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 […]
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 […]
#BlossomInPlace: Welcome to the 2020 Virtual Festival from the General Co-Chairs
A message from Kiyomi Takeda and Greg Viloria
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Tips for Photographers: the cherry blossom edition
Whether you’ve been a photographer for a few months or many years, the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival invites you to photograph or vlog the event! The Festival is entirely volunteer-run, which includes our photographers. We would deeply appreciate it if you would join our team. We sincerely want you to come and enjoy your […]
Festival Spotlight: How to Play the NCCBF Scavenger Hunt
Hello! NCCBF Scavenger Hunt Committee here and we wanted to teach you how to play the Scavenger Hunt games. First off, what is the NCCBF Scavenger Hunt? Officially, we are the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Scavenger Hunt (wow! That’s a mouthful). We are exclusive to the Festival in that we help you discover all […]