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*SOLD OUT* Natto Cooking Workshop

April 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

*Tickets are now sold out for this event. Come join us for a class on natto, a traditional Japanese fermented…

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Summer 2026 Open House – Virtual

April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

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

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Annual General Members Meeting & The World of Kokuho: A Kabuki Theatre Primer and Live Dance Demonstration, Ume Nakamura

April 14 @ 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm

*Hybrid program. Professional Nihonbuyo dancer Ume Nakamura will only appear online! Kabuki program contents will start from 5:10 PM PT…

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2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

April 11 @ 11:00 am - April 12 @ 5:00 pm

Join the Japan Society at the 2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival! This year the Japan Society will have a…

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Gene of Creativity: Mapping the Future of Manga and Technology

March 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

As manga continues to shape global entertainment, advances in artificial intelligence are transforming how creative works are produced, distributed, and…

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Agritech

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

Join us for the special program, held in conjunction with the World Agri-Tech Summit in San Francisco, highlights collaborative solutions…

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DeepTech Innovations: Japanese Universities Showcase

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

DeepTech Innovations: Japanese University Showcase Japan’s leading universities are becoming engines of deep-tech innovation, generating breakthrough research seeds and startup…

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2026 Japan Night Gaming Industry Networking Event

Japan Night: Gaming Industry Networking Event

March 9 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 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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Master Crafts: Traditional and Contemporary

March 3 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

*Online program ​Japanese craftsmanship transcends time. This online presentation showcases ten essential genres of master artistry — ceramics, indigo dyeing,…

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Semiconductor

Transpacific Collaboration Forum: Japan’s Partnering Strategy to Revitalize Its Semiconductor Industry

February 27 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Young Professionals Group (YPG) Happy Hour 2026

February 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

We’re kicking off 2026 YPG with at happy hour in downtown San Francisco! Come connect with new people, learn about the Japan Society’s upcoming programs, and let us know what you’d like to see from YPG this year.

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Paper Lanterns: Screening + Producer Discussion

February 25 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Please join the Japan Society of Northern California, Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco, the San Francisco-Osaka Sister City Association…

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