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This week, explore scholarships and competitions for students across all stages and fields of study. Stay tuned for a traditional Spring Tea Ceremony in Japantown, and take part in a meaningful opportunity to learn about the history of Japanese American incarceration through a special tour of historic Presidio Building 35 in partnership with the Bay School.

今週は、あらゆる学年・専攻の学生を対象とした奨学金やコンテストをご紹介します。ジャパンタウンで開催される伝統的な春の茶会にもご注目ください。また、ベイ・スクールとの共同企画として、歴史的なプレシディオ第35号棟の特別ツアーに参加し、日系アメリカ人の強制収容の歴史について学ぶ貴重な機会もぜひご利用ください。

 

Japantown Cultural District Announcements!
ジャパンタウン文化地区からのお知らせ!

 

🌸 [Sat/Sun, 4/11-12 & 4/18-19]: 59th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival

Join us at the 2026 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival, the largest cherry blossom festival in the country! The festival is free and open to the public and features cultural performances, traditional arts, live music, and the annual Queen Program — with many ways to volunteer and support the community celebration. Taiwanese-Japanese comedian Atsuko Okatsuka will serve as the 59th Grand Marshal for the Grand Parade on Sun, 4/19 (1–3 pm).

🌸 [4/11-12, 4/18-19の土日 両日] 第59回 北カリフォルニア桜祭り
サンフランシスコのジャパンタウンで、2週末にわたり日本および日系アメリカ人文化を祝うお祭りにぜひご参加ください。入場は無料で、文化パフォーマンス、伝統芸能、ライブ音楽、そしてクイーンプログラムなどが行われます。また、地域のお祭りを支えるさまざまなボランティアの機会もあります。台湾と日本にルーツを持つコメディアンの岡塚敦子さんが、4/19(日)午後1時~3時のグランドパレードの第59代グランドマーシャルを務めます。

Volunteer Opportunities / ボランティア募集:

  • Japantown Task Force / Japantown Cultural District Table: Volunteer Sign-Up

  • General Festival Volunteers: Sign-Up Form

  • TennaBear Mascot Volunteers: Email Link

Join the Parade! / パレードに参加!

  • (NEW!) Supervisor Bilal Mahmood Sign-Up Form

  • Mikoshi Shrine Carrying (Parade): Facebook

  • We Are One (Parade): Email info@weareonesf.org

 

COMING SOON! 近日公開!

 

[Tue, 4/7, 6:30 pm] Uphold Truth, Honor Resilience at Building 35 @ The Bay School (35 Keyes Ave)
Join a special opportunity to visit San Francisco’s Presidio Building 35—the former headquarters of the Western Defense Command, where Lt. General John L. DeWitt issued the WWII proclamations that led to the incarceration of Japanese Americans. The evening includes tours of DeWitt’s office, the former radio room, and a program highlighting the site’s significance while promoting healing for survivors and their descendants. RSVP

[4月7日(火)午後6時30分] 「真実を守り、不屈の精神を称える」 @ベイ・スクール(35 Keyes Ave)
サンフランシスコのプレシディオ第35号棟を訪れる特別な機会にご参加ください。ここはかつて西部防衛司令部の本部であり、ジョン・L・デウィット中将が第二次世界大戦中に日系アメリカ人の強制収容につながる布告を発した場所です。この夜のプログラムでは、デウィット中将の執務室や旧無線室の見学に加え、この場所の重要性を紹介するとともに、生存者とその子孫の心の癒やしを促進する企画が行われます。登録リンク

 
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[OPEN: Sun, 4/12, 11am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm] Spring Tea Ceremony @ Hokka Nichibei Kai, 1759 Sutter St.
Experience the Japanese tea ceremony and learn about its rich history and cultural significance—green tea and seasonal hand made sweets will be served. 33$ + fees (non-members) Please RSVP by 4/11/26.

[開催:4/12(日)午前11時、正午、午後1時、午後2時]春の茶道体験 @北加日米会館(1759 Sutter St.)
日本の茶道を体験し、その豊かな歴史と文化的意義について学びましょう。抹茶と季節の手作り和菓子をご用意しています。2026年4月11日までにご予約ください。33ドル+手数料(非会員)登録リンク

 

JTOWN & BEYOND!
日本町とその先!

 
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[DEADLINE: Fri, 4/3] 2026 National Scholarship and Awards Program [Japanese American Citizens League]
Explore 30+ college scholarships for incoming 1st year students, undergraduates, and graduates, and those with financial need, as well as those specializing in law and the creative/performing arts. Apply Here or email scholarships@jacl.org.

