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SUMMARY:Enhancing Climate Risk Disclosures: Japan and the Rest of Asia
DESCRIPTION:A joint session with Pacific Pension & Investment Institute (PPI) & Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\n\nConsidering Japan’s pledge to become carbon-neutral by 2050\, how are institutional investors engaging companies in Japan on climate and sustainability issues?\nWhy have prominent companies thrown their support behind climate risk disclosure\, particularly through the adoption of the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework?\nHow might climate risk reporting impact their business models and strategic plans?\nHow might Japan’s approach serve as a template for other countries in Asia and the rest of the world?\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, October 27th\, 2021 at 4:45 P.M. – 5:45 P.M. (PDT)\nThursday\, October 28th\, 2021 at 8:45 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. (Japan Time) \n_ \n*Please note that this is an invitation-only event.  \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/enhancing-climate-risk-disclosures-japan-and-the-rest-of-asia/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,VIP
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211028T150000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Life in Japan
DESCRIPTION:In Japan\, coffee gained popularity in the 20th century along with the increased fascination towards the West at the time. Many kissaten\, or Japanese-style tea rooms that also serve coffee\, opened during this period. Kissaten owners emphasized detail and accuracy in their brewing methods while creating a unique atmosphere to enjoy the coffee in. \nThird-wave coffee culture focuses on delivering high-quality specialty coffee and is heavily influenced by innovative methods the kissaten owners used to improve the experience of drinking coffee. In the last few years\, there has been a similar pattern in the import of third-wave coffee culture and foreign specialty cafes like Blue Bottle Coffee to Japan. The phenomenon represents a mutual influence between the U.S. and Japan as it transitioned from the second to third-wave coffee culture. \nJoin us for this special program to take a look at these reinventions that stem from the delicacy and precision held in Japanese culture. \n  \nDate and Time:\nThursday\, October 28th\, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. (PDT)\nFriday\, October 29th\, 2021 at 7:00 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKER \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n__ \n__ \n_ \nMerry White | Professor of Anthropology\, Boston University  \n\nMerry White is a Professor of Anthropology at Boston University. From her first trip to Japan in 1963 to the present\, her sojourns in Japan have been flavored by coffee. Her work on Japanese education\, family and social change\, adolescence and Japanese food culture was honored by the Japan Society of Boston’s John E. Thayer III Award and by the conferral of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Government of Japan. Her book on coffee\, Coffee Life in Japan\, received several awards. Her current research and writing focuses on food workers in Japan. \n  \n\n  \n\n \nIn Partnership with the Japan Society of Boston
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/coffee-life-in-japan/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:Practice your Japanese & Become a Networking Pro!
DESCRIPTION:*Japanese & English Program with Networking \nAre you looking for a chance to practice your Japanese language skills with native Japanese speakers? We are inviting all Japanese language learners to an exciting language exchange with native Japanese speakers! The event will provide a mutual benefit for both sides\, as we will be practicing how to network with conversations in both languages. This is a perfect opportunity to talk and mingle with each other in a networking environment. \nWe all know that networking and connecting with others is important in the U.S.\, and especially in Silicon Valley. Often it boils down to who you know in job searches\, when founding new businesses\, marketing your company’s products\, and more. But how do we create those networks? For this event\, Japanese speakers will learn how to network and practice their Japanese language skills in an unscripted\, realistic setting. \nOur amazing teacher\, Rochelle Kopp\, is a management consultant who specializes in cross-cultural communication\, personnel management\, leadership\, and vitalizing organizations. She will be sharing an in-depth look on how to network in Silicon Valley with native English speakers. \nIn the second half of the program\, we will use Zoom breakout rooms to network and apply what was learned in the first half while engaging in a language exchange. We invite native English speakers to use their Japanese language skills to network with Japanese speakers! Since networking is a key aspect of this program\, all registrants will be asked to please participate. \nSeats are limited\, so please register early! We look forward to seeing you at the program. \n  \nDate and Time:\nSaturday\, October 30th\, 2021 at 10-11 A.M. (Japan Time)\nFriday\, October 29th\, 2021 at 6-7 P.M. (PDT) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SENSEI \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nロッシェル・カップ (Rochelle Kopp) |  ジャパン・インターカルチュラル・コンサルティング創業者・社長 & 北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサエティ、ボードメンバー \nグローバル人材育成、リーダーシップ、異文化コミュニケーション、組織活性化、人事管理、働き方改革などをテーマにする経営コンサルタント。朝日新聞や日経産業新聞などに連載。『英語の品格』『マンガでわかる外国人との働き方』『反省しないアメリカ人をあつかう方法３４』や『英語の品格 実践編』をはじめ著書多数。 \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/practice-your-japanese-become-a-networking-pro/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211029T190000
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SUMMARY:シリコンバレー流のネットワーキングの仕方、教えます。
DESCRIPTION:日本語プログラム \n人とのつながり、すなわちネットワークが重要というのは、アメリカ、特にシリコンバレーにおいては周知の事実。就職/ 転職活動にしても、新規ビジネスの創出においても、自社製品の売り込みにしても、「誰を知っているか」が全てのところがあります。 \nではそのネットワークはどうやったら構築できるでしょうか？ \n今回は、シリコンバレー流の英語でのネットワーキングの仕方について、異文化コミュニケーション、人事管理、リーダーシップと組織活性化を専門とする経営コンサルタント、ロッシェル・カップがレクチャーします。 \n後半はZoom のブレイクアウトルームの機能を使って、実際にシリコンバレー在住のネイティブスピーカーとネットワーキングを実際にやってみましょう。ネットワーキングに参加していただける方が参加対象となります。 \n人数限定ですので、どうぞお早めにお申し込みください。みなさまのご参加をお待ちしております。 \n  \nDate and Time:\nSaturday\, October 30th\, 2021 at 10-11 A.M. (Japan Time)\nFriday\, October 29th\, 2021 at 6-7 P.M. (PDT) \nPrice: \nFREE!  (Zoom link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SENSEI \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nロッシェル・カップ (Rochelle Kopp) |  ジャパン・インターカルチュラル・コンサルティング創業者・社長 & 北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサエティ、ボードメンバー \nグローバル人材育成、リーダーシップ、異文化コミュニケーション、組織活性化、人事管理、働き方改革などをテーマにする経営コンサルタント。朝日新聞や日経産業新聞などに連載。『英語の品格』『マンガでわかる外国人との働き方』『反省しないアメリカ人をあつかう方法３４』や『英語の品格 実践編』をはじめ著書多数。 \n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/%e3%82%b7%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%83%90%e3%83%ac%e3%83%bc%e6%b5%81%e3%81%ae%e3%83%8d%e3%83%83%e3%83%88%e3%83%af%e3%83%bc%e3%82%ad%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b0%e3%81%ae%e4%bb%95%e6%96%b9%e3%80%81%e6%95%99/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211105T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:Student Meetup: Chatting\, Pop Culture\, Candy\, and More!
DESCRIPTION:Are you a Japanese language class student? You’re invited to a fun and casual virtual meetup on November 5th! Join us online and mingle with your fellow classmates and teachers. You’ll be able to make new friends\, test out your language skills\, and learn more about Japanese pop culture.\nWe will also have two special guests tuning in\, live from Japan. From the Tokyo Olympics to popular anime to cool new trends\, Yuri is excited to share about what 2021 has been like in Japan. And Yurika is a university student who can’t wait to tell you about her experiences working part-time at Okashi no Machioka (おかしのまちおか)\, a convenience store that specializes in all things snack and candy-related. If you’re interested in tasty sweets or curious about what living in Japan is really like\, this is a perfect opportunity to find out more.\nIt’s a Friday night\, so make sure to prepare your favorite drink for a toast (かんぱい). Let’s relax together\, and have fun sharing what we love about Japan! \n  \nDate and Time:\nFriday\, November 5th\, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. (PDT)\n \nPrice: \nFREE!  (SpatialChat link will be sent upon registration) \n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS \n \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nJapan 2021 by Yuri Sensei | Japanese Language Teacher \n\nYuri was born in Irvine\, Orange County and spent her childhood in California and Washington. She was one of the volunteer interns at the Japan Society in 2020. Her intercultural background inspired her to pursue the Japanese teaching career. Big foodie and anime lover! Loves to talk about daily lives. \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n__ \n_\nJapanese Snack Trend by Yurika | University Student\, Intern for Japan Society of Northern California \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/student-meetup-chatting-pop-culture-candy-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211119T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211119T204500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:35th "Award of Honor" Gala
DESCRIPTION:35th “Award of Honor” Gala \n\n\nJoin us at our signature event of the year to celebrate U.S.-Japan collaboration!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/35th-award-of-honor-gala/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211207T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211207T181500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:Japan’s Digital Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:This program is presented by the Japan Society of Northern California in coopération with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. \nOne of then-Prime Minister Suga’s first actions upon assuming office in 2020 was to announce the goal of complete digitalization of government by 2025. A year later his successor Fumio Kishida likewise made the digital transformation of Japan a priority of his new administration. In February 2021\, the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan and McKinsey partnered to create a groundbreaking report\, drawing on the experience of American companies\, that identifies “Big Moves” Japan can pursue to achieve its DX goals. Japan Digital Agenda 2030 calls for actions to promote digital transformation in abroad range of sectors including manufacturing\, retail financial services\, healthcare and government services. \nPlease join us to hear three senior business executives talk about the findings of this report and the important market opportunities that Japan’s big push into digital transformation creates for American and Japanese companies ranging from large MNCs to small start-ups. David West\, President of Cisco Asia Pacific\, Japan\, and Greater China\, is an experienced Asia-hand and technologist who also served as the ACCJ’s Vice Chair for the report project. Kazuhiro Gomi is the President and CEO of NTT Research Inc located in Sunnyvale\, is responsible for developing new technologies that will take NTT into the future. James Miller\, who is the Co-Chair of the Digital Transformation Committee and past chair of the JDA2030 Task Force for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan\, leads the team developing and executing public policy efforts driving the adoption of cloud computing in Japan. Please join this interactive session where you will have the opportunity to ask these experts questions. \n  \nDate and Time:\nTuesday\, December 7th\, 2021 at 5:00 P.M. (PDT)\nWednesday\, December 8th\, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. (Japan Time) \nAgenda (Pacific Time): \n\n5:00-5:05 Welcome from Larry Greenwood\, Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California 5:05-5:15 James Miller\, Head of Public Policy for Amazon Web Services Japan\, presents main findings of Japan Digital Agenda 2030 5:15-5:45 Moderated discussion with James Miller and Dave West and Kazuhiro Gomi\, President and CEO of NTT Research Inc\, Moderator\, Larry Greenwood5:45-5:55 Audience Q&A\n5:55-6:00 Closing remarks from Takahide Akiyama\, President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n6:00-6:15 Informal networking \n\n  \n OUR AMAZING SPEAKERS \n \n__\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__\nJames Miller | Co-Chair\, Digital Transformation Committee\, JDA2030 Task Force past Chair\, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan \n\nJames Miller is the Co-Chair of the Digital Transformation Committee and past chair of the JDA2030 Task Force for the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan. \nIn past positions\, he served as Senior Attorney Advisor in the Office of Engineering and Technology\, Associate CIO for Mobile and Data Strategy at the Federal Communications Commission\, adjunct professor of Law at the American University\, Washington College of Law and as a 2004-2006 Mansfield Fellow.  \nHe is a cum laude graduate of the Washington College of Law\, American University\, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and East-Asian studies (honors) from the University of Kansas. He is a Japanese bilingual and frequently speaks and publishes in Japanese for business\, legal\, and technical audiences in Japan. \n \n_\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nDave West | President\, Cisco Asia Pacific\, Japan\, and Greater China \n\nThis group comprises seven organizations operating across a diverse set of markets: Australia and New Zealand\, ASEAN\, India and SAARC\, Korea\, Japan\, Greater China\, and Service Provider. In this role\, he is responsible for developing Cisco’s strategy\, accelerating business growth\, and ensuring Cisco APJC is the most trusted and relevant IT solutions partner and provider in the industry.  Dave is a 20-year Cisco veteran with over 25 years of experience in the ICT industry. His most recent role was President and General Manager for Cisco Japan\, where he managed all aspects of the Japanese market\, and before that\, led Worldwide Sales for Enterprise Networks\, with responsibility for the sales\, solutions\, and engineering motions to deliver innovation and transformation across Cisco’s core portfolio. \n \n\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__\n__\nKazuhiro Gomi | President and CEO of NTT Research Inc. \n\nMr. Gomi is the President and CEO of NTT Research\, Inc.\, which is the global R&D arm of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT). The organization was created in April 2019\, to conduct basic research in Physics & Informatics (quantum theory and its application to information processing)\, next-generation cryptography & information security\, and medical & health informatics. Before assuming this position\, he was a member of the Board of Directors for NTT Communications Corporation and led NTT America as its President and CEO for more than nine years from New York City. Mr. Gomi has been an NTT employee for more than 30 years\, engaged in R&D projects\, business development activities in Malaysia and the U.S.\, and Global Internet business operations. Mr. Gomi received a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign\, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Keio University.  \n \n\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n_ \n___ \n__ \n_ \n_\nModerator\, Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California \n  \n\n \nThis program is presented by the Japan Society of Northern California in coopération with the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japans-digital-transformation-opportunities-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Innovation,Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2022 Open House \nPlease join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program! \nOur language coordinator will be available to answer questions about Japanese classes and registration\, and you will also be able to sign up for a free language assessment check with some of our qualified teachers to assist in proper class placement. \nThis event will be hosted online via SpatialChat\, a simple and intuitive way to network with large groups virtually. There is no account creation required for SpatialChat\, and an invitation link with instructions will be sent out by email to everyone who has registered a few days before the event. \nSpace is limited though\, so make sure to register soon! \n  \nDate & Time: \nFriday\, December 17th @ 6:00pm to 7:30pm \nVenue: SpatialChat \nParticipant Cap: 50 \n___ \n \n \n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/spring-2022-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220104
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
CREATED:20241208T213406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002055Z
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SUMMARY:Spring 2022 Group Japanese Language Classes
DESCRIPTION:Register now for Spring 2022 Language Classes!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/spring-2022-group-japanese-language-classes/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220111T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:Confident Conversing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:にほんごChit Chat \nYou’ve got the textbooks and flashcards. You know hiragana and katakana by heart. You practice kanji religiously. But how comfortable are you with speaking Japanese?\nLanguage is a way to communicate with others. Very often\, however\, beginners are so worried about mistakes and embarrassment that they forgo actually using their newly acquired language skills. This would hinder progress at any level\, so let’s talk! We are now accepting students for a 12-week workshop on beginner conversations. Under the steady guidance of Sakamoto-sensei\, 6 students will have the opportunity to flex their Japanese capabilities over Zoom for 1.5 hours at a time. In this intimate group setting\, Sakamoto-sensei will be able to gauge the needs of each student and adjust subject matter to these needs. This is a great way to grow comfortable using Japanese in unscripted and genuine conversations\, and make new friends!\n*This workshop is meant for those who already have a foundation in Japanese\, preferably having participated in JSNC’s Beginning 1-4. *Weekly topics will fluctuate based on students’ knowledge and needs*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceledDate: Starting on January 11 at 18:30-20:00 (Pacific Time) Tuesdays 12 sessions!Fee: $275  (Membership is required for this booking. Join and support the Japan Society! Membership can also be applied to sign up for group lessons and workshop in the future!)Class format: Zoom. We want to see your happy faces\, so we will ask all students to turn their videos on.  \n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nKumiko Sakamoto \nKumiko Sakamoto has been teaching Japanese for 24 years and will continue teaching diverse backgrounds. She earned her master’s degree in Japanese Pedagogy from SFSU and admires two teaching philosophies: Natural Approach by Dr. Stephen Krashen and Depth and Complexity by Dr. Sandra Kaplan. Her teaching mission acknowledges equity in mind awareness and supports Diversity and Inclusivity. Kumiko is one of the creators of an online reading book\, “日本語で読書”\, which is supported by the Japan Foundation. Her philosophy is based on human equality and the values of lifelong education. Kumiko’s hobbies are writing movie reviews and community service.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/confident-conversing-for-beginners-2/
CATEGORIES:Community,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220124T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220124T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:Japan Outlook 2022
DESCRIPTION:Will 2022 be a year of economic resurgence in Japan or will factors such as COVID restrictions\, continued supply chain disruptions\, and inflation act as headwinds to growth? Will the new Kishida Administration\, which faces an election in the summer\, succeed in keeping the pandemic under control while keeping the economy running and opening its borders? What will Japan\, together with the US and other allies\, do to balance rising Chinese power and influence? How will they support prosperity and peace in Asia? \nPlease join us at the Japan Society of Northern California’s annual Japan Outlook program on January 24\, 4:00-5:30 p.m. Pacific Time (January 25\, 9:00-10:30 a.m. Japan Time) to hear experts discuss these and other questions related to the political\, economic and security outlook for Japan in the coming year and what this all means to America. \nRobert Feldman is currently a Senior Advisor at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities\, where he has worked since 1998. In addition\, he is a Professor in the Management of Technology program\, at Tokyo University of Science\, and is a member of the Policy Committee at the Asia Society Japan. TJ Pempel\, Jack M. Forcey Professor of Political Science at the University of California\, Berkeley\, is a prolific author and one of America’s top scholars on Japan and Asia. The conversation will be moderated by Japan Society of Northern California Chair Larry Greenwood. \n__ \nDate and Time:\nMonday\, January 24th\, 2022 at 4:00-5:30 P.M. (PDT)\nTuesday\, January 25th\, 2022 at 9:00-10:30 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice:\nFREE!\n*via Zoom  \n\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nRobert Alan Feldman | Senior Advisor\, Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities Co.\, Ltd \nRobert is currently a Senior Advisor at Morgan Stanley MUFG Securities\, where he has worked since 1998. In addition\, he is a Professor in the Management of Technology program\, at Tokyo University of Science\, and is a member of the Policy Committee at the Asia Society Japan. Outside formal work\, he was a commentator on Japan’s nightly business program\, World Business Satellite\, from 2000-2020\, and served on the US-Japan Friendship Commission and as an outside director at Orix Corporation. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, and BAs in Economics and in Japanese Studies from Yale. He was an exchange student in Japan in high school. He has published nine books in Japanese\, and one in English\, and has translated three books from Japanese to English.\n__\n \n__ \n \n\n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \nTJ Pempel | Jack M. Forcey Professor of Political Science at the University of California\, Berkeley \n\n\n\nDr. T. J. Pempel is Jack M. Forcey Professor of Political Science at the University of California\, Berkeley where he has been on the faculty since 2001. From then until 2006\, T.J. was director of Berkeley’s Institute of East Asian Studies. Previously\, T.J. held positions at Cornell University\, the University of Colorado\, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Washington. From 2008 to 2020 he served as a presidentially-appointed commissioner on the Japan U.S. Friendship Commission. T.J.’s expertise is in comparative politics\, Japanese political economy\, American foreign policy and Asian regional issues. The author or editor of 24 books and over 120 articles\, his latest book is A Region of Regimes: Prosperity and Plunder in the Asia-Pacific. \n\n__ \n\n\n \n\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n_ \n___ \n__ \n__ \nModerator\, Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-outlook-2022/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Politics/Policy
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SUMMARY:CES2022 Conference Lecture Series – Silicon Valley Open Innovation CES2022の最新情報を鋭く解説
DESCRIPTION:This event will be conducted in Japanese (日本語プログラム） \n年明け早々、ラスベガスで2 年ぶりに開催されたテクノロジーの大規模展示会「CES」。世界各国から最新のエレクトロニクス製品が集合し、その年の技術トレンドが俯瞰できる注目イベントです。過去に参加されたことがある方、今年実際に参加された方、今年は見送った方、大勢いらっしゃるかと思います。 \n参加者に簡易抗原検査キット配布を徹底し、2 年ぶりにコロナ禍の中で異例づくめで開催されたCES2022。シリコンバレーで日本企業を長年サポートするコンサルタントが、ユニークな切り口で読み解き、複数の観点から技術動向について解説します。 \nまた、後半ではラスベガスに足を運び実際に参加した方々にもご登壇いただき、メディアではでてこない現場での感想をざっくばらんに語っていただきます。どうぞ万障お繰り合わせの上、ご参加ください。 \nDate and Time:\nThursday\, January 27th\, 2022 at 4:00-5:15 P.M. (PDT)\nFriday\, January 28th\, 2022 at 9:00-10:15 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice:\nFREE!\n*via Zoom  \nAgenda (US\, Pacific Time)\n4:00 – 4:25 PM ：CES2020 プレゼンテーション | 海部美知 ENOTECH & 渡辺千賀 Blueshift\n4:30 – 5:00 PM : 座談会 & 質疑応答 モデレーター | 桑島浩彰 Haas Executive Fellow\, Haas School of Business\, University of California\, Berkeley\n5:00 – 5:15 PM : フリートーク \nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n_\n海部美知 (Michi Kaifu) | ENOTECH・CEO \n1999 年にエノテック・コンサルティングを設立。米国と日本のIT・新技術に関する経営戦略・パートナー戦略・事業開発を手がける。技術の中味まで踏み込み、シリコンバレーでの最先端の動きに対応した戦略立案・アドバイスが強み。本田技研の海外営業担当を経て、海外事業黎明期のNTT 米国現地法人と、米モバイル通信ベンチャーの初期メンバーとしていずれも事業開発を担当。1998 年にENOTECH Consulting を設立しコンサルティング業務を開始。主な著書に『シリコンバレーの金儲け（講談社+α 新書、2020 年）』『ビッグデータの覇者たち（講談社現代新書、2013 年）』『パラダイス鎖国（アスキー新書、2008 年）』がある。テクマトリックス株式会社（日本）及び、Harmonic Drive LLC（米国）の 社外取締役、成蹊大学客員教授、北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサエティ理事。 \n__\n \n__ \n \n\n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_ \n__ \n\n_\n_\n渡辺千賀 (Chika Watanabe) | Blueshift 代表\nテクノロジー領域での日米企業間提携をサポートするシリコンバレーのコンサルティング会社、Blueshift Global Partners の創業者。最先端のイノベーションにフォーカスし、投資と共同事業開発を組み合わせたアライアンスの最適なあり方を提案、日本の大手企業の米国テクノロジーベンチャー探索・関係づくりや、日本のベンチャーの米国進出のサポート、米国ベンチャーの日本進出支援を行なっている。Blueshift 起業以前は、三菱商事に同社営業部門で初めての女性総合職として入社、IT 関係のハード・ソフト米国ベンチャーへの投資や投資先の日本での事業開発に携わった。その後、マッキンゼー社でマネジメントコンサルタントとして大手電機メーカーのインターネット戦略などを手がけた。 \n\n\n\n\n__ \n\n\n \n\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n_ \n_\nModerator\, 桑島浩彰 (Hiroaki Kuwajima) | Haas Executive Fellow\, Haas School of Business\, University of California\, Berkeley \n三菱商事、ドリームインキュベータ、ベンチャー経営2社を経て、現在K&アソシエイツ取締役、カリフォルニア⼤学バークレー校ハース経営大学院エグゼクティブ・フェロー。神戸大学大学院経営学研究科博士課程在学中。東洋経済オンラインなどに記事寄稿多数。著書2021年「日本車は生き残れるか」（講談社現代新書）北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサエティ理事。 \n_ \nパネリスト決定\nラスベガスに足を運び、実際にCES2022に参加した方々にご登壇いただき、メディアではでてこない現場での感想をプログラムの後半でざっくばらんに語っていただきます。
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/ces2022-conference-lecture-series-silicon-valley-open-innovation-ces2022%e3%81%ae%e6%9c%80%e6%96%b0%e6%83%85%e5%a0%b1%e3%82%92%e9%8b%ad%e3%81%8f%e8%a7%a3%e8%aa%ac/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:Be the Bridge: The Untold Stories of San Jose Japantown “Why is Japantown Important?"
