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Throughout the two festive weekends, the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is grateful to partner with local community organizations, Japantown venues, and friends from near and overseas in Japan to organize the following special events every year.
Friendship Reception - The Friendship Reception is a special ticketed event with dinner, performances by Japan Groups, mochitsuki (mochi pounding) and a gathering to welcome our guest participants from Japan and across the U.S.! The Festival Committee takes this opportunity to express their gratitude to our Festival participants. This reception will take place on Friday evening right before… 
Hokka Nichi Bei Kai Presents: Spring Tea Ceremony - The Hokka Nichi Bei Kai invites you to participate in their spring tea ceremony. This traditional event is held annually to celebrate the transition of the beautiful seasons and to enjoy a peaceful moment with friends and family. There will be 4 tea ceremony sessions on April 13, 2024 (Sat) starting at 11:00 am, 12:00… 
Japanese Music Program - Every year, the Festival hosts the Japanese Music Program to invite cultural artists and performers from all over Japan to bring the latest music and dance styles to you! We curate contemporary and traditional programs and performances from areas like Okinawa, Osaka, and Tokyo, where they will perform on our stages and venues varying from… 
Mikoshi Purification Ceremony - The Mikoshi purification ceremony is conducted every year with representatives of the spiritual community of Japantown and also with representatives from Japan. The ceremony represents rites that helps bring peace and harmony to the areas of the Festival and that of the spirits embodied in the Mikoshi. Witness the Phoenix statue procession, purification ceremony, mochi… 
Queen Program - Queen Program NightSunday April 7, 2024Cowell TheaterFort Mason Center for Arts & Culture2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA Since 1968, the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival Queen Program has been dedicated to mentoring young women to develop leadership skills and strong community connections. Every April, a new group of women and Queen are selected to… 
Senior Appreciation Brunch - The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival’s Senior Appreciation Brunch began over 30 years ago to recognize and thank seniors in the local Japanese American community for their dedicated volunteer services. Every year, honorees are nominated by the Festival’s Executive Committee, senior centers, and community organizations, and they will receive certificates of commendation from elected officials.…
