Japan Society of San Diego & Tijuana

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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Early Bird Specials On Sale Now!

2015 Beer & Sake Festival Logo

Join us for the 13th Annual Beer & Sake Festival ! Friday, June 5, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT) Harrah’s Resort Southern California, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center, CA The Japan Society’s Beer & Sake Festival is a popular and fast-growing charity tasting event featuring local restaurants  serving sumptuous appetizers and breweries […]

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24th Japan America Grassroots Summit in San Diego Region Report

Balboa Park Theme Session

The 24th Japan-America Grassroots Summit in the San Diego region was held from September 23 to 29.  The Summit was a great success and included 143 participants, 85 host families, and over 40 volunteers. Activities included: TUE 9/23         Opening Ceremony in the Petco Park Auditorium – approx. 200 attended First Pitch by Masashi […]

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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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Be a Volunteer at 2014 Japan-America Grassroots Summit in the San Diego Region!

Shimane Summit

The JSSDT will host the 24th Annual Japan-America Grassroots Summit from September 23 – 29, 2014. Approximately 150 guests from Japan will come to the San Diego region for home stays and intercultural activities.  Be a part of this important program by volunteering to be a host family for 3 nights and/or assisting with intercultural […]

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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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