Meet Yosh Uchida, 2020 Parade Marshal
The NCCBF Parade Marshal is a designation bestowed upon individuals who have made a significant impact on the Japanese and/or the Japanese American community through their contributions to society in the United States or Japan. The NCCBF committee is honored to introduce Yoshihiro “Yosh” Uchida as our 2020 Parade Marshal. Uchida-sensei is a true trailblazer […]
NCCBF Art at Home
We would love all of our Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival online community (children, families, everyone!) to express themselves and show their sakura spirit through art while they #blossominplace at home. Whether through origami, calligraphy, painting, embroidery, ikebana, dance, music (and more!), we encourage you to take photos of your work and share it with […]
Scavenger Hunt: At Home Edition
Go down the list and take a photo of the items you find or create!Post it to social media, using the hashtags#blossominplace#bipscavengerhunt!How many can you find from our list? Submissions will be accepted until April 30th. Happy Hunting! Your hand soap by the sink Handmade face mask Your meditation prop or app Mochi Cool stationery Crafts […]
The Queen’s Kimono & the Unforgettable Story of the Fujiyasu Company
The Fujiyasu Furisode Kimono Story Since 1973, the Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen has been gifted a beautiful furisode by the Fujiyasu Kimono Company every year. In fact, most of the Queen Program’s kimonos have been donated by Mr. Seishichi Ato and his successor, Mr. Kazunari Mochizuki, of the Fujiyasu Kimono Company. Their gifts are an […]
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 included legacy participants and community leaders. The NCCBF committee is honored to introduce Madame Michiya Hanayagi of the Hanayagi Japanese Classical Dance Group as our 2020 Community […]
Gifts for Your Friends and Self: Featuring Accessories, Bags, & Beauty Artisans
As we attend to the needs of our families, the workplace, and the local community, let’s not forget self-love! Have you treated yourself recently? Is there a gift you want to find for a family member or friend? Stay home and check the 2020 Virtual Arts & Crafts Fair to support small businesses! Today’s focus […]
Our 2020 Festival Sponsors
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival would like to express our deepest appreciation to our generous sponsors for their friendship and support for our 2020 festival. We wish you all health and safety during this time and look forward to working together in 2021!
2020 Winners of the Community Service Scholarship
The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival’s 33rd annual Community Service Scholarship Program awarded two $2,500 scholarships to deserving high school graduates headed to college. Applicants were required to attend an accredited high school with a grade point average minimum of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 and be actively involved in her or his local […]
The Next SIP Trend: Handwritten letters on awesome stationery with a side of stickers
While text messages, phone calls, and video chats make for easy communication, nothing beats the heartfelt gesture of a handwritten letter to those we cherish as we #blossominplace. There is something extremely special about the time and thought that one puts into letter writing. And let’s face it. Can this be yet another shelter-in-place activity? […]
Original Artwork and Prints Waiting to be Discovered
Our 2020 Virtual Arts & Crafts Fair is packed with talented artisans. If you’re looking for original works of art, this is the perfect place to begin. We often find meaningful pieces in the most unexpected ways. It also happens that you would be supporting our community of artists in a time when we need […]