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Don’t miss out! Today is the last day for discounted Nisei Soldier tickets. Plus: Karaoke, Film Screenings, and ways to get involved with what’s happening on Fillmore! ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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Welcome to a busy February in Japantown! We honor history through the San Francisco State University Day of Remembrance, the 15th Annual Films of Remembrance, and screenings of Making Waves and Paper Lanterns. You can also stream the story of Mitsuye Endo for the rest of February. Don’t miss out on community action and culture: join the Spring Calligraphy workshop, the Fillmore Safeway Visioning Session, or the Fillmore Neighborhood Council meeting. Act fast—today is the last day for discounted tickets to the Salute to Service tribute! Finally, apply for the DreamSF Fellowship or celebrate the weekend at the Konko Church and We Are One Karaoke Party. 活気あふれる2月の日本町へようこそ!今週は、サンフランシスコ州立大学の「追憶の日(Day of Remembrance)」、第15回「追憶の映画祭(Films of Remembrance)」、そして『Making Waves』や『灯籠(Paper Lanterns)』の上映を通じて歴史を振り返ります。また、ミツエ・エンドウの物語も2月末までストリーミング配信中です。 コミュニティ活動や文化体験も見逃せません。春の書道ワークショップ、Fillmore Safewayのビジョニング・セッション、フィルモア近隣協議会の会合にぜひご参加ください。また、二世兵士を讃えるイベント『Salute to Service』の割引チケット販売は本日までですので、お急ぎください!最後に、DreamSFフェローシップへの応募や、金光教教会とWe Are One主催のカラオケパーティーで週末を楽しみましょう。
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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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**LAST DAY FOR DISCOUNTED TICKETS** Salute to Service: The Nisei Soldier Tribute Get ready for the three-day opening celebration for the 11-city tour of the I Am An American: The Nisei Soldier Experience Traveling Exhibit that tells the storied history of second-generation Japanese Americans who demonstrated their loyalty during World War II by enlisting to serve in the U.S. Army. Tickets for the full weekend experience are soldout. However, for the special Grand Celebration event on Sat, 2/21, at the Palace of Fine Arts, featuring Former Army Chief of Staff Eric Shinseki, there are still special discounted tickets of $60 each available to community members at this link but only through Wed, 2/18. Don't delay purchasing your ticket to this historic event!
【割引チケット最終日】 Salute to Service: 二世兵士への賛辞 全米11都市を巡る移動展示会「I Am An American: The Nisei Soldier Experience(私はアメリカ人:二世兵士の軌跡)」の3日間にわたる開幕イベントがいよいよ開催されます。第二次世界大戦中、米国陸軍への入隊を通じて忠誠を示した日系二世たちの歴史を伝える貴重な展示です。 週末通しチケットはすでに完売していますが、2月21日(土)にパレス・オブ・ファイン・アーツで開催される「グランド・セレブレーション(Grand Celebration)」のチケットはまだ購入可能です。元陸軍参謀総長のエリック・シンセキ氏が登壇するこの歴史的なイベントのコミュニティ向け割引チケット(1枚60ドル)は、こちらのリンクから2月18日(水)までお求めいただけます。この機会を逃さず、お早めにご購入ください!
