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Upcoming Events

Politics/Policy

Japan Outlook 2026

February 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Healthcare / VIP

Innovation from US-Japan MedTech Collaboration: Celebrating 13 years of Japan Biodesign / Stanford Biodesign collaboration

February 12 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Arts & Culture

The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums with Sophie Richard

February 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Innovation

Transpacific Collaboration Forum: Japan’s Partnering Strategy to Revitalize Its Semiconductor Industry

February 27 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Arts & Culture

Master Crafts: Traditional and Contemporary

March 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Free
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Innovation

Growing Solutions: U.S.-Japan Agri-Tech Innovations for a Carbon Neutral Future

March 16 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 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

President’s Greeting for January 2025

Dear Friends, Happy New Year!! Last year was a great year for Japan Society (see some of our program highlights below) – thank you for all of your support! I’m…

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Event Recap: 38th “Award of Honor” Gala

On September 27, 2024, the Japan Society of Northern California hosted its 38th annual “Award of Honor” Gala! The event honored Koichiro Nakamura and Peanuts, and served as a major…

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President’s Note for August 2024

Hello Friends! I hope you all are having a great summer. I personally enjoyed watching the Paris Olympics over the last two weeks … although it reminded me again what…

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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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