The Pride Parade will be Sunday June 29th, 2025.

The Pride Parade begins Sunday morning at 10:30am on Market Street at Embarcadero Plaza. The parade typically has over 250 contingents and lasts around 4 hours. Contingents step onto Market Street and proceed toward the Pride Celebration, ending around Market and 9th.

We Are One, a Japantown-based interfaith, interracial, intercultural group is seeking volunteers to march in the 2025 SF Pride Parade! RSVP

Save the Date: Join Supervisor Bilal Mahmood at the 2025 PRIDE Parade! RSVP

Get ready to sway to the rhythm of the islands at Aloha by the Bay™! Join us on Saturday, June 28th, for our pop-up performance that will bring the spirit of aloha right here to Jtown.

After enjoying the vibrant show, we encourage you to grab some dinner at one of the many restaurants here. Then, come back around 8:30pm and settle in for a magical outdoor movie night under the stars featuring Disney's beloved animated film, Lilo & Stitch (2002)!

We encourage everyone to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to ensure a comfortable and cozy experience.

Here is the line up for Nihonmachi Street Fair’s
Aloha by the Bay™ Pop-Up:

1:30 Legacies of the Pacific &Keaka O Polynesia

2:15 Steven Espaniola

3:20 Ha’ A Hula & Te Reva O Te Manu

3:50 Melvin Gutierrez

4:30 Jtown Ukes

Get ready to sway to the rhythm of the islands at Aloha by the Bay™! Join us on Saturday, June 28th, for our pop-up performance that will bring the spirit of aloha right here to Jtown.

After enjoying the vibrant show, we encourage you to grab some dinner at one of the many restaurants here. Then, come back around 8:30pm and settle in for a magical outdoor movie night under the stars featuring Disney's beloved animated film, Lilo & Stitch (2002)!

We encourage everyone to bring your lawn chairs and blankets to ensure a comfortable and cozy experience.

Here is the line up for Nihonmachi Street Fair’s
Aloha by the Bay™ Pop-Up:

1:30 Legacies of the Pacific &Keaka O Polynesia

2:15 Steven Espaniola

3:20 Ha’ A Hula & Te Reva O Te Manu

3:50 Melvin Gutierrez

4:30 Jtown Ukes

Join us at the Buchanan YMCA for the 1st Annual Japanese Cultural Community Forum: Honoring Our History, Building Our Future—an evening of reflection and conversation on the evolving needs, resilience, and leadership within the Japanese American community. Hear from panelists Rodney Chin, Susie Kagami, Dr. Emily Murase, and Jon Osaki as we explore the path forward for Japantown and the Western Addition. Event is free of charge and open to the community. RSVP here.

Celebrate Japan Day with Us in SF Japantown!

Join Genryu Arts on Sunday, June 22 from 12–5pm at Post & Laguna for Japan Day 2025—a vibrant summer festival celebrating Japanese arts and culture!

Experience the energy of taiko drumming, awa odori, Okinawan dance, shamisen, and more. Plus, stop by hands-on stations to create your own washi ningyo (paper dolls), origami, and shodo (calligraphy).

Don’t miss this free, family-friendly event in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown!

Get ready for the annual BTOA Vacationland Carnival and Bazaar. We are going back to a two-day event.

You’ll find delicious Japanese and American food, a White Elephant Sale, Arts and Crafts, a Garden Center and a raffle with up to $4,500 in cash prizes.

Are you looking for opportunities to network and get involved in the Japanese American and API community? Or perhaps looking to expand your experience from a college JA or API organization to your professional life? Then come check us out! Nakayoshi's Annual Welcome Picnic is our biggest social event of the year where you can learn about our organization by meeting our core and general members. If you're new to the Bay Area or want to get started doing community service outside of work, this is a great place to start! You can also network and make new friends with fellow young professionals and recent college graduates in the San Francisco Bay Area.

WHEN: Sunday, June 22 from 11 AM–4 PM

WHERE: Lindley Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA (look for a Nakayoshi banner)

Picnic | While this event is free to the public, we invite guests to bring food and beverages. Nakayoshi will be providing tools for grilling. Please RSVP at this link and share your contributions here.

Questions? | Please reach out to us on Discord or email nakayoshi.ncwnp@gmail.com.

Join us on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at San Francisco’s third annual Juneteenth Parade as we honor Black freedom, heritage, and achievement.

San Francisco is a world-class city and a premier global destination for Juneteenth festivities, including the main event: a flagship parade and celebration in the heart of the City that engages, inspires and highlights unifying Black vibrancy.

SF Juneteenth Market St Parade 2025
Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 11am
Market & Spear to 8th St., Downtown SF
FREE – RSVP

Parade – 11am (Market & Spear to 8th St.)Celebration – Noon to 6pm (Fulton Plaza) – please note the Fulton plaza celebration is no longer taking place for 2025Dozens of Block Parties will be in full swing! How to Join a Block Party info coming soon.

Get ready for the annual BTOA Vacationland Carnival and Bazaar. We are going back to a two-day event.

You’ll find delicious Japanese and American food, a White Elephant Sale, Arts and Crafts, a Garden Center and a raffle with up to $4,500 in cash prizes.

