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Join us for dance practices, a history symposium, origami workshops, and the KOHO BonPop festival. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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This week is packed with events celebrating community, culture, and creativity—from Bon Odori dance practices coming back, a history symposium to family-friendly origami and the KOHO BonPop festival. Don’t miss these opportunities to connect, learn, and have fun! Check below for details and how to join. 今週は、盆踊り練習の再開、歴史シンポジウム、家族向けの折り紙イベント、KOHO BonPopフェスティバルなど、コミュニティや文化、創造性を祝うイベントが盛りだくさんです。ぜひこの機会に交流し、学び、楽しんでください!詳しい情報や参加方法は下をご覧ください。
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Join us at dance practices to learn the Bon Odori dances, taught by Buddhist Church of SF instructors. Practice Schedule: 6:30 pm - 8 pm at KOHO Co-Creative Hub Wednesday, 8/20 Friday, 8/22* Monday, 8/25 Wednesday, 8/27
*Stay after practice on Friday, 8/22 for a Yukata workshop! Learn more here! 盆踊りの練習に参加しませんか? サンフランシスコ仏教会のインストラクターによる指導で、盆踊りを楽しく学びましょう! 練習スケジュール: 午後6時30分〜8時 @ KOHO Co-Creative Hub 8月20日(水) 8月22日(金)※ 8月25日(月) 8月27日(水)
※8月22日(金)の練習後には浴衣ワークショップを開催! 詳しくはこちら!
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Issei History Symposium – August 21 @ JCCCNC Scholars from the University of Pennsylvania, Stanford, Seijo University, UC Berkeley, and more will share new research on the pre–World War II Issei experience, using rare materials from the Center’s Japanese American History Archives. Highlights include records from the Yokohama Specie Bank, Japanese American Camp Haiku, Lordsburg WWII Camp, and the Walnut Grove farming community. RSVP via jaha@jcccnc.org. 一世歴史シンポジウム – 8月21日 @ JCCCNC ペンシルベニア大学、スタンフォード大学、成城大学、UCバークレー校などの研究者が、センターの日本人移民歴史アーカイブ(JAHA)所蔵の貴重資料を用い、戦前の一世体験に関する最新研究を発表します。横浜正金銀行、日系人収容所俳句、ルーズバーグ収容所、ウォルナットグローブ農業コミュニティの記録などが紹介されます。参加ご希望の方は jaha@jcccnc.org まで。
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Origami-Palooza returns to Japantown! Join this free, family-friendly festival featuring hands-on origami workshops, expert-led classes, and fun folding challenges with prizes—perfect for all ages and skill levels. Learn more here. When: Sunday, Aug 24 @ 11 am — 5 pm Where: Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street, SF オリガミ・パルーザが8月24日(日)にジャパンタウンに戻ってきます! すべての年齢・レベルの方に楽しんでいただける、無料の折り紙フェスティバル。折り紙ワークショップや達人によるレッスン、賞品がもらえるチャレンジも開催されます!詳しくはこちら。 日時:8月24日(日) 午前11時〜午後5時 場所:ホテル・カブキ(Hotel Kabuki)
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A special message from Shadows For Peace: The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Experience, a speaker forum series providing Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivors) the opportunity to share their story of hope for future generations: This has been a busy year for anniversaries, including 50 years since the end of our part in the Vietnam War, 80 years since Victory in Europe (VE Day) & Victory in Japan (VJ Day). Two other 80th anniversaries will take place this August 6th and 9th, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While some might tend to think it happened in Japan and no Americans were hurt, we invite you to attend this event taking place August 24 to hear the personal testimony of Howard Kakita, who was visiting his grandparents when the A-bomb exploded over Hiroshima. Incarcerated in the Poston WRA camp, initially his parents had no news of his survival. Toshiharu Kano was in his mother’s womb at the time of the Hiroshima bombing. As a result he was born without an immune system, exposing him to many health challenges during his youth. 12 U.S. Army Air Corps crewmen held as prisoners also perished in Hiroshima. Shigeaki Mori, who met with President Obama during his visit to the Peace Park, preserved their story. This presentation combines historical background through film, recorded testimonials, and Hibakusha (atomic bomb survivor) presenters, followed by a moderated discussion and Question & Answer session. SPEAKERS: Howard Kakita, Toshiharu Kano, & Robert M. Horsting DATE/TIME: Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM PLACE: Gardena Buddhist Church Hondo, 1517 166th St, Gardena CA 90247 ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84645926738?pwd=b4KH8Hra0ggtF8OyXA6bBFegkY7UYi.1. Meeting ID: 846 4592 6738; Passcode: 498499 RSVP: AbombSurvivors@gmail.com
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UPCOMING EVENTS! 今後のイベント!
