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Upcoming Events

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Japan Night 2026

January 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
INVITATION ONLY
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Innovation

The Best of CES 2026

January 21, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Healthcare / VIP

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

February 12, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Innovation

Japan’s Strategy to Revitalize Semiconductor Manufacturing

February 27, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Innovation

Growing Solutions: U.S.-Japan Agri-Tech Innovations for a Carbon Neutral Future

March 16, 2026 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Explore Our Programs

Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Experience the diversity of our region through food, culture, and traditional arts.
Innovation

Business & Innovation

Explore cutting-edge ideas and connections through events like the Innovation Salon, Business Programming, and Technology Programming, driving U.S.–Japan collaboration in innovation.
Community

Community

Join us for unique events that connect and inspire the U.S.–Japan community.
Healthcare

Healthcare

Discover opportunities to advance healthcare innovation through networking and events on important topics.
Language

Language

Learn Japanese with us through various affordable Japanese language programs.
Politics/Policy

Politics/Policy

Explore discussions on U.S.–Japan relations, diplomacy, and global policy issues.
Exclusive Events

VIP

Experience exclusive access to invite-only events like Leadership Circle gatherings and private dinners, connecting leaders shaping the U.S.–Japan relationship.

For a full list of events, visit our Upcoming Events page.

Japanese Classes

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

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Latest News

Remembering Sandy Calhoun

Sandy and Connie Calhoun and Mike Moyle on the occasion of Sandy’s 100th birthday Alexander (“Sandy”) Calhoun passed away at the age of 100 on November 25, 2025, leaving behind…

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President’s Note for December 2025

Dear Friends, As we reflect on the past year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your generous support and enthusiastic participation in Japan Society…

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39th Award of Honor Gala

Celebrating 120 Years of Connecting Japan and the US Japan Society held its 39th annual Award of Honor Gala on October 24, and based on the enthusiastic feedback from our…

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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.

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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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