San Francisco Life

Waymo autonomous vehicles have been observed in San Francisco displaying the Japanese text "未来へようこそ" (Welcome to the future), suggesting some cars are configured with Japanese-language interface settings.^[1]

A promotional event in San Francisco used a treasure-hunt style giveaway, where items were hidden throughout the venue and only discoverable by attendees who found them; the lack of an announcement about the hunt prevented some people from obtaining the items.^[2]

Stonestown Galleria in San Francisco has become notably Japanese-influenced, hosting a cluster of Japanese retailers and restaurants including Round1, Kura Sushi, Marugame Udon, JINS, Daiso, Second Street, onigiri shops, and ramen restaurants.^[3]