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

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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.

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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