Japanese American Community Resource Guide2014

San Francisco’s Japantown

San Jose’s Japantown

Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo

Your Guide To Nonprofit Organizations Japanese America Japantown Directories Historic Destinations

Japanese Cultural Arts

Japanese Language Schools

published by the Nichi Bei Weekly and Nichi Bei Foundation $10.00 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 3 Table of contents About this Special Edition... Statewide Resources 4 Historic Destinations The Nichi Bei Foundation and Nichi Bei Weekly are proud to introduce the 5 Senior and Community Centers inaugural publication of our Japanese American Community Resource 6-8 Japanese Cultural Arts Guide. This guide, designed as a new benefit for Nichi Bei Foundation 9 Japanese Sister CIties in California members, also helps to further fulfill our community-serving mission. It is a resource for community empowerment, focusing on the three remaining 10 Japanese Language School Directory Japantowns in San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles. Highlights include brief descriptions of community-based nonprofit America’s Last Three Japantowns and organizations and resources throughout California, including historical Community-based Nonprofits destinations, senior and community centers throughout the state, and a list of sister cities with Japan. San Francisco’s Japantown At the heart of the Community Resource Guide are the vast resources 11-13 Historical Tour published by the Nichi Bei Weekly, including the directories of both 14-15 San Francisco Japantown Map Japantowns in San Francisco and San Jose, a cultural arts directory 16-18 San Francisco Japantown Directory typically found in our annual Japanese Culture and Cherry Blossom Festival 19-20 San Francisco-based Community Nonprofits Guide, and our annual Japanese Language School Directory. In addition, in partnership with other organizations, we present to you historical tours of the San Jose’s Japantown three remaining Japantowns in San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles. 21-22 Historical Tour While this guide is being provided free of charge to Nichi Bei Foundation members, we are also selling the publication for a nominal fee of $10 each. 23-24 San Jose Japantown Directory Please consider purchasing additional copies to give to others. 25 San Jose Japantown-based Community Nonprofits This extensive project is made possible in part by the support of our advertisers and other community organizations, and a grant from The Henri Nonprofits in Other California Regions and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation. 26 Peninsula / South Bay While by no means complete, we hope this is an adequate launching 27 East Bay / North Bay point, as we continue to strive to keep the community connected, informed 28 Sacramento Area and empowered. Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo Acknowledgments: Bill Watanabe and Takao Suzuki/Little Tokyo Service Center, 29-30 Historical Tour Kathy Sakamoto/Japantown Business Association, Paul Osaki and Lori Matoba/Japanese 31 Little Tokyo-based Community Nonprofits Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, California Association of Japa- 32-34 Southern California-based Community Nonprofits nese Language Schools Inc., Ikebana International – San Francisco Bay Area Chapter #31, Steve Nakajo/Kimochi Inc., Aya Ino, Preserving California Japantowns, Ben Pease, Cover design: Ben Kam Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Consulate General of Japan in San Advertising Sales: Edward Goto Francisco, Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles Nichi Bei Weekly Editorial Team: Kenji G. Taguma, Heather Horiuchi, Tomo Hirai Southern California nonprofit listings: Takeshi Nakayama Sacramento area nonprofit listings: Heather Ito Historic Destinations: Heather Ito Japanese Language Schools Directory: Martha Hayakawa and Tomo Hirai San Francisco Japantown Map and Directory: Tomo Hirai, Rodger Takeuchi, Kiyoshi Shintani, Kota Morikawa, Heather Ito, Martha Hayakawa, Konomi Hosokawa MAILING ADDRESS: a publication of the and Lilia Thai P.O. Box 15693 San Jose Japantown Directory: Martha Hayakawa and Tomo Hirai San Francisco, CA 94115

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4 According to “A Demographic Overview of Japanese Ameri- ing their retirement years. 1 Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony cans” published by the Japanese American Citizens League Then and now, many elder generations have recognized the In June 1869, 22 samurai and their families became the first and the Asian American Studies Program at the University of value of the future generation’s role as stewards of the Japa- Japanese colony in the United States when they bought a 272- acre site in present-day Placerville, Calif. from Charles Graner Maryland in 2011, Japanese Americans are a “rapidly aging nese American culture and tradition. with the help of benefactor John Henry Schnell. They established population” that is increasingly intermarrying with other ethnic These organizations provide a vital conduit for volunteerism the Wakamatsu Tea and Silk Colony and planted crops such as groups. to nurture and care for an ongoing and vibrant Japanese Ameri- tea plants, mulberry trees, paper and oil plants, rice and bamboo. The Sansei generation started many senior service organiza- can community for people of all ages. Today, the site is managed by the American River Conservancy, tions in the 1960s and 1970s at the height of the Asian Ameri- For more information about these centers, see the pages can Movement, and many of their founders are now approach- listed below. preserving the site’s history and restoring historic buildings. Pub- 1 lic tours are offered monthly; private tours can also be arranged. • 941 Cold Springs Road, Placerville, Calif. Private tours: Julie A. at (530) 621-1224 Senior Centers Community Centers 2 San Francisco Sacramento San Francisco Japanese Institute of Sawtelle United States Immigration Station, Angel Island 3 6 (Pg. 33) 2 5 Kimochi Inc. (Pg. 19) ACC Senior Services (Pg. 28) Japanese Cultural and Com- 2110 Corinth Ave. Back in the early 1900s when immigration to the United 1715 Buchanan St. ACC Administration munity Center of Northern Los Angeles, CA 90025 States increased to great numbers, the Immigration Station at San Francisco, CA 94115 7311 Greenhaven Dr., Suite 187 California (Pg. 19) (310) 479-2477 Angel Island posed as a roadblock to immigrants from more than (415) 931-2294 Sacramento, CA 95831 1840 Sutter St. sawtellejis.org [email protected] (916) 394-6399 San Francisco, CA 94115 80 countries, the vast majority being from China. Approximately www.kimochi-inc.org www.accsv.org (415) 567-5505 Little Tokyo Service Center (Pg. 31) 175,000 Chinese immigrants were processed at the Immigration [email protected] 231 E. Third St., Ste G-106 Station; most were detained for months and even years at a time. San Jose ACC Greenhaven Terrace www.jcccnc.org Los Angeles, CA 90013 Approximately 90,000 Japanese were admitted through Angel 1180 Corporate Way (213) 473-3030 Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Sacramento, CA 95831 Peninsula www.ltsc.org Island between 1910 and 1940, and the barracks housed Nikkei Senior Services (Pg. 25) (916) 395-0210 588 N. 4th St,, San Jose, CA 95112 San Mateo Japanese American Long Beach Japanese Cultural detainees from Hawai‘i during World War II, as well as Japanese 7 www.accgt.org POWs. Now, the restored barracks allow visitors to see how im- www.yuaikai.org Community Center (Pg. 26) Center (Pg. 34) [email protected] ACC Nursing Home 415 South Claremont St. 1766 Seabright Ave. migrants spent their time confined in bunk rooms and recreation 7801 Rush River Dr. San Mateo, CA 94401 Long Beach, CA 90813 areas. Guided tours are provided by park staff and volunteers. Akiyama Wellness Center Sacramento, CA 95831 (650) 343-2793 P.O. Box 9188, Long Beach, CA 90810 • Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation: www.aiisf.org 110 Jackson St., San Jose, CA 95112 (916) 393-9020 www.smjacc.org (562) 437-9924 lbjcc.org (415) 348-9200 (408) 294-2505 ACC Senior Service Center East Bay 0 45 90 180 Miles Orange County Japanese Ameri- inhabited the area from 600 until the early 1900s and the early Peninsula 7375 Park City Dr. Building 640 ranching and farm period of 1860-1930. The annual Manzanar Diablo Japanese American Club can Association (Pg. 34) 3 Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Sacramento, CA 95831 (No listing) 505 S. Villa Real Dr., Ste 103A (916) 393-9026 (Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center) Pilgrimage takes place on the last Saturday of April. Yuwakai (Pg. 26) 3165 Treat Blvd. Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 The Military Intelligence Historic Learning Center officially opened • U.S. Highway 395, 9 miles north of Lone Pine, Calif. and 2751 Louis Road Southern California Concord, CA 94518 (714) 283-3551 in November 2013 and features a variety of exhibits and pro- 6 miles south of Independence, Calif. Palo Alto, CA 94303 (925) 682-5299 [email protected] (650) 856-0123 www.diablojaclub.com grams dedicated to the Japanese American experience, with (760) 878-2194, extension 3310 / www.nps.gov/manz Koreisha Chushoku Kai (Pg. 31) Pasadena Japanese Cultural [email protected] 244 S. San Pedro St., Room 408 special focus on the Japanese American Military Intelligence www.pabt.org Los Angeles, CA 90012 Eden Japanese Community Institute (No listing) Colma Japanese Cemetery Center (Pg. 27) 595 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 207 Service veterans. Exhibits include a Wall of Honor displaying the 6 West Valley JACL Senior Club (213) 680-9173 or (213) 680-9177 The Colma Japanese Cemetery is located just south of San 701 Elgin St. Pasadena, CA 91103 names of more than 6,000 MIS graduates, a mock-up classroom (Pg. 26) Keiro Senior HealthCare (Pg. 32) San Lorenzo, CA 94580 (626) 449-5487 and barracks, and a growing collection of more than 10,000 his- Francisco in Colma, Calif. The three-acre cemetery is the final 1545 Teresita Dr. Keiro Senior HealthCare (510) 276-9786 San Fernando Valley Japanese torical artifacts, documents and other objects. The audio-visual resting place for more than 5,000 people, including members of San Jose, CA 95129 325 S. Boyle Ave. EdenJapaneseCommunityCenter@ American Community Center theater shows various films, lectures and performances. the Kanrin Maru, the first Japanese ship that arrived in America. (408) 253-0458 Los Angeles, CA 90033 gmail.com (323) 980-7555 www.facebook.com/ (Pg. 34) • 640 Old Mason Street, Presidio of SF / www.njahs.org/640 The Japanese Benevolent Society of California was established East Bay [email protected] EdenCommunityCenter 12953 Branford St. in 1901 with a grant from the Emperor of Japan to provide “for Pacoima, CA 91331 Extending Connections Pro- (818) 899-1989 Tule Lake Unit, WWII Valor in the Pacific National the relief of sick, disabled or destitute persons of the Japanese gram for Seniors (Pg. 27) Keiro Intermediate Care Facility 4 325 S. Boyle Ave. Southern California (818) 899-0659 fax Monument race” in California and to provide “a suitable burial ground for Buena Vista United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA 90033 [email protected] 2311 Buena Vista Ave. East San Gabriel Valley Japa- At this writing, the NPS’ Tule Lake Unit is composed of three deceased Japanese.” The cemetery holds monuments dedicated (323) 273-9655 Alameda, CA 94501 nese Community Center (Pg. 34) Southeast Japanese School and separate parcels of land. It includes the 37-acre National Historic to numerous community pioneers, including a towering monu- [email protected] (510) 547-2212 1203 W. Puente Ave. Community Center (Pg. 34) Landmark site in Newell, Calif., where the iconic jail and the mili- ment of the “Potato King,” George Shima (Kinji Ushijima); “Rice [email protected] West Covina, CA 91790 14615 Gridley Road tary stockade are located; the former Civilian Conservation Corps King” Keisaburo Koda; Kyutaro Abiko, publisher of the Nichi Bei Keiro Retirement Home (626) 960-2566 Norwalk, CA 90650 325 S. Boyle Ave. site known as Camp Tulelake (66 acres); and the 1,276-acre Shimbun and pioneer of the Yamato Colony in Livingston, Calif.; J-Sei (Pg. 27) [email protected] (562) 863-5996 2126 Channing Way Los Angeles, CA 90033 www.esgvjcc.org [email protected] Castle Rock/Peninsula area. The NPS Tule Lake Unit is temporar- Santa Fe Railroad Workers Memorial Monument; and Dr. Ernest Berkeley, CA 94704 (323) 263-9651 ily located in the lobby of the Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds A. Sturge, a Quaker and physician who devoted his life to work (510) 848-3560 [email protected] Gardena Valley Japanese Cul- Valley Japanese Community Museum. Site tours with an NPS ranger to the Tule Lake National among the Japanese. Every year more than 200 people attend [email protected] tural Institute (Pg. 34) Center (Pg. 34) www.j-sei.org Keiro Nursing Home 1964 W. 162nd St. 8850 Lankershim Blvd. Monument areas can be arranged by contacting them here: the annual Memorial Day service at the cemetery. 2221 Lincoln Park Ave. Gardena, CA 90247 Sun Valley, CA 91352 • 800 Main St., Tulelake, Calif.; (530) 260-0537 • 1300 Hillside Blvd., Colma, Calif. / (650) 755-3747 Sakura Kai (Pg. 27) Los Angeles, CA 90031 (310) 324-6611 (818) 825-9583 www.nps.gov/tule/index.htm 6500 Stockton Ave. (323) 276-5700 [email protected] El Cerrito, CA 94530 [email protected] Venice Japanese Community 7 Harada House (510) 778-3406 Hollywood Japanese Cultural Center (Pg. 33) 5 Manzanar Historic Site The Harada House is preserved as a part of the Riverside [email protected] South Bay Keiro Nursing Home Institute (Pg. 33) 12448 Braddock Drive The Manzanar National Historic Site contains extensive Metropolitan Museum. Its collections tells the story of the Harada www.sakurakaiec.org 15115 S. Vermont Ave. 3929 Middlebury St. Los Angeles, CA 90066 exhibits that tell the forced relocation stories of Japanese family’s struggle to live an American life after settling in Riverside, Gardena, CA 90247 Los Angeles, CA 90004 (310) 822-8885 North Bay (310) 523-0700 (323) 664-2070 vjcc.com Americans from the Manzanar concentration camp in order Calif. in 1905. Jukichi Harada and his family operated a rooming [email protected] hollywoodjci.org to preserve the stories and remind future generations about house and ran the Washington Restaurant. However, in order to Enman No Tomo Senior Center West Los Angeles Japanese this violation of American civil liberties. Museum collections obtain a home closer to a good school for his children, Harada (Pg. 27) Seinan Senior Citizens Club, Japanese American Cultural and American Community Center Enmanji Buddhist Temple Inc. (Pg. 32) Community Center (Pg. 31) (Pg. 33) include the film “Remembering Manzanar,” reconstructed bar- bought the house on Lemon Street under the names of his three 1200 Gravenstein Highway South 3116 W. Jefferson Blvd. 244 S San Pedro St., #244 2115 Corinth Ave. racks and mess hall as well as several artifacts, photographs, American-born children because the 1913 California Alien Land Sebastopol, CA 95472 Los Angeles, CA 90016 Los Angeles, CA 90012 Los Angeles, CA 90025 documents and paintings that reflect life in the concentration Law prohibited him from owning the property himself. (707) 795-7920 (323) 734-2175 (213) 628-2725 (310) 478-2411 [email protected] [email protected] camp. The park also details the area’s history prior to the • 3356 Lemon St., Riverside, Calif. www.jaccc.org wartime incarceration, such as when the Owens Valley Paiute www.riversideca.gov/museum/haradahouse