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3/1—**Sunday** Haru no Shodo: Spring Japanese Calligraphy Workshop 2026 Join us in person for Haru no Shodo, a creative calligraphy workshop celebrating the fresh spirit of spring. Perfect for beginners and returning learners alike, this relaxed session is a great way to explore traditional Japanese writing in a friendly setting. Instructed by Junko Shikata. Bring your enthusiasm and let your creativity flow! $25 per ticket includes all materials and service fees. Please reserve your spot here. 3/1(日)春の書道|Spring Japanese Calligraphy Workshop 2026 春の訪れを感じながら、対面で楽しむ書道ワークショップ「春の書道」を開催します。初心者の方も経験者の方も大歓迎!リラックスした雰囲気の中で、日本の伝統的な書を気軽に体験していただけます。ぜひお気軽にご参加ください。 参加費:お一人様 $25(材料費・サービス料込み) お申し込みはこちらから
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2/25—**Wednesday** FREE “Paper Lanterns” Film Screening and Q&A Join us for a screening of the powerful documentary "Paper Lanterns" at the San Francisco Main Library. Follow the story of Shigeaki Mori, a hibakusha (A-bomb survivor), as he tracks down the identities of the 12 American prisoners of war who were in Hiroshima at the time of the bombing. Details here. 2月25日(水) 映画『灯籠(Paper Lanterns)』無料上映会&Q&A サンフランシスコ公立中央図書館にて、感動のドキュメンタリー映画『灯籠流し(Paper Lanterns)』の上映会を開催します。被爆者である森重昭氏が、広島で被爆した12名のアメリカ人捕虜の身元を熱心に探し求めた軌跡を追う物語です。詳細はこちらから。
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2/19—**Thursday** COMMUNITY VISIONING SESSION 1 Help shape the future of Fillmore Safeway! This interactive session will introduce the project and provide an opportunity for neighbors, community organizations, and stakeholders to share ideas and priorities. Check the flyer here for more details. 2月19日(木) 第1回コミュニティ・ビジョニング・セッション Fillmore Safewayの未来を共に創りましょう! この対話型セッションでは、プロジェクトの概要紹介に加え、近隣住民の皆様、コミュニティ団体、ステークホルダーの方々がアイデアや優先事項を共有できる場を設けます。詳細はこちらのチラシをご確認ください。
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2/20—**Friday, 6:30 pm** FILLMORE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING The Fillmore Neighborhood Council warmly invites community members to a meeting to discuss the situation with the Fillmore Safeway.
Location: Community Room, SF Police Department Northern Station, 1125 Fillmore Street 2月20日(金)午後6時30分 フィルモア近隣協議会 会合 **フィルモア近隣協議会(Fillmore Neighborhood Council)**では、フィルモア地区のセーフウェイ(Safeway)に関する状況について話し合うため、コミュニティの皆様を会合に温かくお迎えいたします。 場所: サンフランシスコ警察署 北署(Northern Station)コミュニティルーム 1125 Fillmore Street
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**AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE** "In The Spirit of Gaman: The Mitsuye Endo Story" is now streaming on YouTube. Click here to see this groundbreaking one-woman performance!
【YouTubeで配信中】 『In The Spirit of Gaman: The Mitsuye Endo Story』がYouTubeでご視聴いただけるようになりました!この画期的な一人芝居を、ぜひこちらからご覧ください。
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2/19—**Thursday** Day of Remembrance Join the Edison Uno Initiative and the Department of Asian American Studies in commemorating the unlawful incarceration of Japanese Americans during WWII. Details here. 2月19日(木):追憶の日(Day of Remembrance) エジソン・ウノ・イニシアチブ(Edison Uno Initiative)とアジア・アメリカ研究学部(Department of Asian American Studies)と共に、第二次世界大戦中の日系アメリカ人の不当な強制収容を追悼する行事に参加しましょう。詳細はこちら。
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2/21—**Saturday** Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America Screening Don’t miss the Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America documentary screening and panel discussion with the filmmakers. Watch this powerful documentary about activism, resilience, and belonging. Reserve your seat here.
2月21日(土)『Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America』上映会 ドキュメンタリー映画『Making Waves: The Rise of Asian America』の上映と、制作者を交えたパネルディスカッションを開催します。アクティビズム(社会活動)、レジリエンス(回復力)、そして「帰属意識」をテーマにした、この力強いドキュメンタリーをぜひご覧ください。お席の予約はこちらから。
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2/21 **Saturday** 2026 Films of Remembrance Experience the power of independent cinema as the Nichi Bei Foundation presents the 15th Annual Films of Remembrance! Join us for a compelling showcase of films that commemorate and reflect on the history of Japanese American incarceration during WWII. Details and tickets here.
