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This week, Japantown is filled with connection and cultural celebration as Japantown Customer Appreciation Month continues. Come celebrate with Japantown’s 5th Annual Pride Flag Raising… ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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This week, Japantown is filled with connection and cultural celebration as the Japantown Customer Appreciation Month continues. Come celebrate with Japantown’s 5th Annual Pride Flag Raising plus an inaugural Community Potluck, and the 14th Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival next week! Announcing our new Sencha Green Tea 101 Workshop for Everyday Drinking, along with the Japanese Language Lounge at the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center. 今週のジャパンタウンは、地域のつながりと文化を祝うイベントで盛りだくさんです。引き続き開催中の「お客様感謝月間」をお楽しみいただくとともに、ジャパンタウン第5回プライドフラッグ掲揚式&コミュニティ・ポットラック、そして来週開催される第14回北カリフォルニア豆腐&ソイフードフェスティバルにもぜひご参加ください。 また、日本町文化地区ビジターセンターでは、新たに「Sencha 101 ~毎日飲む煎茶ワークショップ~」と「Japanese Language Lounge(日本語ラウンジ)」を開催いたします。皆さまのお越しをお待ちしております!
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Japantown Cultural District Announcements! ジャパンタウン文化地区からのお知らせ!
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[Sat, 5/30-Sun, 6/28]: Japantown Merchants Association's Customer Appreciation Month. Enter for a chance to win the $5,000 Grand Prize! Shop or dine at participating Japantown Merchants Association member businesses (including Kissako Tea) during the promotion period and receive one raffle ticket for every $100 spent. Multiple receipts from the same day may be combined to reach the $100 threshold. Redeem your receipts for raffle tickets at the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, Japan Center EAST Mall, 2F, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 12N-5 pm. Raffle winners will be selected by the Japantown Merchants Association on Friday, 7/10. Details/Participating Stores.
【5/30(土)~6/28(日)】:ジャパンタウン・マーチャント・アソシエーション「お客様感謝月間」 $5,000のグランプリが当たるチャンス!ジャパンタウン・マーチャント・アソシエーション加盟店(キッサコ茶を含む)にて、この期間中にお食事、お買い上げいただくと、(同じ日購入した複数のレシートを合算することが可能)合計金額100ドルごとにラッフル券を1枚引き換えることができます。引換はレシートをジャパンタウン文化地区ビジターセンター(ジャパンセンター EAST Mall 2階)へお持ちください。ラッフル当選者は7月10日(金)にジャパンタウン・マーチャント・アソシエーションより発表されます。詳細/参加店舗。
Promotional materials were designed by 3Pillars. 印刷物は3Pillarsが制作しました。
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[Sun, 6/7, 12N & 2 pm]: Join the Japanese Language Lounge! This is a relaxed, in-person meetup where participants of all levels can practice Japanese conversation and connect with others in a friendly, low-pressure environment. The program runs twice monthly on Sundays through 9/27, with two one-hour sessions offered at 12N and 2 pm, $10 per session. Join us at the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, Japan Center EAST Mall, 2F. Reserve a spot here. 【6/7(日)正午 & 午後2時】:ジャパニーズ・ランゲージ・ラウンジが始まります!9月27日まで、隔週日曜日実施、各回は12:00または14:00からの1時間クラスです。どなたでも参加できる対面形式の交流会です。日本語での会話練習を楽しみながら、スキルを向上させ、新しい仲間とつながりましょう。ジャパンタウン・カルチュラル・ディストリクト・ビジターセンター(ジャパン・センター・イースト・モール2階)にて、1回10ドル。予約はこちらから。
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[Sat, 6/20]: Sencha Green Tea 101 Tea Workshop for Everyday Drinking @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, Japan Center EAST Mall 2F. Sencha is Japan's most popular daily green tea, offering a balanced, refreshing flavor profile distinct from matcha, ceremonial tea. Join this casual, hands-on workshop for beginners to learn brewing techniques, including water temperature and steeping time. Participants will engage in a guided tasting of different sencha types, transforming their daily tea routine. Reserve your ticket here. 【6/20(土)】:日常のお茶を楽しむための「煎茶101」 @ 日本町文化地区ビジターセンター(ジャパンセンター・イーストモール2階)煎茶は日本で最も一般的に飲まれている緑茶で、抹茶とは異なる、バランスの取れたさわやかな味わいが特徴です。初心者向けのカジュアルで体験型のワークショップでは、お湯の温度や抽出時間など、煎茶の淹れ方を学ぶことができます。参加者は違った煎茶の種類で実際にお茶を淹れるワークショップに参加し、日常のお茶の時間をより豊かにする体験ができます。予約はこちらからどうぞ。
