Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana

“Cool” Japan Club – “Departures” Screening

Departures Screening

At our next “Cool” Japan Club we will be watching the award-winning Japanese movie “Departures”, which is about a newly unemployed cellist who has to return to his roots and take up a job in which he “sends people off”. But, exactly what kind of job is it? Come to find out!  See “Departures” trailer […]

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14th Annual AJ Cup Golf Tournament

14th Annual AJ-CUP Tournament

The AJ Cup is named in honor of Mr. Arthur Jonishi, 2002 recipient of the JSSDT Business Leadership Award. AJ was instrumental in choosing San Diego as the home for Kyocera, the first Japanese-parented manufacturing company in California. In addition, he helped establish and served as the first chairman of Minato Gakuen, a school for […]

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Bonenkai / Holiday Party

Bonenkai

Celebrate the end of a great year for the Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana at the law offices of Procopio in downtown San Diego.  Share an evening of delicious food, holiday spirits, and the opportunity to help disadvantaged children at Casa Hogar in Tijuana.  This event is generously sponsored by Procopio. Date: Thursday, […]

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Meishi Mixer @ Saiko Sushi North Park

Saiko Sushi Mixer

Networking with new friends Join the JSSDT / ABA for the ultimate networking event.  Bring smiles, business cards (Meishi), and appetites to our MEISHI MIXER.  Enjoy the delicious appetizers, a special selection of Sake and networking with new friends!  The two owners of Saiko Sushi are currently the only two Certified Sake Professionals in San […]

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22nd Annual Leadership Awards Gala

22nd Annual Leadership Awards Gala

Honoring those who have made outstanding efforts to promote goodwill and advance business, civic, educational, and cultural interchange and understanding between the people of Japan, San Diego, and Tijuana. Date:  Thursday, October 22, 2015 5:30 PM – Registration & Reception, Silent Auction 7:00 PM – Dinner & Awards Location: Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego 1433 […]

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Surprise Performance!!

2015 Beer & Sake Festival surprise entertainment

We have been presenting high quality entertainment at the Beer & Sake Festival over the years, including traditional Japanese taiko drumming, the Lion Dance, a shamisen performance, tuna-cutting demonstrations, ukulele music by Jake Shimabukuro  and a televised Sushi Masters competition.   This year, in addition to a ramen demonstration by nationally renowned Master Chef Tatsu, taiko […]

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Hotel Deal Ends on June 1!!

Harrah's Resort Hotel Deal

Harrah’s Resort Southern California offers the special discounted hotel rooms for 13th Annual Beer & Sake Festival attendees.  Deal will end on Friday, June 1!  This deal is for online reservations only.  Click here to reserve rooms.

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Beer & Sake Festival Featured Entertainment

Ramen Tatsu-ya

Chef Tatsu-Ya, Culinary Master and proprietor of nationally-recognized Japanese Restaurants Ramen Tatsu-Ya, will do a special Ramen demonstration aat this year’s Beer & Sake Festival.  Enjoy a tuna cutting demonstration and festival favorite San Diego Taiko!

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Thank you for waiting! Announcing the 12th Annual Beer & Sake Festival!

2014 BSF Logo

The JSSDT’s Annual Beer & Sake Festival will be held on Friday, June 13 in the brand-new Events Center at Harrah’s Rincon San Diego North. The Beer & Sake Festival offers a wide variety of Japanese sakes & beers, local craft beers, appetizers from local restaurants, and great entertainment. This year’s featured entertainer is world-renowned […]

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20th Annual Leadership Awards Gala

Annual Leadership Awards Gala

To raise funds in support of its important programs and activities, the JSSDT will hold its 20th Annual Leadership Awards Gala on January 23, 2014 at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar. The evening features presentations of our Business, Education, and Community Awards, as well as an auction to raise critically important funds for the […]

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