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We offer Japanese language classes at various levels throughout the Bay Area.

Latest News

Japan Earthquake Relief Donations

The Noto Peninsula area on the Japan Sea side of Honshu suffered a devastating earthquake on January 1 of this year. The area is still struggling to deal with the…

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President’s Note for December 2023

Dear Friends, I hope that you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season! Thank you so much for your interest and support for Japan Society’s activities over the last 12 months.…

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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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