4 Nichi Bei Foundation Nichi Bei Foundation 5 6 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 7 Japanese cultural arts Japanese cultural arts Bonsai Bay Island Bonsai San Francisco (415) 665-9227 Chado Urasenke Pacifica (650) 359-5169 Wafu School [email protected] 1840 Sutter St. Newark Adult School at First Congregational Church Tankokai Fusako Hoyrup www.jcccnc.org Southeast Japanese S.F.’s Japantown MacGregor Educational San Francisco Sunnyvale, Cupertino 1912 Central Ave. Chizuko Wayne San Francisco Mieko Taketa School (415) 420-3151 Center, Room 25 Bonsai Society San Alameda Aptos (831) 662-2535 El Cerrito, (510) 527-6325 (408) 252-6833 Enshin Karate [email protected]; 35777 Cedar Blvd. Association Iaido, Judo, Karate, Kendo Boon Manakitivipart Kinmon Gakuen Building 14615 Gridley Road, Norwalk www.genryuarts.org Newark, Calif. Francisco Soko Kobara Hall of Flowers (Library Room) (510) 919-5042 Ohara School Tova Matatyaou 2031 Bush St. (562) 863-5996 (510) 791-0901 East Bay San Francisco Golden Gate Park www.bayislandbonsai.com Yoshie Akiba Kayoko Fujimoto Sunnyvale (408) 738-3281 S.F.’s Japantown [email protected] [email protected] (Richmond District) Maikaze Daiko 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way Oakland (510) 653-1916 San Leandro (510) 351-5183 (415) 928-5746 www.sejscc.org Dance Mission Theater www.wadaikonewark.org (415) 751-4909 San Francisco Shikishima Bonsai Club, Thanh Nguyen [email protected] 3316 24th St., S.F. [email protected] Menlo Park (650) 854-8897 Robert W. Smith Pleasant Hill Harumi Rotenberg Carol Marchette www.enshinsf.com/index.html Odori (Dance) (415) 513-7798, (650) 438-3534 Berkeley (510) 845-5941 Pebble Beach (831) 373-4691 [email protected], Central Valley Diablo Valley College Kimika Soko Takechi & Larry [email protected] Miscellaneous Kendo San Francisco www.maikazedaiko.org Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan (horticulture buildings Sokyo Tiscornia www.bssf.org Kirie Nakagawa Mitsuko Maruyama Ikebana San Francisco University of California, Davis 321 Golf Course Road San Francisco Awaodori San Francisco El Cerrito (510) 235-4492 Fremont (510) 494-8220 Ikebana at Yu-Ai Kai (415) 6991403 Pleasant Hill (outer Richmond District) Kendo Dojo Awakko-Ren San Francisco Taiko Dorwin Hilsenbeck 588 N. Fourth St. Buddhist Church of S.F. Awa-Odori (Dance) Dojo [email protected] (415) 752-6944 Minako Miyazaki San Jose’s Japantown www.bakuhatsutaikodan.com North Bay (510) 669-9728 ChunLan Yang 1881 Pine St. YamaSho Restaurant Showroom: [email protected] Berkeley (510) 845-0847 (408) 294-2505 Marin Bonsai Club [email protected] El Sobrante (510) 222-3709 Japanese Cultural and 1161 Post St. 1581 Webster St. Ste 200 www.chanoyu.com www.yuaikai.org Marin Art and Garden Center Community Center of San Francisco S.F.’s Japantown Fresno Gumyo Taiko 30 Sir Frances Drake Yuko Hasagawa Yoko Tahara [email protected] Northern California Soai Tauchi Menlo Park (650) 747-0888 (415)519-4880 Classes: 212 Ryan Way Fresno Buddhist Temple Blvd., Ross Central Valley Oakland (510) 658-8820 1840 Sutter St. [email protected] South San Francisco 1340 Kern Street, Fresno Saratoga Chizuko Nakamura [email protected] S.F.’s Japantown norcal-awakko.weebly.com/ (415) 928-2456 (559) 432-4518 Fresno Bonsai Society (408) 867-9133 Kathy Toy Japanese Cultural and www.marinbonsai.org Fresno City College Peninsula (510) 531-7529 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] San Jose (408) 425-0036 Community Center of Greenhouse, Fresno Ito Ohzato [email protected] www.sftaiko.com www.fresnogumyotaiko.org Northern California GenRyu Arts Napa Valley Bonsai Club www.fresnobonsaisociety.com Atherton (650) 326-2625 http://sanfranciscokendo.org/ Soukun Henderson Shiroma Sogetsu School 1840 Sutter St. Japanese Cultural and Napa Senior Center 27 Rosemont Ave. Sogetsu Soho Study Group Community Center of Jodaiko Setsuko Yoshimura S.F.’s Japantown Kyudo 1500 Jefferson St., Napa Sacramento Bonsai Club San Anselmo 5966 Arlington Blvd. Northern California South Bay 2121 Blumenfeld Drive San Mateo (650) 573-1811 (415) 567-5505 www.nvbonsai.org Sacramento Buddhist Church Marin County Richmond (510) 234-5748 Renseikan Kyudojo 1840 Sutter St. San Jose Taiko Sacramento Calif [email protected] Japanese Arts and Cultural 2401 Riverside Blvd. (415) 459-3980 [email protected] www.jcccnc.org S.F.’s Japantown 150 S. Montgomery St. Vancouver, B.C., Canada Redwood Empire Bonsai Sacramento North Bay [email protected] sogetsu-sohostudygroup.org Center (415) 420-3151 San Jose (916) 541-2211 Society sacramentobonsaiclub.com Hiroko Green Ikebana International 4334 Moorpark Ave. [email protected] Contact: 565 North 5th St. [email protected] San Rafael (415) 485-3823 San Jose Luther Burbank Art and Ron Brown Chapters www.genryuarts.org San Jose, CA 95112 www.sactaiko.org/jodaiko.php Garden Center, Hanford Bonsai Society Ikebana Cloverdale, Novato, Sonoma (408) 418-3535 (408) 293-9344 2050 Yulupa Ave. Eiko Mouri (707) 894-2952 San Francisco Bay Area [email protected] [email protected] Koyasan Spirit of Kings County Agriculture www.jpnarts.org Instructor of Japanese Santa Rosa Building, 680 North Santa Rosa (707) 539-4707 Aratame School Chapter #31 www.taiko.org Sumi Metz Dance Michiya Children Taiko Jay McDonald (415) 847-8909 Campus Drive, Hanford Gloria Lee Ikebana International; Northern California www.rebsbonsai.org gsbf-bonsai.org/ South Bay San Jose, Mountain View Cupertino (408) 253-7809 PO Box K Seishinkan Kyudojo Hanayagi Yu-Ai Kai Senior Taiko (408) 255-6029 Koyasan Temple hanfordbonsaisociety Kikuyo Matsui Sunnyvale, CA 94087 Alameda Point Gymnasium Japanese Cultural and Akiyama Wellness Center 1400 U St., Sacramento Los Altos (650) 903-3410 [email protected] 1101 West Redline Ave. Community Center of Chiko School Nancy (Sorin) Locke 110 Jackson St. (916) 444-0111 Peninsula San Mateo (650) 340-9647 www.facebook.com/ikebanasf Alameda Northern California San Jose’s Japantown [email protected] Southern California Michiko Hosoda [email protected] (650) 494-1584 1840 Sutter St. (408) 293-9344 Kusamura Bonsai Club Central Valley Sunnyvale (408) 739-7649 www.facebook.com/#!/ St. Mark’s Episcopal Church San Diego Bonsai Club Terumi Takahashi ikebana-nancy.com The Monterey Bay [email protected] S.F.’s Japantown [email protected] KoyasanTaiko (415) 567-5505 600 Colorado Ave. Casa del Prado Building, University of the Pacific Chapter www.yuaikai.org Ikenobo School [email protected] Palo Alto Balboa Park (209) 955-1744 Carol Marchette (831) 373-4691 Shiseikan Kyudojo MorTaiko Ikenobo Ikebana Society of Pebble Beach (831) 373-4691 1169 Minnesota Ave. Unit 5 www.jcccnc.org www.kusamurabonsai.org sandiegobonsaiclub.com America Headquarters [email protected] Sacramento Out of state www.ikebanamontereybay.org San Jose, CA 95125 Peninsula (916) 546-8785 1581 Webster St., Suite 150 Jane Suiei Naito Sansui-Kai of Southern Kinko Ohata (408) 292-4669 Nishikawa School of Jun Daiko [email protected] S.F.’s Japantown Alameda, San Francisco [email protected] South Bay California Centennial, Colo. (415) 567-1011 Sacramento Chapter #26 Japanese Classical Mountain View (415) 937-8260 (650) 938-2856 San Jose Betsuin Bonsai Japanese Garden (303) 771-0253 [email protected] Shepard Garden and Art Dance Placer Ume Taiko Center Hokka Nichibei Kai [email protected] Club 6100 Woodley Ave. www.ikenoboamerica.com Thanh Nguyen Shorinji Kempo Placer Buddhist Church San Jose Betsuin Social Hall Reiko Omura 3330 McKinley Blvd. 1759 Sutter St. jundaiko.com Van Nuys Menlo Park (650) 854-8897 Shorinji Kempo of San 3192 Boyington Road, Penryn 640 North 5th St. [email protected] Colorado Springs, Colo. Yayoi Aoki Sacramento S.F.’s Japantown (916) 652-6139 (719) 266-8987 (530) 409-9840 Francisco c/o Yayoi Baker East Bay San Jose www.sansui-kai.com Belmont (650) 591-8202 Jessica Rao [email protected] Ken Azuma (408) 730-4506 [email protected] Sokoji Temple (lower level) (415) 921-1782 Drum Revolution www.placerumetaiko.org Junko Kitahama Milpitas, Fremont 1691 Laguna St. [email protected] 550 Island Parkway, Belmont www.gsbf-bonsai.org Chanoyu Sandra Hatcher (408) 263-3962 Alberta, Canada Sacramento (916) 485-9056 S.F.’s Japantown https://sites.google.com/ Wilder Fields, Wilder Road Sacramento Taiko Dan (Tea Ceremony) (403) 609-2994 Martial Arts [email protected] site/nishikawaryuca/ Orinda Midori Bonsai Martha Roethig 2121 Blumenfeld Drive St. Edwards Episcopal Church Keiko Hitchcock www.sfshorinjikempo.com upcoming-lessons-and- 6500 Stockton Ave. Omotesenke Takako Yokoyama San Jose (408) 926-6231 El Cerrito Sacramento 15040 Union Ave. San Francisco (415) 885-0788 Aikido performances (916) 444-5667 San Jose Domonkai Alberta, Canada Aikido Yoshinkai 420 Litho St., Sausalito (403) 238-4962 Yayoi (Soho) Sakai Japanese Swords (510) 926-9780 [email protected] John Thompson (408) 371-7737 San Francisco Shuji Ikeda Higirikan Dojo San Jose www.sactaiko.com Mayumi Kagami Albany, S.F., Orinda Northern California [email protected] www.midoribonsai.org Berkeley, Pebble Beach (510) 234-5748 1405 Huntington Ave., Unit B Shibuyo Dance Team San Francisco (415) 333-4960 Yukiko Basley (510) 845-1634 South San Francisco Japanese Sword Club Yu-Ai Kai, 588 N. Fourth St. www.drumrevolution.com Vancouver, B.C. Canada San Jose’s Japantown Stockton Bukkyo Taiko Santa Cruz Bonsai Kai Kimi Shibata (650) 872-2968 Japanese Cultural and Stockton Buddhist Temple John Larissou (604) 873-4509 Kazuko Kajisa (408) 294-2505 Eden Aoba Taiko Live Oak Grange Hall San Jose, Sacramento www.higirikan.org Community Center of 2820 Shimizu Drive San Francisco (415) 731-0622 San Mateo (650) 574-0740 www.yuaikai.org Eden Japanese Community 1900 17th Ave. (408) 279-8342 [email protected] Northern Calitfornia Stockton Maiko Behr [email protected] Center, 710 Elgin St. Santa Cruz www.higirikan.org/Pages/ 1840 Sutter St. (209) 470-5578 Kazuko Matsuda Vancouver, B.C. Canada Margaret Kurasaki San Lorenzo www.gsbf-bonsai.org/ Michiko Shimoda contacts.html S.F.’s Japantown [email protected] San Francisco (415) 552-6240 (604) 992-8617 Cupertino, San Jose East Bay P.O. Box 3315 santacruzbonsaikai Saratoga, Los Altos P.O. Box 7156 stocktonbukkyotaiko.org (408) 253-4307 (408) 741-1763 City Aikido San Carlos CA 94070 Sakura Ren Hayward, CA 94540 Midori McKeon Sayo Tanne [email protected] Awaodori (510) 783-3558 Watsonville Bonsai Club San Francisco State Vancouver, B.C. Canada 1339 Mission St. Grace Murata Annette Sullivan San Francisco www.ncjsc.org c/o Zipang [email protected] Southern California JACL Hall, 150 Blackburn St., University (510) 724-1747 (360) 989-1521 Belmont (650) 595-1122 www.edentaiko.com Watsonville Mill Valley (415) 552-7208 10562 San Pablo Ave. Various martial arts El Cerrito Asayake Taiko Don White, (831) 724-9283 (415) 847-5522 [email protected] University of California Jimmy Naganuma Chizuko Nakamura (510)387-3419 [email protected] www.CityAikido.com Japanese Art & Cultural Maze Daiko San Diego South San Francisco Urasenke Tea San Francisco (415) 752-3756 [email protected] Joan Suzuki Center 2513 Blanding Ave., Alameda [email protected] (650) 827-1831 Karate (510) 865-5060 Chado Urasenke Richmond, San Francisco Karate (Shotokan), Kendo, asayaketaiko.ucsd.edu East Bay Julie Nakatani (510) 232-7355 Karate at the JCCCNC Judo, Aikido, Iaido, Bo- [email protected] Tsuruko Sekino Foundation Cupertino, S.F., Mill Valley Taiko Groups www.rhythmix.org East Bay Bonsai Society San Francisco (415) 387-0150 Japanese Cultural and jutsu Buddhist Temple of San San Francisco (408) 255-1264 Katsuko Thielke 4334 Moorpark Ave. Garden Center at Lake Merritt Community Center of San Francisco Diego 2143 Powell St. San Francisco Mountain View (650) 965-3128 Northern California San Jose Taiko Ren 666 Bellevue Ave. Junko Shikata Louise Ow Ling GenRyu Arts Oakland 2929 Market St., San Diego Oakland (415) 433-6553 1840 Sutter St. (408) 418-3535 San Francisco (415) 826-9297 San Francisco (415) 387-5474 Japanese Cultural and [email protected] (619) 239-0896 [email protected] [email protected] Yoshiko Williams S.F.’s Japantown [email protected] Community Center of www.taikoren.com [email protected] eastbaybonsai.org www.urasenke.org San Mateo (650) 619-5878 (415) 567-5505 www.jpnarts.org Motomi Ui Kinko Saiki Northern California www.btsd.net Wadaiko Newark 6 Nichi Bei Foundation Nichi Bei Foundation 7 8 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 9 Japanese cultural arts Japanese sister cities

