Events
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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…
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2025 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
Japantown Post and Buchanan, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin the Japan Society at the 2025 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival! This year the Japan Society will have a booth at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday, April 12th and Sunday, April 13th from 11AM - 5PM (PDT) on both days. The festival will be held on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore…
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Understanding Japanese Aesthetics: Defining Beauty in Art, Architecture, Gardens, and More
Virtual Event*Online program Join us for a direct experience of Japanese aesthetics, as seen in art, architecture, and gardens. From the refined rusticity of wabi-sabi to suggestive mystery, from freedom and spontaneity in artistic expression to elegance and courtliness in manner and ritual, the Japan Society of Northern California and special guest Steve Beimel will explore…