DESCRIPTION:“Why is Japantown Important?” \nJoin us for a special talk featuring the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and learn about the history of Japanese immigrants in Northern California. Michael Sera\, Board President at the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj.org)\, will tell the overall history of Japanese immigrants to the Bay Area and Northern California in addition to the Japanese American community in the Bay Area today. He will also share why it is important to maintain and preserve this local community. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge about the history of Japanese Americans and the lesser-known stories of San Jose Japantown. \n__ \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, February 2nd\, 2022 at 4:30-5:30 P.M. (PDT)\nThursday\, February 3rd\, 2022 at 9:30-10:30 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice:\nFREE!\n*via Zoom  \nAgenda:\nUS: Wednesday\, February 2nd @ 4:30-5:30 PM (Pacific Time)\n4:30 – 4:35 Welcome and Opening\n4:35- 4:55 Michael Sera | Board President\, Japanese American Museum of San Jose\n4:55- 5:15 Q&A Moderator Suzanne Basalla | President and CEO\, U.S.-Japan Council & Board Member of Japan Society of Northern California \n5:15-5:20 Closing\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n5:20-5:30 Online Networking\n \n\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKER\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nMichael Sera | Board President\, Japanese American Museum of San Jose \nDuring the day and most evenings\, Michael is building bridges to help bring Japan and Silicon Valley closer together.  Michael started consulting back in 2004 after having spent close to two decades in executive management roles at various tech companies.  He also has a strong understanding of the Japanese and American culture and language\, having been raised bowing to his parents and educated in America.  He was the only kid in class with a lunch box that had Onigiri and Hot Dogs soaked in Teriyaki sauce.  His business normally has him flying back and forth but now he is just “Zooming” around. \nThe rest of the time Michael is involved with the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj.org). Michael joined the board in 2011\, then managed public programs before becoming Board President in 2017.  His attraction to JAMsj was the opportunity to give back to the local community after having spent his college days trying to dance at the Obon festivals.  Like most students\, he never learned much about the Japanese American experience.  “I’ve learned more from the internees who visit the museum than I will ever read about” says Michael.  Michael also serves on the boards of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern CA\, the Japanese Community Congress of San Jose and not on the San Jose Obon Dance committee.  Michael is also an avid swimmer and an unintentional user of chlorine cologne\, just ask his wife. \n\n__ \n__ \n__ \n\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nModerator\, Suzanne Basalla | President and CEO of the U.S.-Japan Council & member of the Board of the Japan Society of Northern California \nSuzanne Basalla is the President and CEO of the U.S.-Japan Council\, and is the member of the Board of the Japan Society of Northern California. Ms. Basalla was recently awarded the 2021 Nakasone Yasuhiro Award of Excellence. She joins USJC from her role as Chief of Staff at the Toyota Research Institute (TRI)\, a Silicon Valley-headquartered subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation and has been there since 2017. \nPrior to TRI\, Ms. Basalla had served from 2012 – 2017 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at USJC. She helped lead USJC through people-to-people connections\, with a focus on investing in next-generation leaders through the private-public TOMODACHI Initiative\, which was established in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake. \nMs. Basalla’s 20-year government career included service in the U.S. Navy\, the Department of Defense\, and the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. \n  \n__ \n__
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/be-the-bridge-the-untold-stories-of-san-jose-japantown-why-is-japantown-important/
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation,Language
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SUMMARY:Kyudo 101: A Comprehensive Introduction of the Japanese Martial Art
DESCRIPTION:Traditional Art in Modern Japan series \n  \nKyudo\, or the “Way of the Bow\,” is the Japanese martial art of archery and is practiced by thousands globally. This martial art traces its origins back to prehistoric times\, when the use of the bow and arrow proliferated. The system of Kyudo and its techniques have changed over time\, but the version that we see now has endured since the Edo period. Today\, Kyudo is primarily practiced for its educational and athletic aspects\, as a way to discipline your mind and body. \nJoin us on Zoom for a comprehensive introduction to Kyudo\, as we delve into the unique development of the martial art across the long history of Japan. We will also learn about the traditions\, equipment\, spiritual aspects\, differences between Kyudo and western-style archery\, and more! Our amazing speakers Maria and Tim of Redwood Kyudojo\, a place to practice and experience Kyudo in the Bay Area\, will be showing us a small demo before answering questions from the audience. Maria is Renshi 6 Dan and President of American Kyudo Association. Tim is Renshi 5 Dan. \n_ \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, February 23rd\, 2022 at 4:30-5:30 P.M. (PDT)\nThursday\, February 24th\, 2022 at 9:30-10:30 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice:\nFREE!\n*via Zoom  \nAgenda (Pacific Time): \n4:30-4:35 Welcome and Opening \n4:35-5:05 Walkthrough and Demonstration\, Maria Peterson & Tim Macmillan | Redwood Kyudojo \n5:05-5:25 Q&A\, Moderator Fred Borda | COO\, Aerial Innovation \n5:25-5:30 Closing\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California  \n\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nMaria Peterson | Renshi 6th Dan\, Founder of Redwood Kyudojo\n \nMaria Peterson works in Corporate Venturing & Innovation for JSR Micro\, Inc in Sunnyvale\, California. Maria was inspired by the beauty and power of the Japanese bow and began her kyudo study in 1994 in California. In 2016 she designed and built the first kyudojo on the West Coast\, Redwood Kyudojo\, in La Honda\, California. Maria is President of Redwood Kyudojo\, also President of the Northern California Kyudo Federation (NCKF)\, President of the American Kyudo Renmei (AKR)\, and a Director of the International Kyudo Federation (IKYF). She has the rank of Renshi 6-dan (ANKF) and Sanbontou (Ogasawara-Ryu). Together with Tim\, she leads regular kyudo sessions at Redwood Kyudojo for a growing group of students. \n__ \n__ \n\n \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nTim Macmillan | Renshi 5th Dan\n\nTim Macmillan began his kyudo study in the UK and was invited to Japan to learn kyudo from Hideharu Onuma Hanshi. In 2012 Tim and Maria met through one of the joint practices of the NCKF. They were married in 2019 and continue to co-teach at Redwood Kyudojo. Tim has trained in Yabusame (horse archery) and performs at Nikko Toshogu in the Fall events. In 2021 Tim and Maria opened Ogasawara-Ryu America; Tim is Shibucho (Head) and Maria is Jimukyoku (Secretary). Tim is Renshi 5-dan (ANKF) and Nurimuchi (Ogasawara-Ryu). \n__ \n\n___ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nFred Borda | COO\, Aerial Innovation\n\nFred has been training in Shotokan karate for about 35 years. He is a senior instructor at the Silicon Valley Shotokan Karate dojo in Palo Alto. He began his training in college and then trained under some of the world’s best karate instructors at the Japan Karate Association Souhonbu Dojo and at the world-renowned Hoitsugan Dojo\, both in Tokyo. He has also been fortunate to learn from excellent instructors in the U.S.  In his professional life\, as a principal at Aerial Innovation\, Fred helps large enterprises\, government institutions\, and stakeholders in Japan and around the world to plan and build infrastructure\, businesses and policies that will drive the growth of the commercial drone and new air mobility ecosystem. Fred has worked with Japan’s technology sector for over 20 years\, advising large telecommunications and IT organizations on technology and strategy. \n\n__ \n__
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/kyudo-101-a-comprehensive-introduction-of-the-japanese-martial-art/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:シリコンバレーで挑戦する日本人アントレプレナー || The Stories of Japanese Emerging Entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
