Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

24th Annual Nikkei Open Golf Tournament

Join us at the private, newly renovated, members-only Peninsula Golf and Country Club in San Mateo on Monday, July 16! Read More
PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS

The JCCCNC serves close to 100,000 people annually through its classes, programs and workshops, and community events, hosting over 80 on-going classes and programs for people of all ages. Read More
MEMBERSHIP

Membership is the most meaningful way to instantly become part of our JCCCNC family. Let us help you carry on the culture, traditions, and values of your family and provide a place for you and your loved ones to call a second home. Join Today
GIANTS TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Calling all Giants Fans! Join the Center as we cheer on the hometown team for the 2018 Season. Membership promotion tickets are now on sale. Enjoy no ticketing or processing fees! For more information and game details, click here.
YOUTH RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Our 2018 Nikkei Youth Raffle has launched! Raffle tickets are $7 each or $100 for 18 tickets, $70 for 12 and $35 for 6. Come by the Center or order your tickets over the phone to help support youth programming for the upcoming year! Reserve your tickets online today.
GIVING

Every contribution makes a big difference here, as our Center was built one brick at a time. It is the dreams and the donations that have helped build a very special and unique place that has become a second home to many individuals and families. Donate today

24th Annual Nikkei Open Golf Tournament

Early Bird Registration is now open! Be sure to register before June 15 for special rates. Read more here.

$5,000 Kase Nikkei Communtiy Scholarship Program

Applications now available
(due May 6)

Honoring Our Past – Annual Colma Japanese Cemetery Cleanup
Saturday, May 19, 2019
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Join us in honoring our past, from the pioneering issei generation to our own loved ones at our community-wide cleanup of the historic Colma Japanese cemetery. More…

Giants Tickets on sale now!

Calling all Giants fans! Join the Center as we cheer on the hometown team for another season. Membership promotion tickets are now on sale. Enjoy no ticketing or processing fees! For more information and game details, click here.

Ukulele 101 for the True Beginner
Thursdays, May 10-31, 2018
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Our Ukulele 101 workshop is the perfect 4-week course to get you started with playing the ukulele! More…

Dessert Mochi Workshop
Saturday, May 12, 2018
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Chef Kaori Becker will teach how to make 4 types of mochi, including matcha ice cream mochi! 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.

Donate Now

Handmade Soba Noodles Workshop
Friday, April 27, 2018
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Sonoko Sakai is bringing back her workshop on how to make handmade soba noodles! More…

2018 Children’s Day Festival (Kodomo no Hi)
Saturday, May 5, 2018
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Japantown Peace Plaza

Bring the whole family out for our annual free Children’s Day Festival in Japantown Peace Plaza! More…

Children’s Day Kimono Dressing
Wednesday, May 2 – Saturday, May 5, 2018
Various appointment times available

Sign up your kids (or grandkids!) to dress up in traditional kimono in celebration of Children’s Day! Don’t forget your cameras! More…

2018 Nikkei Youth Raffle
Tickets available until May 1, 2018

Purchase your Nikkei Youth Raffle tickets to support youth programs at the Center! Tickets can be purchased at the Center or reserved online. More…

Japanese Breads Workshop
Saturday, May 19, 2018
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy baking curry pan, custard-filled cream pan and sweet red bean-filled anpan with the face of iconic Japanese cartoon superhero Anpanman with Chef Kaori Becker! More…