Cultural Programs Schedule 2025

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4.12
4.13
4.19
4.20
Spring Tea Ceremony
Hokka Nichi Bei Kai • 11:00am-3:00pm
04/12/2025
Washi Ningyo
The Center • • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/12/2025
1840 Sutter St- Classroom One

Washi Ningyo dolls are made from Japanese washi paper and cotton.

Mataro Dolls
The Center • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/12/2025
1840 Sutter St. - Classroom Two

Mataro Dolls bring traditional Japanese Kimekomi doll making to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Ikebana Teachers Federation
The Center • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/12/2025
1840 Sutter St. - Issei Memorial Hall

Ikebana Teachers Federation demonstrates Japanese flower arranging.

Chado Urasenke Tankokai SF Association
Nihonmachi Little Friends • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/12/2025

Chado Urasenke Tankokai SF promotes the Way of Tea through demonstrations.

Sakura Minyo Doo Koo Kai
The Center • 2:30-3:00pm
04/12/2025
Main Stage

Members perform Japanese folk dances from all parts of Japan.

Northern California Naginata Federation and TendoRyu
The Center • 3:30-4:00pm
04/12/2025
Main Stage

Northern California Naginata Federation practices the art of wielding naginata.

World Oyama Karate
The Center • 4:00-4:30pm
04/12/2025
Main Stage

World Oyama Karate trains the mind, body, and spirit to realize full potential.

Northern California Japanese Sword Club
US Bank Community Room • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/12/2025

Northern California Japanese Sword Club studies and preserves Japanese swords.

SF Taiko Dojo
Webster Street Stage • 11:30-12:30pm
04/12/2025

Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka founded San Francisco Taiko Dojo in 1968, emphasizing unity of mind, body, and spirit in taiko drumming.

Opening Ceremony & Student Scholarship Winners Announcement
Webster Street Stage • 12:30-1:30pm
04/12/2025
Slam Effect
Webster Street Stage • 2:00-2:45pm
04/12/2025
Mirage
Webster Street Stage • 3:30-4:15pm
04/12/2025
Ikebana Teachers Federation
The Center • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/13/2025
1840 Sutter St. - Issei Memorial Hall

Ikebana Teachers Federation demonstrates Japanese flower arranging.

Washi Ningyo
The Center • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/13/2025
Classroom One

Washi Ningyo dolls are made from Japanese washi paper and cotton.

Omotesenke Domonkai
Nihonmachi Little Friends • 1:00pm-5:00pm
04/13/2025

Omotesenke Domonkai Northern California hosts tea gatherings and workshops.

Ensohza Minyoshu
The Center • 11:30am-12:00pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage

Ensohza Minyoshu performs Japanese folk music and dances.

Theater of Yugen
The Center • 12:00-12:30pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage

Theatre of Yugen presents Noh drama and Kyogen comedy.

Oshiro Karate Dojo
The Center • 12:30-1:00pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage

Oshiro Karate Dojo teaches traditional Okinawan karate in San Mateo.

Nijikko Dance School
The Center • 1:30-2:00pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage

Nijikko Dance School dances to Japanese songs at festival.

Shotokan Karate San Francisco
The Center • 2:00-2:30pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage

San Francisco Dojo teaches traditional Shotokan Karate.

Cherry Blossom Queen Address
The Center • 2:30-3:00pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage
Sakura Ren
The Center • 3:00-3:30pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage

Sakura Ren promotes Awa Odori through performances in the Bay Area.

Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo Bay Area
The Center • 3:30-4:00pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage

Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo is a traditional Japanese martial art centered on the sword.

Shorinji Kempo
The Center • 4:00-4:30pm
04/13/2025
Main Stage

Shorinji Kempo teaches self-defense through punches, strikes, and kicks.

Northern California Japanese Sword Club
US Bank Community Room • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/13/2025

Northern California Japanese Sword Club studies and preserves Japanese swords.

Drum Revolution
Webster Street Stage • 11:00-11:30am
04/13/2025

Drum Revolution promotes taiko in the SF Bay Area through teaching and performing.

