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Kokuho Screening with the Roxie Theater

February 20 @ 7:50 pm - 11:00 pm

Join us and the Roxie Theater for a screening of Kokuho, an epic film that illuminates the highs and lows…

The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums

The Art Lover’s Guide to Japanese Museums with Sophie Richard

February 17 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

*Online Program Japan is a country of museums. There are more than 1,200 art museums yet this fact is often…

US-Japan MedTech Collaboration

Innovation from US-Japan MedTech Collaboration: Celebrating 13 years of Japan Biodesign / Stanford Biodesign collaboration

February 12 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm

**INVITATION ONLY, NO WALK-INS! This is an invitation only event. If you are interested in joining this event, please register…

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Japan Outlook 2026

February 11 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

As 2026 begins, the U.S.-Japan relationship sits at the center of a rapidly shifting political and business environment. In Japan,…

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Intermediate Speaking Workshop – Level up your 日本語

January 21 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Do you have a solid foundation of essential Japanese? Have you completed your JLPT N4 test and are studying for…

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The Best of CES 2026

January 21 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us as we unpack the trends, breakthroughs, and emerging technologies that defined CES 2026 — and what they foreshadow…

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De Young Manga Exhibit Tour with Curator Dr. Nicole Coolidge Rousmaniere

January 20 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Date & Time: ​Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 from 3:00 – 4:30 PM ​Venue: ​de Young Museum | 50 Hagiwara Tea…

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Japan Night 2026

January 12 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

**INVITATION ONLY, NO WALK-INS! Japan Night: Building a Stronger U.S.-Japan Healthcare Connection We invite you to join us for an…

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Spring 2026 Open House – Virtual

December 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Please join us to learn more about the Japan Society of Northern California’s Japanese Language Program!

Inami Woodcarving Japan’s 250-Year Tradition of Wood Sculpture

Inami Woodcarving: Japan’s 250-Year Tradition of Wood Sculpture

December 12, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Step into the world of Inami woodcarving, one of Japan’s most remarkable traditional arts — a living craft with more…

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Year-End Party

2025 Chairman’s Thank You Reception

December 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

​*This event is open to the public. Please come celebrate our 120th anniversary with us! ​Join us for our annual…

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Allies in Transition Perspectives on the Japan-US Alliance Under Takaichi and Trump

Allies in Transition: Perspectives on U.S.-Japan Relations Under Prime Minister Takaichi and President Trump

December 4, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

Join us for a thoughtful and provocative conversation about the future of the U.S.-Japan relationship under Japan’s new Prime Minister,…

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