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
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
Cultural Tour to Japan

Join us this fall as we discover the beauty, history, art and culinary treats of Kyushu. The tour will explore the Prefectures of Oita, Fukuoka, Saga and Nagaski and visit the Taketa Bamboo Festival and the Aritayaki (porcelain ware) Festival. November 16-23. Learn More

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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.

Washi Ningyo Paper Doll Beginner’s Workshop

Saturday, June 16
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Make your own traditional paper doll dressed in kimono out of washi paper! More…

June Community Kitchen

Tuesday, June 19
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Join us for our June Community Kitchen and prepare a multi-generational communal dinner! More…

Kanzashi Accessory Crafting Workshop

Sunday, June 24
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Make your own fabric kanzashi hair accessories in time to wear with your yukata or kimono for summer obon season! More…

Cooking with Koji Workshop with Aedan Fermented Foods

Sunday, July 8
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Learn from Aedan Fermented Foods how to add umami to your Japanese cooking with shio koji, miso and amazake! 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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“Go For Broke: A 442 Origins Story” Film Screenings

Saturday, June 23
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 24
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Go For Broke – Trailer (2017) from Alexander Bocchieri on Vimeo.

Come watch a special screening of this new feature-length film about the most decorated military unit in U.S. history made up of Japanese Americans who served from the mainland and Hawaii during WWII. More…