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This week in Japantown, don’t miss "Paper Lanterns,” a special screening at New People Cinema documenting one Japanese man's quest to track down the families of American POWs ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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This week in Japantown, don’t miss "Paper Lanterns,” a special screening at New People Cinema documenting one Japanese man's quest to track down the families of American POWs who died in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Also this week, explore the Family Treasures Marketplace and the Annual Japanese American Religious Federation Curry Cook-off. Join the Fillmore Co-op Grocery Neighbors Meeting or the 2026 October San Francisco Go Club Tournament. Looking ahead, applications are open for the 79th Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) and Free Gas Detector Installations for eligible SF seniors. 今週のジャパンタウンでは、ニュー・ピープル・シネマで開催される特別上映会『ペーパー・ランタンズ』をお見逃しなく。この作品は、広島への原爆投下で亡くなったアメリカ人捕虜の遺族を探し求めるある日本人の旅路を記録したものです。また今週は、「Family Treasures Marketplace」や日系アメリカ人宗教連盟主催の恒例カレー料理コンテストにもぜひご参加ください。フィルモア・コープ・グローサリーの近隣住民ミーティングや、2026年10月 サンフランシスコ囲碁クラブ大会にもぜひご参加ください。今後の予定としては、第79回日米学生会議(JASC) の参加申し込み受付中、および条件を満たすサンフランシスコの高齢者を対象とした一酸化炭素検知器の無料設置サービスが実施されています。 |
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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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READABILITY ・ 可読性
For a full written list of event details, please see Upcoming Events at the bottom of the newsletter.
イベントの詳細については、ニュースレター下部の「今後のイベント」をご覧ください。
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Sat, 10/24, 10 am-6:30 pm: San Francisco Go Club Tournament @ 22 Peace Plaza #501
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Sat, 11/7, 11 am-1 pm: Buchanan YMCA 90th Anniversary Celebration @ Buchanan YMCA, 1530 Buchanan St. Photo: Allyson Wong, Buchanan YMCA
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Sun, 12/27, 11:59 pm ET: 79th Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) Application Deadline
The Japan–America Student Conference (JASC) is the oldest student-led exchange program of its kind, bringing Japanese and U.S. students together for three weeks of cultural exchange, academic study, and leadership development. In 2027, JASC will take place in Kyoto, Iwate, and Tokyo, with orientation in San Francisco. Anyone enrolled at a U.S. university is eligible to apply. Apply / 応募URL |
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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。 OCTOBER (10月) 6-8 pm, Wed, 10/21, Full Board of Directors 5:30-6:30 pm, Mon, 10/26, Japan Center Malls Technical Committee 12N-1 pm, Tues, 10/27, Osaka Way Committee 5-6 pm, Tues, 10/27, Peace Plaza Committee
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UPCOMING EVENTS
今後のイベント: Mon, weekly, 1:30-3 pm: Japanese Calligraphy Club @ Kimochi Senior Center Tue, weekly, 1:30-3 pm: Peko's Melody Club @ Kimochi Senior Center Fri, weekly, 11:30 am & 2 pm: Japantown Now! Walking Tours @ Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, Japantown East Mall 2F Wed, weekly, 8/19-10/28, 1:30-2:30 pm: Seated Exercise @ Kimochi Senior Center Sat-Sun, 10/24-25, 11 am-4 pm: Family Treasures Marketplace @ Buddhist Church of San Francisco Gym, 1881 Pine St. Sat, 10/24: Annual Curry Cook-off @ Christ United Presbyterian Church [Japanese American Religious Federation] Sat, 10/24, 12N-2 pm: Miso Making Workshop [SOLD OUT] @ The Center, 1840 Sutter St. In Their Footsteps: The Legacy of Issei Women and the Japanese YWCA @ Nihonmachi Little Friends [POSTPONED] Sat, 10/24, 1 pm; monthly: Fillmore Co-op Grocery Neighbors Meeting @ African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC), 762 Fulton St. Sat, 10/24, 10 am-6:30 pm: 2026 October SFGC Tournament @ San Francisco Go Club, 22 Peace Plaza #501 (10 am check-in; 10:30 am Round 1 start) Sun, 10/25: Paper Lanterns Screening @ New People Cinema, New People Building Sat, 10/31: Free Gas Detector Installation Application Deadline [Self-Help for the Elderly & PG&E] Sat, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 10 am-12N: Kinmon Gakuen Saturday Afternoon Program — November Course @ Kinmon Gakuen Sat, 11/7, 11 am-1 pm: Buchanan YMCA 90th Anniversary Celebration @ Buchanan YMCA, 1530 Buchanan St. Fri, 11/13, 11:59 pm HST: 2027 JET Program Application Deadline Sat, 11/14: Destination Nihonmachi @ KOHO Creative Hub Mon, 11/16, 6-9 pm: Apron Sewing Workshop @ JCCCNC Sat, 11/21, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church Sat, 11/21, 12 - 5pm Holiday Celebration GaraGara Spin @JCDVC Sun, 11/29, 12 - 4 pm Omote Senke Tea Ceremony@JCDVC Sat, 12/12, 10 am-4 pm: Japanese Vintage Holiday Pop-Up Market @ JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter St. (1st Floor) Sat, 12/12: Ursa Major Fashion Conference: Harajuku/Lolita Fashion @ KOHO Creative Hub Sat, 12/12: Silver Bells Holiday Fair @ St. Mary’s Event Center [Kimochi] Sat, 12/19, 6-10 pm: We Are One Karaoke Night @ Konko Church Sat-Sun, 12/19-20: Holiday Marketplace @ KOHO Creative Hub Sun, 12/27, 11:59 pm ET: 79th Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) Application Deadline Sat, 1/9: Community New Year’s Celebration @ 1840 Sutter [The Center] Sat, 1/30: Community Awards Ceremony [SFJACL] Sat, 1/30: New Year’s Gala @ St. Francis Hotel [Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California] Sat, 5/22/27, 10 am: Japanese Cemetery Community Clean-up [The Center] Mon, 5/31/27, 11 am: Memorial Day Service @ Japanese Cemetery [Japanese Benevolent Society]
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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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