Cultural Programs Schedule 2026
Shoyukai introduces Japanese culture through calligraphy and local activities.
Washi Ningyo dolls are made from Japanese washi paper and cotton.
Ikebana Teachers Federation demonstrates Japanese flower arranging.
Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California hosts tea gatherings and workshops.
Members perform Japanese folk dances from all parts of Japan.
Aiki Arts Center teaches the art of Aikido
MEaN is a UC Berkeley alumni a cappella group singing Japanese and English songs.
Northern California Naginata Federation practices the art of wielding naginata.
Zanshin Dojo teaches traditional Okinawa karate in San Francisco.
SFG Kyudo uses kyudo to express the beauty of cultural intermingling.
Northern California Japanese Sword Club studies and preserves Japanese swords.
Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka founded San Francisco Taiko Dojo in 1968, emphasizing unity of mind, body, and spirit in taiko drumming.
Opening Ceremony & Student Scholarship Winners Announcement
Outta Pocket
Big City Review
Chado Urasenke Tankokai SF promotes the Way of Tea through demonstrations.
Traditional Japanese green tea and seasonal hand made sweets. Online Reservation at Eventbrite: https://shorturl.at/4xFlp
Chado Urasenke Tankokai SF promotes the Way of Tea through demonstrations.
Washi Ningyo dolls are made from Japanese washi paper and cotton.
Mataro Dolls bring traditional Japanese Kimekomi doll making to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sakura Ren promotes Awa Odori through performances in the Bay Area.
Theatre of Yugen presents Noh drama and Kyogen comedy.
The Nishikawa School specializes in Nihon Buyo, a traditional Japanese dance.
Mataro Dolls bring traditional Japanese Kimekomi doll making to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sixth Station Trio plays a variety of music, including film scores and pop.
Oshiro Karate Dojo teaches traditional Okinawan karate in San Mateo.
Jiten Daiko is an energetic, joyful taiko ensemble based in San Francisco
The Urasenke Foundation in San Francisco promotes the tradition of Japanese tea ceremony.
Northern California Japanese Sword Club studies and preserves Japanese swords.
GenRyu Arts performs Japanese Diaspora Taiko drumming and odori dance.
Nihon Shishu preserves traditional Japanese embroidery on kimono and obi.
Drum Revolution promotes taiko in the SF Bay Area through teaching and performing.
Hyakunin Isshu (Karuta) Club plays a traditional Japanese poetry card game.
Shorinji Kempo teaches self-defense through punches, strikes, and kicks.
Washi Ningyo dolls are made from Japanese washi paper and cotton.
Shoyukai introduces Japanese culture through calligraphy and local activities.
San Francisco Taru Mikoshi Purification Ceremony
Kiyonomotoryu
Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo is a traditional Japanese martial art centered on the sword.
Osaka Way/Buchanan Mall by the Torii Gate
Fujimoto Shamisen Group plays traditional and contemporary Japanese pieces.
Sixth Station Trio plays a variety of music, including film scores and pop.
Cherry Blossom Queen Address
Ishikawa Kazuma Kai plays traditional and contemporary Japanese pieces.
Nijikko Dance School dances to Japanese songs at festivals.
San Francisco Dojo teaches traditional Shotokan Karate.
Slam Effect
Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program integrates Japanese instruction with core curriculum.
Chorale May and Ensemble Shiki perform Japanese songs in the Bay Area.
NCIA teaches traditional Japanese swordsmanship