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Arts & Culture

The Cinema of Masaki Kobayashi: Midcareer Masterworks at BAMPFA

October 31 - November 22
$12 – $18
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Healthcare

Kickoff Event: Exploring the Japanese Healthcare Market – Tips for the 2026 U.S.-Japan Healthcare Conference

November 5 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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Arts & Culture / VIP

Exclusive Japanese Tea Garden Tour and VIP Lunch with Garden Supervisor Steven Pitsenbarger

November 6 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Free – $50
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Arts & Culture / Arts from Japan

Sayaka Shoji, Violin with the San Francisco Symphony

November 13 @ 7:30 pm - November 15 @ 9:00 pm
$50 – $185
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Healthcare / Special Events

2026 U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection Tokyo Executive Symposium

November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
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Healthcare / Special Events

2026 U.S. – Japan Healthcare Connection Kyoto Healthcare Conference

November 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Innovation / Politics/Policy

Is Japan the World’s Best M&A Market? Recent Trends in Japan’s Financial Markets

November 19 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Arts & Culture / Innovation

Fermenting Forward: From Koji Traditions to Next-Generation Food Innovation

December 3 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Healthcare / VIP

Japan Night 2027

January 11, 2027 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Arts & Culture / Arts from Japan

Kodo: Luminance at Stanford Live

January 20, 2027 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$120 – $140
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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

Celebrating 120 Years: History of the Japan Society of Northern California

Board chair Larry Greenwood (left) and board member and former JSNC president Kathleen Kimura (right) sift through documents while researching JSNC’s history. Fighting Discrimination to Building Tech Ties To commemorate…

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Remembering Michi Kaifu

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Michi Kaifu, Japan Society of Northern California’s long-serving Board Member and dear friend. Michi passed away unexpectedly on Sunday,…

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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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"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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