DESCRIPTION:This event will be conducted in Japanese || 日本語プログラム\nシリコンバレーで起業しているシリアル・アントレプレナーの方々にご登壇いただきます。ビジョン実現に向けてアメリカでの挑戦を続けておられるアントレプレナーの方々に、なぜシリコンバレーでの起業を選択したのか、どのように起業家としての道を歩んでおられるか、それぞれのストーリー、直面する成長の痛み、また、チャレンジについても語っていただきます。 \nThere are many challenges encountered when running startups\, but despite these challenges\, we often hear about fascinating stories of how big startups developed in Silicon Valley. But what about startups building up their success right now?For this event\, we will be featuring emerging Japanese entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley leading startups in various industries. Takeshi Homma\, founder and CEO of HOMMA Inc.\, Maki Kaplinsky\, CoFounder and Chair/COO of ASKA\, and Kenji Niwa\, Founder CEO of Firstcard\, will be sharing their experiences\, insights\, and challenges they faced through their career as entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. (Japanese Program) \n_ \nDate and Time:\nThursday\, February 24th\, 2022 at 4:00-5:15 P.M. (PDT)\nFriday\, February 25th\, 2022 at 9:00-10:15 A.M. (Japan Time) \nPrice:\nFREE!\n*via Zoom  \nAgenda:\n4:00-4:05 Welcome and Opening\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n4:05-4:15 Presentation Takeshi Homma | Founder and CEO\, HOMMA Inc\n4:15-4:25 Presentation Maki Kaplinsky | CoFounder and Chair/COO\, ASKA\n4:25-4:35 Presentation Kenji Niwa | Founder CEO\, Firstcard\n4:35-4:55 Panel Discussion and Q&A Moderator\, Anis Uzzaman | Founder & CEO\, Pegasus Tech Ventures\, Founder & Chairman\, Startup World Cup\n4:55-5:00 Closing\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n5:00-5:15 Networking and continued Q&A\n \n\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\n\n\n___ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n本間毅 (Takeshi Homma) | HOMMA GROUP 株式会社　代表取締役 \n1974年鳥取生まれ。中央大学在学中に起業。1997年にWeb制作・開発を手がける「イエルネット」設立。ピーアイエム株式会社（後にヤフージャパンに売却）の設立にも関わる。2003年ソニー株式会社入社。ネット系事業戦略部門、リテール系新規事業開発等を経て、2008年5月よりアメリカ西海岸に赴任。電子書籍事業の事業戦略に従事。2012年2月楽天株式会社執行役員就任。デジタルコンテンツのグローバル事業戦略を担当。退任後、2016年5月にシリコンバレーにてHOMMA\, Inc.創業。米国・カリフォルニア州サウス サンノゼ在住。 \n__ \n \n__ \n___ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nカプリンスキー真紀 (Maki Kaplinsky) | Cofounder and Chair/COO of ASKA \n愛知県出身。イスラエルBar Ilan大学にて修士課程修了後、日商岩井（現・双日株式会社）にてビジネス開発を担当する。２００１年にテルアビブで起業。政府関連の技術移転プロジェクトを１５か国以上で手掛ける。２０１１年に東京にてIQP Corporationを設立し、コーディング不要でIoTアプリケーションを開発できるプラットフォームを開発する。２０１６年にシリコンバレーへ拠点を移し、２０１７年にIQP CorporationをGEへ売却する。２０１８年にASKA（NFT Inc) を創業。ASKA™Drive & Fly eVTOL（陸空両用の垂直離着機）を開発している。２０２６年の製品化へ向けて奮闘している。パイロット訓練中。3児の母。ロスアルトス在住。 \n__ \n\n \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n丹羽健二 (Kenji Niwa) | Founder CEO\, Firstcard \n2007年、早稲田大学在学中に株式会社アイタンクジャパンを創業、日本最大級の大学生向けのインターン求人サイトとなり2000社以上の採用を支援。2015年、エン・ジャパンに同社株式を売却、翌年に代表を退任し、2017年に渡米、2019年よりスタンフォード客員研究員に着任。シリコンバレーを拠点に米国を中心に30社以上にエンジェル投資し、4社Exit\, うち3社IPO。主な投資先にSubstack\, Carta\, Bolt\, Oxygenなど。2020年、UCバークレーMBA在学中に米国でFirstcardを起業。 \n__ \n \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nModerator\, アニス・ウッザマン (Anis Uzzaman) | ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ 代表パートナー兼CEO \n米国シリコンバレーを拠点に世界17の国と地域で展開するペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズを設立し、全世界で総資産額2\,200億円を運用しており、世界の大手事業会社35社以上とのパートナーシップによる大手企業内のイノベーション促進の実績を持つ。これまで米国、日本、東南アジアにおいて220社以上のスタートアップへ投資を実施。現時点までのEXITの数は64社、IPOの数は18社。主な投資先としてSpaceX、Airbnb、DoorDash、23andMe、Bird、Coinbase、Robinhood、SoFi、Calm、Color、Gojek、Bukalapak、日本ではメタップス、ZUU、マネーフォワード、ジーニー、エアトリといった既に上場した企業のほか、テラモーターズ、ユニファ、モンスターラボ、スターフェスティバル、Life is Tech等への投資を行っており、これら投資先の海外展開支援を手掛けた実績を有する。文部科学省の奨学金を受け日本に留学、東京工業大学工学部開発システム工学科を卒業。その後、オクラホマ州立大学で修士、東京都立大学で博士号を取得。フォーブスファイナンスカウンシルのメンバーであり、Inc. MagazineやEntrepreneur Leadership Networkなどアントレプレナー雑誌に数多くの寄稿。著書に「スタートアップ・バイブル」（講談社）、「世界の投資家は、日本企業の何を見ているのか？」（KADOKAWA）、「シリコンバレーは日本企業を求めている 世界が羨む最強のパートナーシップ」（米倉誠一郎・一橋大学名誉教授との共著、ダイヤモンド社）などがある。 \n\n__ \n__
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SUMMARY:Impact of US-Japan Cooperation in Advanced Technologies - What can we expect from the US-Japan CoRe Partnership
DESCRIPTION:*Hybrid Event \nThe US and Japan have been collaborating for many years to shape the rules of the road for digital business and to promote the development and application of advanced technologies to improve our respective competitiveness and maintain our collective technological superiority.  Former Prime Minister Suga and President Biden launched in March 2021 the Competitiveness and Resiliency (CoRe) Partnership where they pledged to advance secure and open 5G networks\, including through Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN)\, invest significantly in 5G and next generation mobile networks\, work with third countries to promote a dynamic open digital economy\, make supply chains\, including those for semiconductors\, more resilient\, focus on genome sequencing\, and undertake joint research on quantum computing.  The issues outlined there will likely picked up by the new Economic Policy Consultative Committee (formally known as the EPCC or also known as the “Econ 2+2”) announced by President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida on January 21st. \nPlease join us to hear from our expert speakers from government and the private sector talk about what US-Japan cooperation on advanced technologies means for our two nations\, for our competitive challenge with China and for tech businesses here in Silicon Valley.  Matthew Goodman is Senior Vice President for Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies where he brings his more than three decades of experience\, both in and out of government\, including six years as Finance Attache at the US Embassy in Tokyo\, to bear to explore international economic policy issues and global economic governance.  Kazumi Nishikawa is Director of the IT Industry Division at Japan’s Ministry of the Economy Trade and Industry and in charge of policies to promote Japan’s technology and IT companies.  Also from the Big Tech company\, Kenichiro Mizoguchi is the General Manager\, Hitachi\, Ltd and in charge of government relationship will speak from the perspective of a large tech corporation. \n菅前首相とバイデン大統領は、2021年3月に「日米競争力・強靱性（コア）パートナーシップ」に合意しました。オープン無線アクセスネットワーク（Open-RAN）などの安全でオープンな5Gネットワークの推進、5Gおよび次世代モバイルネットワークへの大規模投資、半導体を含むサプライチェーンの回復力強化、ゲノム解読への注力、量子コンピューターに関する共同研究の実施などが含まれます。日米両国にとって、また中国との競争において、そしてシリコンバレーのテクノロジー企業にとって、この合意は何を意味するのでしょうか。エクスパートの３名が解説します。 \n_ \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, March 2nd\, 2022 at 4:00-5:30 P.M. (PDT)\nThursday\, March 3rd\, 2022 at 9:00-10:30 A.M. (Japan Time)\n*For in-person participants\, registration starts at 3:30pm.  \n__ \nJoining us in person? Excited to see you all! (limited number of seats) \nVenue: DG717 | 717 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103 \n*Due to the S.F. Health Order\, guests must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend and masks worn inside\n**Light food and drinks are provided\n***To the participants joining us in person at DG717: Thank you for registering and we are excited to see you at the event! Since we only have 30 seats available\, please let us know in advance if you cannot attend by emailing us at the address below. Additionally\, you can email us if we reach the maximum number of in-person participants and would like to join the waiting list.\njsnc@usajapan.org \nDigital Garageにて実際に参加してくださるみなさまへ　\n対面にてお目にかかるのを楽しみにしております。先着30名限定でお席をご用意いたしておりますので、ご登録後にやむを得ずキャンセルされる場合は、下のアドレスにご連絡ください。また、満席の場合、ウェイティングリストの登録をご希望される方のご連絡もお待ちしております。ワクチン接種証明の提示と室内でのマスク着用をお願いしております。\njsnc@usajapan.org \n  \nJoining us Online?\nThe Zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email. \nPrice:\nFREE! \n  \nAgenda (Pacific Time)  \n3:30-4:00       Registration & Networking (In-person)\n4:00-4:10        Welcome & DG717 Introduction\, Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California & Senior Advisor\, BowerGroupAsia & Peter Kelley | President\, National Association of Japan-America Societies\n4:10- 4:20       Presentation\, Matthew P. Goodman | Senior Vice President & Director\, Economics Program\, Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)\n4:20-4:30        Presentation\, Kazumi Nishikawa | Director\, IT Industry Division\, Ministry of Economy\, Trade and Industry\n4:30-4:40        Presentation\, Kenichiro Mizoguchi | General Manager\, Hitachi\, Ltd.\n4:40-5:10        Panel Discussion and Q&A\, Moderator\, Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California & Senior Advisor\, BowerGroupAsia\n5:10–5:15       Closing\, Rocky (Hiroki) Mitsuhashi |  President\, Digital Garage US\, Inc.