Members Even After NiCE
Webster Street Stage • 3:00-3:30pm
04/13/2025

MEaN is a UC Berkeley alumni a cappella group singing Japanese and English songs.

Genryu Arts
Webster Street Stage • 3:30-4:00pm
04/13/2025

GenRyu Arts performs Japanese Diaspora Taiko drumming and odori dance.

Big City
Webster Street Stage • 4:30-5:15pm
04/13/2025
Japan Center West Mall
Suite 310 • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/19/2025
Karuta
The Center • 11:00am-4:00pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. - Classroom Two

Hyakunin Isshu (Karuta) Club plays a traditional Japanese poetry card game.

Bonsai Society of SF & Ikebana Teachers Federation
The Center • 11:00am-4:00pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. - Issei Memorial Hall

The Bonsai Society of San Francisco cultivates and exhibits bonsai art.

Urasenke Foundation San Francisco
Nihonmachi Little Friends • 1:00-5:00pm
04/19/2025

The Urasenke Foundation in San Francisco promotes the tradition of Japanese tea ceremony.

Rosa Parks Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program
The Center • 12:00-12:15pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. Main Stage

Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program integrates Japanese instruction with core curriculum.

Rose Crelli Violin
The Center • 1:00-5:00pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. Main Stage

Rose Crelli is San Francisco’s favorite electric violinist!

Zanshin Dojo
The Center • 1:00-1:30pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. Main Stage

Zanshin Dojo teaches traditional Okinawa karate in San Francisco.

Ishikawa Kazuma Kai
The Center • 1:30-1:45pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. Main Stage

Ishikawa Kazuma Kai plays traditional and contemporary Japanese pieces.

Fujimoto Shamisen Group
The Center • 1:45-2:00pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. Main Stage

Fujimoto Shamisen Group plays traditional and contemporary Japanese pieces.

San Francisco Kendo Dojo
The Center • 2:00-2:30pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. Main Stage

San Francisco Kendo Dojo teaches kendo, a traditional martial art.

Shoke Nishikawa Ryu, California Shibu
The Center • 4:00-5:30pm
04/19/2025
1840 Sutter St. Main Stage

The Nishikawa School specializes in Nihon Buyo, a traditional Japanese dance.

Shoyukai
US Bank Community Room • 11:00am-5:00pm
04/19/2025
Jiten Daiko
Webster Street Stage • 11:00-11:30am
04/19/2025

Jiten Daiko is a young Bay Area Japanese Taiko ensemble.

Male Choir Chorale May & Mixed Choir Ensemble Shiki
Webster Street Stage • 11:30am-12:00pm
04/19/2025

Chorale May and Ensemble Shiki perform Japanese songs in the Bay Area.

SHOWJI
Webster Street Stage • 12:00-12:30pm
04/19/2025

SHOWJI sings Gospel, R&B, Soul, and POP.

Wesley Ukulele Band
Webster Street Stage • 12:30-1:00pm
04/19/2025

Wesley Ukulele Band performs a blend of Japanese, English, and Hawaiian music.

Expo
Webster Street Stage • 1:45-2:30pm
04/19/2025
GTC
Webster Street Stage • 3:15-4:00pm
04/19/2025
FSE
Webster Street Stage • 4:45-5:30pm
04/19/2025
Japan Center West Mall
Suite 310 • 11:00am-4:00pm
04/20/2025
Nihon Shishu
US Bank Community Room • 11:00am-4:00pm
04/20/2025

Nihon Shishu preserves traditional Japanese embroidery on kimono and obi.

Kaze Ensemble
Webster Street Stage • 3:30-4:00pm
04/20/2025

Kaze Ensemble performs koto and shakuhachi music.

Sixth Station Trio
Webster Street Stage • 4:00-4:30pm
04/20/2025

Sixth Station Trio plays a variety of music, including film scores and pop.

Raffle
Webster Street Stage • 4:30-5:30pm
04/20/2025