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Mother’s Day is THIS SUNDAY! Come to the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center to celebrate mom. Free gift with any $20 purchase, new 10%-30% discounts on one-of-a -kind clothing based on Japanese designs and textiles and handmade in Japan. 母の日は今週の日曜日です!ジャパンタウン・カルチュラル・ディストリクト・ビジターセンターにぜひお越しください。お母さんを一緒にお祝いしましょう。20ドル以上のお買い上げでプレゼントを進呈。日本のデザインと生地を使い、日本で手作りされた一点物の衣類が、新たに10%〜30%オフとなっています!
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IMPORTANT: Construction on Buchanan Street between Sutter and Bush has begun for 4-6 weeks due to upgrading of sewer main pipes that are 90-150 years old. During that time, street parking and through-traffic will be restricted. Questions can be directed to Kylie Haillday, khalliday@sfwater.org. 重要:ブキャナン・ストリート(サター通りとブッシュ通りの間)では、90~150年前の下水管の更新工事が始まりました。工期は4〜6週間を予定しています。この期間中は、路上駐車および通り抜け交通が制限されます。ご質問がある場合は、カイリー・ホリデー(Kylie Halliday)**までご連絡ください:khalliday@sfwater.org.
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SF Bay Area Premiere: THIRD ACT by Tadashi Nakamura Thursday, May 8 - 7 pm Opening Night of the CAAM Film Festival San Francisco - Japantown Generations of artists call Robert A. Nakamura “the godfather of Asian American media,” but filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura calls him Dad. What begins as a documentary about his father’s career takes a turn with a Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis, and evolves into an exploration on art, activism, grief, and fatherhood. Meet the filmmaker here. Purchase tickets to the film here. SFベイエリア初上映:タダシ・ナカムラ監督作品『THIRD ACT』🗓 5月8日(木)午後7時上映 🎬 CAAM映画祭 オープニングナイト📍 サンフランシスコ・ジャパンタウン 何世代ものアーティストたちがロバート・A・ナカムラを「アジア系アメリカ人メディアのゴッドファーザー」と呼びますが、映画監督のタダシ・ナカムラにとって彼は「父」です。 父のキャリアを追ったドキュメンタリーとして始まったこの作品は、パーキンソン病の診断をきっかけに、アート、社会運動、悲しみ、そして父親としての姿を描く物語へと発展していきます。🎥 [監督に会うにはこちら] 🎟 [チケット購入はこちら]
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EMPLOYERS SEEKING STAFF: Register for this free job fair here. Deadline is Friday, May 9! スタッフを募集している雇用主の皆様へ:この無料就職フェアへの登録は、こちらから行えます。締め切りは5月9日(金)です!
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Forward this information to any young people (high school and older plus young professionals; JACL membership not required) who might be interested in attending! RSVP: tinyurl.com/rsvp-youthsummit 高校生以上の若者や若手社会人を対象としたユースサミットを、サンフランシスコのジャパンタウンで開催します!JACLの会員である必要はありません。ご興味のありそうな若者に、この情報をぜひご共有ください!✍️ 参加申込(RSVP):tinyurl.com/rsvp-youthsummit
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The Japan Coast Guard training vessel Itsukushima arrives! The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco is pleased to announce that the Itsukushima and its 54 cadets from the Japan Coast Guard Academy Class of 2025 are embarked on a circumnavigation of the globe – including an inaugural visit to the Port of San Francisco. The Itsukshima will hold special onboard tours of the vessel at Pier 30/32 on Saturday, May 10 from 1-4 pm for the general public. No registration is required to attend. See this flyer for details on suggested dress and parking directions. For any questions or concerns, contact jeffrey.fleischman@sr.mofa.go.jp. d海上保安庁練習船「いつくしま」がサンフランシスコに寄港!在サンフランシスコ日本国総領事館は、海上保安庁練習船「いつくしま」と、海上保安大学校2025年卒業予定の54名の学生が世界一周航海に出航し、その航海の一環としてサンフランシスコ港に初寄港することをお知らせいたします。「いつくしま」は、5月10日(土)午後1時から4時まで、ピア30/32にて一般公開の特別船内見学ツアーを開催いたします。どなたでもご参加いただけます。服装のご案内や駐車場の案内については、このチラシをご覧ください。ご質問やご不明な点がありましたら、jeffrey.fleischman@sr.mofa.go.jp までお気軽にお問い合わせください。
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Making Waves, a documentary directed by API Council Board Member Jon Osaki and Josh Chuck, about the history, impact, and current efforts around Asian American Studies is being screened on Saturday, May 10 at 4 pm at 1881 Post Street (AMC Kabuki Theater 1) as part of CAAMFest 2025. After the screening, there will be a reception starting at around 5:45 pm at 22 Peace Plaza 2nd Floor (KOHO Creative Hub) that includes food, mingling with cast/crew, and a panel discussion about the film. You can find a full description of Making Waves below and tickets to the screening on CAAMFest’s website! 『Making Waves』上映会のお知らせ APIカウンシル理事のジョン・オサキ氏とジョシュ・チャック氏が監督を務めたドキュメンタリー映画『Making Waves』は、アジアン・アメリカン・スタディーズ(アジア系アメリカ人研究)の歴史、影響、そして現在の取り組みを描いています。この作品は CAAMFest 2025 の一環として、5月10日(土)午後4時より、1881 Post Street(AMCカブキ・シアター1) にて上映されます。上映後、午後5時45分頃より、22 Peace Plaza 2階(KOHO Creative Hub) にてレセプションが行われます。レセプションでは軽食が提供されるほか、出演者・制作スタッフとの交流や、映画に関するパネルディスカッションも予定されています。『Making Waves』の詳細およびチケット情報は、CAAMFest公式ウェブサイト にてご確認いただけます!
