Live Dance Demonstration, Ume Nakamura
Morrison & Foerster, LLP 425 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United States*Hybrid program. Professional Nihonbuyo dancer Ume Nakamura will only appear online! Kabuki program contents will start from 5:10 PM PT / 9:10 AM JT It is that time of the…
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Summer 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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*SOLD OUT* Natto Cooking Workshop
Bernal Cutlery 766 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA, United States*Tickets are now sold out for this event. Come join us for a class on natto, a traditional Japanese fermented superfood known for its health benefits. You will learn how…
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