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SUMMARY:Virtual Open House Spring 2023
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Open House Spring 2023\n \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. \n  \nDate & Time:\nTuesday\, November 29 @ 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Pacific)\n \nVenue: Zoom \nParticipant Cap: 30 \n  \nSpace is limited\, so make sure to register soon!___ \nRegister here!\n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/virtual-open-house-spring-2023/
CATEGORIES:Language
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SUMMARY:2022 World Cup Viewing Party!
DESCRIPTION:World Cup Viewing Party!\n応援で、日本はもっと強くなる。 \nCheering on Japan in the 2022 Fifa World Cup and wondering where you can watch their next match? Not to worry\, the Japan Society of North California is here to make sure you don’t miss team Japan play. \nFill out your 2012 World Cup prediction charts and join us Monday\, December 5th to cheer on the Samurai Blue in their match against Croatia. \nWe know it’s a bit early for Monday morning\, but the World Cup comes once every four years. You don’t want to miss it! \nPlease spread the word and invite your friends or forward this email to anyone you think would be interested! \nDate and Time\nMonday\, December 7\, 2022 @ 7:00 AM — 9:30 PM \nVenue\nWerqwise\n149 New Montgomery St 4th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 \n**Please arrive 5-10 minutes early!! The building is not open to the public so we must escort you to the viewing area before the match starts!** \nPrice – Free! \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2022-world-cup-viewing-party/
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SUMMARY:Japanese Language Students : Year End Karaoke Party!
DESCRIPTION:*Japanese language students only \nYear End Karaoke Party \nHello\, Japanese language students! \nPlease join us for our Year End Karaoke Party! Let’s start the holiday season with singing Japanese and English songs\, and fun conversations with classmates and teachers. This is unique opportunity to explore a hidden gem of Japantown – this is an exclusive access venue that is not advertised to the public. \nWe look forward to seeing you you! \n**Payment will be taken the day of the event** \n  \nDate: Wednesday 12.07.2022\n \nTime: 6:00PM PST \nFee: $35 (Payment taken on the day of event) \n  \nCLOSED
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japanese-language-students-year-end-karaoke-party/
CATEGORIES:Language
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SUMMARY:(Members Only) Annual Chairman's Thank You Reception
DESCRIPTION:Annual Chairman’s Thank You Reception\n**This is an an exclusive\, members-only program.**\nThe Japan Society of Northern California is hosting our annual Chairman’s Thank You Reception from 5:00 – 6:00 PM (Pacific) on December 14\, 2022 to express our appreciation for the support from all of our members\, sponsors\, and Board directors over the past year. \n\nDate & Time:\nWednesday\, December 14th @ 5:00 PM \nVenue:\nMorgan Lewis | One Market\, Spear Street Tower\, 28th Floor\, San Francisco\n \n\n___\nMember RSVP\n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/members-only-annual-chairmans-thank-you-reception/
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SUMMARY:(Invitation Only) Japan Night Reception
DESCRIPTION:*Invitation Only Event \nHosted by Japan Society of Northern California\, CMIC Holdings\, LINK-J \nWe will be hosting an evening of networking and conversation with colleagues in the healthcare industry. Connecting Japan with the SF/Silicon Valley ecosystem of healthcare and biotechnology industries. \nJapan Society、 CMIC、 Link-J は日米両国のバイオテクノロジーに関わるキーパーソンがサンフランシスコに集まる機会を活用し、ネットワーク構築・シナジー創出を目的としたレセプションを開催いたします。 \nIn order to provide a more personal and relaxed atmosphere than the conference\, this is an invitation only event.（予約必須-ご招待者限定） \n_ \nDate and Time:\nU.S.: Monday\, January 9th 2023\, 4:00-6:00 P.M. (PDT)\n_ \n__ \n___ \nVenue Generously Provided by \n \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/invitation-only-japan-night-reception/
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,VIP
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SUMMARY:Movie Chat: Watch and Discuss Japanese Films
DESCRIPTION:*For Students at an Intermediate High Level \n**This is a conversation workshop — you’ll watch movies and discuss them in Japanese with your classmates. \nDo you like watching movies? Do you also find yourself analyzing movies and talking about the context with others? Then this discussion workshop on Zoom is for you! We are now accepting students for an exciting 7-week virtual workshop. During these 1.5 hour sessions\, students will examine and discuss 2 Japanese films that will be shown over the course of the workshop. \nThese are the awesome movies: \n\n 滝田洋二郎監督のおくりびと(2008)： Departures\n黒澤明監督の「夢」より「赤富士」：Mount Fuji in Red from Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams \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. \nThis virtual workshop is the perfect opportunity to not only discover and discuss 2 awesome movies\, but also practice your Japanese with your fellow movie-loving classmates! \n  \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  \n  \nDate: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm PST\, starting January 10th. 7 sessions in total.\n \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 \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.
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SUMMARY:The Unimaginable World of Japanese Knives
DESCRIPTION:Explore the World of Japanese Knives\n*In-person only* \nThe popularity of Japanese knives is booming in the U.S. Join us at Bernal Cutlery in San Francisco on January 18th for a deep-dive into Japanese knives\, followed by an exclusive cutting and sharpening demonstration! Whether you are a professional chef\, an aspiring cook\, or someone who’s never held a knife in their life\, this event is open to all.  \nCome learn about the history of Japanese knives\, special sharpening techniques\, the many different types of knives (used to cut everything from sashimi to cauliflower)\, and the key differences between Japanese and Western knives. You’ll be a knife expert by the end of the day!  \nOnce you’re a pro and cutting and sharpening\, learn all about donabe (Japanese clay cooking pot) and the wide range of meals that you can use it for. \nYou don’t need to own a donabe or skills to participate in any of these classes. Just please bring your appetite for Japanese cuisine! \n*Light food and drinks will be provided. \nOur Amazing Speakers: \n \nOur amazing speaker is Josh Donald (center)\, knife guru and Co-Founder of Bernal Cutlery. \nBernal Cutlery is a full-service cutlery shop on Valencia Street in the vibrant Mission District of San Francisco. They offer knife sharpening with Japanese whetstones\, Japanese and Western culinary knives\, vintage knives\, outdoor\, pocket and craft knives\, and knife skills and sharpening classes. They also carry a wide range of kitchen tools beyond cutlery\, many directly sourced from Japanese craft makers and companies\, such as soup and rice donabes\, cast iron tea kettles from Iwate\, hand crafted wooden spatulas\, oroshiganes\, and more. Finally they have a pantry with a wide selection ranging from matcha\, coffees\, spices\, soy sauces to chocolate.\n\n \n \n\nDate & Time:\nWednesday\, January 18th at 6:00 PM (PDT) \nVenue:\nBernal Cutlery | 766 Valencia Street\, San Francisco\, CA\n*The nearest BART station is 16th Street Mission. \nPrice:\nFREE!\n*Suggested donation of $20 at the door or upon online registration.\n**We reserve the right to refuse participation in the event. \n\n  \n \n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/the-unimaginable-world-of-japanese-knives/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230119T170000
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SUMMARY:Innovation Salon: CES2023を復習しよう。複数の視点から分析します。
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Salon: CES2023を復習しよう。複数の視点から分析します。\nカンファレンスCES2023の最新情報を鋭く解説\n**This program is in Japanese | 日本語プログラム\n毎年1月、ラスベガスで開催される、コンシューマー・エレクトロニクス・ショー (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。皆さまの中にも実際に参加されたことがある方、ご予定されている方も大勢いらっしゃるかと思います。 \n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、巨大なCES2023を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。また後半は、各業界からスペシャルゲストを迎え、CES2023の印象、インサイト、「実は…」な話、雑感も含めたざっくばらんな座談会も予定しています。どうぞお楽しみに！ \nDate & Time:\nUS: January 19\, 2023 at 3:30 PM PDT \nJapan: January 20\, 2023 at 8:30 AM JST\n\nLocation:\nOnline via Zoom (You will receive the Zoom link after registration) \nAgenda\n3:30 – 3:35 Opening 海部美知 (Michi Kaifu) | CEO\, ENOTECH & Japan Society of Northern California\, Member of the Board\n3:35 – 3:55 海部美知 (Michi Kaifu) | CEO\, ENOTECH & 渡辺千賀 (Chika Watanabe) | Blueshift 代表\n3:55 – 4:35 座談会 with Special Guests\n4:35 – 4:55 Q&A\n4:55 – 5:00 Closing Steve Pollock | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n _ \nRegister here!\n___\nOur Amazing Speakers!\n \n海部美知 (Michi Kaifu) | CEO\, ENOTECH\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 \nSpecial Guests\n \nRyoji Koike (小池 良次) | CEO\, Aerial Innovation\, LLC\n情報通信システム/商業無人飛行機システムを専門とするリ サーチャーおよびコンサルタント。情報通信放送分野のコンサルティング会社 Contents DotCom 社代表。商業無人飛行機システムのコンサルティング会社 Aerial Innovation LLC 最高経営責任者。早大IT戦略研究所客員研究員。国際大学グローコム・シニアーフェロー。情報通信総合研究所上席リサーチャー。在米約 30 年、現在サンフランシスコ郊外在住。  \n_ \n \nKaori Nishibayashi (西林加織) | 三井不動産株式会社 柏の葉街づくり推進部 主事 & Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center Visiting Scholar\n三井不動産に入社後、経理部にて国内外100以上の三井不動産グループの連結決算を担当。開示業務、監査対応、新規事業立ち上げ時の会計上の影響をシミュレーション業務等に従事。2015年より柏の葉スマートシティを担当。従来の不動産業を超えた新産業創造に向け、アカデミアやスタートアップとの連携を推進。2022年9月より会社のトライアル第一号としてスタンフォード大学に派遣。現在、パロアルトを拠点に日本とシリコンバレーの橋渡しに向けて鋭意活動中。\n_ \n \nTak Yamada (山田 智浩) Senior Engineer\, Panasonic Automotive Systems of America\n2005年、松下電器産業（株）（現在のパナソニックオートモーティブシステムズ（株））に入社。エンジニアとして車載向けマルティメディア機器の技術開発・商品開発に従事し、後部座席用のモニタや電子インナーミラーなどの開発を担当。2019年秋からシリコンバレーに駐在し、マウンテンビューを拠点にカーOEMとの新規事業創出や、車載関連の新規技術およびスタートアップの探索を推進中。 \n \n\nShintaro Yamauchi（山内 慎太朗) | Manager\, Marketing & Business Development\n2014年、丸紅情報システムズ（株）に入社。財務課に配属となり、外国・国内為替や決算業務を担当。2016年よりシンガポールに駐在しASEAN地域でのビジネスに従事。その後半導体IC製品の国内営業を経て、2022年4月よりシリコンバレー駐在。現在、AI・IoTを注目領域として、スタートアップを日本へ展開するべく活動中。 \nRegister here!\n_ \nProgram Generously Sponsored By
