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JTF, in partnership with the Japantown Community Benefit District, the Nihonmachi Parking Corporation, and the City & County of San Francisco, invites you to the third and final Open House for the Osaka Way Upgrade Project, 5:30-7 pm, Tues, 2/6. This event is a fantastic opportunity to view the final conceptual design, which integrates valuable community feedback from previous iterations. Various perspectives and insights have been essential in shaping this vision, and the project team is excited to share progress with the community. Participants (both in-person and virtual) will have the opportunity to once again provide feedback and suggestions. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP today at this link. |
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Osaka Castle needs a new home! Sadly, Kinokuniya Mall will need to remove the model of Osaka Castle after February 29, 2024. This model has been a popular attraction near the first floor’s seating area since the mall’s early days. However, it has gradually deteriorated over the years, with some small pieces having come off and gone missing. In addition, the mall has seen an increase in the number of visitors, so more space is needed for seating, eating, and hosting events. Considering these factors, the mall management has decided that it is necessary to remove the model and expand the seating area to provide a more comfortable and enjoyable space for visitors. Kinokuniya Mall would be pleased to donate the model to anyone interested in keeping and maintaining it. For more information, please contact Kinokuniya Mall at building@kinokuniya.com by February 29, 2024. If there are no interested parties, the model will be demolished. As always, thank you for your support, and please continue to enjoy the mall.
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Inter-faith multi-racial Community Coalition We Are One is gearing up to march for the third year in the San Francisco Chinese New Year parade on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024! Seeking dancers, musicians, and other folks to join in the parade. ===================================== First practice - this Sunday, Jan. 28. 3:30 - 5:00 pm, Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. ===================================== Later practices are scheduled for the following Sundays: Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18 also at the Chinatown YMCA. Additional weeknight practice dates to be announced. ====================================== *There is no parking at the Chinatown YMCA. However, St. Mary's Square garage at 433 Kearny Street offers $6 flat rate parking. This is about a two-block walk to the YMCA. ====================================== We're looking forward to seeing everyone come together as ONE as we welcome the Year of the Dragon! Register here: Registration Link
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SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS: The City & County of San Francisco is seeking small, local businesses for pop-up shops in downtown San Francisco. Vacant to Vibrant is a program by SF New Deal and the City of San Francisco. We help small businesses collaborate with local property owners to create engaging pop-up experiences and community spaces in downtown San Francisco. Our team handles everything from managing pop-up permitting to securing city funding so it’s easy for locals to participate in turning vacant storefronts into vibrant gathering places — and help re-energize the neighborhood. Selected pop-up activators will receive: - a free, temporary space (2-3 months with potential to extend) in downtown San Francisco, - a grant ranging from $3,000-$8,000 to cover related expenses, permit fees covered and insurance as needed, - personalized technical assistance to support the success of your activation, - SF New Deal will provide participating property owners with resources to cover tenant improvements and utility expenses valued at up to $5,000. DEADLINE to apply it Fri, 2/23/24. Application is available here. Image credit: Felicia Liang |
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February JTF MEETINGS: For agendas and Zoom links, go to the JTF website. All meetings are open to the public. JTF各委員会の2月定例ミーティングの開催日と時間のお知らせです。議題内容やZoomリンク等は、JTF website からどうぞ。 Mon, 2/5, 5:30-7 pm: Cultural Heritage Sustainability Committee Thurs, 2/8, 6-8 pm: Land Use & Transportation Committee Mon, 2/12, 5:30-6:30 pm: Ad-Hoc Japan Center Malls Technical Committee Tues, 2/27, 5-6 pm: Peace Plaza Committee
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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： Sat, 2/3, 5-8pm: Crab and Pasta Feast @ Buddhist Church of SF [BCSF BSA Boy Scouts Troop 29; crabfeast@bcsf-t29.org]' Sat, 2/3, 7:30-11pm: Totally 80's Dance Party @ Fermentation Lab [Korean American Community Foundation-SF] Sun, 2/4, 5-8pm: 33rd Annual Crab Feed @ Fratellanza Club [J-Sei] Sat, 2/17, 2-4pm: Bay Area Day of Remembrance Program @ AMC Kabuki. Reception to follow @ The Center [Bay Area Day of Remembrance Coalition] Sat, 2/17, 1-4pm: Drive Thru Crab Feed @ Yu-Ai Kai [Yu-Ai Kai] Wed, 2/21, 6-8:30pm: Japanese Sake & Sushi Charity Event @ Akari Japanese Bistro Sat, 2/24, 4 pm: Chinese New Year Parade interfaith, interracial parade contingent [We Are One] Sat, 2/24: 13th Annual Films of Remembrance @ SF Japantown [Nichi Bei News] Sun, 2/25, 11am-8:30pm: 13th Annual Films of Remembrance @ SJ Buddhist Church Betsuin [Nichi Bei] Sun, 2/25: “Dowa No Omatsuri: A Festival of Children’s Stories” Fundraising Event @Palace of Fine Arts [Nihonmachi Little Friends] Sat, 3/2, 4-7 pm: David Ono’s “Defining Courage - An Immersive Live Event” @ Palace of Fine Arts [The Center, NJAHS] Sat, 3/9, 5:30 pm: JBBP Rosa Parks Elementary School Matsuri Fundraiser @ St. Mary’s Event Center Sat, 3/16: 50th Anniversary Golden Gala @ Signia by Hilton San Jose [Yu-Ai Kai] Sat-Sun, 4/13-14: SF Cherry Blossom Festival Sat-Sun: 4/13-14: Davis Cherry Blossom Festival Sat-Sun, 4/20-21: SF Cherry Blossom Festival Sat, 4/20: Japanese Students Union Matsuri @ Santa Clara University Sun, 4/21: San Jose Nikkei Matsuri Sat-Sun, 4/27-28: Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival Sat, 6/22: 12th Annual Soy & Tofu Festival @ Event Center, St. Mary’s Cathedral, 1111 Gough [Nichi Bei News]Send any additions or updates to info@japantowntaskforce.org.
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Photo credits: JTF staff, official event, organization websites, social media sites.
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