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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…

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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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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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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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…

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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…

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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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