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CATEGORIES:Innovation
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid Event) Disrupting Education\, Business and Innovation – from a leading Visionary in Japan
DESCRIPTION:*Hybrid Event \nWith a long-term vision to connect knowledge\, human and capital\, Yoshito Hori is changing Japan and the way the world thinks about education\, business and venture capital. With a vision to disrupt education\, Mr. Hori created GLOBIS University to create a new kind of purpose (kokorozashi)-driven challenge seeking leaders through new Technovate (technology + innovate) courses. As GLOBIS educates a new generation of transformational leaders and thinkers\, Mr. Hori is focused on disrupting business models by using technology and placing an emphasis on community/eco-system. His venture capital style encourages a hands-on approach\, believing in the possibility of entrepreneurs. Mr. Hori is currently considered a leading visionary in Japan. Please join this event and expand your vision of what is truly possible when you combine purpose and passion and believe in possibility. \n_ \nDate and Time:\nU.S.: Wednesday\, January 25th 2023 at 4:00 P.M. (PDT)\nJapan: Thursday\, January 26th\, 2023 at 9:00 A.M. (JST)\n*For in-person participants\, registration begins at 3:30 P.M.\n \nAgenda (Pacific Time):\n3:30-4:00 Registration\n4:00-5:00 Program\n5:00 Networking (For in-person participants) \n_ \n___ \nJoining us in person? We are excited to see you! (Only 100 seats!) \nVenue: Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP\n525 University Avenue\, 14th Floor\,  Palo Alto\, CA 94301 \nSkadden welcomes fully vaccinated guests to firm offices and events. Attendees will be asked to present ID and vaccination card upon arrival. Please be sure to bring your proof of vaccination (either a photo or the vaccination card). It is required to provide proof of vaccination upon entry. \nJoining us Online?\nThe Zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email. \nPrice:\nFREE!\nSuggested donation $20 at the door or online upon registration. \n__ \nIN-PERSON Registration \n \n__ \nZoom Registration\n \nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS\n__ \nYoshito Hori | Founder and President\, GLOBIS University Founder and Managing Partner\, GLOBIS Capital Partners \nMr. Yoshito Hori established GLOBIS in 1992\, a business school which was accredited by the Japanese Government in 2006. Now GLOBIS University has an annual intake of more than 1200 MBAs and is considered by many to be the No.1 Business School in Japan. He also founded GLOBIS Capital in 1996\, which in 1999 formed a joint venture with Apax\, later became GLOBIS Capital Partners (GCP). GCP is often viewed as the No.1 Venture Capital Firm in Japan based on terms of track record\, size and reputation. In 2008\, he launched the G1 Summit—a Japanese version of WEF’s annual Davos Forum. G1 Institute has become a leading community and think tank to improve the state of Japan.  \nHe has dedicated support to the recovery from the Great Eastern Earthquake through the KIBOW Foundation. He has supported the revitalization of his hometown Mito through ownership of the Professional Basketball Team\, Ibaraki Robots. In 2022\, he started a Rock Festival\, named “LuckyFes”. He authored several books\, including Visionary Leaders Who Create and Innovate Societies\, and My Personal Mission Statement. Mr. Hori received his BS in engineering from Kyoto University and his MBA from Harvard Business School. He is married and enjoys swimming and spending time with his family and five sons.  \n____ \n__ \n__ \nModerator\, Tracy Gopal | Founder\, Third Arrow Strategies LLC & Executive Board Director of the Japan Society of Northern California\n \nTracy Gopal is an Executive Board Director of the Japan Society of Northern California. She is the Founder of Third Arrow Strategies LLC\, a boutique advisory firm focused on improving corporate governance\, stewardship\, and workforce diversity in Japan. She is also the Founder of the Japan Board Diversity Network (JBDN). The JBDN is dedicated to the promotion of skills-based\, well-trained\, diversely comprised boards dedicated to value creation and investor engagement. The JBDN global network advances corporate governance and board diversity through training\, inspiring\, and placing its members in board positions. \n__ \n_________ \n____ \n___ \nVenue Generously Provided by \n \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/hybrid-event-disrupting-education-business-and-innovation-from-a-leading-visionary-in-japan/
CATEGORIES:Community,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230126T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:(Hybrid Event) Japan Outlook 2023
DESCRIPTION:*Hybrid Event \nEvery January the Japan Society of Northern California hosts Japan Outlook\, a program that looks at political\, security and economic trends in Japan and prospects for the US-Japan relationship in the coming year. This year will be full of challenges\, including a likely recession and tech downturn\, rising security threats in Asia\, continuing hits on supply chains\, food shipments and energy prices due to the Ukraine war and the urgent need to adopt green technologies faster. Never has the US-Japan relationship been more important. This year we will see at least three meetings between our Leaders\, culminating in Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to San Francisco for the APEC Leaders Meeting in November\, who will guide how our two countries address the significant challenges that 2023 will bring. \nWe are delighted to have a very special speaker for the Japan Outlook program this year\, State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia Affairs Mark Lambert who will be visiting the Bay Area that week. Secretary Lambert will talk with unparalleled expertise on how the US-Alliance will work to promote peace and prosperity in the Asia Pacific region. Don’t miss this program which Japan Society Chairman Larry Greenwood will moderate. \n_ \nDate and Time:\nU.S.: Thursday\, January 26th 2023 at 4:30 P.M. (PDT)\nJapan: Friday\, January 27th\, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. (JST)\n*For in-person participants\, registration begins at 4:00 P.M.\n \nAgenda (Pacific Time):\n4:00 Registration opens\n4:30 – 4:35 Welcome by Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California & Senior Advisor\, BowerGroupAsia\n4:35 – 4:40  Scene Setter and Introduction of Mark Lambert | Deputy Assistant Secretary of State\, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs\n4:40 – 5:00 Presentation by Mark Lambert | Deputy Assistant Secretary of State\, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs\n5:00 – 5:30 Moderated discussion\n5:30 – 6:00 Audience Q&A\n6:00– Closing Steve Pollock | President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n6:00 – 6:15 Networking\n \nJoining us in person? We are excited to see you! \nVenue: Morrison & Foerster LLP\n425 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 \n*No Walk-ins. Please note due to building security advanced registered is required for this event* \nJoining us Online?\nThe Zoom link will be sent in the registration confirmation email. \nPrice:\nFREE!\n \n__IN-PERSON Registration \n \n__ \nZoom Registration\n \nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS \n \nMark Lambert | Deputy Assistant Secretary of State\, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs \nMark Lambert has extensive experience in East Asia. He previously served in the International Organizations Bureau where he established an office aimed at protecting UN integrity from authoritarianism. As Special Envoy for North Korean Affairs\, he participated in negotiations with the DPRK aimed at the denuclearization of that country and devised and implemented a global pressure campaign to enforce UN Security Council Resolutions. As Director of the Office of Korean Affairs he helped shape the response to ballistic missile launches and nuclear tests conducted by North Korea. Read more here. \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__Venue Generously Provided by \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/hybrid-event-japan-outlook-2023/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230129T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213547Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! Kyudo and Iaido Workshop at Redwood Kyudojo
