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SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Path: A JET’s Eye View of Japan
LOCATION:Silicon Foundry
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  your usual pattern\n\nIn-person programDue to building security\, we cann
 ot accept walk-ins. All participants must be registered in advance.\nBeyon
 d Tokyo's neon streets and Kyoto's ancient temples lies a Japan most trave
 lers never see — one of remote islands\, hidden hot springs\, quirky local
  festivals\, and mountain trails known mainly to the people who live there
 . Discover these hidden corners through the eyes of those who know them be
 st: alumni of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program\, who spent one to f
 ive years living and working in Japan's smaller cities and towns. Through 
 short\, personal presentations\, seven speakers will share the stories\, l
 andscapes\, and local traditions that shaped their time abroad\, offering 
 a fresh perspective for anyone dreaming of a trip beyond the well-worn "Go
 lden Route."\nThe evening includes a series of five-minute talks covering 
 everything from island getaways to festival traditions and outdoor adventu
 res\, followed by a Q&A session where attendees can dig deeper into the de
 stinations that catch their interest. The program wraps up with a networki
 ng reception featuring food and drink\, giving guests a chance to connect 
 with the speakers and fellow Japan enthusiasts over onigiri\, wine\, and r
 efreshments.\nThis program is presented by the Japan Society of Northern C
 alifornia in collaboration with the JET Alumni Association of Northern Cal
 ifornia.\nDate & Time:Thursday\, August 20\, 2026 @ 6:00-7:30 PM (Doors op
 en 5:30 PM)\nVenue:Silicon Foundry | 350 Mission St\, Floor 25\, San Franc
 isco\, CA 94105\nParking:Paid parking available below the building. Garage
  closes at 8 PM.
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