Happy Spring Cleaning & Home Decorating!

As we shelter in place this spring, have you found yourself making progress with various projects around the house?  Are you in the middle of spring cleaning or redecorating your living spaces?! Rearranging a piece or two can certainly freshen up familiar spaces. For inspiration and fun additions to your lovely home, take a look […]

2019 Queen’s Farewell by Yuki Nishimura

On behalf of the 2019 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Court, I would like to welcome each and every one of you to the virtual 2020 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival. I have come to love this annual homage to the Japanese American heritage with demonstrations of odori to taiko to ikebana; it showcases the […]

The 2020 Virtual Arts & Crafts Fair is Now OPEN!

April 11-19, 2020 The NCCBF Arts and Crafts Fair showcases the talent of handcrafted products and designs of artisans from across the country that embodies the spirit of the festival. The Arts & Crafts Fair typically packs the Buchanan Mall with booths of one-of-a-kind accessories, apparel, artisanal foods, fine arts & prints, handbags, housewares, plushies […]

Meet the Artist: Yuki Caton, 2019 Poster Designer

The 2019 Festival theme, Kokoro – One Blossom, One Community, One Heart, was beautifully captured by Yuki Caton, the winner of the 2019 poster contest. Her design was featured on the official Festival banner, poster, and program booklet cover. She created the design to grab people’s attention with a simple yet powerful Japanese custom. The […]

2019 Winners of the Community Service Scholarship

2019 Scholarship Awards

April 2019 marked the 32nd year of the Northern California Cherry Blossom Community Service Scholarship Program for graduating seniors of Japanese descent. Administered by the San Francisco Nikkei Lions Club, the program awards two $2,500 scholarships to deserving high school graduates going to college. Applicants were required to attend an accredited high school with a […]

Photography Contest – 2018 Winning Photos

Announcing the winners of the 2018 Northern California Cherry Blossom Photography Contest Winner: @jmtram Honorable Mention: @justlai87 Fan Favorite: @tetofu Photography Contest – 2018 Official Rules – NCCBF 

2018 Community Service Scholarships recipients

This marks the 31st year of the Cherry Blossom Community Service Scholarship Program for graduating seniors of Japanese descent in Northern California. Administered by the San Francisco Nikkei Lions Club, the program awards two $2,500 scholarships to deserving high school graduates going to college. Winners will participate in various Festival activities, including the Opening Ceremony […]

2017 Senior Appreciation Brunch

The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival’s Senior Appreciation Brunch started 30 years ago to thank seniors in the local Japanese American community for their volunteer services. Each year, honorees are nominated by senior centers and receive certificates of commendation from elected officials. Following the brunch, they are recognized at the Peace Plaza Stage for their […]

2015 Senior Appreciation Honorees

Serving as the mistress of ceremonies will be Gail Tanaka, a former Cherry Blossom Queen and the Founder and President of Cherry Blossom Alumnae. This year’s brunch will also feature a special guest speaker, Fresno State baseball star and two- time Nippon Professional Baseball All- Star “Fibber” Hirayama. Entertainment will be provided by Patty Hao, […]