DESCRIPTION:**SOLD OUT! Please email gillian@usajapan.org to be put on waiting list** \nTraditional Art in Modern Japan series \n**In-person event. This event is limited to 20 people\, so make sure you sign up quickly to reserve your spot!** \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. \nIAIDO\, or the “Way of the Sword\,” is a martial art form developed as a defensive method to counter surprise attacks and enemy raids in fifteenth and sixteenth century Japan. The purpose of iaido was to slay an opponent with one stroke of the sword immediately after unsheathing. \nJoin us for a unique experience to practice both of these traditional martial art forms in the private Redwood Kyudojo surrounded by a tranquil forest of breathtaking Redwood trees. Participants will receive a comprehensive introduction of both Kyudo and Iaido and how they have evolved in the modern age\, diving into the unique development of these martial arts across the long history of Japan. We will also learn about the traditions\, equipment\, spiritual aspects\, differences\, and more! Our amazing speakers Maria and Tim of Redwood Kyudojo and George Nishiura\, will show a small demo before letting YOU try out Kyudo and Iaido.  Maria is Renshi 6 Dan and President of American Kyudo Association. Tim is Renshi 5 Dan. George is Iaido 5 Dan. \n**This event is limited to 20 people so make sure you sign up quickly to reserve your spot. Parking is limited and carpool is recommended.** \n_ \n▼Event Details\nDate & Time:\nSunday\, January 29\, 2023\n2:00-4:00PM\nLocation: \nRedwood Kyudojo | 202 Sylvan Way\, La Honda\, CA 94020\nPrice: $25.00\nAttire:\n– comfortable workout clothing\n– layers\, as it is chilly in the redwoods\n– warm socks\, as we will take off shoes in the dojo \nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS__ \n\nMaria Peterson | Renshi 6th Dan\, Founder of Redwood Kyudojo Maria Peterson works as Director Innovation Strategies\, JSR Life Sciences. 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  \nTim Macmillan | Renshi 5th Dan Tim 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  \nGeorge Nishiura |Iaido 5th Dan\, Kendo 7th Dan\, Kyoshi After a long time training in Kendo since his youth\, George started Iaido training in 2006 under late Richard Tanaka sensei (5 dan) in Campbell CA. In 2012\, George opened his own non-profit club in Palo Alto\, when he received 4-Dan rank (instructor rank) in New York City. Since then\, George received 5 Dan in 2018\, and have organized and attended numerous iaido trainings both in the U.S. and in Japan. During the COVID era\, George started Zoom online classes and is continuing to do so today. George is a Board member of Northern California Kendo Federation (NCKF) iaido group. \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/sold-out-kyudo-and-iaido-workshop-at-redwood-kyudojo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230208T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213557Z
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! State of Web3/Metaverse
DESCRIPTION:Topics of Silicon Valley – Japan Connection \nSOLD OUT! Due to venue capacity\, we cannot allow walk-ins. \nRegistered Guests: Please arrive early to secure a seat! \n**In Person Event (English Program)** \nDigital Garage in cooperation with the Japan Society of Northern California is bringing together the Web3/Metaverse community for seminars\, panels\, workshops\, and more!  \nJapan is at the forefront of creating evolving content for the Web3/Metaverse space\, including not only manga\, anime\, and character goods but also design\, concept and social aspects. \n Come join us to hear Silicon Valley based experts\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, enterprises and influencers thoughts on “what is really happening right now” in this field and why the Japan can be the “key” for Web3/Metaverse industry. Don’t fall behind the curve and miss out on the opportunity to hear the expert voices of the season.  \nThis program is generously supported by Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco. \n英語プログラムマンガ、アニメ、プロダクトなど、Web3/メタバースの進化系コンテンツを創出する日本。アメリカを拠点に取り組む起業家、投資家、大企業、インフルエンサーから「今まさに起きていること」を共有していただきます。また、アメリカ企業からは、日本市場の魅力について語っていただきます。Web3/メタバースエクスパートから、旬の声を聞いてみませんか? \nプログラムスポンサー：サンフランシスコ日本国総領事館 \n▼Event Details\nDate & Time:\nWednesday\, February 8th \n3:30-4:00 PM  Registration4:00-6:30 PM  Program6:30-7:00 PM  Networking\nLocation: \nDG717 Digital Garage 717 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA 94103\nPrice: *Free Suggested donation $20 at the door or online upon registration\n\nClick below to read more about our amazing speakers:\nLearn More\n  \nAGENDA:\n4:00-4:05 PM  Opening Remarks\nYasushi Noguchi | Consul-General of Japan in San Francisco  \n4:05-4:10 PM  Greetings and Introduction\nRocky Mitsuhashi & Maika Isogawa | DG717  \n4:10-4:40 PM  SESSION 1\nBay Area Japanese Founders in Web3/Metaverse\nModerator: Kazushi Okamoto | Nonagon Capital \n\nMaika Isogawa | Webacy\, Founder and CEO\nDatz Itsuki Daito | DeStore\, Co-Founder and CEO\nNao Yukawa | DeMind\, Founder and CEO\n\n\n\n\n4:40-5:00 PM  SESSION 2: Startup Presentation\nUS Web3 Start-Ups in Japan Market\nModerator: Maika Isogawa | Webacy\, Founder and CEO \n \n\nAlex Kehr | SuperLocal\, Founder and CEO\nKai Chen | Parasol\, CEO\n\n5:00-5:15 PM  SESSION 3: Fireside Chat\nForefront of Creating Evolving Japanese Content in Web3/Metaverse\n \n\nRehito Hatoyama | Hatoyama Studio\, CEO\nEmi Yoshikawa | Ripple\, VP\, Strategy and Operations\n\n5:15-5:25 PM  Break & Refreshments\n \n5:25-5:40 PM  Entertainment\n \n\nYOYOKA | Drum Performance \n\n5:40-6:05 PM  SESSION 4: Enterprise Panel Discussion\nJapanese Enterprises in Web3/Metaverse\nModerator: Rocky Mitsuhashi | DG717 \, President \n\nYurie Iino | NTT DoCoMo Ventures\, Manager\nKen Naganuma Ph.D. | Hitachi America\, Researcher\nLudovic Copere | Sony Ventures\, Senior Investment Director\nJay Onda | Marubeni Ventures\, Director\n\n6:05-6:20 PM  SESSION 5: Fireside Chat\nSocial Impact in Web3/Metaverse \n\nKoki Uchiyama | Hottolink Founder and Group CEO\nNaoko Okumoto | NIREMIA Collective\, Founder and CEO\n\n\n6:20-6:30 PM  Closing Remarks \n\nRocky Mitsuhashi | DG717\, President\n\nSteve Pollock | Japan Society of Northern California\, President\n\n\n 6:30-7:00 PM  Networking \n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n____ \nIn cooperation with \n \nGenerously supported by \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/sold-out-state-of-web3-metaverse/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230224T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:Members Only VIP Reception Welcoming Ambassador Fujisaki & Consul General Noguchi 
DESCRIPTION:**In Person Event** \nOn Friday\, February 24\, Japan Society of Northern California will be hosting a private VIP reception for Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki and Consul General Yasushi Noguchi. As many of you know\, Amb. Fujisaki is a legendary figure in US-Japan relations\, having served as Japan’s Ambassador to the US from 2008-2012. He is making a brief visit to San Francisco. We are also delighted to welcome the Consul General of Japan in San Francisco\, Mr. Noguchi\, at the same event. Like Amb. Fujisaki\, CG Noguchi is a great friend of the United States and the Japan Society of Northern California. This is an excellent opportunity to meet two leading diplomats from Japan.This reception will be held on Friday\, February 24\, from 4:00-6:00 PM at the Morgan Lewis office located at One Market Street in San Francisco. There will be a small charge of $15 to cover our costs\, and you must register and pay in advance in order to attend the event.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/members-only-vip-reception-welcoming-ambassador-fujisaki-consul-general-noguchi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213546Z
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SUMMARY:US & Japan vs. China: Cooperation and Competition in the War for Technology Leadership | Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:**In Person Event** \nChina’s rapid progress in technology development and its goal\, outlined in its Made in China  2025 plan\, to be globally dominant in high tech manufacturing\, has raised concerns in the US and Japan about the economic and security implications of Chinese domination in sensitive technology sectors such as semiconductors\, AI\, and quantum computing. Japan and the US are both making investments in domestic technology development and manufacturing\, taking measures to restrict China’s access to advanced technologies\, and encouraging companies diversify supply chains away from China. \n Is there more Japan and the US can do to cooperate to leverage complementary strengths to better compete with China in technology development and deployment? \n Please come hear a timely discussion of this critical topic which is directly relevant to Silicon Valley from two top experts in this field\, Professor Kazuto Suzuki of Tokyo University and Ambassador Kurt Tong of the Asia Group. Kurt Walter Tong is an American diplomat and business consultant\, and the former Consul General of the United States of America to Hong Kong and Macau. He joined The Asia Group LLC as a Partner in July 2019. He previously was Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs and replaced Clifford Hart in Hong Kong in August 2016. He arrived in Hong Kong on August 27\, 2016\, to assume his position as the Consul General. \n▼Event Details\nDate & Time:\nMonday\, February 27th \n3:30 Registration begins\n4:00-4:05 Welcome and Scene Setting by Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California & Senior Advisor\, BowerGroupAsia\n4:05-4:13 Brief Remarks by Prof. Kazuto Suzuki | Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo\, Japan & Director of the Institute of Geoeconomics at International House of Japan\n4:13-4:21 Brief Remarks by Amb. Kurt Tong | Managing Partner\, The Asia Group\n4:21-4:50 Moderated discussion by Larry Greenwood \n4:50-5:10 Q&A\n5:10-5:15 Closing Remarks Steve Pollock | President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n5:15-6:00 Networking\nLocation: \nMorrison Foerster | 755 Page Mill Road\, Bldg. A\, Palo Alto\, CA 94304\nPrice: *Free Suggested donation: $20 at the door or online upon registration\n\n\nRegister here!