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 

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 

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]