According to the Consulate General of Japan in San State of California Osaka Prefecture 1994 Francisco, there are 440 sister-city relationships between the United States of America and Japan as of Jan. 1. Nearly a quarter of these relationships, 99 pairs, are based in the state Northern and Central California of California. Starting with San Jose and Okayama, San Francisco and Californian City Japanese City Prefecture Year Osaka, Pasadena and Mishima, Riverside and Sendai and San Antioch Chichibu Saitama 1967 Diego and Yokohama in 1957, Californian cities have formed Bakersfield Wakayama Wakayama 1961 business and cultural relationships between the two nations, Berkeley Sakai Osaka 1967 many forged by the Japanese American community. In 1994, Concord Kitakami Iwate 1974 the state of California itself was paired with Osaka Prefecture. Cupertino Toyokawa Aichi 1978 This page lists the 99 Californian cities and their Japanese Davis Inuyama Aichi 2001 counterparts listed in alphabetical order, and is current as of Delano Arita Wakayama 1965 El Dorado Warabi Saitaima 1975 March 2014. Eureka Kamisu Ibaraki 1991 Fairfield Nirasaki Yamanashi 1971 Fort Bragg Otsuchi Town Iwate 2005 Nichi Bei Weekly file photo, photos by Noriko Shiota Slusser and Daisuke Tagawa Fremont Fukaya Saitama 1980 Fresno Kochi Kochi 1965 The Claremont Colleges www.taikoproject.com Mataro Miyabikai [email protected] Contact: (408) 294-2505 Gilroy Takko Town Aomori 1988 Psyko Taiko San Francisco www.ensohza.org www.yuaikai.org Claremont, California Yuujou Taiko (415) 386-2975 [email protected] Half Moon Bay Kariwa Village Niigata 1995 claremont.psyko.taiko@gmail. Gedatsu Church [email protected] Hideki Kai Hanford Setana Town Hokkaido 1991 com 7850 Hill Drive www.sfmiyabikai.org (Shamisen, enka and S.F. Bay Area Hayward Funabashi Chiba 1986 psykotaiko.weebly.com S San Gabriel The Japanese Music Shishu minyo) Hercules Tsushima Aichi 1981 1701 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. Japanese Cultural and Institute of America Hollister Kato Hyogo 1989 Hikari Taiko Gardena Lynda Fu Community Center of (Shakuhachi) (714) 345-7663 San Francisco (Sunset) Kerman Kannami Town Shizuoka 1985 Southern California Southeast Japanese School Northern California 426 33rd Ave, S.F. Lindsay Ono Hyogo 1973 14615 Gridley Road [email protected] and Sacramento area 1840 Sutter St. 339 11th St., Richmond Norwalk www.yuujoudaiko.com (Natomas and Woodland) S.F.’s Japantown Masayuki Koga Livermore Yotsukaido Chiba 1977 Californian City Japanese City Prefecture Year (562) 863-5996 (415) 664-1099, (415) 567-5505 (415) 621-2950 Livingston Oga Akita 1994 [email protected] 2014 World Taiko [email protected] [email protected] www.jmia.org Lodi Kofu Yamanashi 1961 Anaheim Mito Ibaragi 1976 www.sejscc.org Gathering or Hideko Nakajima [email protected] Mendocino Omachi Nagano 1980 Brea Hanno Saitama 1981 Los Angeles Little Tokyo Shodo (510) 508-8363 Nihonsyuji SF Branch Milpitas Tsukuba Ibaraki 1996 Burbank Ota Gunma 1984 Isami Taiko (213) 327-5156 [email protected] Fujimoto Kai of San Carlsbad Futtsu Chiba 1988 1517 W 166th St., Gardena masato@worldtaikogathering. Hokka Nichibei Kai www.jcccnc.org Modesto Kurume Fukuoka 1992 1759 Sutter St. Francisco (Shamisen, Monterey Nanao Ishikawa 1995 Carson Soka Saitama 1979 (310) 327-9400 com hauta, zokkyoku and info@gardenabuddhistchurch. www.worldtaikogathering.com S.F.’s Japantown Hokka Shigin Renmei Morgan Hill Mizuho Town Tokyo 2006 Chula Vista Odawara Kanagawa 1981 org (415)860-5024 minyo) Mountain View Iwata Shizuoka 1976 Corona Gotsu Shimane 2004 [email protected] (Sung poetry) Based in Daly City, teachers www.gardenabuddhistchurch. Five groups throughout S.F. Napa Iwanuma Miyagi 1973 Culver City Kaizuka Osaka 1965 org/isami_taiko.php Traditional Arts http://nihonsyujisf.jimdo.com throughout Northern (415) 922-8200 ext 205, California Oakland Fukuoka Fukuoka 1962 Encinitas Amakusa Kumamoto 2006 [email protected] Escondido Itoshima Fukuoka 1993 Kinnara Taiko Ceramics Shoyukai (650) 755-1698 Palo Alto Tsuchiura Ibaraki 2009 San Mateo (650) 755-1036 (fax) Pittsburg Shimonoseki Yamaguchi 1998 Fullerton Fukui Fukui 1989 Senshin Buddhist Temple Tougei - Ceramics at the Minyo & Hauta (650)-572-9184 [email protected] Porterville Hamamatsu Shizuoka 1981 Gardena Ichikawa Chiba 1962 1311 W 37th St. JCCCNC (Japanese Singing) Los Angeles Japanese Cultural and [email protected] Richmond Shimada Shizuoka 1961 Glendale Higashi-Osaka Osaka 1960 and Shamisen at the Koto lessons by Tamie (323) 731-4617 Community Center of Shogi Rio Vista Tobishima Village Aichi 2007 Glendora Moda Tochigi 1988 Johnny Mori Northern California JCCCNC Kooyenga Hemet Marumori Miyagi 1990 [email protected] 1840 Sutter St. San Francisco Location: Japanese Cultural Walnut Creek, San Jose area Rohnert Park Hashimoto Wakayama 1983 S.F.’s Japantown Shogi Club and Community Center of and San Francisco Sacramento Matsuyama Ehime 1981 Hemet Kushimoto Wakayama 1974 Los Angeles Taiko (415) 567-5505 Hokka Nichibei Kai Northern California, (925) 932-0530 Salinas Wakuya Town Miyagi 1998 Huntington Beach Anjo Aichi 1982 Institute [email protected], 1759 Sutter St. 1840 Sutter St. (925) 212-1575 Salinas Ichikikushikino Kagoshima 1979 Irvine Tsukuba Ibaraki 1989 S.F.’s Japantown. [email protected] 20909 South Western Ave. www.jcccnc.org S.F.’s Japantown San Bruno Narita Chiba 1990 La Mirada Isehara Kanagawa 1981 (415) 567-5505 Torrance (650) 490-0563 Lomita Takaishi Osaka 1981 Karuta [email protected] San Carlos Omura Nagasaki 2012 (310) 974-4490 noriyuki.shimoda@ Shirley Kazuyo Long Beach Yokkaichi Mie 1963 SF Karuta-Kai and squiresanders.com www.jcccnc.org San Francisco Osaka Osaka 1957 [email protected] Muramoto (Koto) Los Angeles Nagoya Aichi 1959 Satsuki-Kai Karuta- http://d.hatena.ne.jp/sfshogi/ Oakland San Jose Okayama Okayama 1957 www.taiko.la Montebello Ashiya Hyogo 1961 Kai Seiha Sato Masazuka Kai (510) 482-1640 San Mateo Toyonaka Osaka 1963 [email protected] Monterey Park Nachikatsuura Wakayama 1968 Makoto Taiko San Francisco Washi Ningyo (Koto and Sangen) Santa Clara Izumo Shimane 1986 (925) 934-6362 San Francisco www.skmkoto.com Santa Cruz Shingu Wakayama 1974 Newport Beach Okazaki Aichi 1984 Pasadena Washi-Ningyo at the (626) 584-8841 (415) 387-1835 Saratoga Muko Kyoto 1984 Oceanside Fuji Shizuoka 1991 JCCCNC [email protected] [email protected] Sausalito Sakaide Kagawa 1988 Oceanside Kisarazu Chiba 1990 www.makototaiko.org Kimekomi Doll Mataro Japanese Cultural and Southern California Community Center of Japanese Dance at Scotts Valley Nichinan Town Tottori 1989 Pasadena Kasukabe Saitama 1993 Northern California Pasadena Mishima Shizuoka 1957 On Ensemble Northern California San Jose Southeast Japanese Sebastopol Takeo Saga 1985 Shibu Miyabi Kai 1840 Sutter St. 2000 W 162nd St. #100 West Valley JACL Koto and Shamisen at School Sonora Kirishima Kagoshima 2000 Redlands Hino Tokyo 1963 S.F.’s Japantown Torrance Senior Club House Yu-Ai Kai Southeast Japanese School South San Francisco Kishiwada Osaka 1992 Riverside Sendai Miyagi 1957 (415) 567-5505 (310) 350-8825 1545 Teresita Dr. Yu-Ai Kai, 588 N. Fourth St. 14615 Gridley Road, San Bernardino Tachikawa Tokyo 1959 [email protected] Stockton Shizuoka Shizuoka 1959 kris@onensemble San Jose San Jose’s Japantown Norwalk www.jcccnc.org Sunnyvale Iizuka Fukuoka 2013 San Diego Yokohama Kanagawa 1957 http://onensemble.org/ Asian Community Center (408) 294-2505 (562) 863-5996 Santa Barbara Toba Mie 1966 www.yuaikai.org [email protected] Tracy Memuro Town Hokkaido 1989 7375 Park City Traditional Music Santa Monica Fujinomiya Shizuoka 1975 Taiko Project Sacramento [email protected] www.sejscc.org Vallejo Akashi Hyogo 1968 Temecula Daisen Tottori 1994 Higashi Honganji Buddhist (530) 350-8083 San Francisco Visalia Miki Hyogo 1966 Temple, 505 E 3rd St. [email protected] Shigin at Yu-Ai Kai Seiha USA Watsonville Kawakami Village Nagano 1988 Torrance Kashiwa Chiba 1973 mataronortherncalifornia.com Ensohza Minyoshu Los Angeles San Francisco (Sung poetry) Gahyo Tanaka Yuba Toride Ibaraki 1989 West Covina Ohtawara Tochigi 2004 (213) 327-5156 (415) 215-7693 Yu-Ai Kai, 588 N. Fourth St., (323) 717-7840 [email protected] San Francisco-East Bay San Jose’s Japantown www.seihahogaku-kai.or.jp Courtesy of the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco Courtesy of the Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles

