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Upcoming Events

Arts & Culture

*SOLD OUT* Natto Cooking Workshop

April 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
$120
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Arts & Culture

Japanese Women in Fermentation: Sake, Wine & Beer Tasting + Live Taiko

April 26 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
$65
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Arts & Culture

Kobo Sessions #2 Sonic Improvisation Trio x Japanese Wine x Bento Box

May 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
$100 – $150
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Healthcare

2026 U.S.-Japan Healthcare Connection Reverse Pitch Event

May 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Language

Intermediate Speaking Workshop – Level up your 日本語

May 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
$350
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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

Event Recap: Japan Outlook 2024

Japan Outlook 2024 took place online on January 11th. Japan Outlook is a forum that examines the year ahead and discusses the future of US-Japan relations in regard to upcoming…

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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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"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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