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Upcoming Events

Healthcare

DeepTech Innovations: Japanese Universities Showcase

March 11 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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Innovation

U.S.–Japan Innovation in Agri-Tech and AI: California’s Environmental Challenges, from Drought to Data

March 16 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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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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Community

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

Event Recap: The Journey to LGBTQ Rights in Japan and the US: Trans-Pacific Cooperation and Community

Over the last two decades, the United States has become a world champion for LGBTQ rights, but it was not an easy road to get there. Japan is currently fighting…

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President’s Note for February 2024

Read Steve’s February message!

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Remembering John Thomas

On November 17, 2023 the Japan Society of Northern California lost one of its longest-serving Board members and a great champion of US-Japan friendship with the passing of John Thomas. …

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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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