SF Kokusei Ryu Shigin
Date: April 14 • 3:30 – 4:00 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Shigin, Poetry Singing Shigin is the art of chanting. Japanese or Chinese poems are often sung to express the feeling of joy or sorrow, the beauty of nature, or to offer a spiritual message. The ability to sing well and be able […]
Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo Bay Area
Date: April 14 • 3:30 – 4:00 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Traditional Japanese martial art using the Japanese sword Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo is a traditional Japanese martial art founded around 1600, currently headed by Katsuse Yoshimitsu Kagehiro in Shizuoka, Japan. San Francisco is one of a handful of groups authorized to train […]
Sakura Ren
Date: April 14 • 3:00 – 3:30 PM Location: George Yamasaki, Jr. (Peace Plaza) Stage Traditional Music
Sound Project
Date: April 13 • 3:00 – 3:45 PM Location: Webster Street Stage Modern Music The Sound Project is an R&B band that perfectly blends smooth melodies, soulful vocals, and infectious grooves. Formed in 2019, The Sound Project has quickly gained recognition for their incredible musical talents and captivating live performances. Each member of the band brings a […]
Slam Effect
Date: April 13 • 1:30 – 2:15 PM Location: Webster Street Stage Modern Music
Mystifiers
Date: April 13 • 12:00 – 12:45 PM Location: Webster Street Stage Modern Music Returning once again to 2024 Cherry Blossom THE MYSTIFIERS continue their reunion journey. All original members grew up together in “old school” San Francisco, and they can still deliver their own format of cool classic soul R&B music for those soul music connoisseurs […]
Ikebana Teachers Federation
Date: April 13 & 14 • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Issei Memorial Hall, The Center (formerly JCCCNC) • 1840 Sutter Street Traditional Arts, Ikebana, Live Flower Arrangement Ikebana is one of the most famed Japanese traditional arts, and traces its origin back hundreds of years. Ikebana was historically placed within the tokonoma alcove of the Japanese home. This art of flower […]
Shoyukai Japanese Calligraphy Club
Date: April 13 & 14 • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Classroom 2, The Center (formerly JCCCNC) • 1840 Sutter Street Traditional Crafts, Shodo, Japanese Calligraphy
Washi Ningyo
Date: April 13 & 14 • 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: Classroom 1, The Center (formerly JCCCNC) • 1840 Sutter Street Traditional Crafts, Japanese Paper Dolls
Kodomo no Sakura Machi – Children’s Cherry Blossom Village
Date: April 13, 14 & 20 • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: KOHO Co-Creative Hub • 1675 Post Street The Children’s Cherry Blossom Village is a welcoming, engaging space for kids of all ages, with games and cultural hands-on crafts and activities organized as fundraisers for local Japanese community organizations and schools. We are thrilled to […]