Throughout the two festive weekends, the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is grateful to partner with local community organizations, Japantown venues, and friends from near and overseas in Japan to organize the following special events every year.
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Oshiro Karate Dojo
Oshiro Karate Dojo teaches traditional Okinawan karate in San Mateo.
Sixth Station Trio
Sixth Station Trio plays a variety of music, including film scores and pop.
San Francisco East Bay Mataro Doll Association
Mataro Dolls bring traditional Japanese Kimekomi doll making to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Sohke Nishikawa Ryu, California Shibu
The Nishikawa School specializes in Nihon Buyo, a traditional Japanese dance.
Theater of Yugen
Theatre of Yugen presents Noh drama and Kyogen comedy.
Sakura Ren
Sakura Ren promotes Awa Odori through performances in the Bay Area.
Committee Member Spotlight: Dave Dunham
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC/the Center), in San Francisco Japantown is a unique indoor Festival venue that provides visitors a “one-stop-shop†experience of cultural...
Committee Member Spotlight: Dave Dunham
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC/the Center), in San Francisco Japantown is a unique indoor Festival venue that provides visitors a “one-stop-shop” experience of cultural...
Hope & Prayers for 2020
Each year, the Washi Ningyo Japanese Paper Dolls Group selects a special theme for their dolls to be showcased at the Cherry Blossom Festival. The dolls are intricate, gorgeous,...
Hope & Prayers for 2020
Each year, the Washi Ningyo Japanese Paper Dolls Group selects a special theme for their dolls to be showcased at the Cherry Blossom Festival. The dolls are intricate, gorgeous,...
Meet Madame Michiya Hanayagi, 2020 NCCBF Community Marshal
The NCCBF Community Marshal is a designation bestowed on individuals who have made a significant impact on the festival, the Japanese and/or the Japanese American community. Community Marshals have...
Meet Madame Michiya Hanayagi, 2020 NCCBF Community Marshal
The NCCBF Community Marshal is a designation bestowed on individuals who have made a significant impact on the festival, the Japanese and/or the Japanese American community. Community Marshals have...