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SUMMARY:East Bay YPG!
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Society’s Young Professionals Group (YPG)  will be returning to Ippuku in the  East Bay for our June gathering!  Let’s kick off the summer with another evening of good food\, drinks\, and conversation with other Japan-oriented professionals in the Bay Area!  Join us at Ippuku where they deliver authentic Japanese ambiance\, delectable dishes\, and of course a wide variety of sake! \n\nVisit their Yelp page for more info on dishes.\nhttp://www.yelp.com/biz/ippuku-berkeley-2\nAs usual\, your YPG crew will be there to greet you at 5:30 PM. Reservations aren’t required\, just bring plenty of business cards and invite a few friends!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/east-bay-ypg/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130627T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:JAPANESE CONSUMERISM AND INNOVATION - Key Trends for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Discussion:\nAs we navigate the continued tough global economic mood\, it’s a good time to take a step back and recall just how strong a market opportunity Japan continues to offer.\nJapanese consumers\, in general\, are still “cash rich” compared to consumers in other developed markets.  Specifically\, this program will illuminate why Japanese consumers are among the most well-heeled and sophisticated in the world\, with consumer spending in Japan reportedly accounting for over 10% of the global economy.  Today’s Japanese consumer is also more diverse and more open-minded than in the past\, creating new opportunities for foreign multinational companies.  For products and services that have evolved to serve developed markets (i.e.\, advanced pharmaceuticals and medical devices\, financial investment products\, and luxury brand and fashion products\, to name just a few)\, Japan offers significant opportunities.\nKey topics to be addressed include: \n\nChanging definition of “premium” and prestige” among Japanese consumers\nAging of Japan and key opportunities\nExamples of innovation across product/service  categories (including Japanese companies’ expansion overseas with offerings such as Uniqlo and Mujirushi)\n\n \nIn addition\, we will hear an update on the TPP activities and initiatives\, from the point of view of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ).\n \nPresenters:\nTwo leading marketing experts with decades of perspectives and the latest view on Japan:\n\n \nDebbie Howard\, Chairman\, CarterJMRN and President Emeritus\, American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ); Debbie has lived and worked in Japan for almost 30 years\,and founded qualitative research firm JMRN in 1989.\n\n \nDominic Carter\, Representative Director and CEO\, CarterJMRN; Dominic’s career highlights include being local managing director for a top ten global research agency\, and founding his own research consultancy in Japan.\n \n \nCarterJMRN is a full-service qualitative/quantitative market research consultancy with over 25 full-time staff and a field force of over 50. The agency was forged in 2012 from the merger of Carter Associates (founded in 2004) and JMRN (founded in 1989).  CarterJMRN’s teams are based in Tokyo\, Osaka and Singapore\, and work extensively in all markets across Asia\, helping some of the largest brands in the world use research to influence real improvements in their business performance.\nBoth Debbie and Dominic serve as guest lecturers in marketing at Tokyo’s Sophia University.\n  \nProgram Agenda: \n5:30-6:00: Registration \n6:00-7:30: Presentation / Audience Q&A \n7:30-8:00: Reception with light refreshments / Networking \n \nEarly registration by Thursday\, June 27\, 2013 at 2:00 pm: \n\n$10 for Students\, Japan Society & Keizai Society Members (Must show Student ID at time of check-in)\n$15 for Non-members\nNo refunds after June 24th.\n\n \nAt the Door:\n \n\n$20 / For all tickets (subject to availability)\n\n\n \nPlease click here to register.\n\n  \nCollaborator: \n\n \n \n*Selected Japan Society program.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japanese-consumerism-and-innovation-key-trends-for-the-future/
LOCATION:California
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130718T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130718T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:Farewell Banquet in Honor of Consul General & Mrs. Hiroshi Inomata
DESCRIPTION:After three years of dedicated service to the Northern California community\, Consul General Inomata and Mrs. Inomata will be returning to Japan in late July. During their time in San Francisco\, Consul General and Mrs. Inomata selflessly devoted themselves to deepening connections between Japan and Northern California\, especially during extraordinary times like the March 2011 disaster in Tohoku. The community would like to bid a fond farewell to the both of them by holding a dinner in their honor as an expression of our appreciation.\n \nSchedule: \n\n5:30 pm: Registration\n6:00 – 7:00 pm: No-host cocktails\n7:00 – 9:00 pm: Dinner\n\n \nCost: \n\n$80 per guest (includes dinner)\n\n \nRegistration:\nTo register\, please contact the Japanese Chamber of Commerce (JCCNC) at (650) 522-8500 or mail@jccnc.org to receive a registration form. Please mail completed registration and check payable to “JCCNC\,” 1875 South Grant Street\, Suite 760\, San Mateo\, CA 94402\, by Monday\, July 8th. No refunds will be issued after this date.\nPlease go here to download the registration form.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/farewell-banquet-in-honor-of-consul-general-mrs-hiroshi-inomata/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130720T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:SUMMER YPG!
DESCRIPTION:This time\, we will be doing something different from the normal YPG. The Japan Society’s Young Professionals Group (YPG) will be held at STRAWBERRY HILL in Golden Gate Park (in the center of Stow Lake) on Saturday\, July 20th!  Join us and enjoy pizza\, play some sports\, and talk with Japan-oriented professionals in the Bay Area! Also\, for this event\, we will be joining forces with our friends from the JET Alumni Association of Northern CA\, so come meet some fun new people!\nYour YPG crew will be there to greet you at 12:00PM sharp. Since this YPG is special\, reservations are required. Please RSVP to intern@usajapan.org by Friday\, July 19th at 4:00PM.  \nThe cost is $5 for pizza and BYOB\, so please bring beer or wine to share. Feel free to bring Frisbees\, balls\, gloves\, etc.\nHope to see you there!\n \nBack up plan: If it rains\, we will go to a nearby izakaya instead!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/summer-ypg/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130726T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130726T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:JAPAN-US INNOVATION AWARDS SYMPOSIUM
DESCRIPTION:When the best of Japanese creativity and American entrepreneurial skill join forces\, unimagined business opportunities occur.\nEach year\,  in cooperation with the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center\,  the Japan Society of Northern California shines a spotlight on these enterprising forces and the resulting opportunities. \nThe 2013 Innovation Symposium will:\n\nRecognize a Japanese and an American company for their seminal innovation\, imaginative vision and commercial execution.\nExplore distinctive applications of entrepreneurship within two major Japanese corporations\, drawing on investigative reporting of respected journalists.\nShare insights from two legendary VC founders\, one from Japan and one from Silicon Valley\, about revolutionary models they have established to identify and develop dynamic entrepreneurs.\nHonor U.S. Ambassador to Japan\, John V. Roos\, for championing innovation and entrepreneurship.\n\nWho should attend?\n\nBusiness executives and professional service providers conducting or considering Japan – U.S. business\nBusinesses\, professionals\, strategic planners\, academics\, students\, and journalists looking for bold new opportunities\nThose seeking to honor John V. Roos\nCapital raising organizations interested in identifying targets of opportunity\nStudents\, educators\, VCs\, and others pursuing disruptive new programs to create entrepreneurs\nAnyone interested in cultural dynamics and/or the latest developments in Japan – U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship\n\nAttendees will gain a perspective into Japan – U.S. innovation and business creation\, including the views of VC visionaries\, not available elsewhere.  Attendees will further obtain unique insights into the challenges and choices facing potentially world-changing companies as they commercialize significant innovations.\nDuring and after the Innovation Symposium\, attendees will have an unmatched opportunity to network with thought-provoking peers located at the intersection of Japanese creativity with American entrepreneurial skill. \nTickets\n\n$35 per person (ONLINE Regular Registration closes midnight\, July 23rd)\n$45 per person (ONLINE Late Registration closes at noon\, July 26th)\n$45 per person AT THE DOOR\nIndividual tickets will not be refunded after Friday\, July 12th\n\n\n\n\nPlease go here to register.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-us-innovation-awards-symposium/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130806T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130806T194500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:ENCYCLOPEDIA OF JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS with Dr. David A. Hall
DESCRIPTION:Dr. David A. Hall\, one of today’s leading experts on Japanese  combative culture\, combines hands-on experience in a wide variety of martial traditions with an academic and religious background to produce this landmark work. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts is an exhaustive\, impeccably researched reference offering information about everything there is to know on the subject\, from “adauchi” (a vendetta) to “zanshin” (state of focused vigilance before\, during\, and after executing a technique or combative form).\nThe volume opens with several sections to help make using the Encyclopedia as efficient and effective as possible: Abbreviations\, Quick Guide to Weapons and Systems\, Historical Eras\, guides to the Entries and Lineage Charts\, and A Note on the Japanese Language and Communication Style. The Encyclopedia itself\, which runs for more than 625 pages and contains around 4\,000 entries arranged alphabetically with bilingual entry headings and concise definitions\, covers all aspects of the many different martial arts that have developed in Japan.\nFollowing the main portion of the work are several Appendices (Traditional East Asian Numbering Systems and Ancient Period Military Organization)\, as well as a Selected Bibliography\, and Character Indices (General\, Chinese\, English\, and Sanskrit) containing around 6\,000 terms.\nWith its vast wealth of information and practical organization\, The Encyclopedia of Japanese Martial Arts is sure to become the essential reference for the beginning martial artist\, as well as for the advanced student who wants a deeper understanding of the subject. Additionally\, the book is perfect for scholars and researchers\, who will appreciate the access to material previously unavailable in English; and for reference libraries and Asian studies and language departments.\n \nDavid A. Hall earned an M.A. in Asian Studies from the University of Hawaii in 1977 and a Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies/Military History from the University of California\, Berkeley in 1990. He began training in martial arts in 1965; in 1975 he began training under Donn F. Draeger in Shindo Muso Ryu in Hawaii. Moving to Japan in 1977\, he continued studying Shindo Muso Ryu at the Rembukan Dojo under Shimizu Takaji\, and joined the Kashima Shinden Jiki Shinkage Ryu under Namiki Yasushi\, the 18th headmaster\, in 1978. He also he began formally training in Yagyu Shinkage Ryu heiho in 1985\, under 21st headmaster Yagyu Nobuharu. David continues to train and teach Shindo Muso Ryu\, Jiki Shinkage Ryu\, and Yagyu Shinkage Ryu under the auspices of the Hobyokai/Hobyokan in Rockville\, MD.\nIn addition to his academic and martial studies\, David was ordained as a priest of the Japanese Buddhist Tendai School in 1978 and completed a rigorous training program under Professor Masao Ichishima at the Tamon-in temple. He later integrated this training in his academic research at U.C. Berkeley where he produced a dissertation entitledMarishiten: Buddhism and the Warrior Goddess in 1990 (a version of which appeared in the collection Koryu Bujutsu)\, currently under revision for popular press publication.\nAfter the death of Donn F. Draeger in 1982\, David collaborated for ten years with Hunter Armstrong in running the International Hoplology Society. From 1983 to 1993 he also co-edited Hoplos: Journal of the International Hoplology Society. David is currently a professor at Montgomery College in Maryland where he is also Director of CyberWATCH–a National Science Foundation supported center dealing with Information Assurance and Security. \n Program Agenda: \n5:30 – 6:00: Doors Open / Registration \n6:00 – 7:15: Talk  / Q&A \n7:15 – 7:45: Book Signing / Reception \n  \nBooks will be available for sale at a discount for $40!  Cash or credit accepted. \n \n \nTickets: \n\nFREE for JSNC Members & Students\n\n\n$10 for Nonmembers\n\n Please click here to register!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/encyclopedia-of-japanese-martial-arts-with-dr-david-a-hall/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130815T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130815T194500
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SUMMARY:YOKOHAMA YANKEE with Author Leslie Helm
DESCRIPTION:YOKOHAMA YANKEE: My Family’s Five Generations as Outsiders in Japan\, brings to life the author’s family history and illustrates the tensions in U.S.-Japan relations through his family’s search for identity.\nLeslie Helm’s decision to adopt Japanese children launches him on a personal journey through his family’s 140 years in Japan \, beginning with his great-grandfather\, who worked as a military advisor in 1870 and defied custom to marry his Japanese mistress. The family’s poignant experiences of love and war help Helm overcome his cynicism and embrace his Japanese and American heritage. \nLeslie Helm is a veteran reporter and editor with more than 20 years experience working for local and national publications. He is currently the editor of Seattle Business\, a monthly magazine. He began his career with Business Week\, reporting for the magazine first as Tokyo correspondent and later as Boston bureau chief. He returned to Tokyo to cover Japan and Korea as correspondent for The Los Angeles Times before moving to Seattle for the Times to cover business in the Northwest. Helm earned a MS degree from the Columbia University School of Journalism. He also has a BA in political science and an MA in Asian studies from UC Berkeley. Helm was born and raised in Japan and speaks fluent Japanese.\nProgram Agenda: \n5:30 – 6:00: Doors Open / Registration \n6:00 – 7:15: Talk  / Q&A \n7:15 – 7:45: Book Signing / Reception \nTickets: \n\nFREE for JSNC & Asian Society Members & Students\n\n\n$10 for Non-members\n\nPlease click here to register.\n  \nCollaborator: \n\n \nBooks will be available for purchase for $15 (cash/credit/check).
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/yokohama-yankee-with-author-leslie-helm/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130826
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:JAPAN EXPO
DESCRIPTION:Japan Society will have a booth at this year’s Japan Expo in Santa Clara! CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: If interested in volunteering at the Japan Society booth on Saturday\, August 24th or Sunday\, August 25th\, please e-mail kodonnell@usajapan.org.\nRoland Kelts is speaking on behalf of the Japan Society of Northern California thanks to a generous grant from The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership. His lecture will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday\, August 25th at the Hall Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nANIME vs. HOLLYWOOD in JAPANAMERICA\, with Roland Kelts\nRoland Kelts\, author of “Japanamerica: How Japanese Pop Culture Has Invaded the U.S.\,” talks about modern Anime\, its influences on Hollywood\, and vice-versa. An in-depth examination of how Japanese and American entertainment businesses are influencing each other in an infinite loop. Just as Japanese artists like Osamu Tezuka\, Hayao Miyazaki and Katsuhiro Otomo were fascinated by classic and sci-fi American movies\, George Lucas\, The Wachowskis\, Guillermo del Toro and other directors were influenced by Japanese anime classics like Gatchaman\, Speed Racer\, Spirited Away\, Akira and Ghost in the Shell. In his presentation\, Kelts will explore why Hollywood is fascinated with Japanese pop culture and is trying to remake popular Japanese anime titles to appeal to a whole new generation of viewers. Death Note\, Naruto\, Cowboy Bebop—and the attempts to make feature films out of stalwarts like Dragon Ball Z and Grave of the Fireflies will be addressed with passion. Anime vs. Hollywood: Who wins? A close look at the challenges and potential missteps along the way.\nAdditionally\, San Francisco Japantown’s own NEW PEOPLE has coordinated a great exhibit on traditional Japanese culture called “Wabi Sabi” for this year’s Japan Expo. Check it out!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-expo/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130828T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130828T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:INNOVATION INTO THE FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:Join two of the auto industry’s leading designers and engineers as they discuss the future of Toyota’s innovation.\nHow does a large corporate enterprise like Toyota learn from the  Bay Area’s  culture of makers\,entrepreneurs and technologists?  Mr. Seiichi Tsunoda\, head of Toyota Innovation Hub\, will illustrate how Toyota creatively envisions the future by walking you through some of the latest human-machine interface and user experience design concepts.  While technology remains a driving factor that fuels innovation\, his mission emphasizes the power of human-centered design to accelerate future creativity.  It’s about building momentum and becoming comfortable in a risk-adverse environment.\nIn order for the future autonomously connected car to be deployed within the next decade\, it must first greatly enhance safe\, social\, trusted\, fun\, efficient\, and distraction-free transportation.  Gradual new levels of autonomously enabled freedom in human driving will emerge as future vehicles acquire increasingly autonomous capability.  Dr. Roger D. Melen\, Senior Advisor at Toyota InfoTechnology Center will talk about how improvements in cloud computers combined with new electronic sensors that provide greater speed\, robustness\, sensitivity and system accuracy will continue to advance.  Despite major advances\, the great need for high quality data is expected to limit autonomous performance well beyond 2020.  Some observers note that currently sold vehicles having vehicle stability controls and pre-crash systems are precursors of autonomous vehicle behaviors of the future.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSeiichi Tsunoda is the Head of the Toyota Innovation Hub (TIH) in San Francisco.  He received his Design degree from Tama Art University in Japan and earned his spot as an Automotive Exterior Designer in the Design Center in Toyota Motor Corporation.  He has also worked as a Graphical User Interface Designer and Project Manager for human-machine interface advanced development.  After his twenty-year career in the Toyota design field in Japan\, he moved to San Francisco last August.  He came here with a mission to develop innovative user experiences and build a diverse network in the Bay Area.\nRoger D. Melen is a Senior Advisor at Toyota InfoTechnology Center U.S.A.\, Inc. for the past eleven years\, provides advice related to the deployment of advanced computer and networking technologies in future vehicle designs.   He worked for eleven years as Vice President of R&D at the Canon Research Center America on the deployment of networked computers in CMOS office and photographic imaging systems\, and he was a founder of Cromemco Inc.  In his early work\, he pioneered CCD image sensors in his PhD research at Stanford University in 1973.  He authored the book: CCD Technology and Applications and has served as a member of the Technical Advisory Board for Cypress Semiconductor Inc.\nModerated by Shin Sano\, Founder and CEO of the Institute for Creative Integration.\nPROGRAM AGENDA:\n5:30-6:00: Registration\n6:00-7:30: Presentation / Audience Q&A\n7:30-8:00: Reception with light refreshments / Networking\nREGISTRATION:\nEarly registration by Wednesday\, August 28\, 2013; 2:00pm: \n\n$10 for Japan Society & Keizai Society Members\n$10 for Students (Must show student ID at time of check-in)\n$15 for Non-members\nNo refunds after August 23rd.\n\nClick here to purchase tickets. If Paypal has been giving you an issue please email bburrows@usajapan.org to RSVP.\nAt the Door: \n\n$20 / For all tickets\n\n \n \nCOLLABORATOR:\n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/innovation-into-the-future/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130911T184500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130911T200000
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SUMMARY:IN THE MOMENT: Japanese Art from the Larry Ellison Collection
DESCRIPTION:An illustrated talk by Dr. Laura W. Allen\, Curator of Japanese Art\, Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.\n“In the Moment: Japanese Art from the Larry Ellison Collection” – now on exhibit at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco – presents 64 exceptional artworks spanning 1\,100 years. The exhibition explores the dynamic nature of art selection and display in traditional Japanese settings\, where artworks are often temporarily presented in response to a special occasion or to reflect the change of seasons.\nIncluded in the exhibition are significant works by noted artists of the Momoyama (1573-1615) and Edo (1615-1868) periods – along with other important examples of religious art\, lacquer\, woodwork\, and metalwork from earlier eras.\nCome join us to hear Dr. Allen’s insights about these rarely exhibited artworks and the process of curating this exhibition.\nDr. Laura W. Allen earned her doctorate from UC Berkeley where she specialized in the history of Japanese painting. She has written widely on Japanese painting and woodblock prints\, and has taught Asian Art history at many Bay Area campuses. Her most recent publications are two catalogues published by the Asian Art Museum\, The Printer’s Eye: Ukiyo-e from the Grabhorn Collection and In the Moment: Japanese Art from the Larry Ellison Collection.\nPatrick Lloyd Hatcher\, Ph.D.\, will moderate.\n \nFor additional information\, contact Professor Chiho Sawada at chihosawada@gmail.com.\n \nPresented by the Japan Policy Research Institute (JPRI). Cosponsored by the Japan Society of Northern California and the HNU Integrative Studies Across Cultures Program.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/in-the-moment-japanese-art-from-the-larry-ellison-collection/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130919T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T215637Z
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SUMMARY:JAPAN FINANCIAL FORUM: Risks and Opportunities for Japanese Banks in an Era of Abenomics and Financial Reform
DESCRIPTION:Japanese banks\, some of the largest in the world\, are playing a critical role in the new “Abenomics” reform efforts of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. What opportunities\, both domestically and internationally\, does this provide to the banks? What are the risks they face\, not just in Japan but in the region\, as structural and policy changes are also implemented in China\, Korea\, and throughout Asia? How are Japanese mega-banks faring in the global marketplace as regulatory reforms are instituted in the wake of the financial crisis?\nJonathan Cornish assumed the position of Head of Bank Ratings – North Asia in February 2010  and is responsible for all bank ratings in China\, Hong Kong\, Japan\, Korea\, Taiwan\, and Mongolia. He is a Managing Director in the Financial Institutions group\, and since September 2010 has been Head of the Hong Kong office.  Jonathan moved to Fitch’s Bank team following more than three years as a Senior Director in the Credit Policy Group\, reporting to the Regional Credit Officer for Europe\, the Middle East\, Africa\, and Asia-Pacific. He served in both London and Hong Kong\, and was responsible for oversight of all corporate and public finance analytical groups plus the sovereign analytical group\, portfolio analysis\, credit market research\, reviewing of rating criteria and methodology\, as well as oversight of the structured finance analytical group in the final year of his tenure.  Jonathan joined Fitch Ratings in 1998\, and was a Senior Director in the Asia-Pacific Corporate Ratings Group\, Regional Head of the Telecom\, Media and Technology analytical team\, and was initially based in Fitch’s Brisbane office covering the Australian corporate ratings market.\nTickets:\n$50 per person (includes lunch)\nPlease click here to purchase tickets.\nAdvanced registration is required to participate in the event. Registration closes on Wednesday\, September 11\, 2013.   Registration is not complete until payment is processed. Completed registrations are non-transferable and non-refundable after September 8\, 2013.\n \nFor more information or inquiries\, please contact Chris Sigur at (415) 974-2895 or christopher.sigur@sf.frb.org\n  \nThe Japan Financial Forum is a joint collaboration with: \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-financial-forum-risks-and-opportunities-for-japanese-banks-in-an-era-of-abenomics-and-financial-reform/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130922T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130922T133000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:26TH ANNUAL US-JAPAN FRIENDSHIP CUP TENNIS TOURNAMENT
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Society is honored to announce the 26th Annual US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament.\nStarted in 1987\, this friendly tournament was launched to build friendships between the peoples of Japan and the United States on the courts. The perpetual Consular Cup\, which was donated to the tournament in 1990 by the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco\, will be awarded to the winner.\n\nPlease note: This event is limited to 50 participants.  Please read carefully and register early to ensure your place.  \nFee:\n$50 per person (includes BBQ lunch)\nClick here to register!\nRegistration Deadline:\nFriday\, September 13\, 2013 at midnight.\n Refunds will not be granted after this date.\nOther Information: \n\nMatches will be men’s/women’s/mixed doubles; your partner will change each round. The doubles partner will be decided by drawing lots\, there will be no pre-arrangements.\nEach player plays a total of 4 sets\, each set consisting of 8 games (a total of 32 games).\nThe player with the most number of winning games out of 32 games is the winner.\nPlayers must be 18 or older to participate. All skill levels are welcome.\nThis is a friendship tournament with the intention of enjoying tennis with players of all skill levels. Please note that this is not a competitive USTA tournament.\nThere will be an award ceremony after the tournament\, so participants are asked to stay until the end of the event.\n\nWe will confirm your participation by e-mail prior to the tournament. Players participate at their own risk. The Japan Society and Bay Club San Francisco Tennis will not be held responsible for any injury or accident sustained while playing in the tournament.\nThis event is held in cooperation with the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco.\n \nPlease contact Kevin O’Donnell at (415)986-4383 or kodonnell@usajapan.org for more information.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/26th-annual-us-japan-friendship-cup-tennis-tournament/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130925T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
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SUMMARY:INNOVATION SALON: GROWING BIOTECH TIES  BETWEEN THE BAY AREA AND JAPAN
DESCRIPTION:When the best of Japanese creativity and American entrepreneurial skill join forces\, unimagined business opportunities occur.\nThe Japan Society of Northern California is pleased to offer continuing programming that explores new dimensions of Japan – U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship.  This “Innovation Salon” panel discussion will spotlight unique business opportunities and business models\, arising from expansion of the UCSF Mission Bay complex – America’s center of biotech excellence – and reinforced by its very strong Japan ties.\nSpecial guest: \n\nJohn V. Roos\, former U.S. Ambassador to Japan\n\nConfirmed panelists: \n\nHaru Morita\, Chairman\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, REGIMMUNE Corporation\, located in Santa Clara and Tokyo\nDouglas Crawford\, Ph.D.\, Associate Director\, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3); & Managing Director\, Mission Bay Capital\nMary Haak-Frendscho\, Ph.D.\, Chief Executive Officer\, Igenica\, Inc.\n\n Moderator: \n\nRobert Kneller\, Ph.D.\, Professor\, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST)\, University of Tokyo & Visiting Professor\, Stanford Medical School. \n\n Networking: \n\nNetwork with the speakers\, innovators and entrepreneurs.  Wine and hors d’oeuvres provided by the Japan Society of Northern California.\n\nAttendees will gain invaluable insights into: \n\nQB3’s unique strategy to encourage pure bioscience research and facilitate its entrepreneurial realization\nREGIMMUNE’s distinctive business model that combines activities in both Japan and the U.S.\nDr. Haak-Fredscho’s perspective on U.S. – Japan biotech business and career opportunities\, shaped by Igenica’s recent start-up and founding Takeda Pharmaceutical’s San Francisco research organization.\n\nTickets:\nBy midnight Monday\, September 20th:\n– $15 per person for Japan Society Members & Students with ID\n – $20 per person for Non-members\n * No refunds after September 11th.\nBy 2:00 PM on Wednesday\, September 25th:\n– $20 per person for Japan Society Members & Students with ID\n – $25 per person for Non-members\nWalk-ins:\n– $30 per person (cash or credit accepted at the door)\nPurchase tickets here! \n \nJapan Society of Northern California’s Innovation Salon 2013\, in cooperation with \n \n                                                                                                   and in collaboration with\n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/innovation-salon-growing-biotech-ties-between-the-bay-area-and-japan/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20130927T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20130927T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211033Z
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SUMMARY:BUSINESS JAPANESE LANGUAGE WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Minami’s “Business Japanese Language Workshop” is back this fall.  This time it will be held in San Francisco on Friday\, September 27th.\nOne of the challenges in mastering the Japanese language is choosing the proper words and expressions according to the situation.  In the business world\, the knowledge of certain terminologies and rules are essential for non-native speakers to feel confident when communicating with your business partners in Japanese.  Dr. Minami teaches the Business Japanese Course at SFSU through an academic year.  He is happy to share his expertise with JSNC language students and members.\nThis workshop enables pre-advanced to advanced Japanese learners to master conversational expressions that are useful in business environments. The workshop provides intensive training in business Japanese\, focusing on the forms of communication frequently encountered in the business world.\nThe goals of the workshop include:\n(1) Learning expressions and vocabularies essential to business\n(2) Acquiring verbal and nonverbal communication strategies for better interaction with Japanese business associates\n(3) Learning how to deal with Japanese business people both in formal and informal settings\nPlease come and join us for this dynamic and informative language workshop. This is a perfect opportunity for advanced leaners to polish and expand your command of Japanese\, whether your workplace necessitates Japanese language skills or not.  .\nSpace is limited and registration is available on a first come first served basis.  Please register early to ensure your spot in the workshop.\n*Please note the content covered will be same as the previous workshop held in Palo Alto in April 2013.\nThis session is recommended for anyone who retains Japanese competence of JLPT N3 Level or above.  Contact classes@usajapan.org if you need assistance to gauge your language ability.\nDr. Masahiko Minami\nDr. Minami is Professor at San Francisco State University where he specializes in Japanese language and cross-cultural studies. He is also President of the Foreign Language Association of Northern California (FLANC) and coordinator for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken: JLPT) for Northern California. In addition\, he was President of the Northern California Japanese Teachers’ Association (NCJTA). Dr. Minami\, who received a PhD from Harvard University\, is also a guest Professor at the National Institute for Japanese Language & Linguistics\, Tokyo\, Japan. Dr. Minami was the 2007 recipient of the Phi Beta Kappa Excellence in Teaching Award for Northern California.\n\nLocation\nJapan Society of Northern California\n500 Washington St.\, #300\nSan Francisco\, CA 94111\n\nDate & Time\nFriday\, September 27th. 6:00-8:00pm\nCheck in  5:45pm～\nCost\n$18 for Japan Society Member\n$28 for Non Member\nTo register\, please click here.\nThe deadline to RSVP for this event is Wednesday\, September 25th.\nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/business-japanese-language-workshop/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Innovation,Language
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131014
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001434Z
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SUMMARY:MILL VALLEY FILM FESTIVAL: Japanese Cinema
DESCRIPTION:A celebration of the best in independent and world cinema\, MVFF brings together a community of filmmakers and film lovers in Mill Valley\, San Rafael and beyond to experience amazing new films in the beautiful environment of San Francisco’s Bay Area. With its reputation as a filmmakers’ festival\, this prestigious noncompetitive event showcases international features\, documentaries\, shorts and children’s films-something for every filmgoer.  \nThis year they will feature the following Japanese films: \n\nI Catch a Terrible Cat – Rikiya Imaizumi \nLike Father\, Like Son – Hirokazu Kore-eda\nMy Neighbor Totoro – Hayao Miyazaki\nThe Wind Rises – Hayao Miyazaki\nTokyo Family – Yoji Yamada\n\nMore information can be found here.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/mill-valley-film-festival-japanese-cinema/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131006T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001434Z
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SUMMARY:Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival
DESCRIPTION:The City of Millbrae and its Japanese Culture Festival Committee\, together with its lead sponsor\, The Millbrae Chamber of Commerce\, is pleased to announce that the 8th Annual Japanese Culture Festival will be held in Millbrae on Sunday\, October 6\, 2013. The genesis of the event stems from a desire for the Millbrae City Council to celebrate the growing diversity and unique cultures of Millbrae and its surrounding communities on the Bay Area Peninsula. It is a non-profit event\, providing entertainment\, activities for children and adults and an opportunity for vendors of merchandise and food to participate. City philanthropic and community related groups are also welcome to participate.\nFor more information please click here.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/millbrae-japanese-culture-festival/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131018T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131018T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001433Z
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SUMMARY:2013 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:Venue: UC Hastings College of the Law | Room J\, 198 McAllister St.\, San Francisco\, CA 94102 \nCapital Markets and the Law in Japan: Legal Reform & Corporate Governance\nThe Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC) will be partnering with UC Hastings College of the Law in collaboration with the Pacific Pension Institute (PPI) in the production of the fourth international symposium on corporate governance which will be held on Friday\, October 18\, 2013.\nAs with our previous conferences\, we are targeting an international audience with a strong interest in corporate governance practices in Japan. This includes individuals with oversight or fiduciary responsibility for investments in Japan\, such as pension plan sponsor representatives and trustees\, endowment and foundation professionals and trustees\, and investment management specialists. M&A advisory employees interested in how Japan’s changing legal framework will affect merger and acquisition activities in Japan will also find the conference of great value. Professionals such as lawyers\, consultants and accountants working with pension funds\, endowments\, investment managers and M&A advisors having a Japan – U.S. focus will also have much benefit from participation.\nThis conference will further appeal to company executives and to academics with an interest in global and Japan corporate governance practices. In addition\, since the symposium will be at a law school\, law students and practicing lawyers will be interested as well and it will also give an opportunity for students at local universities to find out more about this important topic.\nFor years\, foreign investors have criticized the way that Japanese capital markets are regulated\, arguing that corporate governance standards in Japan are weak compared to western standards\, that the system needs a major overhaul. Foreign investors want to see greater returns to shareholders\, and believe that this can be accomplished using provisions such as: increased use of outside directors\, disclosure of executive pay\, protection of minority shareholders\, and the creation of a vibrant market for corporate control that will allow shareholders to take over and restructure publicly traded inefficient companies.\nJapan can counter that its system has demonstrated strengths such as long-term planning\, low income disparity between the top paid wage earners and the bottom wage earners\, and that the western governance standards proved to be of little value in 2008 when western capital markets collapsed.\nYet\, today\, Japan is engaged in an aggressive macroeconomic experiment—printing trillions of yen in the hopes of creating two percent inflation (not more\, not less). And\, Prime Minister Abe has promised meaningful “structural reforms\,” that will be the basis for Japan’s economic strategy for decades to come. Reforms to the Corporations Law are under consideration.\nThis conference will be a meeting between academics and practitioners that will discuss the legal reforms under consideration and the effects that they are likely to have.\nProfessor Hideki Kanda of the University of Tokyo\, who is directly involved in drafting revisions to the Corporations Law will be making the initial presentation. We have assembled a group of leading expert practitioners in the area of Japanese governance. We anticipate deep substantive exchange between academics and practitioners at the symposium.\nTo view slides from the speakers’ PowerPoint presentations\, please click here.\n  \n\n\n\n8:30 a.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 a.m.\nWelcome\nRichard A. Boswell\, Associate Dean for Global Programs\, UC Hastings College of the Law\nIntroductory Remarks: Issues for Discussion\nModerator:\nSetsuo Miyazawa\, Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law and Aoyama Gakuin University Law School\nRemarks\nMasato Suzuki\, Consul and Director\, Japan Information Center\, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco\nSpeaker:\nDavid Makman\, Partner\, Makman & Matz LLP\n\n\n9:30 a.m.\nSession 1: Legislative Process & the Corporate Law Amendment\nModerator:\nSetsuo Miyazawa\, Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law and Aoyama Gakuin University Law School\nSpeakers:\nHideki Kanda\, Professor of Law\, University of Tokyo\nBruce Aronson\, Professor\, Hitotsubashi University\nDiscussion + Q&A:\nEric Sibbitt\, Partner\, O’Melveny & Myers LLP Adjunct Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law\n\n\n10:30 a.m.\nCoffee Break\n\n\n10:45 a.m.\nSession 2: Environmental\, Social & Corporate Governance Issues in Japan\nModerator:\nDavid Makman\, Partner\, Makman & Matz LLP\nSpeakers:\nHiroshi Komori\, Associate General Manager\, Stock Transfer Agency Business Advisory Department\, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank\, Ltd.\nSeiji Kawazoe\, Associate General Manager\, Fiduciary Business Planning Department\, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank\, Ltd.\nDiscussion + Q&A:\nJodi Short\, Associate Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law\n\n\n11:45 a.m.\nLunch\n\n\n1:00 p.m.\nSession 3: A View of the Japanese Market & Shareholders’ Rights from the Foreign Perspective\nModerator:\nDavid Makman\, Partner\, Makman & Matz LLP\nSpeakers:\nKouji Yamada\, Professor\, Mission Value Partners Adjunct Professor\, Hitotsubashi University\nSarah Ingmanson\, Executive Director\, Banking Strats\, Investment Banking Division\, Morgan Stanley\nDiscussion + Q&A:\nHideki Kanda\, Professor\, University of Tokyo\n\n\n2:00 p.m.\nSession 4: Engagement & Training Issues\nModerator:\nSarah Ingmanson\, Executive Director\, Banking Strats\, Investment Banking Division\, Morgan Stanley\nSpeakers:\nNicholas Benes\, Representative Director\, The Board Director Training Institute of Japan (BDTI)\nStephen Codrington\, CEO\, Codrington Japan\nDiscussion + Q&A:\nSarah Ingmanson\, Executive Director\, Banking\nStrats\, Investment Banking Division\, Morgan Stanley\n\n\n3:00 p.m.\nCoffee Break\n\n\n3:15 p.m.\nSession 5: Market for Corporate Control\nModerator:\nKeith Hand\, Associate Professor of Law\, UC Hastings College of the Law\nSpeakers:\nMangyo Kinoshita\, Partner\, White & Case LLP\nMichael J. Mies\, Partner\, Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP\nDiscussion + Q&A:\nBruce Aronson\, Professor\, Hitotsubashi University\n\n\n4:15 p.m.\nSession 6: Interactions between Management & Investors\nModerator:\nKeith Hand\, Associate Professor of Law\, UC Hastings College of the Law\nSpeakers:\nAtsushi Matsunaga\, Manager\, IR SR Research Unit\, IR Japan\, Inc.\nMarc Goldstein\, Head of Research Engagement\, ISS (Institutional Shareholders Services)\nDiscussion + Q&A:\nAbe Cable\, Associate Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law\n\n\n5:15 p.m.\nClosing Remarks\nModerator:\nSetsuo Miyazawa\, Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law and Aoyama Gakuin University Law School\nSpeakers:\nHideki Kanda\, Professor\, University of Tokyo\nBruce Aronson\, Professor\, Hitotsubashi University\nEileen Tanaka\, Interim Head\, Japan Society of Northern California\n\n\n\n \nSpeakers:\nBruce Aronson\, Professor of Law\, Graduate School of International Corporate Strategy\, Hitotsubashi University; Advisor\, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu\nNicholas Benes\, Representative Director\, The Board DirectorTraining Institute of Japan (BDTI)\n Richard A. Boswell\, Associate Dean of Global Programs\, UC Hastings College of the Law\n Abe Cable\, Associate Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law \nStephen Codrington\, CEO\, Codrington Japan\nMarc Goldstein\, Head of Research Engagement\, ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services)\n Keith Hand\, Professor of Law\, UC Hastings College of the Law\n Sarah Ingmanson\, Executive Director\, Banking Strats\, Investment Banking Division\, Morgan Stanley\n Hideki Kanda\, Professor of Law\, University of Tokyo\n Seiji Kawazoe\, Associate General Manager\, Fiduciary Business Planning Department\, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank\, Ltd.\n Mangyo Kinoshita\, Partner\, White & Case LLP\n Hiroshi Komori\, Associate General Manager\, Stock Transfer Agency Business Advisory Department\, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank\, Ltd.\n David Makman\, Partner\, Makman & Matz LLP\n Atsushi Matsunaga\, Manager\, IR SR Research Unit\, IR Japan\, Inc.\n Michael J. Mies\, Partner\, Skadden\, Arps\, Slate\, Meagher & Flom LLP\n Setsuo Miyazawa\, Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law and Aoyama Gakuin University Law School\n Eric Sibbitt\, Partner\, O’Melveny & Myers LLP\n Jodi Short\, Associate Professor\, UC Hastings College of the Law\n Kouji Yamada\, Research Director\, Mission Value Partners and Adjunct Professor\, Hitotsubashi University\n Additional speakers will be added as confirmed\nNOTE: Attorneys attending may receive MCLE credit.\nREGISTRATION FEES: \n\nGeneral Admission:\n\nBefore midnight October 4 – $150\nAfter  October 4 – $200\n\n\n\n\nJapan Society of Northern California Members (Individual &  Corporate):\n\nBefore midnight October 4  – $100\nAfter October 4 -$125\n\n\n\nThe deadline to RSVP for this event is Thursday\, October 17 at 12:00 p.m.\nRefunds will not be issued after Friday\, October 11\, 2013.\nTo register please click here for more information.\n  \nThis program is underwritten by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank\, Limited\, Hibiya Station Law Offices\, Makman  & Matz LLP \n \n  \n \nConference Airline Sponsor \n \nSupporters \nConsulate General of Japan in San Francisco \nHastings Business Law Journal \nin collaboration with  Pacific Pension Institute and UC Hastings College of the Law.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2013-corporate-governance-conference/
LOCATION:California
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131103T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001436Z
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SUMMARY:Charity Choral Festival 2013
DESCRIPTION:In remembrance of the victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011\, the Japanese Choral Federation of Northern California will be hosting a free afternoon concert appropriate for all ages at the Cunningham Chapel at Notre Dame De Namur University in Belmont. The afternoon will host performances from the following choral groups: \n\n\n\nChoral Cosmo\nChorale May\n\n\nEcho Suginone\nEnsemble Shiki\n\n\nHarmony ’84\nKiitemoraitai\n\n\nMountain View Buddhist Temple Choir\nSakura Chorus\n\n\nSan Francisco Forest Choir\nAnd additional singers from Los Angeles\n\n\n\n \nAdmission is free\, so please come early to secure good seats!
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/charity-choral-festival-2013/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131105T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131105T194500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001435Z
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SUMMARY:Cultural Workshop: Japanese Tea Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Would you like a cup of tea?  お茶はいかがですか。\nNihon-cha 日本茶\, Japanese tea\, referred to as green tea\, is the most common beverage in Japan. Japanese enjoy various kinds of green tea\, hot and cold\, throughout the year. Even after western food has highly influenced Japanese cuisine\, green tea remains essential to the Japanese food culture.\nIn cooperation with LUPICIA Fresh Tea\, the Japan Society is proud to present our Cultural Experience Workshop: Japanese Tea Tasting (Introductory Course) This is a perfect opportunity to learn more about Japanese tea in a friendly atmosphere.\nMs. Kyoko Hori Tieu\, Regional Manager of LUPICIA Fresh Tea\, will give us a brief lecture of Nihon-cha\, followed by tasting of five different types of green tea: Sencha (medium quality green tea)\, Gyokuro (refined green tea)\, Hojicha (roasted green tea)  Genmaicha (tea mixed with roasted brown rice) and Matcha (powdered green tea) At the end of the evening\, participants can enjoy conversation over sweets and a cup of tea.\nThis event has limited space and registration is first come first served. Please register early to ensure your spot in the workshop.\nLocation\nJapan Society of Northern California\n500 Washington St.\, #300\nSan Francisco\, CA 94111\nDate & Time\nTuesday\, November 5\, 2013\n6:00 – 6:15 pm  Check-in\n6:15 – 6:30 pm  Introduction\n6:30 – 7:30 pm Lecture and Tasting\n7:30 – 7:45 pm Q & A\nCost\n$7    2013 Japan Society Japanese Language Class Student\n$10  Japan Society Member\n$15   Non-Member\nTo register\, please click here. \nThe deadline to RSVP for this event is Sunday\, November 3rd.\nNo refunds will be issued for cancellations received after this date.\n\nMs. Kyoko Hori Tieu\nKyoko is a Regional Manager at LUPICIA Fresh Tea\, also supervising San Francisco Centre Store since 2005. She has a certificate as a Japanese Green Tea Advisor by the Nihoncha Instructor Association. Born in Japan and has lived abroad in Europe\, Australia\, Japan and North America\, she experienced the different ways tea is enjoyed in various cultures.\nLUPICIA Fresh Tea\nLupicia started out in Japan in 1994 and actually began as two separate tea stores. First as a black tea specialty store called “L’epicier”\, meaning grocery store in French. Then a few years later a specialty tea store offering green teas from China and Japan called “緑碧茶園Lu Pi Cha En”\, meaning jade green tea garden in Chinese\, was opened.\nIn 2005 the company decided to become a purveyor of world teas and combined the two stores and the two names resulting in the name “LUPICIA”. In a sense\, it is a blending of cultures that envisions the hope to spread the wonderful flavors of tea and a tea drinking culture throughout the world. There are three store locations in the Bay Area: San Francisco Centre\, Valley Fair (Santa Clara) and Mitsuwa Marketplace (San Jose)
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/cultural-workshop-japanese-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131116
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001435Z
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SUMMARY:2013 WORLD ALLIANCE FORUM
DESCRIPTION:The World Alliance Forum will host ambitious startups and companies taking advantage of the waves of new academic discoveries in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine. Businesses in other areas – such as bio-device manufacturing\, insurance\, law\, and IT – will also be invited to discuss what regenerative medicine means to them. Finally\, investors\, incubators\, and academics will join the conversation to explore ways to build a collaborative environment in the new stem cell and regenerative medicine industries. The Forum will feature Dr. Shinya Yamanaka’s Keynote Speech and other speeches and panel discussions by top researchers such as Drs. Irving Weissman (Stanford University)\, Deepak Srivastava (Gladstone Institutes)\, Hiromitsu Nakauchi (University of Tokyo)\, and Hideyuki Okano (Keio University). In the main panel\, they will be joined by another Nobel Prize recipient\, Dr. Paul Berg (Stanford University). The topics in the afternoon will include how their research will be applied and what impact these applications will have on medicine and the society at large. The Forum will be concluded with a networking reception. Cost:  Early Bird Registration by September 30\, 2013 \n\n$300 per person for general public\n$100 for Students & Post-docs (ID Required\, Balcony Seating)\n\nRegular Registration by November 15\, 2013 \n\n$600 per person \n\nFor more information and to register\, please visit www.wafsf.org.   The 2013 World Alliance Forum in San Francisco is organized by the Alliance Forum Foundation; co-organized by Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco; sponsored by Rohto Pharmaceutical\, DEFTA Partners\, Medipost\, TOMY Digital Biology\, ReproCELL\, Plasticell\, and many more; and supported by Alliance for Regenerative Medicine (ARM)\, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)\, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences (QB3)\, Gladstone Institutes\, Hara Research Foundation\, Alliance Forum Executive Club\, Japan Bio Community (JBC)\, Japan Society of Northern California\, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC)\, Japanese University Network of the Bay Area (JUNBA)\, Keizai Society\, and US-Asia Technology Management Center at Stanford University.
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/2013-world-alliance-forum/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20131116T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20131116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001431Z
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SUMMARY:AWARD OF HONOR GALA
DESCRIPTION:To view photos from the Gala please go here.\n  \n\n\nVIP Reception: 5:30 pm\nGeneral Reception: 6:00 pm\nDinner Program: 7:15 pm\nThe Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square\, 335 Powell Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94102\nOn November 16\, 2013\, Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC) held its biggest fund-raiser event of the year\, the 27th Annual Gala at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. This year\, the JSNC recognized Dr. Shinya Yamanaka’s groundbreaking research and 2012 Nobel Peace Prize in Physiology or Medicine with its World Visionary Award. We will also bestowed both Margrit Mondavi of Mondavi Winery and Kenzo Tsujimoto of Kenzo Estate with its Award of Honor for their respective contributions to the wine industry. \n\nParticipant Biographies\nWorld Visionary Award Recipient:\nShinya Yamanaka\, PhD\nDr. Yamanaka (山中 伸弥) is a Japanese physician and researcher of adult stem cells. He serves as director of the Center for IPS Cell Research and Application and a professor at the Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences at Kyoto University; as a senior researcher at the UCSF-affiliated J. David Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco\, California; and as professor of anatomy at the University of California\, San Francisco (UCSF). Yamanaka is also the current president of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR).\nHe received the Wolf Prize in Medicine in 2011 with Rudolf Jaenisch and the Millennium Technology Prize in 2012 together with Linus Torvalds. In 2012 Yamanaka and John Gurdon were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their pioneering discovery of a way to convert mature cells to stem cells. In 2013 he was awarded the $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for his work. \nAward of Honor Recipients:\nMargrit Biever Mondavi\nMs. Mondavi is vice president of cultural affairs at the Robert Mondavi Winery\, which she joined in 1967. Under her direction\, Robert Mondavi Winery developed original cultural and culinary arts programs. In 1980 Margrit and the late Robert Mondavi married and worked as a team on many philanthropic activities for the community\, including the founding of COPIA\, the American Center for Wine\, Food\, and the Arts in Napa; the establishment of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at the University of California\, Davis where Mrs. Mondavi is on the board; and the establishment of the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts\, also at UC Davis. She is the author with Janet Fletcher of the recent book\, Sketchbook: Reflections on Wine\, Food\, Art\, Family\, Romance and Life. She lived several years in Japan and promoted trade and friendship between California and Japan through the Robert Mondavi Winery offices in Japan.\nKenzo Tsujimoto\nMr. Tsujimoto is Founder\, Chairman and CEO of Capcom\, Co. Ltd. and Chairman of Capcom U.S.A.\, Inc.\, as well as owner of Kenzo Estate. In 1979 Mr. Tsujimoto founded the company that would become Capcom\, now one of the world’s most successful video game publishers\, in Osaka. Within a few years the company had achieved international success through development of original games like “Street Fighter” and “Mega Man.” While continuing to lead Capcom through a period of dramatic change and growth in the video games business\, in 1990 Mr. Tsujimoto acquired the vast area of undeveloped land in Napa Valley that would become Kenzo Estate. With Japanese-inspired names like Ai\, Asatsuyu and Murasaki\, Kenzo Estate wines have since become known and appreciated throughout the world for their uniqueness and refinement. Mr. Tsujimoto and his wife Natsuko are significant contributors to community causes in Napa Valley\, through Auction Napa Valley and other organizations\, focusing particularly on children’s issues. \n\nCost:\nPlease go here to view our sponsorship opportunities.\n  \n\n \nAttire\nBlack tie optional.\n \nPlease call Briana Burrows at (415)986-4383 or email at bburrows@usajapan.org with any questions.\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/award-of-honor-gala/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140116T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001436Z
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SUMMARY:"Japan in Schools" Award Grant Awarding Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Japan Society of Northern California awards Eight Public Schools in the Bay Area with “Japan in Schools” Grant\nOn Thursday\, January 16\, the Japan Society of Northern California (JSNC) will be awarding a total of $7\,500 to the following public schools in support of their Japanese Language and Cultural programs: Presidio Middle School\, Washington High School\, Lincoln High School\, Lowell High School\, Mills High School\, Clarendon Elementary School\, Rosa Parks Elementary School\, and El Cerrito High School.\n\nBy providing financial and Japanese cultural resources to the dedicated programs who are in need of additional assistance especially during these economically challenging times for foreign language education in the public schools\, Japan Society\, through their ‘Japan in Schools’ program\, hopes to play a role in deepening the educational experience for Japanese language students and help ensure the sustainability of Japanese Language and Cultural Programs in the public schools into the future.\n\nThe Japan Society would like to invite the general public to join us in showing our appreciation for their dedicated work in support of the Japanese language and cultural education in the public schools. Details are as follows:\nRegistration: 5:30 PM\n Time: 6-7 PM program & ceremony / 7-7:30 PM network reception\n Cost: FREE\n RSVP: If you are interested in attending\, please rsvp to bburrows@usajapan.org\nMore information on our “Japan in Schools” initiative: https://www.usajapan.org/initiatives/\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-in-schools-award-grant-awarding-ceremony/
LOCATION:California
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001436Z
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SUMMARY:Japan-U.S. Business & Technology Symposium 2014 - "Opportunities for Innovation: Getting More Involved With Japanese Business"
DESCRIPTION:Aligning with the recent Japanese “Abenomics” measures\, the Japan-U.S. Business and Technology Symposium 2014 aims to reinvigorate economic interaction between Japan and the United States.  Beginning with a keynote speech by Stephen P. Hoover\, CEO of PARC\, a Xerox company\, breakout sessions with industry professionals from both countries will focus on specific\, high-growth industries to discuss funding opportunities\, explore how Japanese expertise can provide additional value to U.S. businesses\, and understand how the U.S. and Japanese enterprise can boost business collaboration.  Breakout session topics include Information Technology\, Energy & Environment\, and Healthcare & Medical Devices.\nAs the 3rd largest economy in the world by GDP\, Japan remains one of the most important economic partners for the U.S. as it undergoes a process of economic revitalization.  Dynamics of the world economy continues to change rapidly with the rise of the emerging markets\, thus making a strong relationship between Japan and the U.S. critical to the economic health of both countries.\nDuring the course of the event\, attendees will be introduced to recent Japanese technologies advances and learn how such innovations are essential to growth in several industries.  The symposium will also provide an opportunity to learn about supportive measures by the Japanese government such as subsidies\, preferential treatment\, and deregulation for foreign business etablishments in Japan.\nPlease join the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) event with Japanese government officials and leading industry professionals\, and explore how to boost economic growth in both countries.\nAgenda: \n\n1:00PM Registration\n1:30 – 5:00PM Symposium\n5:15 – 7:00PM Reception\n\nRegistration:\nFree event and special invitation only.  Registration will close once all spaces are filled.  Please click here to register.\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japan-u-s-business-technology-symposium-2014-opportunities-for-innovation-getting-more-involved-with-japanese-business/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Healthcare,Innovation,VIP
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140225T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140225T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T215636Z
UID:10000090-1393351200-1393362000@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:Silicon Valley Rediscovers Japan
DESCRIPTION:After several years of passing over Japan\, Silicon Valley companies have rediscovered Japan\, the world’s #3 IT market. While interest in Japan’s mobile content market remains robust\, in recent years more enterprise-focused companies such as in the SaaS\, adtech and storage market have all entered the Japanese market\, and Japan is now a regular part of the Silicon Valley growth startup’s maturation arc.  Presenter Jon Metzler will highlight recent examples of companies entering the Japanese market\, and introduce how today’s startups are thoughtful when it comes to Japan entry.\n \n\nJon Metzler is Founder and President of Blue Field Strategies\, a San Francisco-based consulting firm supporting US and Asian telecom and media clients with market\, policy and strategic consulting services\, with a focus on innovation acceleration.\nPrior to founding Blue Field\, Jon was Business Development Director at Rosum Corporation\, a location technology company based in Silicon Valley. At Rosum he drove business development in telecom and defense markets\, and also was responsible for government affairs.\nPrior to joining Rosum\, Jon was Vice President at Performance Analysis\, Inc. (PAI)\, a consulting firm specializing in business development in Japan for US technology companies.\nWhile living in Japan\, Jon held positions at leading media firms such as Asahi Shimbun Publications\, Tokyo Broadcasting System\, and CBS News.\nJon completed his MBA/MA-Asian Studies at the Haas School of Business. There\, he co-founded the Berkeley Asia Business Conference\, and authored a thesis comparing venture creation in Silicon Valley and Japan. Jon also has a B.A. from the University of Michigan in Japanese and Asian Studies.\nJon and his wife and children make their home in San Francisco\, where he is a member of the board of San Francisco’s Stern Grove Festival Association.\nTwitter: @jonjmetz\n \nDiscussion moderated by Rochelle Kopp\, Managing Principal\, Japan Intercultural Consulting.\n \nOnline registration: \n\n$10 for Students (Please show ID at time of check-in)\n$15 for Japan Society Members\n$20 for Nonmembers\nOnline registration closes at 2:00 pm on Monday\, February 24\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!\n\n \nWalk-ins: \n\n$25 per person for all tickets\nTickets will be dependent on space availability. \n\n \nSchedule: \n\n6:00 PM – 6:45 PM       Networking/Registration \n6:45 PM – 8:00 PM       Presentation \n8:00 PM – 9:00 PM       Networking\n\nLight appetizers and drinks provided.\n \nTransportation and Directions\nThe Palo Alto office is a half-mile walk from the California Avenue Caltrain station. Both San Francisco International Airport and San Jose International Airport are 30 minutes away by car.\n \nParking Information\nAmple free visitor parking is available near the front entrance of the building.\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/silicon-valley-rediscovers-japan/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Politics/Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140310T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001442Z
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SUMMARY:Tohoku Kids Fund Drive for Recovery from 3-11 Japan Earthquake/Tsunami
DESCRIPTION:Come out and support this important fund drive to benefit Japanese kids and families who were victims of the earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region of Japan on March 11\, 2011. Three years later\, despite ongoing recovery efforts\, the young people of Tohoku still have many serious needs.\nYou will have an opportunity to donate to the Taylor Anderson Memorial Foundation\, benefiting kids and families in Tohoku through a range of education and family support programs. Even better\, GlobalGiving will match your donation\, doubling its impact!\nYou will learn about the work that the Taylor Anderson Memorial Foundation is doing and hear updates on the recovery efforts and ongoing needs in Tohoku. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided.\nRegister for the event here.\nIf you cannot attend\, you can still donate here. \nDonate anytime\, but your donation will be matched by GlobalGiving if you donate from 7am PST on March 10 until 7am PST on March 11\, in honor of the 3rd Anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami.\nInterested in volunteering at the event? Please fill out this brief form here!\nYou may also be interested in downloading the e-book\, “The 3/11 Disaster in Miyagi\, Japan: True Stories of Japanese and Americans\,” by Mihoko Terada\, Director of the Taylor Anderson Memorial Foundation’s Japan office. Half of the book’s royalties will be donated to the Foundation. For more information\, visit the book’s Facebook Page. An excerpt from the book is here.\nFor more information about JET alumni efforts to provide assistance to Tohoku\, please go here. \nSponsored by the JET Program Alumni Association of Northern California (JETAANC) \nCo-sponsored by Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) and  \nJapan Society of Northern California 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/tohoku-kids-fund-drive-for-recovery-from-3-11-japan-earthquake-tsunami/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140315T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140315T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T215636Z
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SUMMARY:Ocean Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 3rd Anniversary of the Tohoku earthquake the Japan Society of Northern California is partnering up with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy in an effort to clean up our local beaches.  Become a park steward while enjoying a day at the beach and help improve wildlife habitat both locally and globally. Give back to our community and help keep our beaches beautiful!\n\nIf you would like to RSVP please contact Briana Burrows at bburrows@usajapan.org or (415)986-4383.\n \nAge\, Skills\, What to Bring: \n\nVolunteers of all ages are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines (PDF) for youth under the age of 15.\nBring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form (PDF). Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the parent/guardian approval section signed.\nWear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.\nBring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.\nNo experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.\n\n \nLocation:\nMeet at Ocean Beach\, Stairwell 17 located across from the Beach Chalet.  Japan Society staff will be there to greet you.\n \n \nThe Golden Gate National Parks Volunteer Program is a cooperative parkwide effort of the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy\, the National Park Service\, and the Presidio Trust.\n\n  \n Community Partner: \n\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/ocean-beach-cleanup/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community,Politics/Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140318T181500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140318T194500
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T215635Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Cultural Experience: Enjoy Rakugo in English
DESCRIPTION:We have a special guest from Japan on March 18th. Diane Kichijitsu\, ダイアン吉日\, a Rakugo performer living in Osaka\, will visit San Francisco and perform Rakugo in English here at the Japan Society. Rakugo\, especially in English\, is quite a rarity in this area\, so please take advantage of this opportunity.\nWhat is Rakugo?\nIt is traditional Japanese comedic story telling\, whose roots date back to the 16th century. Rakugo developed into a popular form of entertainment for the working class and spread rapidly throughout the urban areas. A single performer dressed in a kimono\, kneeling on stage\, with only a fan and towel as props\, tells a story. Through various gestures\, voice inflections\, and facial expressions\, the performer is able to vividly portray imaginary multiple characters on stage. The performer success comes from his ability to pull the audience into his imaginary world\, and in Rakugo there are no limits to the imagination.\nDiane Kichijitsu\nDiane Kichijitsu hails from Liverpool\, England and is a popular stage performer of Rakugo. Her deep knowledge of Japanese culture\, extensive travel experiences as a globe-trotting backpacker\, keen observations of cultural differences and humorous anecdotes of her surprising encounters in Japan form the basis of her hilarious Rakugo stories\, as well as the numerous talks she delivers at schools\, cultural exchange events and international study classes. Arriving in Japan in 1990 as part of her backpacking travels\, she was introduced to the world of comic storytelling when she worked as a stage assistant for the late Katsura Shijaku\, the renowned pioneer of Rakugo in English\, and soon took up the art herself\, performing a variety of works from well-loved classic to original stories from her own imagination. In recognition of how far her international activities have helped build a bridge between Japanese and overseas cultures\, she was presented with the Nakasone Yasuhiro Award by the Institute for International Policy Studies (IIPS) in June 2013.\nThis event has limited space and registration is first come first served.  Please register early to ensure your spot in this event.  To register\, please click here.\nDate & Time:\nTuesday\, 3/18\, 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm\n6:00 – 6:15 pm Registration\n6:15 – 7:15 pm Program\, Introduction to Rakugo\, One story of Rakugo\, Q & A\n7:15 – 7:45 pm Networking\nLocation:\nJapan Society of Northern California\n500 Washington St.\, #300\nSan Francisco\, CA 94111\nCost:\n$5 Japan Society members\n$8 Non-members\n *The deadline to RSVP for this event is Monday\, March 17\, 2014.  Refunds will not be made after this date.\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/japanese-cultural-experience-enjoy-rakugo-in-english/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Politics/Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140319T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T215635Z
UID:10000097-1395244800-1395255600@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:Who Controls the Japanese Corporation?: Current Challenges and Future Prospects for Corporate Governance
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will review recent trends in Japanese corporate governance\, including policy reforms and market developments. A panel of experts will review the latest developments in corporate law\, financial regulation\, and accounting rules; analyze the distinctive features of Japanese corporate governance; and discuss emerging trends in corporate performance\, board reform\, shareholder relations\, and mergers and acquisitions. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Japanese corporate governance? Who really controls Japanese companies? Are Japanese managers becoming more responsive to shareholders? Will outside directors improve governance? And will Japan develop a market for corporate control?\nThe panelists include Zen Shishido\, an expert on corporate law from Hitotsubashi University and a visiting professor at Berkeley Law (Boalt); Tetsuyuki Kagaya\, an expert on accounting from Hitotsubashi University and a visiting scholar at the Center for Japanese Studies; David Makman\, a Bay Area attorney with particular expertise on the Japanese market; and Steven Vogel of the Political Science Department and the Center for Japanese Studies. Anthony Zaloom of the Haas School will moderate the panel.\nPlease go here for more information. \n  \nSponsor:  \nCenter for Japanese Studies (CJS)
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/who-controls-the-japanese-corporation-current-challenges-and-future-prospects-for-corporate-governance/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Politics/Policy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140320T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001440Z
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SUMMARY:Hafu Screening
DESCRIPTION:According to the Japanese government\, one in forty-nine babies born in Japan today have one non-Japanese parent. This newly emerging minority in Japan is under-documented and under-explored in both literature and media.\nThe word hafu (ハーフ) is used in Japanese to refer to somebody who is biracial (ethnically half Japanese). This documentary film follows the lives of five “hafus” as they explore what it means to be multiracial and multicultural in a nation that once proudly proclaimed itself as a mono-ethnic nation.\nFor some Japan is the only home they know\, for some living in Japan is an entirely new experience\, and others are caught somewhere between two different worlds. This film touches on race\, diversity\, multiculturalism\, nationality\, and identity.\nWhat does it mean to be hafu? What does it mean to be Japanese? And what does all of this mean for Japan?\nSchedule:\n7:00 pm – 8:30 pm      Screening (will start exactly at 7pm!)\n8:30 pm – 9:00 pm      Q&A with Director Megumi Nishikura\nPurchase tickets here! \n Presented by:
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/hafu-screening/
LOCATION:California
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20140409T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20140409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T011652
CREATED:20241208T211636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T001438Z
UID:10000092-1397064600-1397073600@www.usajapan.org
SUMMARY:Annual General Members' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Japan Society of Northern California will host our 2014 Annual General Members’ Meeting. This exclusive\, members-only gathering is your opportunity to meet the Japan Society’s board members\, staff and new Executive Director Tom Logan!  Hear about our plans for the future and learn about the art of Japanese whisky with Suntory.\nJapanese Whisky has been taking the spirits world by storm in the last decade and has quickly moved from a little known ‘niche’ sub-category to one of the most awarded and fastest growing sections of liquor shelves in the West.\nThe House of Suntory has been at the center of this movement from it’s beginning 90 years ago with the founding of Japan’s first whisky distillery\, Yamazaki in 1923.\nPlease join Suntory Brand Ambassador to the West\, Neyah White\, as we explore the story of Japanese Whisky through a tasting of barrel samples leading up a survey of the finished products.  This is a rare chance to experience not just the ‘what’s’ and ‘how’s’ of Japanese Whisky\, but the ‘why’s’ of these storied and much sought after luxury brands.\nIt’s free for all current Japan Society members!  Reception to follow.\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! \n\nRSVP required on a first come\, first served basis\nJapan Society Members only\nRegistration will close once we have reached capacity\nMUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALCOHOL TASTING\n\n \nSCHEDULE: \n\n5:30 PM – 6:15 PM      Registration/Networking\n6:15 PM – 7:00 PM      Suntory Presentation\n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM      Networking & Reception\n\nLight appetizers and drinks provided.\n \nQUESTIONS:\nPlease contact Briana Burrows\, Program Coordinator\, at bburrows@usajapan.org or (415)986-4383.\n 
URL:https://www.usajapan.org/event/annual-general-members-meeting/
LOCATION:California
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