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[Thu, 6/4, 5-8 pm]: Fillmore Community Action Plan Workshop: PLACEMAKING, ARTS & CULTURE @ African American Arts & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street Join the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs, Office of Supervisor Bilal Mahmood, City Departments, and community leaders for a free workshop on placemaking, arts, and culture in the Fillmore. Your input will help shape priorities and recommendations for the Fillmore Community Action Plan. All ages are welcome. Food and refreshments will be provided. RSVP. 【6/4(木)5–8 pm】:フィルモア地域行動計画ワークショップ:プレイスメイキング、芸術・文化 @ アフリカ系アメリカ人芸術文化複合施設(762 フルトン・ストリート)フィルモア地区のまちづくり、芸術、文化をテーマにしたコミュニティワークショップです。皆さまのご意見が、今後のフィルモア·コミュニティ·アクションプランの策定に活かされます。全年齢対象。軽食あり。登録URL。
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[Sat, 6/6, 11 am-1 pm]: Summer Wagashi Sweets Virtual Workshop @ Zoom [JCCCNC] Join our virtual Zoom wagashi sweets workshop and learn how to make two refreshing summer Japanese sweets: sasamaki, a bamboo leaf–wrapped sweet with black sugar and kuzu filling, and hasunekan, a lotus root yokan jelly favored by tea master Tantansai. Recipes and a recording will be provided to all registrants. Sign up and try making your own wagashi at home! RSVP. 【6/6(土)11 am–1 pm】:夏の和菓子オンラインワークショップ @ Zoom[JCCCNC]笹巻きと蓮根羹(はすねかん)の2種類の夏の和菓子作りを学ぶオンライン講座です。レシピと録画視聴リンクは参加者全員に提供されます。登録URL。
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[Sat, 6/6, 2-6 pm]: 5th Annual Japantown Pride Flag Raising, 2-3 pm ceremony @ Osaka Way; 3:15-3:45 pm flag-raising @ Konko Church; 4-6:30 pm reception @ The Center. Please join for performances at Osaka Way, followed by a procession to Konko Church, 1909 Bush, and of course a flag raising! Afterwards, join Okaeri NorCal and The Center, 1840 Sutter, for an inaugural potluck to celebrate Pride Month! RSVP/Details. 【6/6(土)2–6 pm】:第5回 ジャパンタウン・プライド旗掲揚式(2–3 pm 式典 @ Osaka Way、3:15–3:45 pm 旗掲揚 @ 金光教、4–6:30 pm 懇親会 @ JCCCNC)パフォーマンスやスピーチ、Konko Churchまでの行進、そして恒例のプライド旗掲揚を行います。終了後は、Okaeri NorCalとThe Centerによるポットラックでプライド月間をお祝いしましょう。登録・詳細。
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[Sat, 6/13, 11 am-5 pm]: 14th Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival @ St. Mary’s Event Center [Nichi Bei Foundation] The annual Soy and Tofu Festival brings together culture, cuisine and community for one unforgettable day in San Francisco. Just $5 admission, with yummy samples and a free shuttle from the Japantown Peace Plaza. Tickets/Details. 【6/13(土)11 am–5 pm】:第14回 北カリフォルニア大豆・豆腐祭り @ セント・メアリーズ・イベントセンター[日米財団]大豆と豆腐をテーマに、食・文化・コミュニティが集う人気イベントです。入場料は$5で、試食やジャパンタウン平和広場からの無料シャトルも利用できます。チケット·詳細。
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[Tues, 6/9, 5-7 pm]: “Diamond Diplomacy” Baseball Screening and Special Director’s Talk @ Latino/Hispanic Rooms A&B, San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St Join the San Francisco Main Library for a free public screening of Diamond Diplomacy, a baseball documentary exploring 150 years of shared history between Japan and the United States. The film will be followed by a special talk with SF Bay Area Director Yuriko Gamo Romer and Executive Producer Glen S. Fukushima. Presented by the Japan Society of Northern California. RSVP. 【6/9(火)5–7 pm】: 「Diamond Diplomacy」野球ドキュメンタリー上映会&監督トーク @ San Francisco Public Library Latino/Hispanic Rooms A&B(100 Larkin St) 日本とアメリカの150年にわたる交流を野球を通して描くドキュメンタリー『Diamond Diplomacy』の無料上映会を開催します。上映後には、監督のYuriko Gamo Romer氏とエグゼクティブプロデューサーのGlen S. Fukushima氏による特別トークも行われます。主催:Japan Society of Northern California。登録URL。
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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. All meetings are hosted via Zoom unless otherwise noted. 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。 特に記載がない場合、会議はすべてZoomで行われます。 JUNE 6-8 pm, Thurs, 6/11, Land Use & Transportation Committee 6-8 pm, Wed, 6/17, Full Board of Directors 5:30-6:30 pm, Mon, 6/22, Japan Center Malls Technical Committee 12N-1 pm, Tues, 6/23, Osaka Way Committee 5-6 pm, Tues, 6/23, Peace Plaza Committee
