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SF Japantown Welcomes the Tanabata Festival
July 1 through August 31, 2008
Japan Center, SF Jtown
The public is cordially invited to join the tenants of the Kinokuniya,
Kintetsu and Miyako Malls in the celebration of Tanabata or Star
Festival from July 1 through August 31, 2008. The malls are located
adjacent to the Japan Center Peace Plaza in San Francisco's Japantown
(between Laguna and Fillmore Streets crossing Post Street).
The Tanabata Festival is observed throughout Japan with decorations
of bamboo branches and personally handwritten wishes on colorful
strips of paper. Legend has it that it is a romantic Chinese tale
between two heavenly beings. The Heavenly Weaver or Shokujo
(Verda Star) and her lover the Cow Herder or Kengyu (Altair
Star) meet on the eve of July 7th upon the winged bridge of magpies
along the Milky Way. Wishes are written to the heavens in celebration
of their yearly rendezvous.
The tenants of the Kinokuniya, Kintetsu, and Miyako Malls will be
observing the Tanabata Festival in unique ways and encouraging individuals
to dress in yukata(traditional summer kimono)
and personally place messages or wishes on the branches of bamboo
trees located in designated areas throughout the malls. In past
celebrations these wishes were written in many languages.
If you have any questions, please contact the Japantown Task Force
at (415) 346-1239.
SF Redevelopment Agency Western Addition Meeting
Thursday, July 10 at 4 p.m.
SF Board of Supervisors Legislative Chambers, City Hall
Please join the S.F. Redevelopment Agency Commission in a special meeting focusing on the Western Addition on
Thursday, July 10 at 4 p.m..
The Agenda will include:
- Historical Overview of Redevelopment Activities in the Western Addition A-2 Project Area
- Transition Planning Efforts
- Affordable Housing Strategies
The meeting will be held in the S.F. Board of Supervisors Legislative Chambers at City Hall - Room 250,
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place in San Francisco.
For more information, please contact the S.F. Redevelopment Agency at (415) 749-2400.
Old Timers' Basketball Tournament - A Spirited Event
Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
Looking for something to do this weekend? Come cheer on your favorite old timers at the annual Old Timers’ Basketball Tournament on Saturday, July 12
and Sunday, July 13, 2008 in the Japanese Community and Cultural Center of Northern California's gymnasium, located at 1840 Sutter Street, SF, CA 94115.
Although the Old Timers’ Basketball Tournament is one of Kimochi’s lesser known fundraisers, it is still a very vital, worthwhile event. It’s a fun
opportunity for people to demonstrate their youthfulness through physical activity typically reserved for their children and grandchildren.
Participants especially look forward to catching up with old friends and showing that they still have some smooth moves!
For more information, please contact Steve Nakajo, Kimochi at (415) 931-2294.
Come out and cheer them on as teams relive their youth!
*CANCELLED* K.O.'s Camp for Girls
July 14 - 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
Instructor: Kara Okamoto
Please join the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern
California, 1840 Sutter Street for a basketball camp that will review
the fundamentals, help players improve their skills, teach sportsmanship
and the importance of teamwork. This is an excellent opportunity
to make new friends and have fun!
Kara began coaching for the Buddhist Church of San Francisco Youth
Athletic Organization as a college student. Additional coaching
experience has been with the JV Basketball team at Convent of Sacred
Heart, where the JV team ended the 2007 season with a perfect 17-0
record. This fall she will be the head coach for the varsity team.
Ages: For girls entering 5th to 8th grade in the fall
Fees: $120 members / $135 non-members
To sign up for the basketball camp, please call (415) 567-5505 or
email programsevents@jcccnc.org.
Kaiseki Workshop
Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
JCCCNC, SF Jtown
Instructors: Kimika Soko Takechi and Larry Sokyo Tiscornia
Learn how to prepare poached chicken with a bainiku (umeboshi)
sauce, summer miso soup with grilled eggplant and steamed egg custard
with barbecued eel for this demonstration workshop. There will be
an opportunity for hands-on arranging and the participants will
be able to sample the dishes that are prepared.
The cost for this workshop is $30 for JCCCNC members and $35 for
non-members. For more information, please call (415) 567-5505 or
e-mail programsevents@jcccnc.org.
