Events
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Japan Biodesign Reception
**In-person Event **INVITATION ONLY, NO WALK-INS! Presented by the US-Japan Healthcare Connection and the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco. This is an invitation only event. If you are interested in joining this event, please register to become a corporate member.（予約必須-ご招待者限定） Date & Time: Wednesday, February 12, 2025 6:00 - 8:00pm PST, Doors Open…
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Movie Chat: Watch and Discuss!
*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 movies? Do you find yourself enjoying analyzing movies with others? Then this discussion class is for you! We are now accepting students for an exciting 7-week Japanese conversation…
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The Politics of Steel: Nippon Steel’s Fight to Acquire U.S. Steel
Morgan Lewis 1 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United States*Hybrid Event Nippon Steel made headlines last month when then-President Joe Biden blocked its attempted $15 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel after the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States failed to reach a consensus on the deal’s security risks. Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel have filed multiple lawsuits alleging wrongful interference with the…
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The Future of the Japanese Economy: Is the Sun Rising Again?
Morrison & Foerster, LLP 425 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United States*No walk-ins The end of deflation after a 15-year battle, accelerated corporate governance reforms, massive investment in digital and climate transformation, and the rise of start-ups have caused investors in the U.S. and globally, who largely wrote off Japan as stuck in a decades-long decline, to look at Japan in a new and more positive…
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Leadership Secrets: How SV Founders Build Great Companies – US-Japan Perspectives from the inside
Japan Innovation Campus 212-214 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA, United States** In-person Event How can startups achieve rapid global scaling? This event dives into the human resource management strategies that fueled the rise of Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft, with insights from experts, who played key roles in their early growth. We’ll also explore the unique challenges and mindset shifts required for Japanese startups…
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Growing Solutions: U.S.-Japan Agri-Tech Innovations for a Carbon Neutral Future
Digital Garage 717 Market St, San Francisco, CA, United States*In-person Event The World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco provides a unique opportunity for global key players in the agricultural technology and related industries to meet and exchange insights. In conjunction with the summit, leading Japanese Agri-Tech companies and startups will showcase their latest technologies and collaborations that address pressing challenges in the industry. Both…
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Japan Night: Gaming Industry Networking Event
NTT Experience Center 690 Folsom St. Suite 200, San Francisco, United States** Invitation Only - Corporate Members Come be a part of the connection between Japan and the San Francisco/Silicon Valley ecosystem of gaming industries! The Japan Society of Northern California, in cooperation with Gamma Law, is thrilled to host a Japan Night Reception during the Game Developers Conference. Join us for this complimentary invitation-only event…
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*FULL EVENT – Take Off in Style: Secrets Behind Aviation & Travel Hacks
First Floor, Metro Tower Conference Room 950 Tower Ln, Foster City, CA, United States*Registration is now FULL ** In-person Event Traveling by aviation has become essential to our lives in the modern era. Airplanes provide the only speedy transportation network around the world, facilitating sightseeing, trade, and diverse connectivity. However, the world of aviation remains largely unexplored by many fliers. Tourism is booming and many visitors are flocking…
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Tokyo Event: 2025年シリコンバレー最新潮流：AI・ベンチャー投資・政治の交差点
Global Business Hub Tokyo Otemachi 1-9-2, Otemachi Financial City, Grand Cube 3F, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan*Japanese Program in Tokyo シリコンバレーの最新動向を日本語で深掘りするイベントを、丸の内のTMIP (Tokyo Marunouchi Innovation Platform)との共催で開催します！2025年、AIの進化やトランプ政権の影響を受けるベンチャー投資の行方は？シリコンバレーのエクスパートがリアルな視点で語ります。（言語：日本語）
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*SOLD OUT* Matcha Innovations: Discover the Next Wave of Matcha with Exclusive Tastings
Konko Church of San Francisco 1909 Bush St, San Francisco, CA, United States** In-person Event Why is matcha popular in America? Do you often drink matcha, either by ordering it from a cafe or making it at home? With its rich flavor, high nutritional value, and the growing health-conscious trend in Silicon Valley, the matcha boom continues to grow in the Bay Area and beyond. This event…
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Young Professionals Group Happy Hour – Spring 2025
Novela Bar 662 Mission Street, San Francisco, CaliforniaWe’re kicking off our 2025 YPG activities with a casual happy hour at Novela! 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. *Novela offers a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and small bites. They also offer a happy hour…
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Annual General Members Meeting 2025
*This is a Members ONLY event **Registration is required and walk-ins will not be allowed It is that time of the year again — our Annual General Members Meeting! You’ll get a special opportunity to network with other members, meet our board and other VIPs, and find out what cool things the Society has planned…
