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Arts & Culture

Some Nostalgic Place: The Films of Isao Takahata at BAMPFA

July 2 - August 28
$12 – $18
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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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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

Japanese Jazz: The Playlist

March 21st, InterMusicSF Executive Director Cory Combs took us through time and space to analyze the history of Japanese jazz music. Videos and audio clips from Japan’s war reconstruction era…

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Building Stronger US-Japan Bridges Recap

November 5th, the Japan Society welcomed Kenichiro and Nobuko Sasae, and Dr. Satu Limaye to discuss how to strengthen ties between Japan and the US. Over their respective careers, Ken…

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Kathy Matsui Dispels 3 Myths About Japanese Working Women

In case you missed Kathy Matsui at our Womenomics event last month, here are some of the main points from her talk. (Original blog post written by Kelly Kikuchi for…

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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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