\, Corporate Officer\, Digital Garage\, Inc. & Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n5:15–5:45       Networking    \n__ \nIN-PERSON Registration \n \n__ \nZoom Registration\n \nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nMatthew P. Goodman | Senior Vice President & Director\, Economics Program\,  Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) \nMatthew P. Goodman is senior vice president for economics and holds the William E. Simon Chair in Political Economy at CSIS. The Economics Program\, which he directs\, examines current issues in international economic policy\, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. Previously\, Goodman served as director for international economics on the National Security Council staff\, working on the G-20\, APEC\, and other presidential summits. Before joining the White House\, he was senior adviser to the undersecretary for economic affairs at the U.S. Department of State. He has also worked at the Albright Stonebridge Group\, Goldman Sachs\, and served as U.S. Treasury Financial Attaché in Tokyo from 1992 to 1997. Goodman holds an M.A. from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a BSc from the London School of Economics. \n____ \n\n \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n_ \nKazumi Nishikawa | Director\, IT Industry Division\, Ministry of Economy\, Trade and Industry\n西川 和見氏 | 経済産業省情報産業課 情報産業課長 \nDirector\, IT Industry Division\, METI (Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry) of Japan. Prior to current appointment\, held various positions in METI over a period of 25 years\, including Director\, Healthcare Industries Division to cover healthcare business and technology\, Director for Trade Strategy to cover trade strategy and global growth strategy of Japan\, Executive Director of JETRO Singapore/Special Adviser to the Minister’s Secretariat of METI to cover Asian economic integration\, Director for Policy Planning in the Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau to coordinate the Growth Strategy of “Abenomics” Policy\, Principle Deputy Director of Minister’s Secretariat\, World Trade Organization negotiator\, and Deputy Director for SME Finance. Has also worked in the Defense Ministry and Cabinet Office. Holds a law degree from the University of Tokyo\, an LLM from Northwestern University School of Law\, and an LLM in International Studies from Georgetown University Law Center. Attorney at Law in New York State\, USA.Director\, IT Industry Division\, METI (Ministry of Economy Trade and Industry) of Japan. Prior to current appointment\, held various positions in METI over a period of 25 years\, including Director\, Healthcare Industries Division to cover healthcare business and technology\, Director for Trade Strategy to cover trade strategy and global growth strategy of Japan\, Executive Director of JETRO Singapore/Special Adviser to the Minister’s Secretariat of METI to cover Asian economic integration\, Director for Policy Planning in the Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau to coordinate the Growth Strategy of “Abenomics” Policy\, Principle Deputy Director of Minister’s Secretariat\, World Trade Organization negotiator\, and Deputy Director for SME Finance. Has also worked in the Defense Ministry and Cabinet Office. Holds a law degree from the University of Tokyo\, an LLM from Northwestern University School of Law\, and an LLM in International Studies from Georgetown University Law Center. Attorney at Law in New York State\, USA.  \n__ \n  \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n____ \n__ \n__ \nKenichiro Mizoguchi | General Manager\, Hitachi Corporate Offices\, DC & LA Hitachi\, Ltd.\n\nKenichiro (Ken) Mizoguchi is the General Manager of Hitachi\, Ltd.’s Corporate Offices in Washington\, DC and LA\, where he is responsible for government and external affairs in the Americas\, as well as CSR. Over the course of his 32-year career\, Ken has overseen crisis management\, internal communications and advertising activities for Hitachi’s global operations. Previously\, he served as Executive General Manager of Hitachi\, Ltd.’s Corporate Brand and Communications Division in Tokyo\, Japan\, where he played a critical role in developing and executing Hitachi’s integrated corporate branding and communication strategy worldwide. In this capacity\, Ken launched a new global brand campaign in 2013\, as well as “Hitachi IR Day\,” an annual investor dialogue event started in 2010. Prior to that\, he spent a decade in Tarrytown\, NY and San Jose\, CA\, directing Hitachi’s corporate communications and business development strategies for the U.S. market. \nKen serves as President of the Japan Commerce Association of Washington\, DC (JCAW) and Vice Chair of the Japan-America Society of Washington\, DC. He holds a B.A. in Social Studies from Hitotsubashi University. \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \n__ \nModerator\, Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California & Senior Advisor\, BowerGroupAsia \nLarry Greenwood is a consultant advising on government relations and international economic policy\, with expertise in trade\, finance\, development\, and Asia. Larry was a career diplomat from 1976 to 2006 and served in a variety of positions in the State Department in Washington\, D.C.\, and at U.S. embassies in Manila\, Dakar\, Tokyo\, and Singapore. After retiring from the Foreign Service\, he worked as vice president at the Asian Development Bank in Manila\, Philippines\, where he oversaw loan and grant operations in East and Southeast Asia and the Pacific Island countries\, and as Senior Managing Director for government relations in Asia for MetLife based in Tokyo. After moving to the Bay Area in 2015 he joined the BowerGroupAsia and served as President of the Japan Society of Northern California from 2016-2019. \n\n__ \n__ \n\n__ \n__Generously Supported by  \n__\n\n \n__ \nVenue Generously Provided by
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CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Healthcare,Innovation,Politics/Policy
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SUMMARY:Wagyu 101: Dive Into the World of Wagyu with Live Presentation and Tasting!
DESCRIPTION:** English Program \nJoin us for this exciting in-person event and rare opportunity to be immersed in the topic of Wagyu beef! \nIn the last several years Wagyu has exploded in popularity in the U.S. It seems like every restaurant ranging from fine dining to barbecue chains have a Wagyu or “American Kobe” burger featured on the menu. But what actually is Wagyu\, and why is it special? \nThis in-person event features a presentation by the Wagyu Project that will answer all those questions and more. In addition to details about Wagyu beef’s characteristics\, attendees will learn about the animal husbandry\, genetics\, and traceability. There will also be a live demonstration to explain the different Wagyu beef cuts. \nAttendees will not only learn about Wagyu but also be able to taste a Wagyu sample! We will provide a beef sample to the audience for an enhanced experience. A professional sushi chef will also be making rice so you can enjoy freshly made Wagyu nigiri. \n** In accordance with local health mandates\, attendees will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination including booster shot for entry to this event. Masks must be worn except when eating or drinking. ** \n** Attendees must be 21+ years of age because alcohol will be served at the event. ** \n_ \nDate and Time: March 11\, 2022\n \n1st session (ONLY 35 seats available) \n4:00-4:30 pm  Registration \n4:30-4:35 pm  Welcome Speech by Mr. Keiichi Higuchi | Deputy Consul General\, Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco\n4:35-5:10 pm  Presentation by Mark Melnick | President Emeritus\, Trex Corp Inc\, Q&A\n5:10-5:15 pm Glen Montevago | US RTD Portfolio Mobilization Manager – North California\, Beam Suntory & Takeharu Nakai | Branch Manger\, San Francisco Branch\, Suntory America Inc\n5:15-5:55 pm  Tasting and Networking\n5:55-6:00 pm Closing Remarks by Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California & Senior Advisor\, BowerGroupAsia \n2nd session (ONLY 35 seats available)\n6:30-7:00 pm  Registration and Welcome!\n7:00-7:35 pm  Presentation by Mark Melnick | President Emeritus\, Trex Corp Inc\, Q&A\n7:35-7:40 pm Glen Montevago | US RTD Portfolio Mobilization Manager – North California\, Beam Suntory & Takeharu Nakai | Branch Manger\, San Francisco Branch\, Suntory America Inc\n7:40-8:30 pm  Tasting and Networking \n  \nLocation:\nJapanese Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC)\n1840 Sutter St\, San Francisco\, CA 94115 \nPrice:\n$25 per person \n** Attendees must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination including booster shot for entry to this event. Masks must be worn except when eating or drinking. ** \n** Attendees must be 21+ years of age because alcohol will be served at the event. ** \n\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKER \nMark Melnick | President Emeritus of TREX Corp Inc\, U.S. Commissioner and Official Inspector \nMark Melnick is the President Emeritus at TREX Corp Inc in Burlingame\, California.  TREX imports Wagyu from Miyazaki\, Kagoshima\, Oita\, Kumamoto\, Yamaguchi\, Hyogo\, Niigata\, Nagano\, Saitama\, Miyagi and Hokkaido. Mark has 40- plus years career experience in exporting North American beef to Asian countries.  He started Japanese Wagyu beef import in 2008. Invited by Japanese Livestock Promotion Council\, Mark has led multiple groups of North American restaurant owners\, chefs and butchers to learn firsthand about Japanese Wagyu production and characteristics.  In 2021\, Mark was appointed as North American Kobe Beef Marketing Association Official Brand Inspector. \n\n__ \n__ \n\n__\n \n_ \n_ \n_ \nThis event was generously supported by: \n \n \nTo learn more about Japanese premium ingredients like Wagyu\, click here. \nOur Amazing Beverage Sponsors \n  \n \nDrinks are generously provided by Beam Suntory\, Suntory\, and Ito En. \n_ \n_ \n__\n    \nPhotos courtesy of TREX Corp Inc.\n__
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CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Japan Business Showcase in Silicon Valley — Meet Ten Hot Japanese Companies!
