Japan Society of Northern California

July 11th was our in-person event, "A New Era in the Space Ecosystem – Future Collaboration between the US and Japan for a Post-ISS World", where Japanese and US #space tech startups shared valuable insights into the dynamic plan for a post-ISS world and highlight the challenges, expectations, and market effects of this global collaboration!🚀 Thank you to our wonderful speakers for this event! Ken Shields Masanobu Oikawa Al Tadros Miki Sode

New #language workshop for beginner students! Discuss trends in #Japan through beginner-friendly conversations to exchange opinions, make new friends, and refine your speaking skills! Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gpYb3zXA

Upcoming in-person event on Friday, August 9th! Why Tokyo is the New Paris - Join us to learn Tokyo's success as a huge, dynamic city that manages to remain safe and livable. Event info and registration can be found through this link. https://lnkd.in/gAWHvVy6

In cooperation with the Kimono Club San Jose, we hosted the panel, "Who Gets to Wear Kimono? Japan Society x Kimono Club of San Jose Panel" last month on June 30th. We discussed the personal history, significance, styles, and challenges of wearing a #kimono in America while also debunking misconceptions about kimono rules and culture. Attendees also saw a demonstration of how to wear a yukata properly. Thank you to our panel speakers for introducing us to the world of Japanese kimonos! 👘

On July 12th, our Leadership Circle had a VIP lunch with Mr. Yasushi Maruyama, former head of Egon Zehnder in Japan at the Japan Innovation Campus in Palo Alto. He was a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee between 2019 and 2022. Attendees had an engaging discussion over a delicious lunch provided by Hiroshi, one of the best Japanese restaurants in the Bay Area.

Sponsor Announcement: The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, San Francisco Office is pleased to announce that the “Summer 2024 Japanese Researchers' Exchange Meeting” will be held online on Saturday, August 24th from 12:15 to 4:30pm. The JSPS SF Office holds #exchange meetings for #Japanese researchers active in the Americas to promote interactions across disciplines and to further enhance their #research activities through the exchange of information. Learn more and register here. https://lnkd.in/gYXvM597

Last month on June 24th, we attended an event to celebrate the launch of the California-Japan Legislative Forum, co-chaired by Sens. Josh Newman, Dave Cortese, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, and Consul General Sone from Los Angeles. The forum aims to strengthen cooperation between the Japanese and Californian legislatures. Josh Newman Dave Cortese @Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi REDWOOD KYUDOJO @Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles U.S.-Japan Council

Community Announcement: Recruitment at Japan Innovation Campus - Co-working Member The Japan Innovation Campus is beginning their 2nd round of recruitment of Co-working Members. Japan Innovation Campus is a #startup support hub in Silicon Valley, U.S. established by the Japanese Government Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). Please see more details at https://lnkd.in/er2wEmVJ

On July 8th, we invited special guest Keizo Takemi, Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. The event started with a discussion on healthcare, innovation, and the relationship between Silicon Valley and Japan, followed by an exciting networking session. @Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco

New article written by our COO Miho Greenberg about Naoko Nozawa, a recent speaker at our event in collaboration with Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC) is now up on Asahi Globe! Read more by clicking on the link here: https://lnkd.in/g8P8fTC3