\n____ \nThe Amazing Speakers:\n\nAmb. Kurt Tong | Managing Partner\, The Asia Group\nAmbassador Kurt Tong is Managing Partner at The Asia Group\, where he leads the firm’s  work in Japan and the broader East Asia region. Before joining The Asia Group\, Ambassador Tong was an American diplomat for 30 years. From 2016 to 2019\, he served as Consul General and Chief of Mission in Hong Kong and Macau. He was the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs at the State Department from 2014 to 2016\, guiding the Department’s efforts as its most senior career diplomat handling economic affairs. He also served as the Deputy Chief of Mission and Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo from 2011 to 2014\, setting the stage for Japan’s entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Ambassador Tong was Ambassador for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in 2011\, leading the U.S. chairmanship of the organization during one of the most productive periods for APEC. He worked in the White House as Director for Asian Affairs during the George W. Bush Administration and handled negotiations with North Koreaon nuclear issues and other matters there and at the Department of State. In addition to Hong Kong and Tokyo\, his overseas postings include Beijing\, Seoul and Manila. \n\n\nProf. Kazuto Suzuki | Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo\, Japan & Director of the Institute of Geoeconomics at International House of Japan\nProf\, Suzuki graduated from the Department of International Relations\, Ritsumeikan University\, and received Ph.D. from Sussex European Institute\, University of Sussex\, England. He has worked in the Fondation pour la recherche stratégique in Paris\, France as assistant researcher and the Associate Professor at the University of Tsukuba from 2000 to 2008 and served as Professor of International Politics at Hokkaido University until 2020. He served as an expert in the Panel of Experts for Iranian Sanction Committee under the United Nations Security Council from 2013 to July 2015. He currently serves as a member of the National Space Policy Committee of the Cabinet Office\, the Government of Japan\, and the President of Japan Association of International Security and Trade. His research focuses on the conjunction of science/technology and international relations; subjects including space policy\, non-proliferation\, export control and sanctions. His recent work includes Space and International Politics (2011\, in Japanese\, awarded Suntory Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities)\, Policy Logics and Institutions of European Space Collaboration (2003) and many others. \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. \nGenerously Supported by: \n \nVenue Generously Provided by:\n \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/us-japan-vs-china-cooperation-and-competition-in-the-war-for-technology-leadership-palo-alto/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T215604Z
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SUMMARY:Invitation Only : VIP Dinner with Amb. Tong and Prof. Suzuki
DESCRIPTION:**In Person Event**\nInvitation Only : Board Director\, Leadership Circle Members & Corporate Members ONLY\n \nPlease join us for a private dinner with Amb. Tong and Prof. Suzuki following their program on 2/27 entitled: US & Japan vs. China: Cooperation and Competition in the War for Technology Leadership. Ambassador Tong is Managing Partner at The Asia Group\, where he leads the firm’s work on Japan and East Asia. He was an American diplomat for more than 30 years\, and served in key roles in Japan\, Hong Kong\, Macau and many other places in Asia. He was actively involved in Japan’s entry in the Trans-Pacific Partnership\, and led the US participation in APEC. Prof. Suzuki is a highly regarded expert on foreign policy at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Tokyo\, and serves as the director of the Institute of Geoeconomics at International House of Japan. He has also been heavily involved in Japan’s space program and currently serves as a member of the National Space Policy Committee of the Cabinet Office\, the government of Japan\, and the President of Japan Association of International Security and Trade \n\nEvent Details: \nDate & Time: Feb. 27\, 2023\, 4-6 pmVenue: Fuki Sushi\, 4119 El Camino Real\, Palo Alto\, CA 94306Price: $30
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/invitation-only-vip-dinner-with-amb-tong-and-prof-suzuki/
CATEGORIES:Politics/Policy,VIP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002231Z
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SUMMARY:Awamori – A Traditional Spirit for the Modern Age
DESCRIPTION:**In Person Event**\n**Attendees must be 21 or older**\n \nJapanese sake is widely known around the world\, but have you heard of Awamori?
 Come learn about this traditional Okinawan distilled spirit from Yuki Sakihara the Awamori Queen and watch Netflix Drink Masters star Christian “Suzu” Suzuki-Orellana give a live demonstration on how to incorporate Awamori into your next cocktail. \nAfter hearing from the experts\, attendees will also get the special opportunity to try a cocktail made by Suzu exclusively for this event. A gourmet Japanese dinner will also be provided.
\n \nJoin us for an exciting in-person program and the rare chance to be immersed in the topic of Awamori! \n\n▼Event Details\nDate: March 1\, 2023 \nVenue: Werqwise | 149 New Montgomery St 4th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 \nAgenda:\n5:30 Registration\n6:00 Welcome by Gillian Barry-Smith | Program Manager\, Japan Society of Northern California & Yasushi Noguchi | Consul General of Japan in San Francisco\n6:05 Scene Setting Gillian Barry-Smith | Program Manager\, Japan Society of Northern California\n6:10 Yuki Sakihara | Awamori Queen\, All About Awamori\n6:15 Christian “Suzu” Suzuki-Orellana | General Manager\, Wildhawk\nDemonstration (2 cocktails) with Interview & Fireside Chat\n6:45 Q&A\n7:00 Closing Remarks Steve Pollock | President\, Japan Society of Northern California\n7:00 Tasting & Networking\n8:00 Program Ends \nPrice:\n \n\nMembers: Free (Promotion code is required)\nNon-Members: $20\n\n\n\n\nRegister here!\n____ \nOur Amazing Speakers:\n\nChristian “Suzu” Suzuki-Orellana\nChristian “Suzu” Suzuki-Orellana is from the San Francisco Bay Area but also grew up in Tokyo. Born into the restaurant industry–his grandparents owned and operated a small restaurant company that consisted of four restaurants\, a cocktail bar\, and a ranch that sourced all of the business’ produce–Suzu traveled to Japan twice a year starting at the age of 12 to learn about hospitality\, food\, and management. Whether behind the bar (most notably at 15 Romolo\, Tradition\, Benjamin Cooper\, and Wildhawk) or at cocktail competitions\, he strives to take the lessons learned from his grandparents and adapt them to his everyday work\, and his creations are heavily inspired by memories\, flavors\, and dreams of Tokyo. Suzu’s career highlights include becoming a National Finalist for Bacardi Legacy (2018)\, Bombay Sapphire’s Most Imaginative Bartender (2020)\, and one of Punch’s Bartenders in Residence (2021); being featured on Imbibe magazine’s Imbibe 75 list (2022) and nominated for Tales of the Cocktail Foundation’s Bartender of the Year (Top 10\, 2022); recipient of StarChef’s Rising Star Community Award (2022); and most recently\, competing in Netflix’s Drink Masters (2022). \n  \nYuki Sakihara | Awamori Queen\nYuki Sakihara is the 36th Queen of Awamori and Ambassador of Awamori to Okinawa Prefecture\, Japan. She was anointed in July 2022. She is passionate about Awamori\, the pride and treasure of Okinawa\, and enjoys learning about its’ history\, tradition\, and impact on culture. Yuki graduated from Kwansei Gakuin University in 2011. After graduating\, she was involved in the production of TV programs in Tokyo. She later went on to become a reporter for a local Okinawa newspaper\, a lecturer\, and a real estate agent. Now\, she is focused on connecting people from different cultures through Awamori. Let’s spread Awamori to the world together! \n  \n  \n. \nGenerously sponsored by:\n \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/awamori-a-traditional-spirit-for-the-modern-age/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:Traditional Arts in Modern Japan series: Rakugo in English - Don’t worry\, just laugh!
