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Join us for a vibrant week in Japantown—featuring a park cleanup, a neighborhood visioning session on the former Fillmore Safeway site, and a fun karaoke night. Deepen your connection by applying to be a 2026 Japantown Navigator and volunteering for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Come out, get involved, and be part of the energy!

ジャパンタウンでの活気あふれる1週間にぜひご参加ください!パーク清掃や、旧フィルモア・セーフウェイ跡地に関する地域ビジョニングセッション、楽しいカラオケナイトなどを開催します。さらに、2026年ジャパンタウン・ナビゲーターへの応募や、桜祭りでのボランティアを通して、地域とのつながりを深めるチャンスです。ぜひ参加して、一緒にこの盛り上がりを楽しみましょう!

 

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

 

🌸 [DEADLINE to APPLY: Fri, 3/20, 5 pm]: Join the 2026 Japantown Navigators!

If you're a local student, a neighborhood senior, or anyone in between, apply here for an opportunity to learn about Japantown history, train in hospitality, and staff the Visitor Center. This is a PAID opportunity, April-September. Questions? Contact Akiko Klenk, Visitor Center Director.

🌸[応募の締切:金, 4/20, 午後5時]:2026年ジャパンタウン・ナビゲーター募集!
地域の学生、近隣にお住まいのシニア、またはその間のどなたでも、ぜひご応募ください。ジャパンタウンの歴史を学び、ホスピタリティ研修を受け、ビジターセンターの運営に携わることができる機会です。本プログラムは有給(4月〜9月)です。ご質問はビジターセンターディレクターのAkiko Klenkまでお問い合わせください。

 

🌸 [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).

🌸[Sat/Sun, 4/11-12 & 4/18-19] 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。台湾系日本人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!

  • Mikoshi Shrine Carrying (Parade): Facebook

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

  • Supervisor Bilal Mahmood (info forthcoming)

 

THIS WEEK! 今週のイベント!

 
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[Fri, 3/20, 5-7 pm] Align Real Estate Community Visioning Session @ The Center, 1840 Sutter
This is an opportunity for everyone to share their thoughts on what should be considered for the former Safeway site located at 1335 Webster Street. Light refreshments will be provided. No RSVP is required.

[金, 3/20, 5-7 pm]Align Real Estate コミュニティ・ビジョニングセッション @ The Center(1840 Sutter)
1335 Webster Streetにある旧セーフウェイ跡地について、どのような開発が望ましいか、皆さまのご意見を共有いただける機会です。軽食をご用意しています。RSVPは不要です。

 
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[Sat, 3/21, 10 am-12N] Raymond Kimbell Park Cleanup
Work tools and gloves will be provided, please come wearing durable clothing and closed-toed shoes. RSVP so we can ensure that our Rec & Park partners provide adequate tools.

[土, 3/21, 10 am-12N]レイモンド・キンベル・パーク清掃
作業用具と手袋は支給されます。丈夫な服装とつま先の閉じた靴でお越しください。必要な用具を十分にご用意できるよう、こちらからRSVPをお願いします。

 
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[Sat, 3/21, 6-10pm] Unity in Community Karaoke Night @ Konko Church Social Hall
Enjoy good food, great company, and showcase your singing talent at free karaoke, hosted by We Are One SF interracial interfaith group. Formerly on 3/28—now on 3/21! RSVP

[土, 3/21, 6-10pm]ユニティ・イン・コミュニティ カラオケナイト @ 金光教ソーシャルホール
We Are One SF(多文化・多宗教交流グループ)主催の無料カラオケで、おいしい食事と素敵な仲間とともに歌声を披露しましょう。もともと3/28予定でしたが、3/21に変更になりました!RSVP

 

ALSO THIS WEEK!
今週のその他のイベント!

  • Fri, 3/20, 5-7 pm: Align Real Estate Community Meeting on Fillmore Safeway Site @ JCCCNC

  • Fri, 3/20, 5-8 pm: SF Interfaith Winter Shelter Program Dinner Service by volunteers @ Quaker Meeting House [organized by Konko Church]

  • Sat, 3/21, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Party @ Konko Church 

  • Sat, 3/21, 6-9 pm: Afro-Brazilian Carnaval Party @ KOHO [Ruth Asawa School of the Arts World Dance Dept]

  • Sun, 3/22, 9 am-8 pm: The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All - Worldwide POP-UP LAST DAY@ Kinokuniya

  • Thurs, 3/26, 5-6:30 pm: SF Fillmore Community Action Plan Steering Committee Meeting @ 49 South Van Ness, Rm 1544. Agenda here.

 

COMMUNITY CORNER!
コミュニティコーナー!

 
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[Sat, 3/21, 5:30 pm] Rosa Parks Elementary School Matsuri @ St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Celebrate the 53rd year of Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program at Rosa Parks Elementary School and support our beloved sensei, cultural events, curriculum, classroom supplies, and field trips. Our online auction will take place 3/15 - 3/22. Free parking is available at the event center. Additional tickets (and online auction items) can be purchased here: https://matsuri2026.auctria.events

[土, 3/21, 5:30 pm]ローザ・パークス小学校祭り @ セント・メアリーズ大聖堂
ローザ・パークス小学校の日英バイリンガル・バイカルチュラルプログラム53周年を祝い、大切な先生方や文化イベント、カリキュラム、教材、校外学習を支援しましょう。オンラインオークションは3/15〜3/22に開催されます。会場では無料駐車場をご利用いただけます。追加チケット(およびオンラインオークション商品)はこちらからご購入いただけます:https://matsuri2026.auctria.events

 
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[Fri, 3/27] Kimochi Udon to Go Fundraiser
Order deadline now Mon, 3/23. Pre-order and pay online here.

[金、3月27日] Kimochi うどん持ち帰りファンドレイザー
注文締切は3/23(月)です。 前売りURL

 
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[Wed, 3/25, 5:30-7pm] Chinese for Affirmative Action
Join for a panel discussion on birthright citizenship. RSVP

[水, 3/25, 5:30-7pm]Chinese for Affirmative Action
出生地主義市民権に関するパネルディスカッションにともにぜひご参加ください。RSVP

 

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。

March

  • Wed, 3/18, 6-8 pm, Full Board of Directors

  • Mon, 3/23, 5:30-6:30 pm, Japan Center Malls Technical

  • Tues, 3/24, 12N-1 pm, Osaka Way Committee

  • Tues, 3/24, 5-6 pm, 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:

  • Fri, 3/20, 5-7 pm: Align Real Estate Community Meeting on Fillmore Safeway Site @ JCCCNC

  • Fri, 3/20, 5-8 pm: SF Interfaith Winter Shelter Program Dinner Service by volunteers @ Quaker Meeting House [organized by Konko Church]

  • Sat, 3/21, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Party @ Konko Church 

  • Sat, 3/21, 6-9 pm: Afro-Brazilian Carnaval Party @ KOHO [Ruth Asawa School of the Arts World Dance Dept]

  • Sun, 3/22, 9 am-8 pm: The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All - Worldwide POP-UP LAST DAY@ Kinokuniya

  • Thurs, 3/26, 5-6:30 pm: SF Fillmore Community Action Plan Steering Committee Meeting @ 49 South Van Ness, Rm 1544. Agenda here.

  • Fri, 3/27, 4-7 pm: Kimochi Udon to Go Fundraiser @ Kimochi

  • 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

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

  • Sun, 4/5, 10 am: Hanamatsuri Service @ Buddhist Church of SF

  • 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 

  • 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

  • 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: 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]

  • 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

  • Mon, 8/24: 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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