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The Nichi Bei Weekly presents a list of Japanese school courses offered for children and adults, to encourage language skills and promote cultural preservation. Please contact A selection of features on the us at [email protected] or (415) 673-1009 with any Japanese language class- es we may have overlooked. This list does not include Japanese courses at community Japantown History Walk colleges or universities, or schools geared toward Japanese nationals. reprinted courtesy of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California School Tel/Fax: (626) 337-6174 Northern and 6650 Owens Drive, Pleasanton, 94588 [email protected] San Fernando Valley Japanese (925) 924-0307 http://esgvjcc-gakuen.org/public/ Language Institute Central California www.eastbaysakuragakuen.com 12953 Branford St., Pacoima, CA 91331 [email protected] Gardena Buddhist Church Japanese Tel/Fax: (818) 896-8612 ABC Preschool / Pine Japanese Classes for: Adults and children Language School http://www.sfvjli.com Language Afterschool 1517 W 166th St., Gardena, CA 90247 426 33rd Ave., San Francisco, 94121 Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language (310) 327-4627; Fax: (310) 327-4660 SLK Learning Center, Inc. (415) 387-9111; Fax: (415) 387-1801 School [email protected] 28041 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 210, abcpreschoolsf.com 2401 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento, http://www.gbcjls.org Rancho Palos Verdes, 90275 [email protected] 95818 (310) 265-4941; Fax: (310)265-4989 Classes for: Children (916) 542-0557; Fax: (916) 446-1866 Hollywood Japanese Language School www.slklearningcenter.com www.sakuragakuen.org 3929 Middlebury St. [email protected] Enmanji Temple Japanese School [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90004 Classes for: Children and adults 1200 Gravenstein Hwy South, Classes for: Adults and children (323) 664-2070 (Saturday Only) Sebastopol, 95472 [email protected] Southeast Gakuen Japanese (707) 823-2252; Fax: (707) 523-1678 San Jose Betsuin Japanese Language School [email protected], [email protected] Language School Japanese Institute of Sawtelle 14615 S. Gridley Rd., Classes for: Adults 640 North Fifth St., San Jose, 95112 2110 Corinth Ave. Norwalk, CA 90650 (408) 293-1171 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Tel/Fax: (562) 863-5996 Fresno Betsuin Japanese Language [email protected] Tel/Fax: (310) 479-2477 [email protected] and Cultural School www.sjbjls.org http://www.schoolinfo.sawTellegakuin. http://sejscc.org/school/main.htm 2690 E. Alluvial, Fresno, 93720 Classes for: Adults and children org (559) 442-4054; Fax: (559) 442-1978 Venice Japanese Language School www.fresnobuddhisttemple.org San Mateo Nippon Gakuyen Japanese Language School Unified 12448 Braddock Drive [email protected] 2 S. Claremont St. (School address); System (Kyodo System) Los Angeles, CA 90066 Classes for: Adults and children 415 S. Claremont St. (Mailing 1218 Menlo Ave. (310) 822-7781 address), San Mateo, 94401 Los Angeles, CA 90006 [email protected] Japan Society of Northern California (650) 576-4164 (213) 383-4706; (213) 487-7015 http://www.vjcc.com/gakuen.htm 500 Washington St., #300, www.sanmateonippongakuyen.org [email protected] San Francisco, 94111 [email protected] http://www.kyodosystem.org Vista Gakuen (JACC of Vista/Vista (415) 986-4383; Fax: (415) 986-5772 Classes for: Children Gakuen) www.usajapan.org Kujira Gakuen 150 Cedar Rd., Vista, CA 92083 [email protected] Soko Gakuen 9245 Santo Rd., San Diego, CA 92124 Tel/Fax: (760) 728-0925 Classes for: Adults 1881 Pine St., San Francisco, 94109 Mail: P.O. Box 421386 (415) 928-9608 San Diego, CA 92142 Kinmon Gakuen sokogakuen.org [email protected] Out of state 2031 Bush St., San Francisco, 94115 [email protected] http://kujiragakuen.org/ (415) 567-4383; Fax: (415) 567-4383 Classes for: Adults and children Japan America Society of Chicago kinmongakuen.org Loma Linda Language Institute 20 N. Clark Street, Suite 750, [email protected] Tachibana Gakuen Japanese School Chicago, 60602 Classes for: Adults and children 3570 Mona Way, San Jose, 95130 721 Nevada St., Suite 405 (312) 263-3049; Fax: (312) 263-6120 (408) 246-0111; Fax: (408) 246-3543 Redlands, CA 92373 www.jaschicago.org Kurumi Japanese Class [email protected] Tel/Fax: (909) 335-8369, (909) 557-3460 [email protected] 380 Civic Dr #200A, Pleasant Hill, 94523 Classes for: Children [email protected] Classes for: Adults (925) 289-8296 www.lljc.org/japaneseprogram.html [email protected] Yu-Ai Kai Advanced Japanese Japan America Society of Colorado www.kurumi-japanese.com Language Class Orange Coast Gakuen 1625 Broadway, #680, Classes for: Adults and children 588 N. 4th St., San Jose, 95112 21141 Stathmoor Lane Denver, 80202 (408) 294-2505; Fax: (408) 294-0343 Huntington Beach, CA 92646 303-592-5364; Fax: 303-592-5367 Oakland Nippongo Gakuen www.yuaikai.org (714) 235-5559 www.jascolorado.org 825 Jackson St., Oakland, 94607 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] (510) 832-5988; Fax: (510) 832-0709 Classes for: Adults http://www.orangecoastgakuen.org Classes for: Adults www.buddhistchurchofoakland.org [email protected] Oxnard Buddhist Temple Japanese The Japan-America Society of Classes for: Adults and children Southern California Language School Washington DC 250 South “H” St., Oxnard, CA 93030 1819 L St., NW B2 Level, Okasan and Me Inc. The following is mostly a list of (805) 640-0016; Fax: (805) 483-2323 Washington, D.C., 20036 184 E Jackson St., San Jose, 95112 Southern California-based members of [email protected] (202) 833-2210; Fax: 202-833-2456 (408) 823-2263 the California Association of Japanese http://www.obtjls.com www.jaswdc.org www.okasanandme.com Language Schools Inc. [email protected] [email protected] Polaris Gakuin Classes for: Adults Classes for: Adults and children Asahi Gakuen 1819 Sawtelle Blvd. 244 S. San Pedro St., Suite 308 Los Angeles, CA 90025 Japan Society Toyota Language Los Angeles, CA 90012 SACBC Japanese Language School (310) 592-7408; Fax: (310) 496-0577 Center 32975 Alvarado-Niles Road, (213) 613-1325; Fax: (213) 613-0517 [email protected] 333 East 47th St., New York, 10017 Union City, 94587 [email protected] http://www.polarisgakuin.org (212) 715-1256; Fax: (212) 715-1279 (510) 751-4801; Fax: (510) 576-1745 http://www.asahigakuen.com www.japansociety.org www.sacbc-jls.org San Diego Japanese School [email protected] [email protected] East San Gabriel Valley Japanese 2624 Market St., San Diego, CA 92102 Classes for: Adults Classes for: Children Community Center - Gakuen (619) 233-5858; Fax: (619) 233-5955 1203 W Puente Ave. [email protected] West Covina, CA 91790 — Compiled in August 2013 Sakura Gakuen Japanese Language www.sandiegojapaneseschool.com