DESCRIPTION:**In Person Event** \nIf you haven’t experienced Rakugo\, this is a chance to get a taste of Japan’s favorite comedy performance since the times of Edo. This show will be entirely in English\, so even if you don’t understand Japanese\, don’t worry about getting lost. Let’s explore the world of Rakugo together with a live performance by the English Rakugo Association! \nAbout Rakugo \nRakugo is the 400 year old tradition of comedic storytelling in Japan. A minimalistic performance\, Rakugo features a lone storyteller dressed in a kimono\, kneeling on a zabuton (cushion)\, while using only a fan and a hand towel for props. They entertain the audience with a comical monologue followed by a traditional story.       \n\n▼Event Details\nDate & Time:\nMarch 9\, 2023 \n5:30-6:00 Registration\n6:00-6:05  Welcome Steve Pollock | Japan Society President\n6:05-6:20 Tenshiki by Ichirin  一輪　転失気　　\n6:20-6:35 The Zoo by Koraku 幸楽　動物園　　\n6:35-6:50 Bamboo Mat Show by Ichirin  一輪　玉すだれ\n6:50-7:05 The Other End by Eiraku 英楽　片棒\n7:05-7:10 Closing Steve Pollock | Japan Society President\n7:10-7:30 PM Networking \nLocation: \nMorrison & Foerster LLP | 425 Market St\, San Francisco\, CA 94105 \nPrice:  \n\nMembers: Free (Promotion code is required)\n\nNon-Members: $10\n\n*Light food and drinks are included. \n**Thank you for supporting the Japan Society by covering the program expenses. \n***No Walk-ins. Advanced registration is required for building security. \n\n\n\nRegister here!\n____ \nOur Amazing Performers:\nEnglish Rakugo Association\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n   Kanariya Eiraku  (鹿鳴家英楽)  |  Kanariya Ichirin (鹿鳴家一輪)  |  Kanariya Koraku (鹿鳴家幸楽)  \nThe English Rakugo Association was established in 2021 in order to spread the joy of rakugo to the world through performances in English. In addition to past performances in the Bay Area and Southern California and Arizona\, ERA recently held rakugo tours in the UK\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Georgia\, Kazakhstan among other countries. For more details about ERA and their upcoming performances\, please visit their website: https://en.englishrakugo.com/.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue Generously Provided by:\n \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/traditional-arts-in-modern-japan-series-rakugo-in-english-dont-worry-just-laugh/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:Innovation Salon: Living With CFIUS - How Japanese companies can navigate US regulations governing foreign investment in US technology firms
DESCRIPTION:**Hybrid Event** \nEnglish Program \nIn 2018 the US Congress passed new legislation which significantly increased scrutiny of foreign direct investment by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The new law and a subsequent executive order have particularly serious implications for foreign investments in Silicon Valley start-ups because they lower the threshold of investments that can trigger CFIUS jurisdiction\, and also expand the range of business activities that can result in CFIUS review – in particular\, production of “critical technology\,” involvement in “critical infrastructure\,” and maintaining “sensitive personal data.” In addition\, under the new law some CFIUS filings are now mandatory\, with civil penalties for not making required filings. \nTo learn more about the implementation of the new law now in its fifth year and its implications for Japanese investors in Bay Area companies\, please join the Japan Society of Northern California for a hybrid in-person and online presentation on March 14 (Tuesday) in the US and March 15 (Wednesday) in Japan. We have a great panel of experts who will share perspectives of government regulators\, attorneys\, and investors with our audience. \nThis program will cover: \n\nThe impact of CFIUS regulations on Japanese\, Chinese and other foreign investors in Silicon Valley companies\nHow to know if an investment will be subject to review\nTimelines and processes for successfully completing a review\nHow investors can adapt their portfolio strategy in light of CFIUS\nExamples of how specific companies have navigated the process with technology startups in the Bay Area\n\nWe are delighted to introduce David Plotinsky and Toshi Otani as our two fantastic speakers. David Plotinsky from Morgan Lewis is the former acting chief of the US Department of Justice’s Foreign Investment Review Section\, who led DOJ’s work on some of the most sensitive and complex CFIUS cases\, and who now represents venture capital and private equity investors and global technology companies in CFIUS and other national security issues. Toshi Otani is a Japanese venture capital investor who has been investing in Bay Area start-ups for many decades. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n英語プログラム\n2018年、米国議会は、対米外国投資委員会（CFIUS）による外国直接投資の監視を大幅に強化する新法を可決しました。シリコンバレーのスタートアップへの海外投資やオープンイノベーションに携わる企業に影響を与える当法案は、クリティカル・テクノロジー、クリティカル・インフラストラクチャー、機密性の高い個人データのエリアと範囲が拡大されました。さらに、新法では、CFIUSへの申告が義務化され、必要な申告を行わなかった場合、民事罰が科されます。5年目を迎えた当法案の施行と影響について法律の専門家とインベスターの立場から解説します。\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \nDate/Time: March 14\, 2023\, 3:30pm \nVenue: Morgan\, Lewis & Bockius LLP | 1 Market Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94105\nEntrance 55 Spear St \n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n3:30-4:00 Registration\n4:00-4:08  Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California – Welcome\, Context and Introduction of speakers\n4:08-4:18  David Plotinsky | Partner\, Morgan Lewis – What is CFIUS\, FIRRMA\, recent trends\n4:18-4:50  Moderated discussion\n4:50-5:10  Q&A \n5:10-6:00  Networking\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n**Picture ID and proof of vaccine is required for entry**\n**Zoom link will be emailed to online guests after registration* \n\nRegister here!\n____ \nOur Amazing Speaker:\n\n \nDavid Plotinsky | Partner\, Morgan Lewis\nDavid’s work for clients brings to bear almost 25 years of federal government service.  Most recently\, he served as acting Chief\, and also as Principal Deputy Chief\, of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Foreign Investment Review Section\, which is housed in DOJ’s National Security Division.  In that role\, among other duties David led the Section’s participation on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS); DOJ’s leadership of the Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector (CAFPUSTSS\, more commonly known as Team Telecom); compliance and enforcement matters arising from CFIUS and Team Telecom cases; and policy issues regarding national security reviews of U.S. outbound investment. Read more HERE. \n  \nModerator:\nLarry 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– \nIn cooperation with: \n \n  \nProgram Generously Sponsored By:\n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/innovation-salon-living-with-cfius-how-japanese-companies-can-navigate-us-regulations-governing-foreign-investment-in-us-technology-firms/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230322T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230322T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:Why is Japan chopping down so many trees? Inside the Jingu Gaien and other redevelopment controversies gripping Japanese politics
DESCRIPTION:*Hybrid Event* \nWith sacred trees draped in rope at Shinto shrines\, and celebration of spring blossoms and fall colors\, trees play an important role in Japanese culture and in the image of Japan overseas. However\, controversies over cutting down thousands of trees are gripping Japan\, from big cities like Tokyo\, Osaka and Yokohama\, to rural mountain areas. Japan Society board member Rochelle Kopp\, who is currently spearheading an effort against the redevelopment of Jingu Gaien in Tokyo that will result in the loss of over 3000 trees\, will share what she has learned about the threats to Japanese trees and why trees are suddenly becoming a hot political issue in Japan. She will also share how she has drawn on her experience as a consultant to Japanese organizations to advocate for change in Japan. \nOur Amazing Speaker \nRochelle Kopp\nOrganizer\, Protect Jingu Gaien’s trees! Rethink the development plan! online petition (now over 119\,000 signatures) https://chng.it/yK8jkkzw\nManaging Principal\, Japan Intercultural Consulting\nRochelle is a Japanese business culture expert and cross-cultural communications specialist\, and the author of numerous books in both English and Japanese. Rochelle has devoted her career to understanding Japanese organizations\, how they make decisions and how to influence them. Her work as an activist trying to stop an ill-conceived and undemocratic development project being pushed forward by bureaucratic inertia and behind-the-scenes power brokering is the latest step in this journey. Rochelle holds a B.A. in History from Yale University and an M.B.A. in Finance and Business Policy from the Chicago Booth School of Business. \n  \n  \n\n▼Event Details\nDate & Time:\nMarch 22\, 2023  \nAgenda\n5:00pm Registration\n5:30pm Program\n6:30pm Networking\n7:00pm END \nLocation: Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP\n525 University Avenue / 14th Floor / Palo Alto\, CA 94301 \n*Hybrid Event – Online attendees: Webex link will be provided after registration* \nPrice: FREE \n*Light food and drinks are included. \n\n\n\nRegister here!____\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/why-is-japan-chopping-down-so-many-trees-inside-the-jingu-gaien-and-other-redevelopment-controversies-gripping-japanese-politics/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Innovation,Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:Japan Program「シリコンバレー銀行解説セミナー」 ベンチャー経済へのインパクト | Tokyo\, Japan