Kimochi-Kansai Bistro Fundraiser
Thursday, July 24 - Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thursday, July 24 - Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m.
Kansai Bistro, SF
Enjoy a fine meal and support Kimochi, Inc. on Thursday July 24 for Lunch (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.) or Dinner (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) at Kansai Bistro Restaurant,
4112 Geary Blvd (Between 5th and 6th Avenue). Parking is available at Smart and Final on 6th Ave. between Geary and Clement).
Kimochi, Inc. and Kansai Bistro are having a mini-fundraiser to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Kimochi Home, a residential/daycare/respite care facility.
Proceeds will go to the Kimochi Home Improvement Capital Campaign which will replace and update the furnishings in the residential rooms, two
large bathrooms, two large areas and the second floor carpets that have served the seniors for the past 25 years.
When you arrive on Thursday, July 24, just mention "Kimochi" to your wait person. Kansai Bistro will give each person in your party either a complimentary glass
of wine or bowl of ice cream as a thank you. Kansai Bistro will donate 15% of your check, including anything from the bar (excluding tax and gratuities) to the
Kimochi Home Improvement Capital Campaign.
If you have any questions, please call Sandy Mori at (415) 931-2294.
Visit the Kansai Bistro website at www.kansaibistro.com.
14th Annual Nikkei Open Golf Tournament
Monday, July 28 - 12:30 shotgun start
Lake Merced Golf Club, Daly City
Please join the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern
California (JCCCNC) for their 14th annual Nikkei Open Golf Tournament
on Monday, July 28 with a 12:30 shotgun start at the Lake Merced
Golf Club in Daly City.
Attention all golfers - join us for a fun and exciting golf tournament
with friends of the JCCCNC. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cocktails,
Dinner, Awards and raffle at 5 p.m.
Players will be placed in the following flights, based on June 2008
NCGA index: Championship Flight, A Flight, Senior Flight, Women's
Flight, Calloway Flight (non-index). This event is limited to the
first 144 entries.
The entry fee is $250.00. For more information, please contact Ken
Maeshiro at (415) 567-5505 x 239 or by e-mail at programsevents@jcccnc.org.
Save the Date: Japan Society Annual Gala
Saturday, October 4
Location:
It's Gala time! This year Japan Society has something to celebrate . . .
This year, we honor women in US-Japan business--and we're excited about it! Women play a tremendous role in US-Japan relations and we are proud to
recognize two pioneers in business between our two countries: Ms. Sakie Fukushima of Korn/Ferry International and
Ms. Kathy Matsui of Goldman Sachs Japan.
We are also pleased to present a Lifetime Achievement Award to Mr. Richard Heggie, a former Japan Society president with over five
decades of leadership experience in Asia and the US.
To read about these honoree's impressive accomplishments, please
click here.
So join us in the celebration--in body or in spirit--as we recognize those whose work will certainly have a lasting impact on US-Japan relations,
as well as women's roles within it.
For more information, please visit www.usajapan.org or call (415) 986-4383
Current News
& Ongoing Events
Internees Who Attended San Mateo College Sought
The College of San Mateo (CSM) is attempting to locate persons of Japanese ancestry who were not able to obtain their CSM diplomas
due to their incarceration during World War II.
In 1942, Bay Area Japanese Americans were held at Tanforan in San Bruno, which was converted from a race track to an assembly
center. They were later sent to the Topaz internment camp in Utah.
In recent years, several colleges and school districts in California and elsewhere have honored Nisei students who were prevented from
attending their commencement ceremonies.
If you know of such individuals or their families, have them contact ethnic studies professor Lewis Kawahara at (650) 378-7301, ext. 19056 or e-mail
KawaharaL@smccd.edu.
New Kimochi Club for Senior Garden/Plant Enthusiasts
Do you have extra plants, bulbs or gardening information? Do you
have plants that you hate to throw away that others may enjoy? Would
you like to exchange plants and get information on plants proven
to grow in your area?
Kimochi is starting a plant enthusiasts club for all interested
seniors. This club will be based on the exchanging of plants and
information sharing with others in the group to expand the members'
own garden or plant collection.
Those interested in participating and becoming a member can call
Justin Ng or Jun Aita at the Kimochi Senior Center at (415) 931-2287.
