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Upcoming Events

Arts & Culture

Gene of Creativity: Mapping the Future of Manga and Technology

March 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Arts & Culture

Natto Cooking Workshop

April 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$120
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Innovation / Special Events

2026 Japan – US Innovation Awards Symposium

July 16 @ 10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Community / Special Events

2026 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | Millbrae

August 16 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 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

US winners of 2018 Outstanding Innovation Awards

The Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards Program announced the two U.S. winners of the 2018 Outstanding Innovation Awards. The Awards were presented during a Public Videoconference at Stanford University with a real-time two-way link…

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Lunch with Mrs. Akie Abe

February 20th, the Japan Society of Northern California, with the support of Salesforce, Skadden, Houlihan and Lokey, and Olympus, hosted a lunch in honor of Mrs. Akie Abe to discuss…

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Recap: Allison Baum of Fresco Capital

Thank you to Allison Baum of Fresco Capital for speaking at our Big in Japan event on Tuesday, February 13! Allison shared her experience as she ventured into the Japanese…

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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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