DESCRIPTION:**Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank Shutdown – Seminar in Marunouchi\, Tokyo** \nLanguage in Japanese *現地参加でのお申し込みは締め切りました。オンラインのみ受付しておりますハイブリッドイベント \n【開催趣旨】シリコンバレー銀行、シグナチャー銀行の破綻ニュースに驚いた方、影響を受けた方、多くいらっしゃると思います。本イベントでは今回のことがシリコンバレーのスタートアップ企業や経済にどのような影響があるの（あったか）など、外部から本質が見えづらい部分を、シリコンバレー在住者の目線からわかりやすくアップデイトいたします。 \n【会場開催概要】日　時：日本時間2023 年3 月30 日（木）12:00~13:00（受付開始：11:50）米国時間 (Pacific Time) 2023 年3 月29 日（水）８:00pm~9:00pm 場　所：EGG（新丸ビル10 階）*現地参加でのお申し込みは締め切りました。オンライン参加のみ受け付けております。現地参加：〒100-6510 東京都千代田区丸の内1-5-1 新丸の内ビルディング10F(受付) \n　✓開催趣旨説明　渡邊哲（北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサイエティ日本事務所 代表）　✓講演『シリコンバレー銀行解説』 海部 美知（米ENOTECH コンサルティング代表）　✓パネルトーク　『シリコンバレー銀行破綻のベンチャー経済へのインパクト』　　海部 美知、Jon Metzler（カリフォルニア大学バークレー 校Haas School of Business講師、　　米Blue Field Strategies 社長）、鶴見 剛（レコテック株式会社 CFO）、モデレーター 渡邊 哲　✓質疑応答　✓閉会挨拶　Steve Pollock（北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサイエティ President）　✓ネットワーキング　主　催：TMIP共　催：北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサイエティ (Japan Society of Northern California) \n  \nオンラインのご登録はこちら Online Registration\nRegister here! \n____ \nOur Amazing Speakers:\n\n\n\n\n \n海部美知　ENOTECH Consulting (mkaifu@enotechconsulting.com) \n米国と日本のIT・新技術に関する経営戦略・事業開発を手がけるコンサルタント。2020年よりテクマトリックス株式会社社外取締役、2021年より成蹊大学客員教授（International Business担当）。2018年より北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサエティ理事。1998年ENOTECH Consultingを設立、その後現在までマクロな技術と経済の動きと個別の企業戦略の両面から、シリコンバレーでの最先端の動きに的確に対応した戦略立案・アドバイスを得意とする。過去には、米国モバイルベンチャーとNTTアメリカでいずれも事業開発を担当、日本の本田技研にて海外営業を担当した。主な著書に、『シリコンバレーの金儲け』（2020）、『ビッグデータの覇者たち』（2013）などがある。 \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n \n\n\nJon Metzler ジョン・メツラ―　（カリフォルニア大学バークレー 校Haas School of Business講師、米Blue Field\n Strategies社長）\n\nカリフォルニア大学バークレー校Haas School of Business講師。Competitive Strategy、Clusters: Locations\, Ecosystems and Opportunity\, Strategy for the Networked Economy、Business in Japanなどの講義を担当。UC-Berkeley Center for Japanese StudiesのAssociated Facultyとしても活躍。2008年にコンサルティング会社のBlue Field Strategiesを設立。創業後、特に日本とシリコンバレーを結ぶ顧客支援に注力。2015年より北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサイエティの理事。2017-2020年に理事長を務める。2002年-2010年、GPS設計者が創業したスタートアップRosum Corporation （Liberty Media傘下のTruePositionにより買収）にて事業開発、渉外活動、PR、規格化活動などを兼任。 \n\n. \n  \n  \n\n \n鶴見　剛　（レコテック株式会社 CFO） \n中高生時代の短期留学をきっかけに海外志望が芽生え、大学卒業後世界放浪と迷った末に三和銀行（現三菱UFJ銀行）へ入行。28年に渡り法人金融部門に在籍し、うち東南アジア、北米にて計12年海外駐在。各地において主にコマーシャルバンキング、ストラクチャードファイナンス、グローバルチームマネジメントを経験。2022年、サンフランシスコ駐在から帰任のタイミングで以前より事業理念に共感していたRECOTECHへCFOとして入社。（創業者の野崎は小学校からの幼馴染）株式会社ヤザキ ファイナンシャルアドバイザー、北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサイエティ理事。早稲田大学政治経済学部卒、ボストン大学MBA取得。 \n  \nモデレーター \n渡邊　哲　（北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサイエティ日本事務所 代表、株式会社マキシマイズ 代表取締役、早稲田大学 非常勤講師） \n海外有力IT やイノベーション手法の日本導入と大企業向けイノベーション支援を専門とする。特に海外ベンチャー企業と日本の大手企業との連携による新規事業創出に強みを持つ。三菱商事、シリコンバレーでのベンチャー投資業務などを経て現職。欧州で開発された大企業向けビジネスモデル・イノベーション手法の国内向け導入、イノベーションを切り口としたシリコンバレーと日本のイノベーション・コミュニティ運営など、日本のイノベーションを促進するための活動を展開中。東京大学工学部卒。米国Yale 大学院修了。共訳・監訳書に『アントレプレナーの教科書』、『ビジネスモデル・ナビゲーター』、『イノベーションの攻略書』『DXナビゲーター』『イノベーション・アカウンティング』。 \n  \n\nIn Cooperation With:
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-program%e3%80%8c%e3%82%b7%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b3%e3%83%b3%e3%83%90%e3%83%ac%e3%83%bc%e9%8a%80%e8%a1%8c%e8%a7%a3%e8%aa%ac%e3%82%bb%e3%83%9f%e3%83%8a%e3%83%bc%e3%80%8d-%e3%83%99%e3%83%b3%e3%83%81/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230407T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:Web3 Japan Summit in San Francisco | Members ONLY
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Digital Garage Collaboration Partners : Japan Society of Northern California\nExclusive Invitation for Corporate Members \n**In Person Event** \nDigital Garage will host a seminar on Web3 with the Japan Society supporting the event as a collaboration partner. Joi Ito\, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur who is working to transform society and technology\, and other Web3 leaders will be speaking at this seminar. \nAs regulators around the world are growing wary of crypto-assets\, Japan is actively embracing web3 for social impact.  \nTHE NEW CONTEXT CONFERENCE(NCC) – “web3 Japan summit in San Francisco“\, we will explore the current state of the web3 ecosystem in Japan and offer insights into opportunities for global startups seeking to expand to Japan. This NCC will bring together top minds\, entrepreneurs and policy makers to share insights on regulatory policies\, market trends\, and business opportunities in Japan’s rapidly evolving web3 space.\n \n\n*Members ONLY* Become a Member >> HERE\n____\nDate and Time: \nFriday\, April 7\n1:30–6:10 PM: Program\n6:10-8:00 PM: Networking \nVenue:\nDG 717 @SF | 717 Market St #100\, San Francisco\n*No walk-ins. Advanced registration is required for this event* \nAgenda (Pacific Time):\n1:30-6:10 PM: Registration & Program\n6:10-8:00 PM : Networking \n– \n____ \n– \nIn Cooperation With:
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/web3-japan-summit-in-san-francisco-members-only/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Politics/Policy,VIP
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230410
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:2023 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Japan Society at the 2023 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival! \n  \nThis year the Japan Society will have a booth at the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday\, April 8th and Sunday\, April 9th from 11AM-5PM (PDT) on both days. The festival will be held on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets. There will be food booths\, cultural performances\, martial arts\, live bands\, the annual Queen Program\, and more! \nThe Japan Society of Northern California will have a booth at the festival this year. Please stop by to play Japanese festival games\, eat tasty snacks\, and receive special coupons for future Japan Society activities. This is a perfect opportunity to meet up with other Japan Society members and see the Cherry Blossom Festival together! \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, April 8th and Sunday\, April 9th\nTime: 11AM – 5PM\nVenue: Japantown\, SF \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nIf you are interested in volunteering\, please email your availability between 11AM – 5PM on Sunday\, April 9th to gillian@usajapan.org\nJapan Society prefers volunteers work a 3 hour shift\, at minimum.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2023-northern-california-cherry-blossom-festival/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230414T184000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
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SUMMARY:Traditional Arts in Modern Japan series: Yanagiya Tozaburo Brings Rakugo to the Bay Area | Palo Alto
DESCRIPTION:**In Person Event** \nJapanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California in cooperation with Japan Society of Northern California is bringing back the world of Rakugo!\n \nDue to strong demand from our previous Rakugo performance\, we are pleased to host master Rakugo storyteller Mr. Tozaburo Yanagiya\, who has a drive to spread the word of Rakugo across America! Tozaburo has been performing all over Japan since 1999 and the United States since 2018. Don’t miss your chance to experience a new type of comedic performance and learn about Japanese culture all in one night. His talent and spot-on delivery won him the Arts Festival Newcomer Award in Popular Entertainment\, this is not a performance to miss! \nRakugo is the 400 year old tradition of comedic storytelling in Japan. A minimalistic performance\, Rakugo features a lone storyteller dressed in a kimono\, kneeling on a zabuton (cushion)\, while using only a fan and a hand towel for props. They entertain the audience with a comical monologue followed by a traditional story. \nニューヨーク在住、落語家歴25年の柳家東三楼さんが、ベイエリアで公演を行います。1つ目は英語、２つ目は日本語で、英語字幕をつけてお届けします。落語の魅力は情景が広がる面白さ。海外でも人気がでてきました落語を現地のみなさんと大笑いしませんか？お子さまも大歓迎です。 \n\n▼Event Details\nDate & Time:\nApril 14\, 2023 \n5:00-5:30 Registration\n5:30-5:35 Welcome\, Shu Kuboki | Intern\, Japan Society of Northern California & Student\, UC Berkeley\n5:35-5:40 Yanagiya Tozaburo | Rakugo 101\n5:40-6:00 The Zoo (動物園)  Rakugo in English\n6:00-6:05 Koto Performance  | Makiko Kawabe\n6:05-6:25 Toki Soba (時そば)  Rakugo in Japanese (English Subtitle)\n6:25-6:35  Q&A\n6:35-6:40 Closing | Keijiro Hora\, Executive Director\, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California\n \nLocation: \nMorrison Foerster | 755 Page Mill Road\, Bldg. A\, Palo Alto\, CA 94304 \nPrice:  \n\nGeneral Admission: $25\nJapan Society Language Students: Free (Promotion code is required)\n\n*Light food and drinks are included. \n**Thank you for supporting the Japan Society by covering the program expenses. \n***No Walk-ins. Advanced registration is required for building security. \n\n\n\nRegister here!____\nOur Amazing Performer:\n\nTozaburo Yanagiya was accepted as an apprentice of rakugo master Gontaro Yanagiya III in 1999.  He was promoted to the highest rank of rakugo\, Shin’uchi\, in 2014.  He has performed in the Shoten Rakugo show\, NHK’s “Katsura Bunchin no Engeizukan\,” as well as in films including “Good Morning Show” and “Rakugo Story\,” and in theater plays including “Monochro\, Red Shinagawa\, Blue Meguro” and more.  He won the New Artist Award in Popular Entertainment\, the 71st Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan National Arts Festival in 2016. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn cooperation with: \n \nVenue Generously Provided by:\n \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/traditional-arts-in-modern-japan-series-yanagiya-tozaburo-brings-rakugo-to-the-bay-area-palo-alto/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230418T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213620Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Members Meeting 2023
