Neighborhood News

Nihonmachi (Japantown)

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California is proud to present “Kodomo no Hi Kimono Dressing” on April 20, 24 and 27 at 1840 Sutter St. Parents are encouraged to dress their children in traditional Japanese Kimono and celebrate with one another. This is a rare opportunity and spaces are limited. Those interested should sign up as soon as possible.

The cost is $12 for JCCCNC members and $20 for non-members. To sign-up, call (415) 567-5505. For specific times and shifts, visit www.jcccnc.org/events/apr-jun.htm.

“US-Japan Chorus Festival” will be held at 7:30 p.m. April 9 at the Herbst Theater, 401 Van Ness Ave. at McAllister St.

A well-known Japanese conductor, Koji Toyama, will be conducting the Odawara Male Chorus and other excellent choral groups from Japan in the Friday night Choral Concert. Additionally, Japanese choral groups from the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California will perform some numbers with them as well.

Admission is $20 per person. Tickets are available at www.cityboxoffice.com or by calling (415) 392-4400. For information about this event, email info@jcfnc.org or call (408) 858-4438.

The 43 Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on April 10-11 and 17-18 in Japantown. There will be food booths, tea ceremonies, arts and crafts fairs, martial arts demonstrations, cultural performances, live bands, and more.

The grand parade will be held on April 18 (Sunday) starting at San Francisco City Hall and traveling to Post and Fillmore. The queen pageant will be held on April 10 at AMC Kabuki Theater at Japantown.

Everyone is invited to join the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japantown, particularly if one wants to feel a bit of Japan. Visit www.nccbf.org/ or email info@nccbf.org for more information.

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