Past Events

Digital Japan 2030

SVJP hosted a webinar focusing on “2030 Japan Digital Reforms,” which was released by the American Chamber of Commerce in…

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Local Government Tackling Global Issues

The Silicon Valley Japan Platform’s May monthly Benkyokai webinar discussed “Local Government Tackling Global Issues” featuring three Japanese American Bay…

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The Art of Storytelling: Changing the World One Story at a Time

SVJP hosted our April Benkyokai to hear from one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2020, and the…

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Yankee Noodle Dandy: Building a ramen business in the U.S.

SVJP welcomed Kenshiro Uki, President of Sun Noodle North America and Hiro Hasegawa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ramen Hero as our…

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Leading with Passion and Values: Changing Japan’s Job-Seeking Landscape

Wantedly is a social hiring platform that allows companies and talents to meet based on shared mission, vision, and passion,…

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January 2021 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Jerry Yang

In late January 2021, we held our first roundtable of the year, featuring Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, a well-known Japanophile,…

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The Year of Cybersecurity

The year 2020 has been like no other in recent time.  While private companies and government organizations have made amazing…

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Ikigai: Finding Purpose Through a Journey of Entrepreneurship in Japan

In 2008, a trip to Kyoto lead Victoria Tsai to a meeting with a geisha and a discovery of their…

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The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications for U.S. – Japan Relations

The November 3rd U.S. presidential election is the most consequential in our lifetime.  President Donald Trump and former Vice President…

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Japan: Capitalism That Works

Japan has what it takes to be a global champion economy, admired not just for socio-political stability but also for…

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