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Details and registration available here.
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NOW THROUGH May 30, 2025 - District 5 Street Safety Investment Priorities Survey by Supervisor Bilal Mahmood Help us decide where to spend District 5's Neighborhood Transportation Program funds! The San Francisco County Transportation Authority allocates $700,000 to each Supervisor district offices to support small projects that can make a big difference in reducing speeding, increasing visibility of pedestrians, and making for safer intersections. Examples are painted safety zones, speed humps/cushions, and raised crosswalks. The deadline for this survey is May 30, 2025. Complete survey here. ディストリクト5の地域交通プログラム資金の使い道を決めるために、ぜひご協力ください!サンフランシスコ郡交通局は、各監督官区の事務所に対し、小規模ながらも大きな効果をもたらすプロジェクトを支援するため、70万ドルを配分しています。これらのプロジェクトは、速度超過の抑制、歩行者の視認性向上、安全な交差点の整備に貢献します。たとえば、カラー舗装による安全ゾーン、スピードハンプ/クッション、段差付き横断歩道などがその例です。このアンケートの締切は2025年5月30日です。アンケートはこちらからご回答ください。
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UPCOMING JTF MEETINGS (free, open to the public). Check the JTF website for meeting agendas. 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. 6-8 pm, Thurs, 5/8, Land Use & Transportation Committee 6-8 pm, Wed, 5/21, Full Board of Directors Meeting 5:30-6:30 pm, Mon, 5/26, Ad Hoc Japan Center Malls Technical Committee 5-6 pm, Tue, 5/27, Peace Plaza Committee Meeting
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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, 4/26-Tues, 9/2: Ruth Asawa Retrospective @ SF Museum of Modern Art. Thurs, 5/8, 5:30-7 pm: Sake & Shochu Tasting @ San Francisco Main Library. SOLDOUT. Thurs, 5/8, 7 pm: CAAM Opening Night Film “THIRD ACT,” a documentary of about filmmaker Bob Nakamura by his grandson Tad Nakamura @ AMC Kabuki. Fri-Sun, 5/9-5/11: Mother’s Day Promotion @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center Fri, 5/9, 6:35-8:30 pm: Spring Art Class-Bringing Japanese Characters to Life @ Studio Gen [Genryu Arts], $25. Sat-Sun, 5/10-5/11: Mini Art Mart @ Kinokuniya Mall, Japan Center. Sat, 5/10, 10 am-3 pm: Ginza Spring Arts & Crafts Fair @ St. Mary’s Cathedral [Kimochi] Sat, 5/10, 1-4 pm: Public Tour of Japan Coast Guard Vessel Itsukushima @ Pier 30/32. Sat, 5/10, 4 pm: “Making Waves” Film Screening, Q&A with Directors Jon Osaki, Josh Chuck @ AMC Kabuki. Sun, 5/11 (time tbd): Sixth Station Trio Flash Concert @ Kinokuniya Mall. Wed, 5/14: Launch of KOHO Co-Working Space @ KOHO. Fri, 5/16, 6:35-8:30 pm: Spring Art Class-Flower Press Making Class @ Studio Gen [Genryu Arts], $55. Fri, 5/16, 7:15 pm: Japanese Heritage Night with SF Giants @ Oracle Park. Special giveaway with ticket (while supplies last). Fri-Sat, 5/16-5/17: Ghibli in Concert @ Grace Cathedral. $35. Sat, 5/17, 10 am-2 pm: Japanese Cemetery Cleanup @ 1300 Hillside Blvd. RSVP by 5/9 [JCCCNC] Sat, 5/17, 6-9 pm: Nippon Kobo Session #1 @San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Barbro Osher Hall Sun, 5/18, 12N-4 pm: “Study Hall” Listening Party & Co-Working Session by the Family Style Collective @ KOHO Mon, 5/19, 11 am-3 pm: Annual Hiring and Resource Fair @ Success Centers One-Stop