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Mixed Asian Day is back! Save the date—September 13th at KOHO Creative Hub—for a vibrant celebration of mixed Asian Pacific identities. Enjoy a marketplace, panel discussions, workshops, and more throughout the day! Created by Mixed Asian Media and Leviathan Lab, this event honors the diversity and richness of mixed Asian experiences, including Asian adoptees. Whether you’re mixed, an adoptee, or an ally, your unique perspective helps weave a stronger, more inclusive community. Join us and be part of this meaningful celebration!
ミックスアジアンデイが帰ってきました! 9月13日、KOHO Creative Hubにて、混血アジア太平洋アイデンティティを祝う1日限りのイベントを開催します。マーケットプレイスやパネルディスカッション、ワークショップなど、多彩なプログラムをご用意しています。 この日は、Mixed Asian MediaとLeviathan Labが共に企画し、混血アジアの意味を祝福します。私たちは、アジア系養子も含む多様なアジア太平洋のアイデンティティを本当に受け入れる包括的なコミュニティを目指しています。 混血の方、養子の方、または包摂を大切にするサポーターの皆さん、あなたの存在がこの多様な織物の大切な一部です。ぜひご参加ください!
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KOHO and Gardens of Golden Gate Park are excited to present the fourth annual KOHO BonPop community Bon Odori festival, taking place this year on Sunday, August 31 at the Celebration Garden in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Vendors & Activities from 2 PM— 4 PM and dancing from 4 PM — 6 PM. RSVP here! KOHOとゴールデンゲートパークの庭園は、第4回「KOHO BonPop」コミュニティ盆踊りフェスティバルを開催します!今年は8月31日(日)、サンフランシスコ・ゴールデンゲートパーク内「セレブレーション・ガーデン」にて開催されます。出店やアクティビティ:午後2時〜4時/盆踊り:午後4時〜6時。RSVPはこちらから!
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Japantenna invites photographers of all levels to join our Social Media Photo Contest celebrating our Cameras & Photography Pop-Up in historic San Francisco Japantown. Theme: “Old & New” — Capture Japanese culture, aesthetics, or Japantown itself for a chance to win exclusive prizes and be featured in our gallery. Submit your photos by Monday, Sept 1! Learn more about the contest rules here. The exhibition will be open two weekends: Sept 6–7 and Sept 13–14, 12 PM–5 PM at Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, 22 Peace Plaza, East Mall 2F. Japantennaは、歴史あるサンフランシスコ・ジャパンタウンで開催される「カメラ&写真」ポップアップを記念し、写真コンテストを開催します。テーマは「Old & New」。日本文化や美意識、ジャパンタウンを写した写真を募集します。入賞者には特別賞品があり、展示会でも紹介されます。写真提出締切は 9月1日(月)です。 コンテスト規則はこちらから。 展示会は9月6・7日と9月13・14日の2週末、正午12時〜午後5時、ジャパンタウン文化地区ビジターセンター(22 Peace Plaza, East Mall 2階)で開催します。
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Check out the New Japanese Clay exhibit at the Asian Art Museum, starting this Friday! From rugged works that mimic chunks of earth or stone to delicate forms imitating folds of paper or billowing textiles, the unconventional techniques in New Japanese Clay will expand your idea of what is possible in this time-honored art form. Learn more here. 今週の金曜日から始まるアジア美術館の『New Japanese Clay』展をぜひご覧ください!大地や石の塊を思わせる荒々しい作品から、紙の折り目や風に舞う布のように繊細な形まで、『New Japanese Clay(ニュー・ジャパニーズ・クレイ)』に登場する革新的な技法の数々は、この伝統的な芸術形式における可能性の限界を広げてくれることでしょう。詳しくはこちら
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Last Chance! Ruth Asawa: Retrospective Exhibition — Leaving SF MOMA Sept. 2 This first posthumous retrospective presents the full range of Ruth Asawa’s work and its inspirations over six decades of her career. As an artist, Asawa forged a groundbreaking practice through her ceaseless exploration of materials and forms. As an educator and civic leader, Asawa’s impact on San Francisco can still be felt today. Get tickets here! ルース・アサワ 回顧展 — サンフランシスコ近代美術館での展示は9月2日まで! 本回顧展は、ルース・アサワの死後初となる大規模な展覧会で、60年にわたる彼女の創作活動とそのインスピレーションを紹介します。アーティストとして革新的な表現を追求し続けたアサワは、教育者・地域リーダーとしてもサンフランシスコに大きな影響を残しました。チケットはこちらから!
