SOLD OUT The Art of Shodo: Calligraphy Workshop with Goyo Morimoto

August 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

*TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT* *In-person Workshop Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Shodō, the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy,…

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Traveling Together: Reflections on the Shikoku Pilgrimage (Partner Program)

July 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Join the Japan-America Society of Washington DC and Sasakawa USA for a unique and FREE virtual event featuring Ambassador James Zumwalt as he shares his personal experiences from completing the Shikoku Henro (Shikoku Pilgrimage) this year.

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Young Professionals Group (YPG) Happy Hour – Summer 2025

July 23 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

We’re bringing our YPG activities to the peninsula with another happy hour, this time at San Mateo’s Fogbird! 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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2025 Japan – U.S. Innovation Awards Symposium

July 17

In cooperation with Stanford University, Japan Society presents a timely and interesting program that focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship. This symposium honors companies with a Japan – U.S. connection that have achieved highly noteworthy innovations in business or technology.

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Learn Japanese with Manga! (For All Ages)

July 14 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

*This online workshop is for all ages! Do you love manga? Interested in learning Japanese? Join us this summer to…

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An Overview of Japanese Textiles

June 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

*Online program Join us for an exploration of one of the world’s oldest and most diverse traditions of master craft…

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Cancelled Learn Japanese with Manga! — Summer Workshop for Ages 10–18

June 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

*This workshop is cancelled.* *Hybrid Workshop! Join in-person in San Mateo or on Zoom! Do you love manga? Interested in…

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Inside the Akiya Market: Opportunities in Japan’s Abandoned Houses

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

*Online program Have you ever imagined buying a traditional Japanese home—complete with tatami mats, a deep ofuro, and a serene…

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Movie Chat: Watch and Discuss!

June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

*For Students at an Intermediate High Level **This is a conversation workshop — you’ll watch movies and discuss them in…

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2025 Japan-America Grassroots Summit in San Francisco

June 3

Please join us in welcoming guests from across Japan to San Francisco for the 2025 Japan-America Grassroots Summit from June…

VIP Dinner with Jake Adelstein

May 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

The Japan Society of Northern California would like to invite you to an exclusive dinner on May 28th at 7:30 PM to meet Jake Adelstein, who has been an investigative journalist in Japan since 1993, writing in Japanese and English.

Tokyo Vice – Yakuza: Uncovering the Underbelly of Japan with Author Jake Adelstein

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us to hear from Jake Adelstein about Tokyo Vice, his work as a journalist in Japan, and more. This event is in collaboration with the San Francisco Public Library.

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