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Life in America was full of unknowns for an Issei (Japanese immigrant) departing Japan in the early 1900s. She may have come to America as a laborer or accompanying her husband. More likely, she came as a picture bride, through an arranged marriage based on an exchange of photographs and letters. A picture bride would meet her husband for the first time after clearing the immigration station at Angel Island. Although screened by the Japanese government for financial means to support a family, a prospective husband often sent letters and photographs contrived to make him seem younger, more attractive or wealthier than he actually was. No matter her situation, an Issei woman would face a lifetime of challenges in America: adapting to a new culture, working to raise her family and building a new community.

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E E-7 Soko Gakuen Health & Beauty 1018 Shinbori / Fong, D.D.S. Other F F-29 Sheba Piano Lounge

E E-12 Nihonmachi Terrace 319 The Face Shop 1101 Innovative Dental 211 SuperMath Japanese E E-13 Japanese American 812 Fuji-ya Shiseido Doctors 228 Security Office National Library 203 Suzu Noodle House 902 Zen Aesthetics Skin 335 Joo-Sock Yang, M.D., 340 Magic Auto Detail E E-14 Kimochi Home and Body Care M.C. (Japan Center Garage 204 Mifune Bistro - Lower Floor) E E-15 San Francisco College Beauty Salons 336 Grace Medical Clinic 205 Juban Yakiniku Access Center 803 YPS International AACE Talent Search 213 Japan Center Beauty 808 John I. Umekubo, M.D. Center USA, Patent & 217 Sapporo-ya Clinic Technical Translations F F-35 Hamilton Recreation 918 Family Medicine & 222 Tenroku Sushi 218 JC Beauty Salon Center Neurology 810 Hamano & Associates 226 Fuku Sushi Ko-Myong Lieu M.D. Registered Investment F F-36 Western Addition 405 Glam-Up Advisor 229 Izumiya Library 706 Anita B: Beauty 919 East-West Total Chiropractic Center 908 EM Sewing 232 On the Bridge 706 Bebe Skin Care & 303 Benihana Threading 1012 Dennis Lee, D.C. 924 China Visa Service Entertainment Center 304 Isobune 706 Sugar Skin Care F F-4 Women’s Community 101 Sundance Kabuki Clinic Cinemas 1008 Hong Kong Alterations 310 Kushi Tsuru 804 Arty & Tailoring Dry Cleaning 311 Mifune 219 Pika Pika 814 Post St. Hair & Nail 911 Post Dry Cleaners 1014 Thousand Cranes 327 Playland Japan Care Pharmacy 312 Osakaya Futaba Hair Salon & 1006 Kyoto Cleaners 407 Kui Shin Bo 1201 New People Cinema 904 1015 Pegasus Fiber Limited Barber 409 Ramen Underground 1208 Real Escape Game Eastern Healing 1016 Heston Chau Architect 910 Hair in Design F F-22 The Fillmore 224 Japan Town 412 Mifune Don 1005 Clips Acupuncture & Oriental 415 Ino Sushi Karaoke Medicine Inc. Restaurants 1007 Trio Nails 416 Takara 337 Town Music Studio 1207 Lash Spot 333 Juheng Acupuncture Bakeries & Desserts Clinic 604 Sanppo Sushi 901 Doremi Karaoke Box Spa & Massage 230 Sophie’s Crepes 919 Kim’s Body Design & 711 Kappa F F-28 L2 Karaoke 308 Andersen Bakery 103 Kabuki Springs & Spa Acupressure 713 Kippu F F-32 Fillmore Karaoke 309 C ako 417 Sain Saine 921 Melody Sams, L.Ac., 720 Tanpopo M.S., L.M.T. Traditional 316 Belly Good Café & 708 Fuji Shiatsu 722 Shabu-sen General Merchandise Chinese Medicine Crepes 806 Sally’s Salon, Spa & 723 Ramen Yamadaya 201 Neat Asian Things Skincare Law 318 MoYo’s Frozen Yogurt 321 Miseki Jewelry 214 Kinokuniya Bookstore 1001 Kimochi Nutrition 802 Yoshikawa International 701 Benkyodo Company 817 Waraku Program 331 Auto Freak, Talk Freak 905, 907 Relax Feet Massage 322 Metallurgy Boutique 332 Japan Video & Media Patent Office 1005 Cafe Mums Home of 339 Kim’s Houseware and 1001 Japanese Community 906, 912 Susan Skincare Shabu Shabu 324 Shibuyasf 718 Forest Books Gifts 913 Yuji Mitani Law Office 1011 Yasukochi’s Sweet Youth Council Stop E E-8 Kiss Seafood 408 Unique Boutique F F-18 Marcus Books 402 Daiso Japan 925 National Legal 1001 Nobiru-kai Hotels Associates F F-7 Fillmore Bakeshop F F-24 Izakaya Kou 414 Harajuku 406 Ichiban Kan 1002 Kinmon Gakuen 501 Hotel Kabuki 1013 Law Office of Scott T. F F-31 Miyako Old Fashioned F F-27 Sushi Boom 1203 MaruQ Churches 717 Sanko Cooking Supply Okamoto Ice Cream Parlor 1002 Nihonmachi Little 1004 Hotel Tomo F F-30 Happy Shabu Shabu

Fillmore St. 1204 Sou • Sou 1019 Konko Church of San Friends 724 Soko Hardware Francisco E E-10 Queen Anne Hotel Optometrists Café F F-34 Yoshi’s San Francisco 1205 Baby, The Stars Shine 1003 Nihonmachi Little 819 Vape Supreme 207 Kissako Bright 1020 Christ United Friends main building E E-11 Hotel Majestic 1010 James H. Wong, O.D., F F-1 Zinc Details Presbyterian Church Jamie Totsubo O.D., F F-6 Sunhee Moon 231 Tan Tan 1013 U.S.-Japan Council F F-3 Walgreens Marilyn Ng O.D. Korean 1023 Soto Mission of San Markets & Speciality Foods 313 Café Hana Francisco 1017 Nichi Bei Weekly / Nichi F F-17 Aqua Forest Aquarium F F-5 Site for Sore Eyes 411 Seoul Garden Bei Foundation 301 Nijiya Market 317 May’s Coffee Shop Art & Culture E E-1 Nichiren Buddhist F F-14 Terrence Chan, O.D., 709 DooBu 715 Hush Coffee Bar 206 Ikenobo Ikebana Church of America 1020 Nihonmachi Little 1011 Super Mira Jenny F. Yuen, O.D. Friends 712 Playground Japantown Eastside Map Society Gifts 816 YakiniQ Café E E-3 St. Francis Xavier E E-9 A&M Liquor Market Postal After School Program 208 MAIDO Character 714 Ssisso 225 Mashiko Folkcraft Catholic Church 1202 Crown & Crumpet Tea Stationery & Gifts F F-12 Friends Liquor 1102 UPS Store Fillmore Street Map 1021 Japanese American Stop Cafe 815 YakiniQ 233 International Art Gallery E E-5 Buddhist Church of San Citizens League F F-25 Woori Food Market F F-21 U.S. Postal Service 209 Japantown Collectibles F F-26 Quickly 821 New Korea House 234 San Francisco Taiko Francisco National HQ Apparel & Accessories 227 MAIDO Fine Stationery Real Estate & Insurance F F-23 Wonmi Korean BBQ Dojo Showroom E E-6 Buddhist Churches of 221 Negishi Jewelry 1021 Japanese Benevolent & Gifts Clubs & Cocktail Lounges Professional Services 809 Sperry Van Ness 235 Asakichi – Incense America Society of California Other 237 Shige Antiques 302 Nippon-Ya 102 Pa‘ina Lounge & Accountants 915 Farmers Insurance – 236 Asakichi – Cast Iron 1021 Japantown Task Force Restaurant 807 San Wang Restaurant John Lee, Soon Bok 306 Sakura Sakura Teapots & Bronze 325 Katachi 702 Moriguchi Accounting Community-Based Orgs 1022 Japanese American Lee 216 Club Mari’s 1009 Jitlada Thai Cuisine 314 Runway 326 Moritaya Office 305 Daikoku by Shiki 215 Nihonmachi Street Fair Association of Northern 916 Allstate Insurance – 220 Festa Wine & Cocktail F F-10 Pizza Inferno 315, 329 Amiko Boutique California 413 Akabanaa 719 Ong & Kimura 307 Asakichi – Antiques & 238 Kimochi Lounge Henry De Guzman Cruz Lounge F F-11 Pride of the 320 Yumi Boutique Arts 1024 Kokoro Assisted Living 703 Paper Tree 914 Steve S.Y. Im, CPA 403 Union Bank Community 1013 T. Okamoto & Co. 223 Mogura Mediterranean 1301 Buchanan YMCA 323 Kohshi Master of Room 707 Aloha Warehouse Banks 502 O Izakaya Lounge F F-13 Roostertail Travel Scents 1302 Rosa Parks Elementary 710 Kimochi 401 Union Bank 603 Dimples F F-14 India Palace Restaurant Symbols Key 602 Sharaku JBBP 334 Guess Tour 805 National Japanese 801 California Bank & Trust 711 Milo Lounge S.F. F F-16 Extreme Pizza E E-2 Japanese Community Plants & Flowers 704 Pacific Leisure 820 Bay Jiu-Jitsu American Historical Dentists Karaoke Society Youth Council 202 Katsura Garden Management 716 Pagoda F F-19 Dosa on Fillmore F F-2 Narumi Antiques headquarters 338 JD Dental Care Wine Jar Dining Live Music 1001 Japanese Cultural and F F-8 Fillmore Florist 920 United Travel / ABC F F-9 F F-33 King Lee’s Chinese E E-2 AACE Upward Bound Travel Community Center of 818 Nakamura / Osumi / F F-20 Boom Boom Room Books & Media Uyemoto D.D.S. Bar P Parking Northern California E E-4 Stuart Hall High School 923 Viva Travel & Services — Compiled in March 2014 210 J-Town Video