Career Center, 1449 Webster St. Free. Tues-Thurs, 5/20-21: Japanese College Fair @ Virtual via Zoom. Fri, 5/23, 6:35-8:30 pm: Spring Art Class-Tsumami Kanzashi Workshop @ Studio Gen [Genryu Arts], $75. Sat, 5/24, 2 pm: Memorial Tribute for Mark Izu @ Herbst Theater [First Voice]. Mon, 5/26, 11 am-12N: Memorial Day Service @ Japanese Cemetery. [Japanese Benevolent Society]. Fri, 5/30, 6:35-8:30 pm: Spring Art Class-Fan Design with Pressed Flowers @ Studio Gen [Genryu Arts], $32. Sat, 5/31, 2-4 pm: Pride Flag-Raising Event @ Osaka Way/Konko Church [SF JACL]. June: SF Anime Festival & Cosplay Presents Voice Actor Signings @ Japan Center Malls. Tues, 6/3-Mon, 6/9: U.S.-Japan Grassroots Summit in San Francisco Fri, 6/6, 6:35-8 pm: Spring Art Class-Papermaking @ Studio Gen [Genryu Arts], $30. Sat, 6/7, 10 am-12N: Japantown Community Clean-up @ Osaka Way/Ruth Asawa Fountains [Japantown Community Benefit District]. Sat, 6/7, 1-4:30 pm: Midori no Hi/Green Day @ Studio Gen [Genryu Arts] Fri, 6/13, 6:35-8 pm: Spring Art Class-Book Binding @ Studio Gen [Genryu Arts], $25. Sat, 6/14, 11 am-5 pm: 13th Annual Soy & Tofu Festival @ Event Center @ St. Mary’s Cathedral. Sun, 6/15, 12N-3 pm: Omotesenke Day Tea Demonstrations @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center. Sat, 6/21-Sun, 6/22: Changing Perspectives on Japanese American Incarceration @ Oakland Asian Cultural Center [Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages]. Sat-Sun, 6/21-6/21: Mini Art Mart @ Kinokuniya Mall, Japan Center. Sun, 6/22, 11 am-4 pm: Nakayoshi Annual Welcome Picnic @ Lindley Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Free potluck. Sun, 6/22: Japan Day @ Japan Center Malls [Genryu Arts, Japan Center Malls]. Sat, 7/19, 6:30 pm: Toro Nagashi Lantern Festival @ Sokoji Temple. Fri, 8/1: Kinmon Gakuen/Golden Gate Institute Capital Campaign Event @ Kinmon Gakuen. Sat-Sun, 8/2-8/3, 11 am-6 pm: 51st Nihonmachi Street Fair. Sunday, 8/3, 2-4 pm: Doggie World Pageant @ Nihonmachi Street Fair Sat, 8/9, 10 am-12N: Japantown Community Clean-up @ Osaka Way/Ruth Asawa Fountains [Japantown Community Benefit District]. Sat, 8/9: A Remembrance for Peace: 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of Japan @ Osaka Way [Japanese American Religious Federation, Nichi Bei Foundation]. Sat, 8/24: Origami Palooza [Paper Tree, Japan Center Malls]. Sun, 8/31, 2-6 pm: BonPop 2025 @ Celebration Garden, Golden Gate Park [KOHO]. Sun, 9/21: Aloha Run @ Crissy Field [JCYC]. Sat, 10/4, 10 am-12N: Japantown Community Clean-up @ Osaka Way/Ruth Asawa Fountains [Japantown Community Benefit District]. Sat, 10/4: Wakamatsu Colony Pilgrimage [Nichi Bei Foundation]. Sat, 10/18: 50th Anniversary of Japantown Arts & Media. Sun, 11/16: 7-5-3 Ceremony @ Sokoji Temple. Mon, 11/17: 50th Anniversary of Nihonmachi Terrace [Japanese American Religious Federation]. Sat, 12/6, 10 am-12N: Japantown Community Clean-up @ Osaka Way/Ruth Asawa Fountains [Japantown Community Benefit District]. Sun, 12/28, 9am: Mochitsuki @ Sokoji Temple.
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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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