Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco

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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

総領事館についてはこちらをご覧ください：
https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/

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Want to live and work in Japan? We’re inviting all San Francisco State University students to come chat with Official JE...
09/07/2026

Want to live and work in Japan? We’re inviting all San Francisco State University students to come chat with Official JET Program USA alumni on Wednesday Sep, 9th at the IEEC Study Abroad Fair on campus!

Come by our booth!
Malcolm X Plaza - in front of Cesar Chavez Student Center
11am - 2pm

JET Program & Study Abroad Scholarship Info Session!
HUM 473
2:30pm – 3:30pm

See you there!

IEEC - International Education Exchange Council
San Francisco State University
Official JET Program USA

Your ❗FINAL CHANCE❗ to enter the 2026 Once in Japan Photo Contest – “Country Roads” for a chance to win great prizes fro...
09/07/2026

Your ❗FINAL CHANCE❗ to enter the 2026 Once in Japan Photo Contest – “Country Roads” for a chance to win great prizes from Canon U.S.A. Inc! Open to both Youth (12-17) & Adults.
📸Deadline: SUN 9/6

See our website to enter!

In partnership with KOHO Creative Hub & California-Japan Sister Cities Network

On August 28, the Consulate and Japan Society of Northern California gathered representatives from organizations throug...
09/04/2026

On August 28, the Consulate and Japan Society of Northern California gathered representatives from organizations throughout California for the 2nd Northern California Japanese Language Conference in San Francisco.

Following opening remarks by Consul Hagiwara, community members shared their motivations and inspirations for learning Japanese. Participants had the opportunity to meet and further discuss Japanese language education in the region.

🤝 Thank you to all educators, community leaders, and supporters of Japanese language education for attending.

Northern California Japanese Teachers Association
Sakura Gakuen
JET Alumni Association of Northern California
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles　国際交流基金ロサンゼルス日本文化センター
California-Japan Sister Cities Network
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California - JCCNC

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.For...
09/02/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8.

For a full list of our holiday closures, please visit: https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/e_m01_02_holidays.html

📸 by Zheng K., 2022 Once in Japan Photo Contest
Last chance to enter the 2026 Contest with a theme of "Country Roads." 🛤️ See our link in bio for more info!

在サンフランシスコ日本国総領事館は、2026年9月7日(月)、レイバーデーのため休館となります。

その他の休館日については当館ウェブサイトをご覧ください。
https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/m01_02_holidays.html

Great turnout for the 5th Anniversary BonPOP held by KOHO & Gardens of Golden Gate Park on August 30. Consul Hagiwara sp...
09/01/2026

Great turnout for the 5th Anniversary BonPOP held by KOHO & Gardens of Golden Gate Park on August 30. Consul Hagiwara spoke and shared her excitement at the crowds for celebrating Japanese culture & traditions, with a modern spin. Thank you to everyone who dropped by our booth!

KOHO Creative Hub
Gardens of Golden Gate Park

September Japan-related Events! 🍂BaySpo Hakone Estate and Gardens Japan Society of Northern California Events not necess...
09/01/2026

September Japan-related Events! 🍂

BaySpo
Hakone Estate and Gardens
Japan Society of Northern California

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

A big arigato & congrats to long-time JCCCNC leader Paul Osaki! 👏Deputy Consul General Ishihara joined Paul’s retirement...
08/31/2026

A big arigato & congrats to long-time JCCCNC leader Paul Osaki! 👏

Deputy Consul General Ishihara joined Paul’s retirement reception on Saturday, August 29, to express heart-felt appreciation for his dedication to the community. Deputy Consul General Ishihara also read a personal message from State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan and Paul’s long-time friend, Senator Iwao Horii. Thank you, Paul, for promoting Japanese and Japanese American heritage for all these years. Otsukare sama desh*ta!

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC)
堀井 いわお

🌼On August 21, Consul General Otsuki invited leaders of the Ikebana Teachers Federation and Ikebana International SF Bay...
08/29/2026

🌼On August 21, Consul General Otsuki invited leaders of the Ikebana Teachers Federation and Ikebana International SF Bay Area Chapter to a luncheon at his residence, celebrating their achievements in promoting Japanese culture through Ikebana. Representatives from local Japanese gardens were also invited to connect with the Ikebana organizations. We look forward to more blossoming partnerships!

Ikebana International San Francisco Bay Area Chapter #31

#いけばな #生け花

Congratulations to Mountain View and Iwata on their 50th sister city anniversary! 🎊🤝Consul General Otsuki was honored to...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Mountain View and Iwata on their 50th sister city anniversary! 🎊🤝

Consul General Otsuki was honored to attend the celebration at City Hall and present the Consul General’s Commendation to student exchange alumnus Mike Inoue, who accepted on behalf of the Sister City Affiliation of Mountain View.

Through MVSCA's dedicated organization of the annual student exchange program, more than 400 students from the two cities have had the opportunity to participate. A milestone worth celebrating! 🎉

Thank you to Mayor Emily Ann Ramos, Councilmember Ellen Kamei, and the City of Mountain View staff for organizing such a meaningful event and welcoming the delegation from Iwata so warmly.

City of Mountain View 磐田市広報担当 Mike Inouye

#姉妹都市 #磐田

The JET Alumni Association of Northern California and the Japan Society of Northern California partnered for “Off the Be...
08/26/2026

The JET Alumni Association of Northern California and the Japan Society of Northern California partnered for “Off the Beaten Path – A JET’s Eye View of Japan” featuring Official JET Program USA Alumni sharing favorite hidden travel spots, events, and foods near their placements.

Opening remarks were given by JSNC President Steve Po***ck and JETAANC President Melissa Golden (Hokkaido 2007-12) outlining their organizations and the evenings events. Cassidy Tao (Hiroshima 2017-19), JET Program Coordinator at the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco shared an overview of the JET Program and its quality of giving participants unique opportunities to both teach and learn all across Japan.

Presentations on local sites & hidden gems were given by:

Kai Wiesner-Hanks: Niigata 2010-15 – Tsugawa Fox Bride Procession
Amy Russo: Gunma 2010-15 – Etegami Densha
Autumn Smith: Tokyo 2015-16 – Hidden Hachioji
Alexandra Fern: Yamaguchi 2022-2025 – Yamaguchi Tastes and Traditions
Logan Carter: Nagasaki 2018-10 – Tsushima
Rushton Hurley: Nagasaki 1989-90 – Goto Islands
Charlotte Gautier: Nagasaki 2019-21 – Kyushu

The talks were followed by Q+A with the audience and networking.
Thank you so much to our partners at JSNC, our speakers, the Consulate, and a great, engaged audience!

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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

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+14157806000

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