2月21日(土):2026年 追憶の映画祭(Films of Remembrance) 日米財団(Nichi Bei Foundation)が贈る、第15回「Films of Remembrance」で独立系映画の持つ力を体感してください!第二次世界大戦中の日系アメリカ人強制収容の歴史を振り返り、追悼する、心揺さぶる作品の数々を上映します。詳細とチケットはこちらから。
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2/21 — **Sunday 6-10 pm** Karaoke Party We Are One and Konko Church invite you to a night of fun, good food, raffle prizes, and music! Come celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year at Konko Church and sing the night away. RSVP here.
2月21日(日) 午後6時〜10時 カラオケパーティー We Are Oneと金光教教会が主催する、楽しい企画、美味しい食事、ラッフル(抽選会)、そして音楽に満ちた一夜にぜひお越しください!金光教教会にて、黒人歴史月間と旧正月(Lunar New Year)を一緒にお祝いし、歌って盛り上がりましょう。お申し込み(RSVP)はこちらから。
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OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK! 今週のその他のイベント! Thurs, 2/19, 5-7 pm: Community Visioning Session 1 @ Third Baptist Church of San Francisco Thurs, 2/19, 5:30-7 pm: Day of Remembrance @ San Francisco State University [Edison Uno Initiative] Fri, 2/20, 7:50-11 pm: Kokuho Screening with the Roxie Theater @ The Roxie Theater (3117 16th St) [Japan Society of Northern California] Fri-Sun, 2/20-2/22: National Veterans Network Opening Weekend “I Am An American” @ Hotel Kabuki, MIS Historic Learning Center, and Palace of Fine Arts Sat, 2/21, 10-11 am: Intro to Yoga @ JCCCNC Sat, 2/21, 1-3 pm: Jon Osaki’s Making Waves Film Screening & Panel Discussion @ Main Library Sat, 2/21, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Party @ Konko Church [We Are One] Sat, 2/21, 7-9 pm: Salute to Service: The Nisei Soldier Tribute @ Palace of Fine Arts Theater Sat-Sun, 2/21-2/22: Films of Remembrance [Nichi Bei Times] Sat-Sun, 2/21-2/22, 12 N-7 pm: OK Marketplace pop-up @ Japan Center East Mall Sun, 2/22, 1-3 pm: Tsuru Mizuhiki Knot Workshop @ JCCCNC Sun, 2/22, 1:30 pm: Dowa no Omatsuri: Festival of Children’s Stories @ Palace of Fine Arts [Nihonmachi Little Friends]
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COMMUNITY CORNER! コミュニティコーナー!
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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。 February 6-8 pm, Wed, 2/18, Full Board of Directors 5:30-6:30 pm, Mon, 2/23, Japan Center Malls Technical Committee 12N-1 pm, Tues, 2/24, Osaka Way Committee 5-6 pm,Tues, 2/24, 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: Thurs, 2/19, 5-7 pm: Community Visioning Session 1 @ Third Baptist Church of San Francisco Thurs, 2/19, 5:30-7 pm: Day of Remembrance @ San Francisco State University [Edison Uno Initiative] Fri, 2/20, 7:50-11 pm: Kokuho Screening with the Roxie Theater @ The Roxie Theater (3117 16th St) [Japan Society of Northern California] Fri-Sun, 2/20-2/22: National Veterans Network Opening Weekend “I Am An American” @ Hotel Kabuki, MIS Historic Learning Center, and Palace of Fine Arts Sat, 2/21, 10-11 am: Intro to Yoga @ JCCCNC Sat, 2/21, 1-3 pm: Jon Osaki’s Making Waves Film Screening & Panel Discussion @ Main Library Sat, 2/21, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Party @ Konko Church [We Are One] Sat, 2/21, 7-9 pm: Salute to Service: The Nisei Soldier Tribute @ Palace of Fine Arts Theater Sat-Sun, 2/21-2/22: Films of Remembrance [Nichi Bei Times] Sat-Sun, 2/21-2/22, 12N-7 pm: OK Marketplace pop-up @ Japan Center East Mall Sun, 2/22, 1-3 pm: Tsuru Mizuhiki Knot Workshop @ JCCCNC Sun, 2/22, 1:30 pm: Dowa no Omatsuri: Festival of Children’s Stories @ Palace of Fine Arts [Nihonmachi Little Friends] Wed, 2/25, 5-7 pm: Young Professionals Group (YPG) Happy Hour 2026 @ Southside Spirit House, 575 Howard St [Japan Society of Northern California] Wed, 2/25, 5:30-7:30 pm: Film Screening of “Paper