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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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!
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?…
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…
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…
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…