DESCRIPTION:Silicon Valley has long been home to some of the top businesses in the U.S. While its reputation may lead one to believe that technology startups are the main industry\, there is a bustling portion of businesses that bridge international borders. \nThis event will bring together ten companies in the RakuNest San Mateo office for an informative showcase to be broadcast for free via Zoom. \nJoin us for a virtual showcase to highlight companies that bridge borders between Japan and the U.S.! \n_ \nExhibitors:\nBull-Dog Sauce\nCurry Hyuga\nFujifilm Open Innovation Hub\nJapan Society of Northern California\nJTB USA Inc.\nOnigilly\nSĀFU SAKE\nSekisui Chemical\nTCHO Chocolate\nand more! \n— \nDate and Time: \nFriday\, March 25\, 2022 1:00-3:00pm (US\, Pacific Time)\nSaturday\, March 26\, 2022 5:00-7:00am (Japan Time) \n  \nAgenda (Pacific Time): \n1:00-1:02pm     Opening Remarks\n1:02-1:15pm      Keynote Speech | Shinji Sandy Kimura\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Rakuten USA\n1:15-2:00pm     Japan Business Showcase Presentation\, Part 1\n1:15-1:23pm      JTB USA Inc.\n1:23-1:31pm      Hyuga Curry\n1:31-1:43pm      SAFU Sake\n1:43-1:51pm      Fujifilm Open Innovation Hub\n1:51-2:00pm     Bull-Dog Sauce\n2:00-2:20pm   Entertainment | Haruka Fujii\, Percussionist\n2:15-2:20pm     Break\n2:20-2:55pm    Japan Business Showcase Presentation\, Part 2\n2:20-2:32pm    Sekisui Chemical\n2:32-2:40pm    Onigilly\n2:40-2:44pm    Japan Society of Northern California\n2:44-2:55pm    TCHO Chocolate\n2:55-3:00pm    Closing | Hiroshi Kawamura\, Consul General of Japan in San Francisco \n– \nOUR AMAZING MUSICIAN\n \nHaruka Fujii\nMulti-percussionist Haruka Fujii has won international acclaim for her interpretation of contemporary music\, having commissioned and performed numerous premiere works from luminary living composers. She has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras including the San Francisco Symphony\, Munich Philharmonic\, Sydney Symphony Orchestra\, Orchestre Nationale de Lyon\, and the NHK Symphony Orchestra. Haruka is an artist of the Grammy Award-winning Silk Road Ensemble founded by Yo-Yo Ma\, also a member of the historical new music group San Francisco Contemporary Players\, and a founder and member of Utari Percussion Duo with her sister Rika Fujii. Her solo recording Ingredients is available at New Focus Recordings. Please visit www.harukafujii.com for more information. \n – \n– \n\n\n__S \n\n___ \nOrganizer: \n \n– \n– \nThis event was generously supported by: \n \n_– \n– \nPromotional Partner:_
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-business-showcase-in-silicon-valley-meet-ten-hot-japanese-companies/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220331T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:The Transformation of Entertainment: Now Everybody Can "Cook"
DESCRIPTION:NAJAS/KKC Business Speaker Series \nCooking is not a pleasure only granted to professional chefs\, nor is it enjoyed only by their patrons. People cook for their communities\, friends\, families and even themselves\, creating some of their greatest memories. Similarly\, in much the same way as how a prepared meal can bring people together\, technology has developed the power to entertain and unite us. \nIn the digitization of everything\, entertainment is transformed with unprecedented access to create\, distribute and monetize. Great content and interactions drive memorable experiences\, which fuel people’s emotional connection in gaming\, music\, media\, and sports.  \nPeople are inspired and driven by their communities\, which are no longer bound by physical borders. Who\, what and where is your community… your friends? Creators of all levels and brands of all types are finding new ways to engage their fans and vice versa. How is entertainment changing and why is gaming leading the charge? What are some key ingredients needed to make great recipes\, and the skills to create these emotional interactions? Please join us to hear Sony Innovation Fund and GFR Fund discuss these fast-moving ecosystems and emerging flavors. \n_ \nDate and Time:\nUS: Thursday\, March 31st\, 2022 at 4:00-5:00 P.M. (PDT)\nJapan: Friday\, April 1st\, 2022 at 8:00-9:00 A.M. (Japan Time) \n__ \nPrice:\nFREE!\n*via Zoom  \n___ \nAgenda (Pacific Time): \n4:00-4:05pm  Opening Remarks\, Peter Kelley | President\, National Association of Japan-America Societies\n4:05-4:45pm  Presentation\, Joseph Tou | Managing Director — U.S.\, Sony Ventures and Vice President\, Corporate Development at Sony Corporation of America & Ludovic Copéré | Senior Investment Director\, Sony Ventures & Teppei Tsutsui | Founder & Managing Partner\, GFR Fund \n4:45-5:00pm  Q&A Session\, Moderator Teppei Tsutsui\n5:00-5:05pm  Closing Remarks\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n___ \n\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\n__\nLudovic Copéré | Senior Investment Director\, Sony Ventures \nLudovic brings 17 years of experience in venture capital\, new business creation and strategic partnerships at Sony. Based in Silicon Valley as a core member of Sony Innovation Fund (SIF) since its inception\, Ludovic leads startup scouting\, due diligence\, venture investment execution as well as portfolio management in many core SIF focus areas such as Mobility\, FinTech\, InsurTech\, PropTech\, Drones\, FoodTech\, AgTech and Environment. \nLudovic was previously at Sony’s global headquarters in Tokyo\, where he ran strategic assessments\, mid & long-term technology perspectives and financial valuations to foster Sony’s Intellectual Property. Before that\, he spent several years as Corporate Strategist in London\, New-York and Paris\, spanning the entire spectrum of Sony’s Electronics\, Gaming\, Content\, Financial Services\, Telecommunications & B2B activities. \nA French native\, Ludovic holds a MSc in Information & Communication Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Sweden\, and a MSc in Industrial Engineering & Management from the École Centrale in France. \n__ \n__ \nJoseph Tou | Managing Director — U.S.\, Sony Ventures and Vice President\, Corporate Development at Sony Corporation of America \nJoe is Managing Director\, Sony Ventures and Vice President\, Corporate Development at Sony Corporation of America where he primarily leads U.S. technology venture and M&A investment activity. At Sony Ventures\, Joe co-heads the U.S. and globally leads investments in the Entertainment sector. \nPrior to Sony\, Joe was a senior investment professional in PE/VC at Bertram Capital and Mavent Partners and semiconductor equity research analyst at Pacific Crest Securities. Joe is heavily influenced by his technology development\, product and operational roots at companies such as Intel\, Solectron\, and Ford. \nJoe holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and M.S. in Operations Research from Northwestern University. He also received a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan. \n__ \n___ \nTeppei Tsutsui | Founder & Managing Partner\, GFR Fund \nTeppei is a founder and managing partner at GFR Fund\, an early-stage venture capital fund focusing on games\, web3\, and consumer tech. Before GFR\, Teppei spearheaded the strategic investment team at GREE and led 10+ investments and acquisitions\, such as OpenFeint (US\, $104M acquisition)\, Funzio (US\, $210M acquisition)\, and Pokelabo (Japan\, $130M acquisition). Before joining GREE\, he co-founded a subscription e-commerce company in Tokyo and led the team as CFO.  \nPrior to that\, Teppei was at Morgan Stanley and worked on multiple cross-border M&A deals in the technology sector. He was also a business development manager at Mitsubishi Corporation where he helped many Japanese companies build businesses in the US and Asia.  \nTeppei was born and raised in Tokyo but attended a high school in the US. He obtained his BA in international relations at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo and then obtained his MBA at the University of Chicago. \n\n__ \n__ \n\n\n \n___ \n____ \nA special thank you to our sponsors: \n_____ \n)___ \n____
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/the-transformation-of-entertainment-now-everybody-can-cook/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220405T183000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Members Meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:It is the time of the year again for 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 for you in 2022. There will be special talks\, including an exciting sneak peek for our upcoming Healthcare Connections programming. SĀFU SAKE will also be providing mouth-watering samples of their premium sake\, which is award-winning with a unique story. You don’t want to miss out on this rare chance\, so come mingle and drink with us! \n*We ask that all guests are fully vaccinated. Masks are optional. \nOur Annual General Members Meeting is a members-only gathering\, and is complimentary for JSNC members. New and returning members are encouraged to register and attend! If you are not sure of your membership status\, please ask our admin. Not a member yet? No worries\, just click the button below to become one now! Young Professionals between the age of 21 and 35 receive a special offer on memberships. \n– \n \n_ \n— \nDate and Time: \nUS: Tuesday\, April 5th @ 5:00pm (US\, Pacific Time)\nJapan: Wednesday\, April 6th @ 9:00am (Japan Time) \n– \nVenue: \nMorrison & Foerster\, LLP\n425 Market Street \nSan Francisco\, CA 94105\nWe are planning to make the meeting available via Zoom\, but it would be great to see you in-person! \n*We ask that all guests are fully vaccinated. Masks are optional.\n**For building security\, registration is required. \n– \nAgenda (Pacific Time): \n4:30-5:00     Registration\n5:00-5:05     Opening & Welcome Remarks | Larry Greenwood\, Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California\n5:05-5:10     Special Guest | Hiroshi Kawamura\, Consul General of Japan in San Francisco\n5:10-5:15     Announcement of Election Results & Introduction of New Board Directors | Larry Greenwood\n5:15-5:23     Activities Report | Takahide Akiyama\, President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n5:23-5:38     Introduction of Healthcare Connections Program\, The Future of Precision and Predictive Healthcare | Jack Moorman\, Co-Founder\, US-Japan Medtech Frontiers & Fumiaki Ikeno\, Stanford University\n5:38-5:43     Closing Remarks | Takahide Akiyama \n5:43-6:30     Networking Reception with Sake Tasting | Reina Watanabe\, SĀFU SAKE \n– \n– \n \n– \n— \n– \nPremium sake courtesy of: \n \n– \nWe’d like to thank Morrison & Foerster for generously providing the venue for our event.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/annual-general-members-meeting-2022/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220405T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:Movie Chat: Watch and Discuss!