14 Nichi Bei Foundation Nichi Bei Foundation 15 16 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 17 San Francisco’s Japantown directory *All numbers are in the 415 area code unless noted otherwise San Francisco’s Japantown directory *All numbers are in the 415 area code unless noted otherwise Soto Mission of San Francisco ...... 346-7540 Real Escape Game ...... N/A Bebe Skin Care & Threading ...... 845-5615 Nakamura / Osumi / Uyemoto D.D.S...... 563-5800 APPAREL & ACCESSORIES 1691 Laguna St New People (3F) 1731 1-B Buchanan St 1622 Post St OTHER Amiko Boutique ...... 931-8889 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church ...... 567-9855 New People Cinema ...... N/A Clips ...... 922-7161 Shinbori / Fong, D.D.S...... 563-2000 China Visa Service Center ...... 292-5188 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1801 Octavia St New People (BF) 1832 Buchanan St #A 1788 Sutter St #201 1610 Post St #303 Baby, The Stars Shine Bright ...... 525-8686 Nichiren Buddhist Church of America ...... 567-3020 Sundance Kabuki Cinemas ...... 346-3243 Futaba Hair Salon & Barber ...... 921-4859 EM Sewing ...... 775-4048 New People (2F) 2016 Pine St 1881 Post St 1610 Post St #105A DOCTORS 1610 Post St #108 A Harajuku ...... 567-9233 Glam-Up ...... 441-2484 Dennis Lee, D.C...... 674-9999 Heston Chau Architect ...... 567-8800 East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) COMMUNITY-BASED ORGS KARAOKE East Mall (1F) (Miyako Mall) 1832 Buchanan St #201 1832 Buchanan St #206 MaruQ ...... 839-8390 AACE Upward Bound ...... 202-7901 Doremi Karaoke Box ...... 771-8884 Hair in Design ...... 346-1138 Women’s Community Clinic ...... 379-7800 Hamano & Associates Registered ...... 346-3913 New People (Mezzanine) 2012 Pine St 1604 Post St 1610 Post St #106 1833 Fillmore St Investment Advisor 1674 Post St #2 Metallurgy Boutique ...... 345-1890 Buchanan YMCA …...... ……...... 931-9622 Fillmore Karaoke ...... 673-5708 Japan Center Beauty Clinic ...... 921-0135 East-West Total Chiropractic Center ...... 447-8622 Hong Kong Alterations & Tailoring ...... 351-0188 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1530 Buchanan St 1410 Fillmore St Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) 1610 Post St #205 1832 Buchanan St #D Miseki Jewelry ...... 567-2400 Hamilton Recreation Center ………...... 292-2111 L2 Karaoke ...... 885-2288 JC Beauty Salon ...... 922-2626 Family Medicine & Neurology ...... 346-2777 Magic Auto Detail ...... 929-9274 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1900 Geary Blvd 1504 B Fillmore St Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Ko-Myong Lieu M.D. 1610 Post St #202 Japan Center Garage (Lower F) Negishi Jewelry ...... 351-1680 Japanese American Citizens League ...... 921-5225 Town Music Studio ...... 921-6677 Lash Spot Eyelash Extension Spa ...... 292-3542 Grace Medical Clinic ...... 931-0808 Pegasus Fiber Limited ...... 409-0240 Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) National Headquarters 1765 Sutter St 1660 Geary Blvd New People (2F) 1660 Geary Blvd 1832 Buchanan St #205 Runway ...... 696-9403 Japanese American Association ...... 921-1782 Post St Hair & Nail Care ...... 921-5805 John I. Umekubo, M.D...... 931-5182 Security Office ...... 470-6165 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) of Northern California 1759 Sutter St GENERAL MERCHANDISE 1648 Post St 1674 Post St. Suite 3 Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Sakura Sakura ...... 922-9744 Japanese American National Library ...... 567-5006 Aqua Forest Aquarium ...... 929-8883 Sugar Skin Care ...... 609-7887 Joo-Sock Yang, M.D., M.C...... 563-0300 SuperMath ...... 567-6284 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1619 Sutter St 1718 Fillmore St 1731 1-B Buchanan St 1630 Geary Blvd Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) Shibuyasf ...... 931-3722 Japanese Benevolent Society of California ..771-3440 Auto Freak / Talk Freak ...... 674-9871 Trio Nails ...... 931-9261 Thousand Cranes Pharmacy ...... 409-4357 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1765 Sutter St West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1832 Buchanan St #B DRY CLEANING 1832 Buchanan St #203 Shige Antiques ...... 346-5567 Japanese Community Youth Council ...... 202-7909 Daiso Japan ...... 359-9397 Kyoto Cleaners ...... 567-2286 YPS International, Patent ...... 674-1722 Webster Street Bridge Headquarters 2012 Pine St East Mall (1F) (Miyako Mall) SPA & MASSAGE 1832 Buchanan St #C & Technical Translations 1680 Post St Suite F Sou ・ Sou ...... 525-8654 Japanese Community Youth Council ...... 563-8052 Ichiban Kan ...... 409-0472 Fuji Shiatsu ...... 346-4484 Post Dry Cleaners ...... 921-5405 New People (2F) 1840 Sutter St #206~#207 East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) 1721 Buchanan St 1610 Post St #102 RESTAURANTS Sunhee Moon ...... 928-1800 Japanese Cultural and Community Center ..567-5505 Kim’s Houseware & Gits ...... 771-5252 Kabuki Springs & Spa ...... 922-6000 1833 Fillmore St #101 of Northern California 1840 Sutter St 1600 Geary Blvd 1750 Geary Blvd EASTERN HEALING BAKERIES & DESSERTS Unique Boutique ...... 441-1964 Japantown Task Force ...... 346-1239 Sanko Cooking Supply ...... 922-8331 Relax Feet Massage ...... 563-0100 Japan Town Acupuncture ...... 922-2100 Andersen Bakery ...... 345-1046 East Mall (Miyako Mall) 1765 Sutter St 1758 Buchanan St 1610 Post St #103 & Oriental Medicine Inc. Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) Yumi Boutique ...... 346-8288 Kimochi ...... 931-2294 Soko Hardware ...... 931-5510 Sain Saine ...... 292-3542 Juheng Acupuncture Clinic ...... 441-7333 Belly Good Café & Crepes ...... 346-8383 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1715 Buchanan St 1698 Post St East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) 1660 Geary Blvd #1 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) Kimochi Home ...... 922-9972 Neat Asian Things ...... 563-1417 Sally’s Spa, Salon & Skincare ...... 929-6980 Kim’s Body Design & Acupressure ...... 921-2003 Benkyodo Company ...... 922-1244 ART & CULTURE 1531 Sutter St Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) 1680 Post St (Lower Level) 1610 Post St #205 1747 Buchanan St Asakichi—Antiques & Arts ...... 921-2147 Kimochi Lounge ...... 563-5626 Vape Supreme ...... 658-7868 Susan Skincare ...... 771-2020 Melody Sams , LAc, M.S., L.M.T...... 350-2343 Cako ...... 567-5130 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) Webster Street Bridge 1630 Post St 1610 Post St #100 Traditional Chinese Medicine 1610 Post St #305 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) Asakichi—Cast Iron Teapots & Bronze ...... 921-3821 Kimochi Nutrition Program ...... 931-2287 Walgreens ...... …………...771-4603 Fillmore Bakeshop …...... 923-0711 Webster Street Bridge 1840 Sutter St #101 1899 Fillmore St HOTELS LAW 1890 Fillmore St Asakichi—Incense ...... 921-8292 Kinmon Gakuen ...... 567-4383 Zinc Details ...... 776-2100 Hotel Kabuki ...... 922-3200 Law Office of Scott T. Okamoto ...... 766-5871 Miyako Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor .....614-2213 Webster Street Bridge 2031 Bush St 1905 Fillmore St 1625 Post St 1832 Buchanan St #202 1470 Fillmore St Bay Jiu-Jitsu ...... 689-4181 Kokoro Assisted Living ...... 776-8066 Hotel Majestic ...... 441-1100 National Legal Associates ...... 567-5700 MoYo’s Frozen Yogurt ...... 946-0489 1628 Post St 1881 Bush St GIFTS 1500 Sutter St 1610 Post St 3F West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) Daikoku by Shiki ...... 563-4550 National Japanese American ...... 921-5007 Akabanaa ...... 567-8565 Hotel Tomo ...... 921-4000 Yoshikawa International Patent Office ...... 674-1715 Sophie’s Crepes ...... 929-7732 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) Historical Society 1684 Post St East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) 1800 Sutter St 1680 Post St Suite D Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Ikenobo Ikebana Society ...... 567-1011 Nichi Bei Weekly ...... 673-1009 Aloha Warehouse ...... 346-7553 Queen Anne Hotel ...... 441-2828 Yuji Mitani Law Office ...... 567-4432 Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop ...... 931-8165 Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) /Nichi Bei Foundation 1832 Buchanan St, Suite 207 1731 Buchanan St 1590 Sutter St 1610 Post St #204 1790 Sutter St International Art Gallery ...... 567-4390 Nihonmachi Little Friends main building ...... 922-4060 Japantown Collectibles ...... 563-2970 Webster Street Bridge 1830 Sutter St Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) MARKETS & SPECIALTY FOODS OPTOMETRISTS CAFES Kohshi Master of Scents ...... 931-2002 Nihonmachi Little Friends ...... 922-8898 Katachi ...... 931-9822 A&M Liquor …...... 931-2153 James H. Wong O.D., Jamie Totsubo O.D., ..931-1903 Cafe Hana ...... 567-9133 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 2031 Bush St West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1600 Sutter St Marilyn Ng O.D. 1826 Buchanan St #A West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) Mashiko Folkcraft ...... 346-0748 Nihonmachi Little Friends ...... 346-5064 MAIDO Character Stationery & Gifts ...... 567-7073 Friends Liquor ...... 346-3226 Site For Sore Eyes ...... 922-0660 Crown & Crumpet Tea Stop Cafe ...... 771-4252 Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) After School Program 1700 Sutter St Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) 1758 Fillmore St 1833 Fillmore St New People (1F) Narumi Antiques ...... 346-8629 Nihonmachi Street Fair ...... 771-9861 MAIDO Fine Stationery & Gifts ...... 567-8901 Nijiya Market ...... 563-1901 Terrance L. Chan, O.D., ...... 921-1500 Hush Coffee Bar ...... 828-5657 1902 B Fillmore St Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) 1737 Post St Jenny F. Yuen, O.D. 1752 Fillmore St 1700 Post Street - Lower Level Suite B San Francisco Taiko Dojo Showroom ...... 928-2456 Nihonmachi Terrace ...... 346-1200 Moritaya ...... 674-1345 Super Mira ...... 921-6529 Kissako ...... 567-4988 Webster Street Bridge 1615 Sutter St West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1790 Sutter St POSTAL Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) Sharaku ...... 929-9084 Nobiru-kai ...... 922-2033 Nippon-Ya ...... 346-0332 Woori Food Market ...... 673-9888 UPS Store ...... 929-9200 May’s Coffee Shop ...... 377-2858 1726 Post St 1840 Sutter St #205 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1528 Fillmore St ＵＰＳ・ストア 1770 Post St West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) Rosa Parks Elementary School Jpn...... 749-3519 Paper Tree ...... 921-7100 U.S. Postal Service ...... 931-1053 Quickly ...... 346-6600 BOOKS & MEDIA Bilingual Bicultural Program 1501 O’Farrell St 1743 Buchanan St PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1849 Geary Blvd 1522 Fillmore St Forest Books ...... 563-8302 SF College Access Center ...... 921-5537 Tan Tan ...... 346-6260 1748 Buchanan St & AACE Talent Search 1596 Post St PLANTS & FLOWERS ACCOUNTANTS REAL ESTATE & INSURANCE Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Japan Video & Media ...... 563-5220 Soko Gakuen ...... 928-9608 Fillmore Florist ...... 929-5200 Moriguchi Accounting Office ...... 922-8200 Allstate Insurance-Henry de Guzman Cruz ..561-0690 YakiniQ Café ...... 441-9291 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1881 Pine St 1880 Fillmore St 1741 Buchanan St 1610 Post St #210 1640 Post St J-Town Video ...... 359-1216 Stuart Hall High School ...... 345-5811 Katsura Garden ...... 931-6209 Ong & Kimura ...... 771-0401 Farmers Insurance-John Lee ...... 440-9595 Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) 1715 Octavia St Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) 1750 Buchanan St 1610 Post St #201 CLUBS & COCKTAIL LOUNGES Kinokuniya Bookstore ...... 567-7625 Union Bank Community Room ……...... N/A Steve S.Y. Im, CPA ...... 202-8532 Sperry Van Ness ...... 922-2900 Boom Boom Room ...... 673-8000 Kinokuniya Bldg (1F & 2F) East Mall (Miyako Mall) HEALTH & BEAUTY 1610 Post St #203 1674 Post St. Suite 1 1601 Fillmore St Marcus Books of San Francisco ...... 346-4222 U.S.-Japan Council …...... 230-0886 The Face Shop ...... 771-8262 T. Okamoto & Co...... 931-6295 Club Mari’s ...... 673-5636 1712 Fillmore St 1832 Buchanan St #202 West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) BANKS 1832 Buchanan St #202 Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Western Addition Branch Library ...... 355-5727 Fuji-ya Shiseido ...... 931-3302 California Bank & Trust ...... 923-0800 Dimples ...... 775-6688 CHURCHES 1550 Scott St 1662 Post St 1696 Post St TRAVEL 1700 Post St Buddhist Churches of America ...... 776-5600 Zen Aesthetics Skin and Body Care ...... 931-1600 Union Bank ...... 202-0350 Guess Tour ...... 567-0561 Festa Wine & Cocktail Lounge ...... 567-5866 1710 Octavia St ENTERTAINMENT 1600 Post St 1675 Post St 1660 Geary Blvd #3 Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Buddhist Church of San Francisco ...... 776-3158 The Fillmore ...... 346-6000 Pacific Leisure Management ...... 921-0808 Milo Lounge S.F...... 776-6868 1881 Pine St 1805 Geary Blvd BEAUTY SALONS DENTISTS 1739 Buchanan St 1706 Post St Christ United Presbyterian Church ...... 567-3988 Pika Pika ...... 673-7898 Anita B: Beauty ...... 684-8966 Innovative Dental ...... 500-2116 United Travel/ABC Travel ...... 771-4000 Mogura ...... 673-1103 1700 Sutter St Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) 1731 1-B Buchanan St 1600 Webster St #C 1610 Post St #200 Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Konko Church of San Francisco ...... 931-0453 Playland Japan ...... (510) 501-6546 Arty ...... 931-4405 JD Dental Care ...... 346-2828 Viva Travel & Services ...... 567-2857 O Izakaya Lounge ...... 922-3200 ext 4 1909 Bush St West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1680 Post St #G 1630 Geary Blvd 1610 Post St #301 1625 Post St (Hotel Kabuki)