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 2023.  You don’t want to miss out on this rare chance\, so come mingle with us! \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 email admin@usajapan.org. 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– \nBecome a Member!               Register here! \n____ \nDate and Time: \nUS: Tuesday\, April 18th @ 4:30 PM (Pacific) \nVenue: \nMorrison & Foerster\, LLP\n425 Market Street \nSan Francisco\, CA 94105\n**For building security\, registration is required. \n– \nAgenda (Pacific Time):\n4:30-5:00: Registration\n5:00-5:05: Opening and Welcome Remarks | Chairman\, Larry Greenwood\n5:05-5:10: Special Guest | Consul General of Japan in San Francisco\, Yasushi Noguchi\n5:10-5:17: Announcement of the Results of the Ballot by Larry Greenwood\n– Election of the Board of Directors \n– Introduction of the new Board Members\n5:17-5:32: Japan Society Activity Report by President\, Steve Pollock\n5:32-5:37: Leadership Circle Program Revisions\n5:37-5:55: Voices from Japanese Language Classes | Japanese Teacher\, Masako Shimizu\, Student\, and Moderated by Language Coordinator\, Yu Higashisawa\, ジャパンソサエティ日本語のスゝメ\n5:55-6:05: Koto Performance | Makiko Kawabe\n6:05-6:07: Closing Remarks | President\, Steve Pollock\n6:07-6:30: Networking \n– \n– \nRegister here! \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-2023/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230419T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002249Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open House Summer 2023
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Open House Summer 2023\n \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. \n  \nDate & Time:\nWednesday\, April 19 @ 6:00 to 7:30 PM (Pacific)\n \nVenue: Zoom \nParticipant Cap: 30 \n  \nSpace is limited\, so make sure to register soon!___ \nRegister here!\n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/virtual-open-house-summer-2023/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230503T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230503T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002250Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Japanese Conversation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Level up your 日本語\nDo you have a solid foundation of essential Japanese? Have you completed your JLPT 4 test and are currently studying for JLPT 3? Let’s help you level up your intermediate Japanese skills! \nWe are now accepting students for a 10-week workshop on intermediate conversations. Under the steady guidance of Ikunaga-sensei\, 6 students will have the opportunity to flex their Japanese capabilities over Zoom for 2 hours at a time. In this intimate group setting\, Ikunaga-sensei will be able to gauge the needs of each student and adjust the subject matter to those needs. This is a great way to grow comfortable using Japanese in unscripted and genuine conversations\, and to help take your Japanese speaking to the next level! \nExamples of topics that will be covered: \n\nConversational Grammar\nEssential JLPT Kanji\nOnomatopoeia\nAnd More!\n\n*This workshop is meant for those who already have a foundation in Japanese\, preferably having participated in JSNC’s Intermediate 1-3 OR completed JLPT level 4/studying for the JLPT level 3 test. \n*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceled.\n–\n \n\n–\nDate: Tuesdays\, starting on May 3 at 18:00-20:00 (Pacific Time) – 10 sessions! \nFee: $300 (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!) \nClass format: Zoom. We want to see your happy faces\, so we ask that all students turn their videos on. \n\n___ \n \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nMS. NATSUKO IKUNAGA\n \n\nIkunaga-sensei received her B.A. in Classical Piano from Soai University in Osaka. She also holds a teaching credential in Japanese from the International Exchange Center of Osaka. She has taught Japanese and music to diverse groups of students in Kyoto and the Bay Area for many years. She holds a particular interest in Japanese popular culture and cinema. She also performs classical piano in the musical group Sala di Musica.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/intermediate-japanese-conversation-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Language
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230509T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213504Z
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SUMMARY:Confident Travel Conversing for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:にほんご for Travel!\n\nPlanning a trip to Japan but worried about communication? Have you taken beginner Japanese language courses but are still not comfortable speaking Japanese? You may be worried about making mistakes\, so you hesitate to use your acquired language skills. Let’s prepare for you to travel around Japan confidently. \nWe 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 the subject matter to meet those needs. This is a great way to grow comfortable using Japanese in unscripted and genuine conversations\, and to prepare you for your next adventure to Japan! \nExamples of topics that will be covered: \n\nSelf-Introduction/Greetings\nAsking for Directions\nOrdering Food\nShopping\nAspects of Daily Life\nAnd More!\n\n*This workshop is meant for those who already have a foundation in Japanese\, preferably having participated in JSNC’s Beginning 1-4. \n*Workshops with low enrollment may be canceled.  \n___ \n\n___ \nDate: Tuesdays\, starting on May 9 at 18:30-20:00 (Pacific Time) – 12 sessions!\n(No class 7/4) \nFee: $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!) \nClass format: Zoom. We want to see your happy faces\, so we ask that all students turn their videos on.\n \n___ \n*Please click on the link HERE to assess your level BEFORE you register for the workshop. \n___ \nOur Amazing Teacher \nMS. KUMIKO SAKAMOTO\n \nKumiko Sakamoto has been teaching Japanese for 24 years\, and will continue teaching students from 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 doing community service.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/confident-travel-conversing-for-beginners/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Language
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230511T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213630Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Salon – Robotics\, Space Lasers\, and the Information Super Highway: US-Japan Partnerships in the Space Sector
DESCRIPTION:In the space sector\, partnerships and collaboration between the US and Japan remain critically important for economic growth and national security. Both nations have enjoyed a long and prosperous relationship in many different economic sectors\, beyond just space. As these national economies become more global\, effective and productive partnerships become even more important. Navigating the challenges of cultural differences\, language barriers\, and national policy all must be considered when executing a joint partnership.  \nIn 2022\, the global space economy was estimated at over 460 billion dollars. Much of this growth is taking place in the commercial space sector as governments\, including the US and Japan\, turn to commercial service providers to fill both civil and security needs. In the US and Japan\, this is leading companies to seek partnerships to work together to address the bilateral opportunity. \nPlease join us as we consider US-Japan partnership challenges and opportunities\, with a focus on the space marketplace. Mr. Michael Fletcher of MJF Consulting\, LLC will moderate a panel with Mr. Sho Nakanose\, CEO of the US (formerly Japanese) space robotics company GITAI\, Mr. Campbell Marshall\, the COO of the space based optical data network company\, Skyloom Global\, and Mr. Yohei Yamamoto\, the VP of Strategy for Space Compass\, a joint venture between the Japanese satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT and the Japanese telecommunications company NTT. Each panelist brings a unique perspective on working together between the US and Japan. Join us as they share those experiences and answer audience questions. \n– \nRegister here! \n– \n\n▼Event Details\nDate and Time: \nUS: Thursday\, May 11th @ 4:30pm (PDT)\nJapan: Friday\, May 12th @ 8:30am (JST) \nPrice: FREE! \nVenue: Zoom\n**Zoom link provided upon registration \nAgenda:\n4:30-4:35pm: Opening Remarks\, Larry Greenwood | Board Chair\, Japan Society of Northern California\n4:35-4:38pm: Welcome and Panel Input\, Michael Fletcher | President\, MJF Consulting LLC\n4:38-4:45pm: Campbell Marshall | Chief Operating Officer\, Skyloom Global Corp.\n4:45-4:52pm: Yohei Yamamoto | Vice President of Strategy\, Space Compass Corporation\n4:52-4:59pm: Sho Nakanose | Founder and CEO\, GITAI\n4:59-5:19pm: Panel Q&A Session\n5:19-5:25pm: Audience Q&A Session\n5:25-5:30pm: Wrap up\, Michael Fletcher | President\, MJF Consulting LLC & Closing Remarks\, Steve Pollock | President\, Japan Society of Northern California \n\n\n–\n\n\n–\n\nOur Amazing Speakers\nMichael Fletcher | President\, MJF Consulting LLC\nMichael Fletcher is the president of MJF Consulting LLC\, a company that he started in 2020. MJF Consulting provides management consultant services for US and Japanese companies working in the space sector. Through MJF Consulting\, Mr. Fletcher has provided services to a variety of clients from large\, established legacy space companies to young start-up companies. MJF Consulting services include business development\, senior management advice\, market surveys and analysis\, and program management and systems engineering consulting. \n\n\n–\n– \n\n\nSho Nakanose | Founder and CEO\, GITAI\nSho Nakanose is the Founder and CEO of GITAI\, a space robotics startup with the aim of providing safe and affordable labor in space while reducing operational costs by 100 times. In 2021\, GITAI successfully conducted a technology demonstration inside the ISS\, and the company is conducting its next technology demonstration outside the ISS in 2023. \nGITAI has been awarded contracts from major US space companies\, TOYOTA\, the Japanese government\, JAXA\, and others. Prior to founding GITAI\, Sho founded and sold an IT venture in India. He also worked at IBM Japan.