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jcccnc affiliate organizations

The JCCCNC works with several organizations in the community. Find out more about these affiliate groups.

Chorale May

About the Organization

Chorale May is an all male choral group, established in 1997. Named after their first choral leader, May Murakami Ino, the group sings exclusively Japanese songs. Currently the group has about 8 members and is led by Sanae Tanaka, a professional pianist and professional singer.

The group meets twice a month at the JCCCNC.

Chorale May is always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact George Yoshida at 510-524-8907 or Tak Futakawa at 925-952-9465.

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Nobiru-Kai

Programs & Events

Used Book Sale
Every Wednesday, 1-5pm & every fourth Saturday of every month, 10am-3pm

Ikebana and Flower Arrangement Classes
Ikebana: First and Third Thursday, 7-8pm
Basic Flower Arranging: Second and fourth Thursday of each month 7-8:30pm
Ikebana and Basic Flower Arrangement: Every Thursday, 7-8:30pm

Japanese Language Course
Beginning Level - Saturday 12:45-1:45pm or 10-11am
Advanced Level - Saturday 9-11am

About the Organization

Japanese Newcomer Services provide bilingual/bicultural community services in the social, educational, medical and legal areas to Japanese newcomers individually or as a group, serve as a liaison between the Japanese newcomer community and the existing local, state and federal institutions, and provide indirect services in the form of programs and activities to help primarily Japanese adjusting to the new lifestyle in American society and serve as a bridge between Japanese newcomers and other members of the community, in particular Japanese Americans.

Nobiru-kai is also a tenant organization of the JCCCNC.

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San Francisco/Bay Area Nikkei Singles of the JCCCNC

About the Organization

San Francisco/Bay Area Nikkei Singles is a fellowship and community service group for single, widowed or divorced adults.

For more information, please contact Bill Sato, Steering Committee at BSato84848@aol.com or call 415-567-5505.

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San Francisco Kendo Dojo

Programs & Events

Practice: Thursdays, 7:00-9:30pm at JCCCNC

About the Organization

Kendo means the way of the sword in Japanese. It refers to the art of traditional Japanese fencing that was originally developed and practiced by Bushi or Samurai.

For more information about the organization, please visit their website at www.sanfranciscokendo.org.

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