DESCRIPTION:*For Students at an Intermediate High Level \nDo you like watching movies? Do you also find yourself analyzing movies and talking about the context with others? Then this discussion workshop is for you! We are now accepting students for an exciting 7-week workshop. During these 1.5 hour sessions\, students will examine and discuss 3 Japanese films that will be shown over the course of the workshop. These are the awesome movies: \n\n黒澤明監督『天国と地獄 』: “High and Low” by Akira Kurosawa\n小林正樹監督『怪談』より “耳なし芳一”:“Hoichi the Earless”from“Kwaidan” by Masaki Kobayashi\nTBA\n\nStudents will be able to talk about each movie in length\, while also learning more about the films’ cultural and historical backgrounds. The first session will outline the full 7 weeks of the workshop. Our amazing teacher Sakamoto-sensei will then create content for the students to review prior to each session\, followed by a film discussion during the sessions. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to not only discover and discuss 3 awesome movies\, but also practice your Japanese with your fellow movie-loving classmates! \n*This workshop is meant for those at an Intermediate High level as defined on page 7 of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.\n*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceled. \n  \nDate: Starting on April 5th at 6:30pm (Pacific Time) Tuesdays 7 sessions! \nFee: $230 (Membership is required for this booking. Join and support the Japan Society! Membership can also be applied to sign up for group lessons and workshop in the future!) \nClass format: Zoom. We want to see your happy faces\, so we will ask all students to turn their videos on. \n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nKumiko Sakamoto \nKumiko Sakamoto has been teaching Japanese for 24 years and will continue teaching diverse backgrounds. She earned her master’s degree in Japanese Pedagogy from SFSU and admires two teaching philosophies: Natural Approach by Dr. Stephen Krashen and Depth and Complexity by Dr. Sandra Kaplan. Her teaching mission acknowledges equity in mind awareness and supports Diversity and Inclusivity. Kumiko is one of the creators of an online reading book\, “日本語で読書”\, which is supported by the Japan Foundation. Her philosophy is based on human equality and the values of lifelong education. Kumiko’s hobbies are writing movie reviews and community service.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/movie-chat-watch-and-discuss/
CATEGORIES:Community,Language
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220412T171500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:The US-Japan Partnership Steps Up: Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:(US) April 12\, 2022 @ 4:00-5:00 PM (Pacific Time) | (Japan) April 13\, 2022 @ 8:00-9:00 AM \nThe Russian invasion of Ukraine and the global response to it is fundamentally reshaping the world as we know it. Ukraine\, other front line states on Russia’s western border\, and the rest of Europe are most immediately impacted\, but peace and prosperity in Asia is also deeply affected by the Russian action. Join us on April 12 for a discussion of how the invasion is impacting Japan and the rest of Asia\, and how the US-Japan partnership is responding to it\, as the world’s two most prosperous democracies work together to coordinate geopolitical strategy\, levy sanctions against Russia\, and supply economic\, military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.  \nWe are delighted to have our two distinguished speakers for the program: Katherine “Kemy” Monahan\, Director of the Office of Japanese Affairs in the Department of State\, who has been deeply and directly involved in the efforts to coordinate American and Japanese actions; and Hiroyuki Akita\, from the Nikkei\, who is one of Japan’s top commentators on international security affairs and has written extensively about the Russian invasion and implications for Asia and Japan. The program will be moderated by Japan Society of Northern California Chair Larry Greenwood.  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to get the latest inside insights into these momentous global developments that will impact us all for many years to come.  \n_ \nDate and Time:\n \nU.S.: April 12\, 2022 @ 4:00 – 5:15 PM (Pacific Time)\nU.S.: April 12\, 2022 @ 7:00 – 8:15 PM (Eastern Time)\nJapan: April 13\, 2022 @ 8:00 – 9:15 AM  (Japan Time) \n__ \nPrice:\nFREE!\n \n___ \nAgenda (Pacific Time): \n4:00-4:05 PM         Opening Remarks\, Larry Greenwood | Chairman\, Japan Society of Northern California\n4:05-4:20 PM          Katherine “Kemy” Monahan | Director\, Office of Japanese Affairs\, US Department of State\n4:20-4:35 PM          Hiroyuki Akita | Commentator\, Nikkei\n4:35-4:55 PM          Panel discussion and Q&A: Moderator\, Larry Greenwood\n4:55-5:10 PM           Audience Q&A\n5:10-5:15 PM           Closing Remarks\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n___ \n\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\n__\nKatherine “Kemy” Monahan | Director\, Office of Japanese Affairs\, US Department of State \nKatherine (Kemy) Monahan is Director of the Office of Japanese Affairs at the U.S. Department of State.  A career member of the Senior Foreign Service\, she has served eleven tours on three continents over 27 years\, in positions with the Department of State\, Treasury\, USAID\, the World Bank and UNICEF.  She served as Deputy Financial Attache at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo\, studied law at the University of Tokyo\, worked as an Economic Analyst with the Yasuda Fire & Marine Research Institute in Tokyo\, and participated in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program in Fukui Prefecture\, Japan.  Her previous positions include Director in State’s Bureau of International Organizations\, Economic Counselor in embassy Mexico\, Senior Development Counselor at the U.S. Mission to the European Union\, Deputy Executive Director of the Secretary’s Global Health Initiative\, Economic Officer in embassy Warsaw\, Advisor to the World Bank and Senior Advisor for UNICEF.  Prior to joining the Foreign Service\, Ms. Monahan was an attorney.  She is a graduate of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and the University of California\, Hastings College of Law (JD) and speaks Spanish\, Japanese and some Polish. \n__ \n____ \n___ \nHiroyuki Akita | Commentator\, Nikkei \nHiroyuki Akita regularly writes commentaries and columns\, providing analysis mainly on foreign and international security affairs. He joined Nikkei in 1987 and worked in the Political News Dept. from 1998-2002\, where he covered Japanese security policies and domestic politics. He was the Senior & Editorial Staff Writer (2009-2017)\, and he also worked on the “Leader Writing Team” of the Financial Times in London (2017). \nHe was the Beijing Correspondent (1994-1998) and the Washington Chief Correspondent (2002-2006). In Beijing\, he reported on major news events such as the death of Deng Xiaoping and the Hong Kong handover to China. In Washington DC\, he covered the White House and Pentagon’s State Departments during the Bush administration. \nIn March 2019\, he won the Vaughn-Ueda International Journalist Award\, a prize for outstanding reporting of international affairs. He is the author of two books in Japanese: “Anryu (Power Game of US-China-Japan)“ (2008) and “Ranryu (Strategic Competition of US-Japan and China)“ (2016). \n__ \n__ \n\n__ \n__ \n\n\n\n \n___ \n___ \nIn Partnership with the Japan Society of Boston
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/the-us-japan-partnership-steps-up-response-to-the-russian-invasion-of-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Politics/Policy
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SUMMARY:Summer 2022 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Summer 2022 Open House \nPlease join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program! \nOur language coordinator will be available to answer questions about Japanese classes and registration\, and you will also be able to sign up for a free language assessment check with some of our qualified teachers to assist in proper class placement. \nThis event will be hosted online via SpatialChat\, a simple and intuitive way to network with large groups virtually. There is no account creation required for SpatialChat\, and an invitation link with instructions will be sent out by email when you register. \nSpace is limited though\, so make sure to register soon! \n  \nDate & Time: \nThursday\, April 21st @ 6:00pm to 7:30pm \nVenue: SpatialChat \nParticipant Cap: 20 \n___ \n \n \n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/summer-2022-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011723
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SUMMARY:Let’s Hit the Slopes in Japan: Hidden Gems of Japan Travel Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this hybrid event to learn how to best enjoy skiing and other winter sports in Japan’s top-notch powder snow! \nWinter may get a bad reputation for its chilly weather\, but there is much to appreciate in the season: relaxing in an onsen\, admiring seasonal décor\, and enjoying winter sports. And what better place to experience the season than Japan? \nDo you know nothing about skiing in Japan? Are you concerned about bringing a bunch of heavy ski gear to Japan? Perhaps you’re afraid of renting a car and driving (on the wrong side of the road!) to ski resorts? You don’t need to worry! \nIn this event we’ll reveal Japan’s winter sports attractions that aren’t well-known among tourists\, or are off the beaten path. Industry experts will explain how to plan your winter holiday: transportation\, gear rental\, sports lessons in English\, and more. We’ll also talk about snow sports beyond skiing — cross country\, snow shoeing\, and more! \nIt’s not too early to start planning your overseas winter getaway! \n*Although this event is hybrid\, we’d love to see your happy faces! Please join us for networking\, a gourmet light meal\, and wine. \n_ \nAgenda\n6:00-6:02pm   Opening Remarks\, Kendra De Nike | Japan Society of Northern California\n6:02-6:05pm    Video\, Hakuba Valley\n6:05-6:20pm    Presentation\, Cliff Bernstein | Managing Director and Co-Founder\, Snow Country Travel LLC\n6:20-6:35pm    Presentation\, Nadine Robb | Ski & Adventure Travel Writer\, Resort Consultant and Owner/Ski & Snowboard Instructor at Hakuba Ski Concierge\n6:35-6:38pm    Video\, Niseko United\n6:38-6:55pm    Q&A\, Moderator Ryota “Roy” Ogura | Director and Co-Founder\, Snow Country Travel LLC\n6:55-7:00pm    Closing Remarks\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n_ \nDate and Time:\n \nU.S.: Thursday\, April 28\, 2022 @ 6:00-7:00pm (Pacific Time)\nJapan: Friday\, April 29\, 2022 @ 10:00-11:00am (Japan Time) \n__ \nLocation: \nOnline via Zoom  \n*OR* \nIn-person at San Mateo Werqwise\, 4 W 4th Ave\, San Mateo\, CA 94401\n*Only 20 spots available!\n**A gourmet light meal and wine will be available during networking time. \n____ \nPrice:\nOnline: FREE!\nIn-person at San Mateo Werqwise: \n$5 for Japan Society Members\n$10 for Non-Members \n______ \n____\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKER\n____ \nCliff Bernstein | Managing Director and Co-Founder\, Snow Country Travel LLC \nOriginally from New York\, Cliff has been a lifelong skier and snowboarder\, and has spent most of the past 30 years in Japan\, gradually exploring mountains from Kyushu to Hokkaido while pursuing careers in law and finance. In 2008\, he invested in a ski lodge in Niseko and 10 years later established Snow Country Travel to attend to the many requests for services beyond the scope of his modest lodge. Snow Country Travel has supported clients on unique itineraries throughout Japan’s mountainous regions\, handling everything from wheels up to wheels down. When Cliff is not going up and down lifts and slopes\, he resides in Kamakura and travels throughout Japan. \n____ \n_____ \n________ \n \nNadine Robb | Ski & Adventure Travel Writer\, Resort Consultant and Owner/Ski & Snowboard Instructor at Hakuba Ski Concierge \nNadine Robb is a Ski & Adventure Travel Writer\, Resort Consultant and Owner/Ski & Snowboard Instructor at Hakuba Ski Concierge. Born and raised in the south east of England\, Nadine arrived in Japan in 2010\, and now splits her time between Japan and Canada. Having spent many happy holidays on the Austrian ski slopes as a child\, the natural evolution of adulthood was to create a life in the mountains in which she could combine her love of writing with her love of snow sports. \n_ \n_ \n_ \n_____ \nRoy Ogura | Director and Co-Founder\, Snow Country Travel LLC_ \nRyota “Roy” Ogura is the co-founder of Snow Country Travel\, a Reno\, Nevada based travel agency which specializes in luxury custom winter experiences in Japan. Roy began his career in the finance industry with a focus on Asian equities at several investment banking and asset management firms while based in Tokyo and then Hong Kong. Roy earned his BA from Dartmouth College and is currently based in Menlo Park\, California. \n_____ \n___ \n___ \n___ \n___ \n \n \n_
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/lets-hit-the-slopes-in-japan-hidden-gems-of-japan-travel-series/
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SUMMARY:Japanese Language Classes Summer 2022 — Register Now!
DESCRIPTION:Summer 2022 Registration is Now Open! \nSummer is just around the corner\, and registration for the 2022 summer session is now open! You can find a complete list of our class schedules and register online HERE. \nDue to the Covid-19 outbreak most summer classes will continue to be held online via Zoom. Our priority is providing a space that encourages learning while making sure that our teachers and students stay safe. We hope to fully go back to in-person classes as soon as possible. \nRegistration for classes will remain open until 5 days before the start date of your class\, so make sure to act fast and secure your spot now! \nIf you encounter any issues during registration or have any questions\, please email us at language@usajapan.org. \n*Not sure what class you should take? Check out our class descriptions and placement tests to gauge your level! \n**Please take care to note which textbook edition your class will require. \n___ \n \n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japanese-language-classes-summer-2022-register-now/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTSTAMP:20260411T011724
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SUMMARY:Looking for a New President!
