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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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Language

Conversation Bootcamp

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

*SOLD OUT* Joe Hisaishi Conducts the San Francisco Symphony

October 22 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$250 – $285
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Arts & Culture / Arts from Japan

Kotaro Fukuma, Piano: Flagship Series

October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$30 – $45
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Arts & Culture

The Cinema of Masaki Kobayashi: Midcareer Masterworks at BAMPFA

October 31 - November 22
$12 – $18
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Innovation

地域イノベーションと大学の役割

October 31 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Arts & Culture / Arts from Japan

Sayaka Shoji, Violin with the San Francisco Symphony

November 13 @ 7:30 pm - November 15 @ 9:00 pm
$50 – $185
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Healthcare / Special Events

2026 U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection Tokyo Executive Symposium

November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Healthcare / Special Events

2026 U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection Kyoto Healthcare Conference

November 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:30 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

Exciting Races at the Prefontaine Classic Track & Field Meet

This past weekend was the Prefontaine Classic Track Meet held at Stanford University. This meet is part of the IAAF Diamond League, an annual series of prestigious track & field…

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Medtech Revolution: Latest Trends in Medical Devices in the US and Japan

On June 28, 2019, the Japan Society of Northern California and the US-Asia Technology Management Center at Stanford University hosted the “Medtech Revolution: Latest Trends in Medical Devices in the…

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Keidanren’s Presentation on “Japan in the Bay Area: From Competition to Collaboration”

On May 30, the Japan Society of Northern California hosted Keidanren’s (Japan Business Federation) presentation on “Japan in the Bay Area:  From Competition to Collaboration,” in collaboration with the Bay…

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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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