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Immigration at the Golden Gate

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Much is known about early Japanese immigrants to the New World—where they went, the...

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Kazuraki: Adobe Systems’ Groundbreaking New Japanese Typeface

South Bay YPG Mixer - Vbar Hotel Valencia Santana Row

Thursday, October 29, 2009
6:00 – 8:00 PM

Some say the South will rise again…and they’re totally...

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JSNC vs JETAANC Dodgeball!

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Dreams will be made…legends will come true…and a new champion will arise. It’s time...

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Meet the Author: Jake Adelstein, Tokyo Vice

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

At nineteen, Jake Adelstein went to Japan in search of peace and tranquility. What...

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What Does a DPJ Victory Mean for the Japanese Economy?

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Join Dr. Robert Feldman of Morgan Stanley, one of the world’s foremost experts on...

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Kabuki Lecture & Demonstration

Saturday, October 17, 2009

The Japan Society is pleased to support Kabuki: Backstage to Hanamichi, a behind-the-scenes look...

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Japanese Traditional Dance: Then, Now and Beyond

Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009

In these two lectures, Senrei Nishikawa will present...

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YPG Mixer with Asia Society - Ozumo San Francisco

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
6:00-8:00PM

I fear we have awoken a sleeping giant! The Japan Society...

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Life for Foreign Workers in Japan

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Since the 1980s, non-skilled workers have been entering Japan legally in increasing numbers. Despite...

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Zadankai Series Part II: Challenges and Opportunities for J-Pop Content in America

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

The registration deadline for this event has passed. Join us for Part II of...

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Back to the Land with Author David Mas Masumoto

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Spend an evening discussing family and community farming in California with David Mas Masumoto....

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Lords of the Samurai with Yoko Woodson

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

In conjunction with the Asian Art Museum’s special exhibition Lords of the Samurai, the...

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J-POP SUMMIT Festival 2009

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Mark your calendar! The J-POP SUMMIT Festival 2009, a pop culture-themed street...

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Free Film Screening: Kamikaze Girls

Friday, August 14, 2009

Join the Japan Society, the Center for Asian American Media and the Japantown...

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After the Crisis: Corporate Governance in Japan

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Friday, August 7,...

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Edo Shigusa: The Manners of Merchants

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Much has been made of the Bushido ethic of Japan’s samurai warrior caste. But...

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The Berkeley Kite Festival

Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, 2009

The Japan Society is pleased to co-sponsor this year’s Berkeley...

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YPG Mixer with JCCNC - Press Club SF

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

They say you never forget your first time. We have a feeling they’re right...

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