\n \n\n\n– \nCampbell Marshall | Chief Operating Officer\, Skyloom Global Corp.\nCampbell Marshall currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Skyloom Global Corp.\, a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop\, deploy\, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow’s space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. \nPrior to joining Skyloom\, Campbell was part of the executive leadership team at Omnispace\, where he successfully built and led their government and military-focused business\, as well as played a key role in market expansion from the company’s inception. \n\n–\nYohei Yamamoto | Vice President of Strategy\, Space Compass Corporation\nYohei Yamamoto is Vice President of Strategy at Space Compass Corporation\, a joint venture company established in 2022 between NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT. \nBefore joining Space Compass\, Yohei spent 20+ years in SKY Perfect JSAT where he gained extensive knowledge of business development and strategies. His experience spans from procuring satellites/launch services\, developing business through alliance and M&As with the partners\, and managing growth strategies of a fleet of 15+ satellites. \nAs the Vice President of Strategy at Space Compass\, Yohei plays key roles and supports two Co-CEOs of the company in various strategic initiatives by identifying new business opportunities\, cultivating partnerships\, and advancing the company’s mission. \nYohei holds a BA in Policy Management from Keio University and MBA from UNC Chapel Hill. He enjoys Karate on weekends with his two sons. \n\n–\n\n– \nIn cooperation with: \n \n – \nRegister here! \n____ \n \n____
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/innovation-salon-robotics-space-lasers-and-the-information-super-highway-us-japan-partnerships-in-the-space-sector/
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Language,Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213642Z
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SUMMARY:VIP Dinner with Alan Turley\, Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Society of Northern California will be hosting a VIP Dinner with Mr. Alan Turley. \nMr. Alan Turley is the Minister-Counselor for Commercial Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo (the lead commercial person in the U.S. Embassy). Alan has a very interesting personal background – he worked a stint in the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo in the same role back in the early 2000s. He then left government service and went to work for FedEx as the VP for International Affairs\, Asia-Pacific before returning to government service in 2016 as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for China and Mongolia. Alan returned to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo in 2021 where he has worked closely with Ambassador Emanuel to help facilitate business connections between the U.S. and Japan. \n–\n*This is a private event that is exclusive to Leadership Circle members. We reserve the right to refuse admission. \nRegister here!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/vip-dinner-with-alan-turley-minister-counselor-for-commercial-affairs-at-the-u-s-embassy-in-tokyo/
CATEGORIES:Innovation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230612T100000
DTSTAMP:20260411T010725
CREATED:20241208T213647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T002257Z
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SUMMARY:[Japan-U.S. Innovation Awards Tokyo Event] Making the Pivot: Japanese start-ups are more nimble than you may think
DESCRIPTION:*In-person Option Fully Booked\nJapan-U.S. Innovation Awards Tokyo Event: Breakfast Session (Hybrid – Webex) \n北カリフォルニア・ジャパンソサエティ + 在日米国商工会議所 コラボレーション プロジェクト\nサンフランシスコ・ベイエリアの夏の恒例イベント、スタンフォード大学米国アジア技術経営研究センター共催によるJapan-U.S. Innovation Awardsは、今年13回目を迎えます。東京イベントでは、Emerging Leader (新興リーダー賞) などの過去の受賞者をスピーカーに迎え、東京アメリカンクラブでセミナーを開催いたします。（豪華朝食付き） \nThis event is part of a long running series on innovation produced by the Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC) and the American Chamber of Commerce\, Japan (ACCJ) Alternative Investment Committee. \nDynamism in the face of adversity has long been part of Silicon Valley\, and now we are seeing the same in Japan. Come learn how three well-known Japanese tech ventures are boldly responding to broad range of challenges. \nFor the past 13 years the JSNC and the Stanford Asia-US Technology Management Center have hosted the US-Japan Innovation Awards Symposium. Top executives from each company who received past awards – Euglena\, ispace\, and Mujin – will describe how they are making mid-course corrections or wholesale changes to their business plans. \nEuglena started out with the goal of building a venture to produce algae-based nutrition and food products; later it found a viable business in producing SAF – Sustainable Aviation Fuel. \nispace started designing and building lunar landers and rovers to provide commercial transportation services to the Moon\, contributing to NASA’s Artemis program–which aims to send humans back to the Moon–and beyond. Earlier this year\, in the world’s first fully commercial lunar landing attempt\, it achieved 8 of 10 milestones set by the company\, but resulted in a hard landing\, ending the mission. How will the young company respond to this challenge? \nMujin\, a robotic software company\, enjoyed impressive success in the Japanese market\, but decided to move out of its comfort zone and go global\, moving much of its leadership to the US. What were the factors that drove this decision? \n\n▼Event Details\nDate & Time:\nJune 12\, 2023 from 8:00-10:00 AM (Japan Time)\nJune 11\, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 PM (Pacific Time)\n\nVenue:\nTokyo American Club\, B2 Brooklyn Rooms\n2 Chome-1-2 Azabudai\, Minato City\, Tokyo 106-8649\n\nPricing:\n(Virtual) Member fee: ¥1\,100\n(Virtual) Guest fee: ¥2\,300\n(In-Person) Member fee: ¥5\,000\n(In-Person) Guest fee: ¥8\,400\n*In-person tickets include Breakfast \n\n– \nOUR AMAZING SPEAKERS \n \nMitsuru Izumo | Founder and President\, Euglena Co.\, Ltd. \nMitsuru Izumo is a graduate of the University of Tokyo\, having specialised in agricultural structural management. In 2005\, he established Euglena Co.\, Ltd. to harness the properties of microalgae Euglena. Euglena Co.\, Ltd. became the world’s first biotechnology company that succeeded in the outdoor mass cultivation of Euglena. Currently\, Euglena Co.\, Ltd. upholds “Sustainability First” as their philosophy and has developed the manufacture and sale of foods and cosmetics as the healthcare domain\, the biofuel business\, the bioinformatics business\, and the social business in Bangladesh by leveraging Euglena and other advanced technologies. \n__ \nJumpei Nozaki | Director & CFO\, ispace\, inc. \nAfter graduating from the University of Tokyo with a B.A. in Social Psychology\, Jumpei worked for over ten years at a securities firm\, focusing mainly on the automotive and oil sectors\, where he advised clients on fundraising\, IPOs\, and M&A. Through the course of working alongside individuals in top management\, he sensed a major change in the times\, which led him to join ispace and take part in such a major transformation that occurs only once in a century. As Director and CFO at ispace\, he is mainly responsible for financial and capital management. He has also been involved extensively in laying down the foundation of the company’s internal management\, including finance and accounting\, human resources\, and general affairs\, and in 2017\, raised 10.35 billion yen ($97.6MM USD)\, one of the largest Series A financing rounds ever raised in the space sector. Reflecting back on his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut\, he feels a peculiar connection to his path in life. \n__ \n \nIssei Takino | Founder & Chief Executive Officer\, Mujin Inc. \nIssei Takino is the Founder and the Chief Executive Officer at Mujin Inc\, and is responsible for leveraging Mujin’s automation technology to fundamentally change the landscape of manufacturing and logistics. \nBefore founding Mujin\, he served as an Award-Winning Sales Manager at the Japanese branch of Iscar\, one of the most profitable precision tool makers in the world. \n____ \nTim Romero \nTim Romero is Head of Google for Startups Japan and host of the Disrupting Japan podcast. Tim is deeply involved in Japan’s startup community as an investor\, founder\, author and educator\, and he has founded several startups in Japan over the past 25 years. Tim has also taught entrepreneurship and corporate innovation at New York University’s Tokyo campus and worked with TEPCO and other Japanese enterprises on startup engagement and innovation strategy. \n____\n____\n____ \nOnline (Webex) Registration\n*In-person Option Fully Booked\n*No walk-ins! \n \n  \nIn Cooperation with \n \n____ \n___
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-u-s-innovation-awards-tokyo-event-making-the-pivot-japanese-start-ups-are-more-nimble-than-you-may-think/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Healthcare,Innovation
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