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San Francisco’s Japantown directory *All numbers are in the 415 area code unless noted otherwise San Francisco nonprofits Pagoda ...... 775-1817 Kushi Tsuru ...... 922-9902 Hamilton Recreation Center from diverse, multicultural communities throughout 1881 Bush St., San Francisco 1704 Post St West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) KOREAN Cultural, social and athletic programs for San Francisco and beyond,” providing a continuum (415) 776-8066 Pa‘ina Lounge & Restaurant ...... 829-2642 Mifune ...... 922-0337 DooBu ...... 292-6002 people ages six months and up. Facilities include: of care from preschool to college, to empower [email protected] 1865 Post St West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1723 Buchanan St swimming pool, tennis courts, basketball courts, youth. www.kokoroassistedliving.org Sheba Piano Lounge ...... 440-7414 Mifune Bistro ...... 409-4959 New Korea House ...... 563-1388 children’s playground, grass field, weight room and JCYC Administration 1419 Fillmore St Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) 1620 Post St two multi-purpose rooms. 2012 Pine St., San Francisco Wine Jar …………...... 931-2924 Mifune Don ...... 346-1993 Playground ...... 929-1471 1900 Geary Blvd., San Francisco (415) 202-7900, [email protected], www.jcyc.org National Japanese American Historical Society 1870 Fillmore St East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) 1705 Buchanan St (415) 292-2111, [email protected], www. The National Japanese American Historical On the Bridge ...... 922-7765 Seoul Garden ...... 563-7664 sfrecpark.org Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Society is a nonprofit membership organization JAPANESE Webster Street Bridge East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) Northern California that’s “dedicated to the collection, preservation, Benihana ...... 563-4844 Osakaya ...... 922-2728 Ssisso …………...... 441-1522 Hokka Nichibei Kai authentic interpretation, and sharing of historical West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1700A Post St The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California “strives to meet the evolving information of the Japanese American experience.” Cafe Mums Home of Shabu Shabu ...... 931-6986 Ramen Underground ...... 999-2509 Wonmi Korean BBQ ...... 441-3906 Hokka Nichibei Kai promotes Japanese language 1684 Post St., San Francisco 1800 Sutter St (Hotel Tomo!) East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) 1545 Fillmore St needs of the Japanese American community and cultural programs. Its annual programs include through programs, affordable services and (415) 921-5007, [email protected], http://njahs.org Fuku Sushi ...... 346-3030 Ramen Yamadaya ...... 359-9983 YakiniQ ...... 441-9292 a Japanese speech contest for American school Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) 1728 Buchanan St 1640 Post St (2F) administrative support and facilities for other local students and adults, tea ceremonies and the services organizations.” Happy Shabu Shabu ...... 814-2738 Sanppo Sushi ...... 346-3486 induction of Japanese culture contributors into its Nichi Bei Foundation 1401 Fillmore St 1702 Post St OTHER 1840 Sutter St., San Francisco Bunka Hall of Fame. The organization also hosts (415) 567-5505, [email protected], www.jcccnc.org The Nichi Bei Foundation publishes a nonprofit Ino Sushi ...... 922-3121 Sapporo-ya ...... 563-7400 Dosa on Fillmore...... 441-3672 musical programs, meetings with Japanese political, community newspaper and a news and culture East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) 1700 Fillmore St educational and cultural leaders and informational Japantown Task Force Website for Japanese Americans and the larger Isobune ...... 563-1030 Shabu-sen ...... 440-0466 Extreme Pizza …………...... 929-9900 lectures in Japanese. Most programs are open to Asian American community, serving as a vital link West Mall (Kintetsu Mall) 1726 Buchanan St 1730 Fillmore St the public. The Japantown Task Force aims to “preserve and to keep the community connected, informed and Izakaya Kou ...... 441-9294 Sushi Boom...... 447-8992 India Palace Restaurant ...... 567-7789 1759 Sutter St., San Francisco develop” San Francisco’s Japantown as a “culturally empowered. The organization plays an active part of 1560 Fillmore St 1520 Fillmore St 1740 Fillmore St (415) 921-1782, [email protected], and commercially enriched neighborhood and the community, sponsoring events and fundraisers Izumiya ...... 441-6867 Suzu Noodle House ...... 346-5083 Jitlada Thai Cuisine ...... 292-9027 www.hokkanichibeikai.org district, and as a local, national, and international to promote and preserve its cultural and historical Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) 1826 Buchanan St #A resource;” “bringing together the history and culture heritage. Programs and events include: the annual Juban Yakiniku ...... 776-5822 Takara ...... 921-2000 King Lee’s Chinese ...... 563-8882 Japanese American Citizens League, national of the Nikkei community at and within Japantown Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival, Films of Kinokuniya Bldg (1F) East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) 1426 A Fillmore St headquarters for all persons to enjoy and share;” and “create an Remembrance, Nichi Bei Foundation Author Series Kappa ...... 673-6004 Tanpopo ...... 346-7132 Pizza Inferno ...... 775-1800 atmosphere of safety, beauty, vitality, and prosperity Founded in 1929, the Japanese American and Nichi Bei Day with the A’s. 1700 Post St Ste. K 1740 Buchanan St 1800 Fillmore St for the present and future residents, organizations, 1832 Buchanan St., Suite 207, San Francisco Kippu ...... 346-1212 Tenroku Sushi ...... 673-1328 Pride of the Mediterranean ...... 567-1150 Citizens League’s mission is “to secure and maintain institutions, and businesses residing or located in the civil rights of Japanese Americans and all others (415) 673-1009, [email protected], 1707 Buchanan St Kinokuniya Bldg (2F) 1761 Fillmore St Japantown.” www.nichibei.org Kiss Seafood ...... 474-2866 Waraku ...... 292-3388 Roostertail ...... 776-6783 who are victimized by injustice and bigotry.” The 1765 Sutter St., Second Floor, San Francisco national nonprofit organization works to “promote 1700 Laguna St 1638 Post St 1963 Sutter St (415) 346-1239, [email protected] Nihonmachi Little Friends Kui Shin Bo ...... 922-9575 Yoshi’s San Francisco ...... 655-5600 San Wang Restaurant ...... 921-1453 and preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japa- http://japantowntaskforce.org East Mall (2F) (Miyako Mall) 1330 Fillmore St 1682 Post St nese American community.” With more than 100 Nihonmachi Little Friends “is a private, nonprofit chapters throughout the United States, the JACL Kimochi Inc. childcare center with a mission to provide provides programs that respond to civil and human Japanese/English bilingual, educational childcare — Compiled in March 2014 rights issues, create awareness about the Japanese Kimochi Inc. is a nonprofit senior service agency in a multicultural context for preschool through American historical experience, and foster youth whose goal is to enhance the quality of life for elementary school-aged children from throughout leadership that will effect positive social change. the elderly population in the Bay Area. Kimochi the San Francisco Bay Area.” 1765 Sutter St., San Francisco aims to provide “culturally sensitive programs and 1830 Sutter St., San Francisco (415) 921-5225, [email protected], www.jacl.org services to all seniors and their families to preserve (415) 922-8898, [email protected] YASUKOCHI’S their dignity and independence,” focusing on the Japanese American National Library Nikkei community. Their current programs include Nihonmachi Street Fair information and referral services, senior center The Japanese American National Library is a activities, case management, a congregate and The Nihonmachi Street Fair describes itself as private nonprofit organization, that, since 1969, has home-delivered meals program, transportation the “original ‘melting pot’ of street fairs, with many served the public as the only national Japanese services, transitional care support, home care aspects of Asian Pacific American life — and San American resource center devoting its attention to registry assistance, adult social day care, 24-hour Francisco’s cultural life — expressed through collecting and preserving primary and secondary residential and respite care and family caregiver performance, tradition, art, music, food, and source material related to Japanese Americans. The support services. community outreach and service.” The nonprofit library makes their materials available to the public, 1715 Buchanan St., San Francisco uses its annual street fair “to mentor Asian Pacific and provides information and referral services. (415) 931-2294, [email protected], American youth and foster their leadership and 1619 Sutter St., San Francisco www.kimochi-inc.org communication skills through volunteerism and (415) 567-5006, [email protected] community service.” 1790 SUTTER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94115 www.janlibrary.org http://www.nihonmachistreetfair.org/ (415) 931-8165 Kinmon Gakuen Japanese American Religious Federation The Kinmon Gakuen language school teaches Nobiru-kai the language, culture and tradition of Japan “to The Japanese American Religious Federation of anyone that is interested.” “Kinmon Gakuen, or Nobiru-kai provides bilingual/bicultural services San Francisco (JARF), “Nichibei Shukyo Renmei Golden Gate Institute, was established in 1911 as an to Japanese newcomers to help them adjust to Kai,” is an active interfaith coalition of 12 San educational institution for the children of Japanese American society through programs and activities. Francisco Japanese American churches that meet immigrants who were not allowed to go to the local It serves “as a liaison between the Japanese bimonthly. It was founded in 1948 as the Shukyoka school in the U.S. In 1924, the state of California newcomers community and the existing local, state Konwakai to encourage “communication, under- granted its recognition as a legal corporation.” It has and federal institutions” and as a “bridge between standing and better relationships among religious since become a venue for Nikkei to participate in Japanese newcomers and other members of the leaders in the community.” JARF Housing, Inc. pro- cultural activities “to enrich their lives and political community, in particular Japanese Americans.” vides low-income housing in the Japan town area activities to improve their future generation’s lives.” 1840 Sutter St. Suite 207, San Francisco for seniors and families through Nihonmachi Terrace. 2031 Bush St., San Francisco (415) 922-2033, [email protected] It also built Kokoro Assisted Living. The annual (415) 567-4383, [email protected] http://www.nobiru-kai.org JARF Curry Cook-off proceeds benefit community http://kinmongakuen.org programs and activities. JARF’s strong interfaith presence can be felt and seen at many Japanese San Francisco JACL American community events. Kokoro Assisted Living The San Francisco chapter of the Japanese [email protected] Kokoro Assisted Living promotes and enhances American Citizens League is dedicated to the the independence and security of older adults to protection and promotion of civil rights for ev- Japanese Community Youth Council nourish the mind, body and spirit, according to eryone, mainly through education. The chapter The Japanese Community Youth Council aims to its management. The assisted living facility says it is an active and visible member of the San Fran- “cultivate and enrich the lives of children and youth provides warmth and a sense of culture and family cisco Japantown community, working with other through its care. community organizations to improve