A year ago on June 15th , Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California Region celebrated its 50th anniversary. At that time, Omotesenke was granted June 15th, 2024 as “ Omotesenke Day” , by former SF mayor London Breed. In order to celebrate and appreciate Omotesenke Day, we are hosting a public tea ceremony-CHANOYU gathering on June 15th, 2025 in Japan Town, San Francisco.

CHANOYU was established by the first grand master and founder, Sen no Rikyu in the 1500’s.

According to Rikyu, tea is perceived by your heart, rather than your eyes. This has become the fundamental basis of Omotesenke style of CHANOYU.

Please join our anniversary CHANOYU gathering on June 15th! We will serve you a bowl of tea and some okashi sweets. We will present Ryurei style CHANOYU with heartfelt gratitude, while we celebrate the Omotesenke day together.

Sales ends on June 14th, 10pm.

Seatings will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis on the day. If the venue is full, outside seating will be available where the ceremony can be viewed on a large monitor.

Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the each session. Each session takes about 40-50 minutes.

We will not be able to seat you once the ceremony starts. Refunds will not be provided for late arrivals.

Join us for BCO’s 2025 Bazaar & Food Festival!

Come hungry and enjoy Chicken Teriyaki, Teriyaki Steak, Sushi, Udon, and more—plus Japanese beer, sake, and sweet treats like kuri manju and fresh baked goods. (Come early—quantities are limited!)

Stick around for Children’s Carnival Games, a Silent Auction, Gift Shop, and more fun for the whole family.

Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see you there! Learn more here.

Join us as we celebrate the life and music of the legendary Mark Izu with an afternoon filled with performances and memories.

Dear First Voice Family,

We are so deeply touched by the love and support you've shown us. Hearing how Mark impacted your lives has filled our hearts during this difficult time. He lived with passion and purpose, and your love is a beautiful testimony to the man he was.

With joyful hearts, even amidst our grief, we invite you to a celebration of Mark's life. KK will dance, honoring his father through movement, I will tell you our Love Story, his friends will honor his memory with music and spoken word. Many of you have been with us for decades and share our sadness – come join us! Let us take comfort in one another and say farewell to a sweet husband, father and friend.

Much Love,

Brenda and KK

Event Schedule

• 2:00 - 3:30 (for the Celebration of Life)

• 3:30 - 5:00 (for the reception with limited capacity)

(Please arrive early to check in & sign the guest book for Baby Lucy.)

Reception to follow (limited capacity)

Green Room | 3:30-5:00 PM (PST)

*RSVP is required for both events

“Not Too Sweet” is a multimedia group art exhibition and series of community events, featuring 12+ artists of the AAPI diaspora, to be held on May 1-31, 2025 at the Koho Co-Creative Hub in SF Japantown. This exhibit aims to challenge traditional stereotypes and we invite our community to defy confines of expectation, rooted in our shared histories while opening doors to new possibilities. This body of work emphasizes experimentation and play.

Join us for the opening celebration on 5/3/25 6-9pm, and "Study Hall", a listening party and co-working session, on 5/18/25 12-4pm at @kohosf , in the heart of SF's Japantown.

Flyer by @nybeath @penxman @seeshatakagishi

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (the Center) is organizing its annual youth and family community Clean Up Day at the historical Japanese Cemetery in Colma. Join us and over 200 volunteers from the community at this year's annual clean up!

Often times we find ourselves too busy in our daily lives to honor our past and remember those who have passed on.  The Japanese Cemetery in Colma is a unique cultural treasure that deserves our attention, our respect, OUR TIME.  the place represents our history and our loved ones.  For many of us, it’s the place where our grandparents, great grandparents, parents, family and friends are laid to rest.

During our lunch break, we will have a brief overview of the history of the cemetery. Please join us in helping us pay our respects and maintaining this historical jewel of our community.

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Japanese Cemetery, 1300 Hillside Blvd., Colma, CA 94014
Fees: Free and open to the public - Please RSVP as light lunch will be served. (in order for us to group organization members together, please include your organizational affiliation under "preferences")

Tickets are now on sale for Japanese Heritage Night with the San Francisco Giants on Friday, May 16 at 7:15 p.m. vs. the A’s.

Join Center Members and friends as we cheer on the Giants for Japanese Heritage Night (JHN) with the S.F. Giants and Bay Area Japanese American community.  To celebrate Japanese culture and community, the pre-game entertainment will include San Jose Taiko. Plus, stay after the game for a postgame fireworks show!

This year, the special event giveaway is an exclusive Sakura Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt.  All JHN Special Event ticket holders will receive a long-sleeved hooded shirt.  The giveaway item will be connected to your electronic ticket.

Special Member Ticket prices exclude additional fees or service charges (up to 10 tickets can be purchased).  For group information, please contact membership@jcccnc.org or call (415) 567-5505.

Ticket prices:

View Reserve 308, 310-312 (rows 4-8)
$36 Members / $39 General

Premium Lower Box 105 (rows 18-28) – limited quantity
$75 Members / $80 General

Happy Mother’s Day!

