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Upcoming Events

Arts & Culture

Some Nostalgic Place: The Films of Isao Takahata at BAMPFA

July 2 - August 28
$12 – $18
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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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Arts & Culture

Love Letter Screening with the Roxie Theater

July 17 - July 19
$12 – $15
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Arts & Culture

*SOLD OUT* Kyudo Workshop at Redwood Kyudojo

July 25 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$50 – $75
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Community / Special Events

*SOLD OUT* 2026 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | Millbrae

August 16 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
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VIP

Japan Night Reception 2026 during SEMICON West

October 13 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
INVITATION ONLY
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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

Filling Asia’s Infrastructure Gap: Financing the Region’s Growth

Larry Greenwood (lgreenwood@usajapan.org) is president of the Japan Society of Northern California, senior advisor at Bower Group Asia and non-resident senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.…

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2016 Innovation Awards Announces Innovation Showcase Companies

Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards Program Announces 2016 Innovation Showcase Companies Highlighting Five Visionary Japanese Startups To Be Featured At Annual Stanford Symposium San Francisco, CA – The Japan Society…

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Japan Society of Northern California Appoints C. Lawrence Greenwood Jr. as new President

Veteran Diplomat And Senior Executive Brings 40 Years Of Asia Experience To Lead Prominent Bay Area Organization San Francisco, CA, March 17, 2016 – The 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.

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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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