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Latest News

2022 U.S.-Japan Healthcare Connection: Well-being Innovation Forum in Awajishima

*In-Person Event in Awajishima, Japan Pasona Group Inc. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Yasuyuki Nambu) and the Japan Society of Northern California (NPO) will hold the “Japan-U.S. Well-being Innovation…

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A Note From Steve Pollock, President of JSNC (9/23/22)

My last trip to Japan was back in January of 2020. The trains were packed, the streets and office buildings were bustling and the bars and night clubs were full…

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A Letter from our President

Hi Friends, I’m Steve Pollock and I’ve just completed my first week as the new president of Japan Society of Northern California. I am incredibly excited and honored to have…

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"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.

Innovation Awards

The Society’s vision is to energize the creativity, imagination and actions of individuals, businesses and academics – in both the U.S. and Japan – through creating distinctive dialogues and programs that broadly publicize and encourage “best in class” Japan – U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship.

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