Cultural Programs Schedule 2025
Official Merchandise & Volunteer Check In.
Washi Ningyo dolls are made from Japanese washi paper and cotton.
Mataro Dolls bring traditional Japanese Kimekomi doll making to the San Francisco Bay Area.
Ikebana Teachers Federation demonstrates Japanese flower arranging.
Chado Urasenke Tankokai SF promotes the Way of Tea through demonstrations.
Members perform Japanese folk dances from all parts of Japan.
Northern California Naginata Federation practices the art of wielding naginata.
World Oyama Karate trains the mind, body, and spirit to realize full potential.
Northern California Japanese Sword Club studies and preserves Japanese swords.
Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka founded San Francisco Taiko Dojo in 1968, emphasizing unity of mind, body, and spirit in taiko drumming.
Ikebana Teachers Federation demonstrates Japanese flower arranging.
Washi Ningyo dolls are made from Japanese washi paper and cotton.
Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California hosts tea gatherings and workshops.
Ensohza Minyoshu performs Japanese folk music and dances.
Theatre of Yugen presents Noh drama and Kyogen comedy.
Oshiro Karate Dojo teaches traditional Okinawan karate in San Mateo.
Nijikko Dance School dances to Japanese songs at festival.
San Francisco Dojo teaches traditional Shotokan Karate.
Sakura Ren promotes Awa Odori through performances in the Bay Area.
Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo is a traditional Japanese martial art centered on the sword.
Shorinji Kempo teaches self-defense through punches, strikes, and kicks.
Northern California Japanese Sword Club studies and preserves Japanese swords.
Drum Revolution promotes taiko in the SF Bay Area through teaching and performing.
MEaN is a UC Berkeley alumni a cappella group singing Japanese and English songs.
GenRyu Arts performs Japanese Diaspora Taiko drumming and odori dance.
Hyakunin Isshu (Karuta) Club plays a traditional Japanese poetry card game.
The Bonsai Society of San Francisco cultivates and exhibits bonsai art.
The Urasenke Foundation in San Francisco promotes the tradition of Japanese tea ceremony.
Rose Crelli is San Francisco’s favorite electric violinist!
Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program integrates Japanese instruction with core curriculum.
Zanshin Dojo teaches traditional Okinawa karate in San Francisco.
Ishikawa Kazuma Kai plays traditional and contemporary Japanese pieces.
Fujimoto Shamisen Group plays traditional and contemporary Japanese pieces.
San Francisco Kendo Dojo teaches kendo, a traditional martial art.
The Nishikawa School specializes in Nihon Buyo, a traditional Japanese dance.
Jiten Daiko is a young Bay Area Japanese Taiko ensemble.
Chorale May and Ensemble Shiki perform Japanese songs in the Bay Area.
Wesley Ukulele Band performs a blend of Japanese, English, and Hawaiian music.
Nihon Shishu preserves traditional Japanese embroidery on kimono and obi.
Kaze Ensemble performs koto and shakuhachi music.
Sixth Station Trio plays a variety of music, including film scores and pop.
Kazanami is a coalition of yosakoi dance teams from across North America.