18 Nichi Bei Foundation Nichi Bei Foundation 19 20 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 21 San Francisco nonprofits San Jose’s Japantown Historical Map the quality of life for the residents of Japan- and participate in Japanese language classes for than 80 local organizations throughout the Bay Area town and the surrounding communities, and individuals and corporations. It creates opportunities that serve the diverse Asian ethnic communities. also for those who visit and work in Japantown. to build relationships between people in Northern 465 California St. #809, San Francisco Annual programs include the Kenko no Hi (Com- California and Japan. (415) 395-9985, [email protected], www. San Jose Japantown’s historical sites munity Health Day) in October, and a Spaghetti 500 Washington St. Ste. 300, San Francisco asianpacificfund.org Crab Feed in December, which raises funds for (415) 986-4383, [email protected], usajapan.org Adapted from text by the Preserving California’s Japantowns (www.californiajapantowns.org), community-based nonprofits. Asian Women’s Shelter a project of the California Japanese American Community Leadership Council 1770 Post Street #279, San Francisco Nakayoshi Young Professionals Asian Women’s Shelter is a community-based, map by Ben Pease/www.peasepress.com [email protected] They Nakayoshi Young Professionals is a group nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence of young professionals, recent college grads and with direct services and community building Soko Gakuen young adults in the San Francisco Bay Area who are programs provided in more than 40 languages. It Soko Gakuen is a nonprofit Japanese language interested in getting involved or reconnected with was founded in 1988 by women from the Asian school for adults and children, that is geared toward the Japanese American and Asian Pacific American Pacific Islander community who saw the need English-speaking people. Students can learn community. The group provides its members with for specialized services for non-English-speaking Japanese in a small class setting from dedicated social and volunteer opportunities, and holds survivors of domestic violence. Asian Women’s bilingual professionals. regularly scheduled planning meetings once a Shelter provides culturally and linguistically-specific 1881 Pine St., San Francisco, (415) 928-9608 month that are open to the public. shelter and support services to immigrant, refugees [email protected], http://sokogakuen.org [email protected], nakayoshi.org and LGBT survivors of domestic violence. 3543 18th St., San Francisco U.S.-Japan Council (415) 751-7110, [email protected], www.sfaws.org U.S.-Japan Council started in 2009 and is SF Public Library - Western Addition Branch headquartered in Washington, D.C. with branch The Western Addition Branch Library offers free offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The resources, including books, E-books, audiobooks, AsianWeek Foundation organization aims to improve and maintain positive articles, databases, magazines, periodicals, DVDs, AsianWeek Foundation encourages the sharing relations between the U.S. and Japan through the and CDs. The library houses a large collection of of differences and appreciation of diversity across work of Japanese Americans and friends in the Japanese language materials as well as Japanese culture, language, generation and ethnicity, working fields of government, business, politics, culture, interest materials written in English and offers free to strengthen relations among Asian Pacific Islander academia and nonprofits. Membership is drawn workshops, classes and cultural programs. communities and between Asians and non-Asians. from leaders from across the U.S and Japan. 1550 Scott St., San Francisco 564 Market St. Suite 320, San Francisco 1832 Buchanan St. #202, San Francisco (415) 355-5727, [email protected] (415) 373-4002, [email protected], www. (415) 230-0886, [email protected] www.facebook.com/SFPLWesternAddition asianweekfoundation.org usjapancouncil.org Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Asian Law Center for Asian American Media Tule Lake Committee, Inc. Caucus The Center for Asian American Media is a The Tule Lake Committee aims to educate the Founded in 1972, Asian Americans Advancing nonprofit organization dedicated to presenting public of the government’s forced and unjust incar- Justice - Asian Law Caucus is the nation’s first legal stories that convey the richness and diversity ceration of more than 120,000 people of Japanese and civil rights organization serving the low-income of Asian American experiences to the broadest ancestry into concentration camps; recognizes the Asian Pacific American communities, according audience possible. The organization said it strives unique role of Tule Lake as a maximum-security to its organizers. It focuses on housing rights, to do this by funding, producing, distributing and segregation center that imprisoned those who immigration and immigrants’ rights, labor and exhibiting works in film, television and digital media. resisted their mistreatment and were deemed employment issues, student advocacy, civil rights 145 9th St., San Francisco, (415) 863-0814 disloyal and preserves the civil rights history of the and hate violence, national security and criminal [email protected], www.caamedia.org Segregation Center, a history that was marginal- justice reform. The organization helps to set national ized and eliminated from the Japanese American policies in affirmative action, voting rights, Census Gay Asian Pacific Alliance wartime narrative. and language rights. GAPA provides a progressive forum to develop P. O. Box 170141, San Francisco, CA 94117 55 Columbus Ave., San Francisco an agenda by pursuing and addressing issues (415) 317-2686, [email protected] (415) 896-1701, [email protected], that directly affect gay and bisexual Asian/ www.tulelake.org www.advancingjustice-alc.org Pacific Islanders, according to the organization. Its organizers also said it is building a supportive The Fred T. Korematsu Institute Asian Art Museum community for gay and bisexual Asian/Pacific The Fred T. Korematsu Institute remembers, Asian Art Museum is one of San Francisco’s Islander men to achieve empowerment through instructs and honors Americans who have suffered premier arts institutions and home to a world- leadership. from prejudice, discrimination and civil rights renowned collection of more than 18,000 Asian art P.O. Box 421884, San Francisco, CA 94142 injustices (particularly the Japanese Americans who treasures spanning 6,000 years. [email protected], www.gapa.org were incarcerated during World War II). The Institute 200 Larkin St., SF, (415) 581-3500, asianart.org works to keep these lessons alive so students can HealthRIGHT 360 better understand their civil rights and civil liberties. Asian Improv ARts HealthRIGHT 360 “gives hope, builds health, 55 Columbus Ave., San Francisco Founded in 1987, Asian Improv aRts aspires to and changes lives for people in need” by providing (415) 848-7727, [email protected], “produce, present and document artistic works that compassionate, integrated care that includes public outrage, it was here Frank’s barber shop. the Japanese and Chinese http://korematsuinstitute.org represent the Asian American experience.” primary medical care, mental health services, and Heinlenville/Chinatown http://www.asianimprov.org substance use disorder treatment. It includes the Site that Heinlen built a China- communities, into the late Haight Ashbury Free Clinics, Walden House, Asian When the first Japa- town entirely out of brick, “Ken Ying Low” Restau- 1970s. In 1981, it became Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco Asian Neighborhood Design American Recovery Services, and Rock Medicine, nese began to arrive in which he then rented to the the Cuban International The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco For more than 40 years, Asian Neighborhood to deliver high-quality, culturally competent, non- 1 rant Building serves Northern and Central California and the state Design has served as a community development judgmental, comprehensive services to its clients. San Jose in the 1890s, they Chinese at very low rates. Originally constructed Restaurant. of Nevada. Initially opened in 1870, it is the oldest nonprofit dedicated to reducing poverty, building 1735 Mission St., San Francisco settled east of Sixth Street 3 as a Japanese board- Japanese consulate and a month older than the and revitalizing healthy communities and creating (415) 762-3700, [email protected], between Jackson and Taylor Ideal Laundry Company ing house between 1890 Japantown Bathhouse Japanese Embassy, according to the consulate. opportunities for low-income residents in the www.healthRIGHT360.org streets, near the Heinlen- and 1905, Mr. Ng purchased 275 Battery St., Ste. 2100, San Francisco Bay Area. Originally intended to improve living (Nishioka Brothers’ Fish Site (415) 777-3533, [email protected] (Consular conditions of low-income immigrant families and Kearny Street Workshop ville Chinatown. Named for Market) the property in 1915 as the The Yamada Bath Section), [email protected] (Visa Section), elderly in Oakland and San Francisco Chinatowns, Founded in 1972, Kearny Street Workshop its owner and benefactor, Constructed as Ideal new site for Ken Ying Low, 4 House and Pool Hall, [email protected] (Cultural Section) the organization today said it serves a diverse describes itself as the oldest Asian Pacific American John Heinlen, Heinlenville 2 Laundry in 1929 by Jap- the Chinese restaurant he formerly located at the www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp community throughout the greater Bay Area. multidisciplinary arts organization in the country. came about after San Jose’s anese laundryman Ichimatsu had operated in Heinlenville corner of Sixth and Jack- 1245 Howard St., San Francisco Offering classes and workshops, salons and student Japan Society of Northern California (415) 575-0423, [email protected], andnet.org presentations, professionally curated and produced second Chinatown mysteri- