34^th Award of Honor Gala

For more than 100 years, the Japan Society of Northern California has fostered collaboration and understanding between the United States and Japan by providing Northern Californians with a range of language, cultural and business programming and opportunities for fellowship. The programming has varied through the years but the mission to foster understanding and collaboration between Japan and the United States remains unchanged.

On December 4, 2020 (December 5, 2020 in Japan), the Japan Society will hold its 34th Annual Award of Honor Gala via Zoom. The gala is our signature event of the year attended by a wide range of Americans and Japanese from business, government, the arts, academia and the community who share a strong commitment to close ties between the United States and Japan.

The 2020 Silent Auction is now open!

From plane tickets to Tokyo to a private dinner for six at the Consul General’s residence, explore our list of amazing auction items.

This auction is open to the public! You do not have to attend the Gala to participate, though we encourage you to attend as well. The auction will close on December 4th, shortly before the virtual Gala ends.