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The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco's jurisdiction covers Northern and Central California, and the state of Nevada. For more information about our office, please visit our website: https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html

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10/31/2026

November Japan-related Events! 🍁

Crocker Art Museum
Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive
Sacramento History Museum
Oakland Museum of California
KOHO Creative Hub

Events not necessarily endorsed by nor associated with the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco. See organizers’ page for more info.

10/31/2026

🌸 Welcome to Cupertino, Toyokawa students!
On October 19, Consul Takumi Kuroiwa attended a welcome dinner in Cupertino for a delegation of junior high school students from the sister city of Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture. The students were familiar with one another after meeting in Toyokawa this past June.

Consul Kuroiwa encouraged students from both cities to practice their foreign language skills and embrace new perspectives during the visit. The students from both cities also put on various performances for the attendees. Here’s to many more years of friendship between Cupertino and Toyokawa!🤝

Cupertino-Toyokawa Sister Cities City of Cupertino - City Hall Cupertino Union School District

10/30/2026

Let's make Onigiri!🍙
It is a quick and healthy snack, and it's a fun activity for kids!
1. Cook rice
2. Prepare your favorite filling: Salmon, Tuna Mayo, pickled plum etc.
3. On some plastic wrap, scoop and flatten some rice
4. Wrap up your rice and filling and shape your onigiri into a triangle
5. Remove the plastic and wrap with nori!

🤝 Join Table for Two’s campaign and make onigiri to help children receive school meals! Details: Table For Two or visit onigiri-action.com

10/28/2026

👨‍🌾A Visit to the Masumoto Family Farm!
On October 21, Deputy Consul General Ishihara visited the Masumoto Family Farm in Fresno, where he met David "Mas" Masumoto and toured his beautiful farm. Deputy Consul General Ishihara learned about the farm's innovative farming methods and sampled freshly harvested raisins at different drying stages. It was a delicious way to experience the rich "umami" of Mas’s carefully crafted produce. 🍇

Mas-san is widely recognized as a pioneer of organic farming and acclaimed author of best-selling book, Epitaph for a Peach. He is a beloved figure in the Central Valley’s agricultural community. We are incredibly proud to see Japanese Americans like Mas-san keeping heritage alive and thriving in their communities!

10/27/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Santa Clara and Izumo on their 40th sister city anniversary!
Consul General Otsuki was very pleased to present the Consul General’s Commendation to the Santa Clara Sister Cities Association (SCSCA) in recognition of their dedicated service. Since establishing their sister city relationship in 1986, the two cities have maintained an active exchange of student and adult delegations.

Thank you to Mayor Lisa Gillmor, Vice Mayor Albert Gonzalez, Councilmembers Raj Chahal, Karen Hardy, Kevin Park, and Suds Jain, Santa Clara city staff, and the SCSCA board for such a beautiful event and for welcoming the delegation from Izumo.

City of Santa Clara 出雲国際交流協会　International Exchange Association of Izumo 縁結びのまち　出雲 #姉妹都市 #出雲 #島根

10/26/2026

On Oct 21, Consul General Otsuki hosted a gathering to celebrate the longstanding Japan-US friendship and honor those who served with US Forces Japan. 🤝

The evening featured a performance of the Star-Spangled Banner and Kimigayo by Mayu Tayama of the SF Conservatory of Music. Attendees were then welcomed by Consul General Otsuki and heard from keynote speaker USMC Lieutenant Colonel Steven Bancroft about the friendship and ongoing security dialogue between Japan and the United States.

🍶Guests enjoyed Japanese cuisine, beverages from Okinawa, and exclusive tastings from Takara Sake while listening to nostalgic shamisen music by the Monsters of Shamisen! It was a wonderful evening celebrating the friendship between our two nations.

Takara Sake USA Inc.
U.S. Forces Japan (在日米軍司令部)
129th Rescue Wing
23d Marine Regiment
San Francisco Marines
Su Bunjamin
Masahiro Nitta

10/24/2026

The 2026 U.S. Forces Japan Appreciation Reception!
The Consulate General of Japan in SF celebrated the longstanding Japan-US friendship and hard work of all those who served with US Forces Japan.

10/23/2026

Let’s eat! Itadakimasu! 🍙
Onigiri is a delicious, healthy, and an easy-to-make food enjoyed by the Japanese since long ago. Combining rice, a staple of Japanese cuisine, with a variety of fillings makes the dish both delicious and colorful, appealing to people of all ages. Why not try making onigiri for your children's lunchboxes or as a fun weekend meal? 😋

🤝 Join Table for Two’s campaign and make onigiri to help children receive school meals! Details: or visit onigiri-action.com

10/22/2026

👏Welcome back to the California Conservation Corps (CCC) delegation from their recent trip to Japan!

This year, CCC members traveled to Nagano, Miyagi, and Iwate Prefectures to collaborate on trail maintenance and exchange conservation techniques alongside the Shinetsu Trail Club and the Michinoku Trail Club. 🤝

During the courtesy call with Deputy Consul General Ishihara on Oct 21, members shared their favorite memories, from Japan’s natural beauty to the inspiring resilience of local communities recovering from the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. DCG Ishihara expressed his gratitude for U.S. support following the disaster and shared the touching story of the training boat “Kamome,” which created a lasting bond between Rikuzentakata, Iwate and Crescent City, California.

Founded in 1976 and approaching its 50th anniversary, the CCC empowers young adults through conservation work and education. We look forward to seeing this Japan-California partnership continue to grow!

California Conservation Corps 信越トレイル　Shin-etsu Trail Npo法人みちのく潮風トレイルアソシエーション

10/21/2026

10月10日、大槻総領事はラスベガス学園を訪問し、授業を見学するとともに、中澤一理事長をはじめ、教職員や保護者から同学園の取り組みについて伺いました。外務大臣が指定した日本語補習授業校として2025年に30周年を迎えた同学園では、幼稚園から中学校までのクラスに加え、8歳から15歳を対象とした日本語・日本文化コースも開講しています。

On October 10, Consul General Otsuki visited Las Vegas Gakuen (Japanese Saturday School) to meet Chairman Hajime Nakazawa and school leadership, observe classes, and speak with teachers and parents. The school offers classes for kindergarten through junior high as well as Japanese language and culture courses for children ages 8-15 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025. We hope the students & staff keep up the good work!

当館ウェブサイトに子女教育に関する情報を掲載しております。 https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/education.html

Address

275 Battery Street, Ste 2100
San Francisco, CA
94111

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
	1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14157806000

Website

https://linktr.ee/japaninsf

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