Jan 30, 2012

The Nikkei Community Internship Program is a statewide program, which offers college students an opportunity to obtain experience supporting the work of various community organizations while increasing their understanding of contemporary issues affecting Japanese Americans. Coordinated by the Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC) in Northern California and the...

Jan 30, 2012

The 2012 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival now celebrating its 45th year, is one of California’s most prominent celebrations of Asian traditions. Each year, over 200,000 people attend this dazzling display showcasing the color and grace of the Japanese culture and the diversity of the Japanese American Community. Please join us and become a...

Dec 25, 2011

One of San Francisco Japantown’s oldest remaining businesses, Uoki K. Sakai Company, will close at the end of the year. Community members expressed shock and disappointment about the impending loss of the market, located at 1656 Post St. in the heart of the ethnic enclave. The market is one of the last three pre-war family-owned businesses in San Francisco’s...

Jun 28, 2011

2011 Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule Summer Obon Festivals, Bon Odori Dancing and Practices make up this incredible list of events [This list continues to be updated everday] 1) 2011 Buddhist Church of Oakland Annual Obon Festival (Sat Only) [Confirmed] (Saturday, 06 August, 2011) Summer festival open to the public and our community. Please...

Jun 24, 2011

On Saturday and Sunday, August 13th and 14th (11am – 6pm) in San Francisco’s Japantown, the Nihonmachi Street Fair will take to the streets again for another exciting weekend. With the spirit of unity, we welcome back old friends and open our hearts to new friendships. Reaching Out to the People of Northern...

Jun 23, 2011

AACE TS MS Education Advisor