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Types of Events
The JCCCNC sponsors, plans, hosts and participates in a wide
variety of events. See the types of events that we hold on an
ongoing basis. From exhibits to performing arts, the JCCCNC remains
an active center in the community!
Here is just a sample of JCCCNC activities:
Cultural & Community Events
JCCCNC provides support and co-sponsors events in conjunction with
other local organizations to assist in their charters and to embrace
the needs of the community. Assistance can be in the form
of providing venue space, funding or resources, and collaborative
resources.
Events such as Nihonmachi Street Fair, Kodomo No Hi (Children's
Day), Cherry Blossom Festival, Day of Remembrance (DOR), Halloween
Festival, Oshogatsu (New Year Celebration) and Holiday and Art Fairs
are examples of events that JCCCNC supports on an annual basis.
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 Performing
Arts
The JCCCNC supports local community performing artists in presenting
their talents to the community in events and productions throughout
the year. All of our instructors are dedicated in preserving the
history and culture of the art they teach, and are always delighted
to be able to present their art to the Japantown community, as well
as expose their artistry to others through performances and events
throughout the world.
One of the JCCCNC’s premiere performing arts events is the
annual Soko Art Festival, a theatrical production that began in
June 2001. This gathering of talented artists is a mix of traditional
Japanese and contemporary music, dance, spoken word, theatre and
comedy.
 Soko
Arts provides a revitalization of the arts in the community. Soko
Arts gives artists the opportunity to acknowledge their heritage,
culture, and to recognize their role in the community. It is their
hope to develop support for community arts and artist through their
annual production.
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 Exhibits
The JCCCNC works with other community organizations and artists
to present exhibits by artist in the Japanese American Community,
as well as exhibits to promote the education of Japanese America
History.
Some exhibits hosted by the JCCCNC:
- Visual Arts exhibit by Community Works / California - “Japanese
American Internment Project: If they came for me today...”
by George Washington High School students
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 Book
Signings & Film Screenings
JCCCNC celebrates the work of Japanese and Asian Americans in books
and film with book signings, film screenings, workshops and discussions
throughout the year. By hosting these events by a diverse group
of authors, artists and producers, the hope is to allow the community
to learn about its history and heritage through the creative minds
of the artists we present.
Here is short list of book readings and film screenings JCCCNC
has hosted:
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Workshops
 Interested
in learning more about Japanese culture, but don’t have the
time to commit to weekly classes? How about attending one of the
many workshops or seminars we offer? The JCCCNC presents workshops
in a wide variety of areas, such as: Japanese cultural and contemporary
arts, cooking, health and fitness, education, senior driving, Asian-inspired
arts and crafts and pre-natal care.
The JCCCNC offers a variety of cooking workshops, including but
not limited to, Japanese cooking, including traditional, vegetarian,
healthy and even Nikkei favorites. During the Fall, we also offer
classes in New Year’s cooking, holiday baking and even a mochi-tsuki
workshop with Mr. Yamada.
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JCCCNC also provides an assortment of workshops to engage the creativity
of the young and old. Our popular Arts and Craft workshops include:
Shibori (traditional Japanese textile dying), Washi-Ningyo (Japanese
paper dolls) and Asian inspired crafts like: Washi Art – which
uses traditional handmade Japanese paper to create beautifully designed
gifts for the home, Sewing classes to create Asian-inspired creations
for the home, Jewelry and Ceramics.
Visit our special programs page
to see what workshops are currently on the schedule.
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Youth Programs & Events
JCCCNC offers an array of programs and events for the youth of
our community to discover Japanese and Japanese American culture,
history and traditions. It is through these programs, that
younger generations be encouraged to help us preserve and pass on
these priceless gifts to future generations.
Many of our events offer simple ways to get your youth involved
in Japanese culture.
Some programs/events include:
Children's Day
Kirakiraboshi Choir (Japanese Singing Class)
Shinzen Nikkei Goodwill Youth Basketball Program
Gen Taiko
Odori
From the time they walk through their high school years, and even
into college, JCCCNC offers opportunities for the youth of the Japanese
American community to be active in programs and events that will
aid in their growth and encourage them to become the future leaders
of the JA community.
Some of the great opportunities for youth development include:
Shinzen Nikkei Goodwill Youth Basketball Program
Nikkei Youth Sports Scholarship
Nikkei Community Internship
Volunteer opportunities at JCCCNC
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