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A Night of Insights: The Evolving US-Japan Alliance and what it means for Regional Security

In the decades following WWII, Japan has been playing an increasingly more robust role in underpinning regional security, a role welcomed by the US and many in Asia. Japan has long…

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Pacific Salon – Japanese Interned in Siberia

On March 29 Consulate General and the Japan Society of Northern California hosted a special Pacific Salon program for Leadership Circle members and representatives from corporate members featuring Haruko Sakakibara,…

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Japan Society of Northern California on NBC

Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa: Japan Society of Northern California

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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.

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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