Lanterns” @ Main Library [SF-Osaka Sister City Association] Wed, 2/25, 5-7 pm: Young Professionals Group (YPG) Happy Hour 2026 @ Southside Spirit House [Japan Society of Northern California] Fri, 2/27, 5-10 pm: Sunset Night Market @ Irving Street, from 20th to 25th Avenues Sat, 2/28, 11 am-1 pm: Spring Wagashi Sweets Virtual Cooking Workshop @ JCCCNC Sat, 2/28, 11 am-3:30 pm: Buddhist Church of San Francisco Chicken Bento Fundraiser Pick-Up @ Buddhist Church of San Francisco Gym Sun, 3/1, 1:30 pm & 3 pm: Haru no Shodo (Spring Calligraphy) Workshop @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center Sun, 3/1: Boy Scout Troop 58 Curry Takeout Fundraiser ORDER DEADLINE Tues, 3/3, 5-6 pm: Master Crafts: Traditional and Contemporary @ Online [Japan Society of Northern California] Thurs, 3/5, 10-11:30 am: Memento Archive Workshop - First Rainbows @ JCCCNC Sat, 3/7, 11 am: Boy Scout Troop 58 Curry Takeout Fundraiser @ Konko Church Sat, 3/7, 5-10 pm: SF Chinese New Year Parade 2026 @ Downtown San Francisco [We Are One] Sun, 3/8, 3-7 pm: Community Kitchen - Shabu Shabu @ JCCCNC Wed, 3/11, 6 pm: Annual San Francisco Interfaith Ramadan Iftar Dinner @ Grace Cathedral Thurs, 3/12, 6:30-8 pm: Parent Educational Workshop @ Nihonmachi Little Friends Fri, 3/13: Conjuring Power: Roots & Futures of Queer& Trans Movements @ Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, First Floor Galleries FIRST DAY Sat, 3/14: Wafu School Ikebana Workshop @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center Sat, 3/14, 9 am-2 pm: American Red Cross Blood Drive by Wallenberg HIgh School @ KOHO Sat-Sun, 3/14-3/15: Mini Art Mart @ Kinokuniya Mall Sun, 3/15, 11 am-6 pm: Baby Quilt Sewing Workshop @ JCCCNC Fri, 3/20: San Francisco Interfaith Winter Shelter Program @ Konko Church Sat, 3/28, 11 am-1:30 pm: Spring Kaiseki Virtual Cooking Workshop [JCCCNC] Sat, 3/28: Tsumami Zaiku Accessories Workshop @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center Sat, 3/28, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Party @ Konko Church [We Are One] Tues, 3/31: Children’s Art Contest 2026 Submission Deadline [APA Family Support Services] 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 Sat-Sun, 4/11-4/12, 4/18: Cherry Blossom Festival Tea Ceremony @ Tateuchi Auditorium, Nihonmachi Little Friends Mon, 4/13 & 4/27, 6-9 pm: Intro to Sewing 2-Part Workshop Series @ JCCCNC Sat, 4/19: Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Grand Parade 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: Children’s Day @ JCCCNC Mon, 5/4, 5/11 & 5/18, 6-8:30 pm: Yukata Sewing Workshop 3-Part Series @ JCCCNC 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: Kimochi Ginza @ Event Center, St. Mary’s Cathedral [Kimochi] Fri, 5/22: San Francisco Giants Japanese Heritage Night @ Oracle Park Sat, 5/23, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One] Sun, 6/14, 11 am-2 pm: Doggy Kimono Sewing Workshop @ JCCCNC Wed, 6/17, 12N-3 pm: 50th Anniversary Nihonmachi Terrace Sat, 6/30, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One] Sat, 7/25, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One] Sat, 8/15, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One] 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 Fri, 9/12: 42nd Annual Golf Tournament [Kimochi] 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: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One] Sat, 12/19, 6-10 pm: Karaoke Night @ Konko Church [We Are One]
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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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