Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

45th Anniversary Video

Check out our video created by our 2018 Kase Program Interns. Click for Video
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
YOUTH RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Nikkei Youth Raffle tickets support youth programs at the Center and provide over 3,500 community youth with opportunities to learn, grow and develop into leaders. Help empower community youth today through a ticket purchase. Reserve Today

Nabe Night March 2019
With the Center’s Hula Dance Class Merrie Monarch Fundraiser

Saturday, March 30
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious nabe (Japanese hotpot) dinner and support the Center and our community partner for the month, our own hula dance class! This month’s Nabe Night fundraiser will help send class members to the world famous Merrie Monarch hula festival in Hilo, Hawaii! More…

Oji California Washoku Pop Up Meal

Sunday, March 31
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Enjoy a unique 7-course curated Washoku cuisine meal from chefs David Yoshimura and Casey Kusaka of Oji. Seating is limited for this special meal from Michelin-rated chefs, so reserve your seats ASAP! More…

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

Membership Manager

Visit employment opportunites page here

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$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 14

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.

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

The Center has received the 2018 Bronze Seal of Transparency from GuideStar

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