Shopping Trips for Seniors
Tuesdays (except first Tuesday of the month) - Trader Joes @ Bay & Mason
Fridays - Safeway at Webster & Geary
Kimochi Inc. is providing grocery shopping trips for San Francisco Japantown seniors.
Transportation service will be door-to-door and the driver will help carry grocery bags into the lobby area
of apartment buildings.
The Kimochi van will pick up participants at various locations in Japantown, starting at 12:30 p.m. and the
return trip will be around 2 p.m.
On Tuesdays (except the first Tuesday of the month), the van will transport seniors to Trader Joe's at Bay
and Mason streets. On Fridays, participants will shop at the Safeway store at Webster Street and Geary Boulevard.
The fee is $1. Space is limited. Those who are interested can sign up at the Kimochi nutrition/transportation
office, 1840 Sutter St. (inside the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California), or call (415) 931-2287.
New participants must fill out a paratransit application, available at the office.
S.F. Taiko Dojo Offers Classes
San Francisco Taiko Dojo offers beginning classes every week for
adults and children of all ages, and is currently accepting new
students every month. There are two locations serving the San Francisco
Area.
Beginning classes for adults
* Buddhist Church of San Francisco, 1881 Pine St. (at Octavia).
Classes temporarily closed due to the remodeling of the gymnasium's
flood-damaged floors. Renovations should be completed by July.
* San Francisco Taiko Dojo, 212 Ryan Way, South San Francisco. Tuesdays,
7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $65 per month.
Beginning classes for children
* San Francisco Taiko Dojo in South San Francisco, Wednesdays, 6
to 7:30 p.m., $45 per month.
Open practice is held on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. $10
per session or $50 for five sessions.
For more information, call the San Francisco Taiko Showroom at (415)
92-TAIKO (928-2456) or the San Francisco Taiko Dojo at (650) 583-4900,
e-mail classes@sftaiko.com.
The showroom is located on the pedestrian bridge between the Japan
Center's Kintetsu Mall and Kinokuniya Building, above Webster Street.
It is open every day except Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Major Construction in J-Town
Beginning the week of February 25
Post St. from Laguna to Fillmore
Laguna Street from Geary to Bush
Buchanan Mall (Osaka Way)
PG&E has announced major plans to replace gas lines in San Francisco Japantown along Post Street from Laguna to Fillmore streets, Laguna Street from
Geary to Bush, and the Buchanan Mall (Osaka Way).
Beginning the week of February 25, PG&E crews will be out in the streets of Japantown replacing the existing 50-year-old gas pipes.
The project is scheduled to last for four to six months. During construction, there will be limited on-street parking. In order to avoid traffic
congestion, visitors are encouraged to use the Geary Blvd. entrance to the Japan Center Parking Garage.
"PG&E is aware of the upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival in April and will make every accommodations for a successful event," said Japantown
Merchants Association President Richard Hashimoto.
For more information, contact PG&E at (800) 743-5000.
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EXPRESS: Asian Pacific Islander Radio....Get on Board!
Every Thursday 7pm-8pm on KPFA 94.1 FM or www.kpfa.org
'Fusion' - Weekly Magazine - now on TV "Pacific Fusion," a new
weekely magazine show that explores and illuminates the diversity
and flair of Asian Pacific American cultures and lifestyles recently
debuted this past sunday with showings every week at 12:30 p.m.
on KRON-TV (channel 4),
The host is 1997 Miss Universe, Brook Lee, who has hosted programs
on ESPN, the Travel Channel, and E! Entertainment Channel.
The show also airs in Honolulu on KHON2. For more information, please
visit www.pacificfusion.com
Japanese Language Courses Offered at Nobiru-Kai
Japanese language courses for beginner and advanced students are now
in session at the Nobiru-Kai office located at 1840 Sutter St. Suite
#207 in San Francisco's Japantown. Students can study Japanese in
a ligh-t mood at competitive prices. Classes offered are:
*Level 1 (beginning) - Saturdays 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
*Level 2 (Beginning) - Saturdays 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
*Level 4 (Advanced) - Saturdays 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The tuition is $7 per class for Nobiru-Kai members and $10 per class
for non-members. There re is a $10 fee for each session after the
first class. For more information, please call Nobiru-Kai at (415)
922-2033.
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