Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana

2020 J-CAP Students registration started!

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J-CAP stands for Japanese Culture and Academic Proficiency. The goal of J-CAP is to reward and encourage the study of the Japanese language by offering a full day of challenging and enjoyable competitions. Teams of students compete in two activities that test their knowledge of facts and communication skills.  J-CAP also celebrates the study of […]

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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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Cosplayers Wanted!

Cosplay Competition

There will be a Cosplay Competition held at the Beer & Sake Festival.  Come and compete in our Cosplay Competition and you can have the chance to win: Grand Prize – 1 night hotel stay, 2 tickets to a concert & $200 food credit at Harrah’s Resort Southern California 2nd Prize – Custom made Wigs […]

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2016 J-CAP – Students registration started!

J-CAP 2016

J-CAP stands for Japanese Culture and Academic Proficiency. The goal of J-CAP is to reward and encourage the study of the Japanese language by offering a full day of challenging and enjoyable competitions. Teams of students compete in two activities that test their knowledge of facts and communication skills.  J-CAP also celebrates the study of […]

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“Cool” Japan Club – Unique Culture

"Cool" Japan Club - Unique Culture

Second “Cool” Japan Club Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 20 Time: 5:30pm ~ 7:00pm Place: Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana, 4883 Ronson Court, Suite A Fee: JSSDT Member – Free  Non-Member – $10 Calling all San Diegans! The Japan Society will be hosting an evening of entertainment for people interested in learning more about […]

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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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Japanese Films in San Diego

Love and Peace

The Pacific Arts Movement (Pac-Arts) will present its 16th Asian Film Festival from November 5 to 14.  The JSSDT will co-present the film “Love & Peace”  by Shion Sono (See the synopsis below.), on November 9,  6:00pm at UltraStar Mission Valley.  Festival schedules and buy advance tickets at pac-arts.org.   In the summer of 2015 in […]

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New program – “Cool” Japan Club starting in September

Cool Japan Club

Calling all San Diegans! On Thursday September 17th at 6:00 pm, the Japan Society will be hosting an evening of entertainment for people interested in learning more about Japanese culture. We will be showing a video from a series called “Cool Japan”, a television show dedicated to delving into specific aspects of Japanese culture. During […]

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Join us at Cherry Blossom Festival!

Cherry Blossom Festival

Come and join us at 10th Cherry Blossom Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden.  The JSSDT will co-host the beer tasting area, promoting our up-coming 13th Beer & Sake Festival! Enjoy the blooming of 150 Cherry Tree Grove with cultural performances, traditional food, unique local vendors, children’s corner as well!  More details, click here! Admissions: $6 […]

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Spring Showcase “Like Father Like Son”

Like Father Like Son

The Pacific Arts Movement (Pac-Arts) will present its 4th Annual Spring Showcase from April 17 to 24 at the UltraStar Mission Valley, including 11 Asian and Asian-American films from 9 countries.   The JSSDT will co-present the closing film “Like Father, Like Son,” a drama about two sets of parents who find out their 6 year-old […]

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