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SAVE THE DATE: UPCOMING EVENTS 下記のイベントにもぜひご参加ください: Thurs, 6/4, 5-8 pm: Fillmore Community Action Plan Workshop: PLACEMAKING, ARTS & CULTURE @ African American Arts & Culture Complex, 762 Fulton Street [SF Planning] Sat, 6/6, 11 am-1 pm: Summer Wagashi Sweets Virtual Workshop @ Zoom [JCCCNC Sat, 6/6, 2-6:30 pm: Japantown Pride Flag Raising (2-3 pm ceremony @ Osaka Way; 3:15-3:45 pm flag-raising @ Konko Church; 4-6:30 pm reception @ The Center) [Japantown Rainbow Coalition] Sun, 6/7, 12N & 2 pm: Japanese Language Lounge (twice monthly on Sundays until 9/27) @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, Japantown EAST Mall 2F. Tues, 6/9, 5-7 pm: “Diamond Diplomacy” Baseball Screening and Special Director’s Talk @ Latino/Hispanic Rooms A&B, San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin St [Japan Society of Northern California] Sat, 6/13, 9 am-4:30 pm: Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class @ 1167 Mission St. [ASIAN, Inc.] Sat, 6/13, 11 am-5 pm: 14th Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival @ St. Mary’s Event Center [Nichi Bei Foundation] Sat, 6/13, 2-4 pm: Queer Japantown Exhibit Opening Reception @ National Japanese American Historical Society Peace Gallery Sun, 6/14, 11 am-2 pm: Doggy Kimono Sewing Workshop @ JCCCNC Sun, 6/14, 1:05 pm: Giants Tickets – Hello Kitty Day @ Oracle Park Wed, 6/17, 11 am-12:30 pm community reception; 1-2:30 pm private reception for residents/families: 50th Anniversary Nihonmachi Terrace [JARF] Sat, 6/20: Sencha 101 Tea Workshop for Everyday Drinking @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, Japan Center EAST Mall 2F Sat, 6/20, 11 am-1 pm: Chabana Flower Arrangement Virtual Workshop @ Zoom [JCCCNC] Thu, 6/25, 5-8 pm: JCYC Open House @ 2012 Pine St Sat, 6/27, 9 am-4:30 pm: Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class @ 1167 Mission St. [ASIAN, Inc.] Sat, 6/27, 10:30 am-3 pm: One Day of Refinement: Japanese Traditional Arts @ Hokka Nichi Bei Kai, 1759 Sutter St Sun, 6/28, 10:30 am & 1:30 pm: A Moment of Refinement: Japanese Traditional Arts @ Hokka Nichi Bei Kai, 1759 Sutter St Sat, 6/30, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church Thu, 7/9, 6:45 pm: Giants Tickets – Peanuts Night @ Oracle Park Fri-Sat, 7/11-7/12, 10 am-4 pm: Vintage Japanese Pop-Up Market @ JCCCNC Sat-Sun, 7/11-7/19: Japan Day/Week @ Japan Center Malls & Hotel Kabuki Sat, 7/18, 11 am-3 pm: Nakayoshi Annual Welcome Picnic @ Sign Room, Presidio Sports Basement, 610 Old Mason St. Sat, 7/25, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church Sat, 8/15, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church Sun, 8/23, 1-3 pm: An Invitation to Koto Music, Natsu no Hogaku Concert @ Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post St. [Seiha Hogakukai USA] Sun, 8/23: Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer & Trans Movements @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, First Floor Galleries LAST DAY Sun, 8/23 & 8/30, 11 am-2 pm: Shibori Stitch Workshop 2-Part Series @ JCCCNC Sun, 8/30, 11 am-4 pm: Origami Palooza @ Hotel Kabuki & Japan Center Malls Fri, 9/11: 42nd Annual Golf Tournament [Kimochi] Fri-Sat, 9/12-13: Voice Actor Signings @ Japan Center East and West Malls Mon, 9/14 & 9/28, 6-9 pm: Introduction to Sewing 2-Part Workshop Series @ JCCCNC Fri, 9/18, 7 pm: Valkyries Japanese Heritage Night Fundraiser [JACL] @ Chase Center Sat, 9/19, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One] Fri, 9/25, 10 am-3 pm: Takahashi Issei Heritage Center Scholar Public Talks @ JCCCNC Fri, 9/25, 7:15 pm: Giants Tickets – LA Dodgers @ Oracle Park Sat, 10/3: Big Steps for Little Friends 5K Run/Walk [Nihonmachi Little Friends] REGISTRATION DEADLINE Sat, 10/17, 2-5 pm: Sashiko Embroidery Workshop @ JCCCNC Sat, 10/17, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One] Sun, 10/18, 9 am-1 pm: Big Steps for Little Friends 5K Run/Walk @ Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park [Nihonmachi Little Friends] Mon, 11/16, 6-9 pm: Apron Sewing Workshop @ JCCCNC Sat, 11/21, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church Sat, 12/19, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church
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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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