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Upcoming Events

Arts & Culture

From Akiya to Home: Protecting Japan’s Traditional Homes (Partner Program)

September 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
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Language

Japanese Language Teacher Training: Introductory / 日本語教師養成講座：初級

September 4 @ 4:00 pm - November 20 @ 6:00 pm
$500
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Language

Intermediate Speaking Workshop – Level up your 日本語

September 9 @ 6:00 pm - November 11 @ 8:00 pm
$350
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Arts & Culture

How Japanese Site Design Inspires Mindfulness

September 10 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Free
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Innovation

Tokyo Event: Japan’s Next Wave of Innovation: AI, Robotics, and Beyond

September 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Language

Conversation Bootcamp

September 10 @ 6:00 pm - December 3 @ 7:30 pm
$400
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Arts & Culture / Arts from Japan

Yano et Agatsuma: Opening Night Flagship Concert

September 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$55 – $125
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Innovation / Politics/Policy

The 3rd US-Japan Dual Use Tech Seminar

September 29 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free
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Special Events

40th Award of Honor Gala

October 8 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Innovation / VIP

INVITATION ONLY : Japan Night Reception 2026 during SEMICON West

October 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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For a full list of events, visit our Events Calendar.

Explore Our Programs

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Experience the diversity of our region through food, culture, and traditional arts.
Innovation

Business & Innovation

Explore cutting-edge ideas and connections through events like the Innovation Salon, Business Programming, and Technology Programming, driving U.S.–Japan collaboration in innovation.
Community

Community

Join us for unique events that connect and inspire the U.S.–Japan community.
Healthcare

Healthcare

Discover opportunities to advance healthcare innovation through networking and events on important topics.
Language

Language

Learn Japanese with us through various affordable Japanese language programs.
Politics/Policy

Politics/Policy

Explore discussions on U.S.–Japan relations, diplomacy, and global policy issues.
Exclusive Events

VIP

Experience exclusive access to invite-only events like Leadership Circle gatherings and private dinners, connecting leaders shaping the U.S.–Japan relationship.

For a full list of events, visit our Upcoming Events page.

Japanese Classes

We offer Japanese language classes at various levels throughout the Bay Area.

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Latest News

New Board Chair Announcement

Welcome to our New Board Chair, Suzanne Basalla, and Thank You to Larry Greenwood! The Japan Society of Northern California has appointed Suzanne Basalla as the new Chair of our…

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President’s Note for April 2026

Dear Friends, April is one of my favorite times of year in Japan – the sakura are so spectacular that I don’t even mind the crowds of people out enjoying…

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President’s Note for January 2026

Dear Friends, Happy New Year! I hope 2026 is off to a wonderful start for you. In Japan, the New Year (oshogatsu) is a time filled many meaningful traditions—hatsumode (the…

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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.

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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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