[応募締切:4/3(金)]2026年度 全米奨学金・表彰プログラム[日系アメリカ人市民同盟(JACL)]
大学新入生、在学生、大学院生を対象とした30以上の奨学金に加え、経済的支援が必要な方、法学や創作・舞台芸術分野を専攻する方にも対応しています。Apply Here または scholarships@jacl.org までメールでご応募ください。

 
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[NEW DEADLINE: Fri, 4/10] Children’s Art Contest 2026 Submissions Open [APA Family Support Services]
Details / Apply

「締切延長:4月10日(金)」子どもアートコンテスト2026 応募受付中[APA Family Support Services]
詳細/応募

 
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[DEADLINE: Fri, 4/17, 5 pm] Japanese Community Youth Council Scholarship Program

Explore three exciting scholarships from JCYC (application details via links below):

[応募締切:4/17(金)午後5時]Japanese Community Youth Council 奨学金プログラム
JCYCによる3つの奨学金の詳細をご覧ください(申請方法は以下のリンクより):

  • 2026 JCYC Excellence Scholarship Application

  • JCYC Pathways Scholarship Application

  • 2026 Thomatra Scott Scholarship Form

 
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[DEADLINE: Sat, 4/18 to RSVP] Annual Family Fishing Day [San Francisco Japanese American Citizens League, Nisei Fishing Club]
Enjoy a BBQ lunch and fishing with your family on Sat, 5/2 at the San Pablo Dam Reservoir. Details here. To RSVP, complete this RSVP form and waiver. Email these back to sfjacl@yahoo.com or send via USPS mail to SFJACL, 1765 Sutter St, SF, CA, 94115 no later than 4/18/26.

【申込締切:4月18日(土)】年次ファミリー・フィッシング・デー [サンフランシスコ日系市民連盟, 二世釣りクラブ]
5月2日(土)は、ご家族でバーベキュー、ハンバーガー、ホットドッグを楽しみながら、釣りを楽しみましょう。お申し込み・詳細については、sfjacl@yahoo.com までメールをお送りいただくか、1765 Sutter St, San Francisco CA, 94115 まで郵送にてお問い合わせください。

 

UPCOMING JTF MEETINGS
今後のJTF会議予定

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。

April

  • 5:30-7 pm, Mon, 4/6, Cultural Heritage & Sustainability Committee

  • 6-8 pm, Thurs, 4/9, Land Use & Transportation Committee

  • 6-8 pm, Wed, 4/15, Full Board of Directors

  • 5:30-6:30 pm, Mon, 4/27, Japan Center Malls Technical

  • 12N-1 pm, Tues, 4/28, Osaka Way Committee

  • 5-6 pm, Tues, 4/28, Peace Plaza Committee

 

SAVE THE DATES: UPCOMING EVENTS
下記のイベントにもぜひご参加ください:

  • Tues, 3/31: Children’s Art Contest 2026 Submission Deadline [APA Family Support Services]

  • Tues, 4/7, 6:30-8:30 pm: Uphold Truth, Honor Resilience Bay School (former location of Western Defense Command) Open House @ Bay School [JCYC, Tsuru for Solidarity]

  • Fri, 4/10, 12N-5 pm: JAM Workshop 50th Anniversary LAST DAY

  • Sat-Sun, 4/11-4/12, 4/18-4/19: Mini Art Mart @ Kinokuniya Mall 

  • Sun, 4/12, 11am, 12, 1, & 2pm: 2026 Spring Tea Ceremony @ Hokka Nichi Bei Kai 

  • Mon, 4/13 & 4/27, 6-9 pm: Intro to Sewing 2-Part Workshop Series @ JCCCNC

  • Thurs, 4/16: Community Convening on Certificates of Preference Holders @ KOHO.

  • Sat, 4/19: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade

  • Wed, 4/22: Earth Day in Japantown

  • Sun, 4/26, 11:30 am-4 pm: Youth Mini Market @ KOHO  

  • Thurs, 4/30, 12N-5 pm: JAM Workshop 50th Anniversary @ National Japanese American Historical Society Peace Gallery LAST DAY

  • Sat, 5/2, 11 am-4 pm: Children’s Day @ JCCCNC

  • Mon, 5/4, 5/11 & 5/18, 6-8:30 pm: Yukata Sewing Workshop 3-Part Series @ JCCCNC

  • Wed, 5/6, 5:30pm: APA Heritage Awards & Community Gala @ Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave [APA Heritage Celebration Committee] 

  • Thurs, 5/7-Tues, 5/19: CAAMFest 2026 [Center for Asian American Media]

  • Sat, 5/9, 12N-3 pm: 8th Anniversary Block Party @ Ringold Alley, between 8th-9th st [Leather & LGBTQ Culture District]

  • Sat-Sun, 5/9-5/10: Mini Art Mart @ Kinokuniya Mall 

  • Mon-Tues, 5/11-5/12: The Irechō: The Book of Names National Monument @ Asian Art Museum

  • Thurs, 5/14, 5:30 pm: Excellence in 2026 Education Awards @ Hotel Kabuki [JCYC]

  • Sat, 5/16: Japanese Cemetery Community Cleanup [JCCCNC] @ Colma Japanese Cemetery

  • Fri, 5/22: San Francisco Giants Japanese Heritage Night @ Oracle Park

  • Sat, 5/23, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church

  • Mon, 5/25: Memorial Day Service @ Japanese Cemetery [Japanese Benevolent Society]

  • Sat, 5/30: Voice Actor Signings @ Japan Center East and West Malls

  • Sun, 6/14, 11 am-2 pm: Doggy Kimono Sewing Workshop @ JCCCNC

  • Wed, 6/17, 12N-3 pm; public reception 1:30 pm: 50th Anniversary Nihonmachi Terrace [JARF]

  • Sat, 6/30, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church

  • Sat-Sun, 7/11-7/19: Japan Day/Week @ Japan Center Malls & Hotel Kabuki

  • 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: 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: Origami Palooza @ Hotel Kabuki & Japan Center Malls

  • Fri, 9/12: 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

  • Sat, 9/19, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One]

  • 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

 

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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