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2019 Children’s Day Festival

Saturday, May 4
Japantown Peace Plaza
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bring the kids out to Japantown Peace Plaza to celebrate Kodomo No Hi (Japanese Children’s Day) at our annual FREE festival with games, prizes, live entertainment stage, and more! More…

Children’s Day Festival volunteers needed! Sign up for a volunteer shift online here.

Children’s Day Kimono Dressing

Wednesday, May 1, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 2, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 4, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Make an appointment to dress your child up in kimono for the Children’s Day holiday! Limited appointment times and kimono sizes available. Don’t forget to bring your camera! More…

Creative Tech Workshop: Introduction to Robotics

Sunday, May 19
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Get started with the fascinating world of robotics at our upcoming Creative Tech workshop and assemble your own robot kit with moving parts and Arduino processor! Workshop suitable children (and adults!) ages 10 and up. More…

$5,000 Kase Nikkei Community Scholarship

Applications are now available for up to five $5,000 scholarships for successful completion of the Kase Nikkei Community Scholarship Program. Get application,   learn more…

Program dates: June 12-August 23
Applications Due: April 26 (deadline extended)

Job Opportunities

Inspiring, Creative, Committed, Detail-oriented, Team-Player, Positive and Outgoing – if these are some of the words that describe your work values and you want to help make a difference in people’s lives while contributing toward the future of the Japanese American community, maybe a career at the Center is for you.

Director of Special Events and Marketing

Visit employment opportunites page here

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S.F. Giants
Japanese Heritage Night
Friday, May 24

Your $19 ticket includes event blanket and seat in VR307

Get your tickets here.

Reserve your Nikkei Youth Raffle tickets today!

Tickets are on sale now for the Nikkei Youth Raffle 2019. Tickets are $100 for 18, $70 for 12, $35 for 6 or $7 each. Ticket proceeds support youth programs at the Center. The grand prize is two roundtrip tickets from the Bay Area to Hawaii donated by Hawaiian Airlines. Reserve tickets here or learn more about youth programs.

Dessert Mochi Workshop

Saturday, April 27
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Chef Kaori Becker of Kaori’s Kitchen returns with another dessert mochi workshop with a new menu including peanut butter mochi and strawberry and Nutella mochi! More…

Cooking with Sonoko Sakai: Japanese Curry from Scratch

Friday, May 10
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Food writer Sonoko Sakai will show you how to make your own curry brick with spices and seeds free of artificial preservatives and food coloring, Fukujinzuke relish, and a hearty chicken and vegetable curry! More…

Japanese Breads Baking Workshop

Sunday, June 9
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Expert Japanese baker Eri Combs returns to the Center to teach how to bake your favorite Japanese baked goods! More…

Sushi Rolling 101 Workshop

Saturday, June 22
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of preparing sushi rice and how to make three different kinds of sushi rolls with Chef Mark Gyotoku. More…

We’re looking for new instructors!

Have a skill or hobby that you want to share? We’re searching for new instructors who can add their talents to the diverse programs we offer each year. Take a moment to fill out our Instructor Recruitment form here

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