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A powerful new exhibit at the San Francisco Historical Society documents the destruction of the Fillmore District during “urban renewal,” featuring 24 historic photos—including a special section on Japantown’s Japanese American community. On view through December 21, it offers a moving look at the impact of redevelopment on local neighborhoods. Get tickets here. サンフランシスコ歴史協会で、フィルモア地区の「都市再開発」による破壊を記録した新しい展示が開催中。ジャパンタウンの在日米国人コミュニティに焦点を当てた特別セクションを含む24枚の歴史的写真が公開されています。12月21日まで。チケットはこちらから購入できます。
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UPCOMING JTF MEETINGS 今後のJTF会議予定
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JTF Meetings are free, open to the public. Check the JTF website for meeting agendas. 今後のジャパンタウンタスクフォース会議(無料、一般公開)。会議の議題については、JTFのウェブサイトをご確認ください. August JTF Meetings: 6-8 pm, Wed, 8/20, Full Board of Directors Meeting 5:30-6:30 pm, Mon, 8/25, Ad Hoc Japan Center Malls Technical Committee NEW DATE & TIME: 4:30-5:30 pm, Wed, 8/27, Peace Plaza Committee Meeting
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SAVE THE DATES FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS: 下記のイベントにもぜひご参加ください: Thurs, 8/21 10 am-3 pm: Japanese American History Archives (JAHA) Symposium @ JCCCNC Sat, 8/23, 10 am: Friends of Kimbell Garden Public Comment Session @ Hamilton Rec Center Sat, 8/23, 2 pm-5 pm: Block Printing Workshop @ JCCCNC Sat, 8/24, 11 am-5 pm: Origami Palooza [Paper Tree, Japan Center Malls] @ Hotel Kabuki Tue, 8/26, 6 pm-8:30 pm: Open Sewing Studio @ JCCCNC Sun, 8/31, 2-6 pm: BonPop 2025 @ Golden Gate Park Celebration Garden Sat, 9/6, 10 am-12N: JCBD Japantown Community Clean-Up @ Osaka Way Sat-Sun, 9/6-9/7, 12N-5 pm: Japantenna “Old & New” Photo Exhibit @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center Sat, 9/13, 11 am-2 pm: Second Saturdays ‘Round the World Featuring Japantown @ Union Square [Nihonmachi Street Fair, Japantown Cultural District] Sat, 9/13, 11 am: Kinmon Gakuen/Golden Gate Institute Renovation Groundbreaking @ Kinmon Gakuen Sat, 9/13, 12N: Mixed Asian Day @ Koho Creative Hub Sat-Sun, 9/13-9/14, 12N-5 pm: Japantenna “Old & New” Photo Exhibit @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center Sat, 9/20,21 12N-5 pm: Japanese Language Lounge at the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center Sun, 9/21: Aloha Run Wed, 9/24, 11 am: “We Choose Peace” Exhibit & Lecture/Panel @NJAHS Wed, 9/24, 1 pm: “We Choose Peace” Art & Peacemaking: Art Panel, Bon Odori Workshop @ Studio Gen Fri, 9/26, 12N - 5 pm: Ikenobo & Ohara Ryu Flower Arrangement Workshop at JCDVC Fri, 10/3, 6 pm-10 pm: APILO 50th Anniversary Gala @ Nikko Hotel Sat, 10/4, 10 am-12N: JCBD Japantown Community Clean-Up @ Osaka Way Sat, 10/4: Wakamatsu Colony Pilgrimage [Nichi Bei Foundation] Sat, 10/11, 2 pm: Keiro no Hi — Honoring Japantown Arts and Media 50th Anniversary Sat, 10/11: 50th Anniversary of Japantown Arts & Media. Fri, 10/17, evening: Destination Nihonmachi Thurs, 11/6: 50th Anniversary of the Nihonmachi Terraces. Sun, 11/16: 7-5-3 Ceremony @ Sokoji Temple. Mon, 11/17: 50th Anniversary of Nihonmachi Terrace [Japanese American Religious Federation]. Sat, 12/6, 10 am-12N: JCBD Japantown Community Clean-Up @ Osaka Way Sun, 12/28, 9am: Mochitsuki @ Sokoji Temple
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Photo credits: JTF staff, official event, organization websites, social media sites. 写真提供:JTFスタッフ、公式イベント、団体ウェブサイト、ソーシャルメディアサイト
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