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Society of Northern California is searching for a new President as our current leader has decided to move his base to Japan where he will continue his wonderful contributions to the Japan Society as a Board member. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about the US-Japan relationship and shares our mission of bringing together the people of Japan and the Bay Area through our many programs and networking opportunities. Please click here for more information on the position and the application process.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/looking-for-a-new-president/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220509T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220509T171000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011724
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SUMMARY:Hidden Innovation - How Japanese Companies Can Innovate And Expand into new markets with their Internal technology
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Salon Event \nMany Japanese companies come to Silicon Valley with the hope that they will identify great new technologies that can drive innovation in their organizations. This can be a difficult and highly competitive path. Innovation expert Robert Pearlstein believes that these companies often ignore an equally lucrative and often easier path to innovation – one that derives from effectively mining and refocusing their own\, internally developed intellectual property.  \nIn this program\, Pearlstein will share his insights about how Japanese companies can identify lucrative new opportunities to commercialize existing technology and drive disruptive innovation – without having to compete directly with Silicon Valley VCs for the latest venture deals. Pearlstein will use real-life examples from his work\, including stories about the SIRI and wall climbing robots\, to show how companies can find new opportunities for innovation around existing technology by following a 4-step process: \n\nIdentify critical market needs that can be addressed by internally developed technology\nDetermine a compelling approach to the customer\nClearly demonstrate the benefits of the product relative to costs\,\nShow how the product is better than the competition\n\nThe presentation will be followed by a discussion and Q&A. \n_ \nDate and Time:\n \nU.S.: Monday\, May 9\, 2022 @ 4:00 – 5:10 PM (Pacific Time)\nJapan: Tuesday\, May 10\, 2022 @ 8:00 – 9:10 AM  (Japan Time) \n__ \nPrice:\nFREE!\n \n___ \nAgenda (Pacific Time): \n4:00-4:05 PM         Opening Remarks\, Steve Pollock | Founder & CEO\, Turnstone Ventures\n4:05-4:25 PM          Robert Pearlstein | President & CEO\, Qanopy\n4:25-4:45 PM          Panel Discussion\n4:45-5:05 PM          Q&A Session\n5:05-5:10 PM          Closing Remarks\, Takahide Akiyama | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n___ \n\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\nRobert Pearlstein | President & CEO\, Qanopy_ \nRobert Pearlstein is the President and CEO of Qanopy. Qanopy is a Silicon Valley based business development firm focusing on bringing deep technology to market. Robert has more than 30 years of experience assisting Global 2000 companies in successfully commercializing their R&D and emerging technologies. Before starting Qanopy\, Robert served as Vice President\, Business Development for SRI (Stanford Research Institute) where he directed commercialization\, new venture creation\, and market expansion. More recently\, as President of Qanopy Group\, Robert has worked with Xerox PARC\, Sony\, Honda\, on technology driven innovation strategies and business incubation. He holds an MBA and successfully completed the Executive Management Program at Stanford. He is the author of “Built For Global”\, a step-by-step guide on taking advanced technology to the global market. He is a coveted speaker on innovation and expansion – participating as an international keynote on topics including artificial intelligence\, advanced robotics and new materials. \n___ \n____ \n__ \n \nSteve Pollock | Member of the Board\, Japan Society of Northern California\, and Founder\, Turnstone Ventures \nSteve Pollock is the founder and president of Turnstone Ventures\, a Silicon Valley-based consulting firm that advises companies on cross-border business strategy and market entry. Steve started his career with Mitsubishi Corporation and co-founded and served as president of a venture-backed software and services company in the recruiting industry. He has served as a senior executive and advisor to venture-backed firms in software\, Internet and technology industries. Steve has a passion for cross-cultural business and has helped numerous organizations launch and grow innovative new product and service businesses. Steve serves on the board of the Japan Society of Northern California and is a member of the Steering Committee for its annual Innovation Awards. He co-teaches a course on entrepreneurship at Waseda University. He has a BA in East Asian studies from Harvard\, an MBA from Stanford\, and has lived and worked in Japan for more than four years.\n \n____ \n____ \n \nSatoru Watanabe | CEO\, MAXIMIZE\, Inc.; Chief Representative\, Japan Society of Northern California- Japan Office; Part-time lecturer\, Waseda University \nSatoru Watanabe is the chief representative for the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japan office. He is an innovation consultant and experienced entrepreneur. He has translated leading international innovation methodology books including Customer Development by Steve Blank\, The Business Model Navigator\, The Corporate startup\, and The Digital Transformer’s Dilemma. Satoru is the CEO and founder of Maximize\, Inc\, an international IT consulting firm\, and has more than 20 years of experience assisting international software companies with their market entry and growth in Japan. Satoru started his career with Mitsubishi Corporation\, where he was part of overseas software master licensing business.  Prior to founding Maximize\, he was senior analyst at Trans Cosmos USA\, Inc in Silicon Valley\, where he sourced and evaluated early-stage IT companies and solutions for investment. Satoru holds a Master’s Degree from Yale University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Tokyo. \n__ \n___ \n____ \n__ \n__ \nJETRO is a promotional partner for this program
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/hidden-innovation-how-japanese-companies-can-innovate-and-expand-into-new-markets-with-their-internal-technology/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:The Future of Precision and Predictive Healthcare — U.S.-Japan Healthcare Connection
DESCRIPTION:One important quest of healthcare is to prevent adverse events in individuals. The pandemic has been a worldwide tragedy\, but it has brought a huge growth of telemedicine. Meanwhile\, the proliferation of sensors and AI have increased availability of real time monitoring\, and the development of correlations of an individual’s data to health outcomes. Combining all these factors and other data such as genetic sequencing and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) offer the opportunity to predict adverse events in patients.  \nWe will have Dean Lloyd Minor of the Stanford University School of Medicine as our keynote speaker and will also feature Japanese companies interested in products and technologies that might advance this concept and also interested in expanding their business and strategic partnerships in the US and globally.  \nSpeaker Companies:\nFujifilm\nFujitsu\nNitto\nSysmex\nTeijin Pharma\n…and more! \n_ \nDate \nUS: May 24\, 2022 @ 4:00-6:30pm (Pacific Time)\nJapan: May 25\, 2022 @ 8:00-10:30am (Japan Time) \n_ \nKeynote Speaker \n \nLloyd B. Minor | Dean of Stanford University School of Medicine \nLloyd B. Minor\, MD\, is a scientist\, surgeon\, and academic leader. He is the Dean of the Stanford University School of Medicine and author of the 2020 book “Discovering Precision health: Predict\, Prevent\, and Cure to Advance Health and Well-Being.” \n_ \n_____ \n_ \n_ \n \n_ \n____ \nFounding Sponsors \n \n \n_ \nContributing Sponsors \n \n_ \nOfficial Supporter \n__ \nCollaboration Partner \n \nPromotional Partner
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/the-future-of-precision-and-predictive-healthcare-u-s-japan-healthcare-connection/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Innovation
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SUMMARY:Confident Conversing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:にほんごChit Chat \nYou’ve got the textbooks and flashcards. You know hiragana and katakana by heart. You practice kanji religiously. But how comfortable are you with speaking Japanese?\nLanguage is a way to communicate with others. Very often\, however\, beginners are so worried about mistakes and embarrassment that they forgo actually using their newly acquired language skills. This would hinder progress at any level\, so let’s talk! We are now accepting students for a 12-week workshop on beginner conversations. Under the steady guidance of Sakamoto-sensei\, 6 students will have the opportunity to flex their Japanese capabilities over Zoom for 1.5 hours at a time. In this intimate group setting\, Sakamoto-sensei will be able to gauge the needs of each student and adjust subject matter to these needs. This is a great way to grow comfortable using Japanese in unscripted and genuine conversations\, and make new friends!\n*This workshop is meant for those who already have a foundation in Japanese\, preferably having participated in JSNC’s Beginning 1-4.\n*Please click on the link here to assess your level before you register for the workshop.*Weekly topics will fluctuate based on students’ knowledge and needs*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceled \nDate: Starting on Tuesday\, May 24th at 18:30-20:00 (Pacific Time) Tuesdays 12 sessions!Fee: $275  (Membership is required for this booking. Join and support the Japan Society! Membership can also be applied to sign up for group lessons and workshops in the future!)Class format: Zoom. We want to see your happy faces\, so we will ask all students to turn their videos on.  \n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nKumiko Sakamoto \nKumiko Sakamoto has been teaching Japanese for 24 years and will continue teaching diverse backgrounds. She earned her master’s degree in Japanese Pedagogy from SFSU and admires two teaching philosophies: Natural Approach by Dr. Stephen Krashen and Depth and Complexity by Dr. Sandra Kaplan. Her teaching mission acknowledges equity in mind awareness and supports Diversity and Inclusivity. Kumiko is one of the creators of an online reading book\, “日本語で読書”\, which is supported by the Japan Foundation. Her philosophy is based on human equality and the values of lifelong education. Kumiko’s hobbies are writing movie reviews and community service.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/confident-conversing-for-beginners-3/
CATEGORIES:Community,Language
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SUMMARY:Reiho: The Etiquette of Samurai
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT and registration is CLOSED.\n____ \nTraditional Art in Modern Japan Series \nJoin us for this in-person workshop to learn about Japanese etiquette taught by the Ogasawara family to the Samurai over 800 years ago!  \nThe Ogasawara family was charged by the Shogun to teach\, maintain\, and pass down the rules and practice of Rei\, Japanese etiquette\, and the traditions continue to this day. Observing proper etiquette in simple actions of eating\, drinking\, gift giving\, and greeting others will lead to appropriate manners governing all of our everyday behavior. In this class we will learn and practice table manners\, presenting and receiving food or drink\, gift giving\, and bowing. Those interested in tea ceremony\, flower arranging\, martial arts\, and Budo will all benefit by learning these fundamentals. \nThe best way to learn is by doing\, so don’t miss this exciting chance to experience traditional Japanese etiquette in person! The workshop will be followed by a networking hour to reconnect with old friends\, meet new ones\, and enjoy light snacks and wine. \nThis is an in-person only event and will not be available for online viewing. \n____ \nDate and Time:\n \nU.S.: Thursday\, May 26\, 2022 @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm \n__ \nLocation: \nfabbit | Global Gateway San Francisco\, 88 Kearny St\, Suite 2100\, San Francisco\, CA 94108\n*Light snacks and wine will be available at the event.\n**Guests must be fully vaccinated to attend this event. Booster shots are encouraged but not required. \n____ \nPrice:\n \nFree!\n*Only 20 spots available! \n______ \n____\nOUR AMAZING SPEAKER\n____ \n \nAyumi Adachi | Ogasawara-Ryu \nAyumi Adachi works as a Mechanical Engineer for Panasonic Automotive Systems Co. in Japan. She began her studies in Ogasawara-ryu in 2012 and trains in Reiho (etiquette)\, Hosha (ceremonial archery)\, and Kisha (horse archery). She holds the rank of Sanbontou. \n____ \n_____ \n___ \n___ \n______ \nThis event is SOLD OUT and registration is CLOSED.\n____ \n_____ \nVenue generously provided by: \n \n_
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/reiho-the-etiquette-of-samurai/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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