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Event Recap: Rising Stars of the Vine

On December 14th, the Japan Society of Northern California hosted our “Rising Stars of the Vine: Unveiling the Pioneering Spirit of Japan’s Next Generation Winemakers” event with Noria, Kazumi Wines,…

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Event Recap – Building Useful and Trustworthy AI – The New Context Conference

On Friday, November 17th, Digital Garage, a leading Technology conglomerate based in Tokyo and San Francisco, focusing on Fintech/Adtech and investing globally in early to later-stage technology startups, hosted a…

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U.S.-Japan Healthcare Connection Japan Week 2023

I’ve now been back from Japan for about 5 days, and, in spite of a lingering case of jetlag or conference hangover (or both), I’m feeling both relieved and excited…

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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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