Visit the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center in the Japan Center East Mall (2F) between 12-5pm from May 10 - 11 to celebrate!

• Free gift w/ any $20 purchase

• New 10-30% discounts off clothing made from traditional Japanese designs and textiles.

Welcome to Kimochi Ginza

A free community get-together to reconnect over food, sake & wine tastings, shopping artisan handicrafts, demonstrations, and silent auction. A family event reminiscent of summer fairs and church bazaars.

“Not Too Sweet” is a multimedia group art exhibition and series of community events, featuring 12+ artists of the AAPI diaspora, to be held on May 1-31, 2025 at the Koho Co-Creative Hub in SF Japantown. This exhibit aims to challenge traditional stereotypes and we invite our community to defy confines of expectation, rooted in our shared histories while opening doors to new possibilities. This body of work emphasizes experimentation and play.

Join us for the opening celebration on 5/3/25 6-9pm, and "Study Hall", a listening party and co-working session, on 5/18/25 12-4pm at @kohosf , in the heart of SF's Japantown.

Join us at the 21st Annual APA Heritage Awards & Gala Reception, San Francisco’s official AAPI Heritage Month celebration!

The APA Heritage Awards is a signature program of San Francisco’s celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Every year, the AAPI Heritage Celebration Committee honors civic organizations that have achieved significant milestones in serving the community.

Committee of 100, Council of Korean Americans, Japanese American Citizens League, Stand with Asian Americans, and The Asian American Foundation invite you to an important conversation:

Join us for a fireside conversation with Professor Franklin Tao, one of the first scientists charged — and fully exonerated after a prolonged legal battle — under the DOJ’s now-defunct China Initiative. Professor Tao will be joined by his wife, Hong Peng, and his attorney, Peter Zeidenberg, offering a rare and personal perspective on the human cost of misdirected national security policies.

Moderated by Charles Jung, President of the San Francisco Bar Association, the program will also examine the broader consequences of the Initiative with policy expert and civil rights advocate, Gisela Perez Kusakawa — from its impact on civil rights to lessons learned and ongoing concerns facing immigrant and Asian American communities in the United States. 

Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM PT
Location: Downtown San Francisco*

California Hana

Harriet Fukushima trained in the Ikenobo ikebana tradition in Kyoto, Japan and later explored Western floral design in the Bay Area. Her arrangements weave together the principles of Japanese ikebana with the textures and colors of California’s seasonal flowers and greenery.

In this introductory class, you’ll create a small, artful arrangement, guided by the fundamentals of Japanese design and the beauty of local materials.

Please bring your own flower scissors or garden pruning shears, available at local hardware stores, garden centers, or online.

Family Style is an art collective based in SF composed of multimedia artists from the Asian diaspora. We contribute to increasing Asian American representation, creative expression, and pride in being Asian American in the art community through community events, art exhibitions, and publishing zines.

KOHO is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, cultural, non-profit arts organization developed for and by artists & creators, in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown.

All proceeds from this workshop will support Family Style’s upcoming showcase, ‘Not Too Sweet,’ at KOHO.

California Hana Workshop

Join us for an introductory flower arranging workshop using Japanese design.

California Hana

Harriet Fukushima trained in the Ikenobo ikebana tradition in Kyoto, Japan and later explored Western floral design in the Bay Area. Her arrangements weave together the principles of Japanese ikebana with the textures and colors of California’s seasonal flowers and greenery.

In this introductory class, you’ll create a small, artful arrangement, guided by the fundamentals of Japanese design and the beauty of local materials.

Please bring your own flower scissors or garden pruning shears, available at local hardware stores, garden centers, or online.

Family Style is an art collective based in SF composed of multimedia artists from the Asian diaspora. We contribute to increasing Asian American representation, creative expression, and pride in being Asian American in the art community through community events, art exhibitions, and publishing zines.

KOHO is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary, cultural, non-profit arts organization developed for and by artists & creators, in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown.

All proceeds from this workshop will support Family Style’s upcoming showcase, ‘Not Too Sweet,’ at KOHO.

Hello everyone! 😊

Kinmon Gakuen will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at our school (2031 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA).

🛍️ The items for sale have been generously donated by our community, and all proceeds will go towards supporting school operations. Please bring your family and friends and join us for this exciting event!

✨ Many items from the previous sale will be deeply discounted, and we also have plenty of new items available — don’t miss out on some great finds!

📦 Please note: We are not accepting new donations this time, as we still have many wonderful items remaining from the last sale. Thank you for your understanding!

🗓️ Event Details

Rummage Sale Day: Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Location: Kinmon Gakuen, 2031 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA

We look forward to seeing you at the sale!

Thank you for supporting Kinmon Gakuen! 🙏

Trump is signaling a return to one of his most devastating policies — the travel ban — and immigrant communities around the world are bracing for impact. But this time, it’s not just about who he’s letting in, it’s about who he’s kicking out. Speakers include:Kanwalroop Kaur Singh, Staff Attorney, Asian Law Caucus, Yasmine Taeb, Legislative and Political Director, MPower Change Action Fund, Sumayyah Waheed, Senior Policy Counsel, Muslim Advocates.