Welcome to Japan Society

The mission of the Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana (JSSDT) is to promote goodwill and advance business, civic, educational, and cultural interchange and understanding between the people of Japan, San Diego, and Tijuana.

Founded in 1996, the JSSDT is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership organization of individuals and corporations with a focus on tri-national relations between Japan, the United States, and Mexico. The JSSDT is one of approximately forty affiliates of the National Association of Japan-America Societies headquartered in Washington, DC.

Society Spotlight

February 11, 2010 - The Patent Process and the Changing Face of the US Patent & Trademark Office: What it Means for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Corporation in the US and Japan
February 11, 2010 - The Patent Process and the Changing Face of the US Patent & Trademark Office: What it Means for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Corporation in the US and Japan

How current and pending implementations by the United States Patent & Trademark Office affect individual inventors and corporations in the US and Japan. Sponsored by Sughrue Mion PLLC. Presented as part of Japan Society's Corporate Program Series.


Society Founder

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority

Coporate Founders

Harrah's Rincon San Diego North       Kyocera        LMI Global, Inc.Morrison & Foerster LLP   Union Bank

 

Corporate Patrons

Baker & McKenzie LLPDenso Wireless Systems of America Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.Larrabee Mehlman Albi Coker LLC SonySughrue Mion, PLLCViejas Enterprises

 

 

 

Special Thanks

  • County of San Diego
  • For its generous grant in support of the JSSDTFor its generous grant in support of the JSSDT

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Upcoming events

February 11, 2010 - The Patent Process and the Changing Face of the US Patent & Trademark Office: What it Means for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Corporation in the US and Japan
February 11, 2010 - The Patent Process and the Changing Face of the US Patent & Trademark Office: What it Means for Inventors, Entrepreneurs and Corporation in the US and Japan

How current and pending implementations by the United States Patent & Trademark Office affect individual inventors and corporations in the US and Japan. Sponsored by Sughrue Mion PLLC. Presented as part of Japan Society's Corporate Program Series.


February 17 - Meishi Mixer @ Shimbashi Izakaya
February 17 - Meishi Mixer @ Shimbashi Izakaya

Bring smiles, business cards (Meishi), and appetites to our MEISHI MIXER, a great way to connect with JSSDT members and friends.
 


February 18 - Applying Lean Techniques to Reach Global Excellence
February 18 - Applying Lean Techniques to Reach Global Excellence

You will learn the key concepts that make Lean fundamentally superior to other operating techniques.  This presentation by Samuel Obara, honsha will demonstrate the myths and pitfalls of the Lean journey and how the DNA of Lean can be absorbed by the corporate culture.  Through this pictorial and interactive presentation, you will be able to understand why organizations around the world are applying Lean to become competitive in the global market.


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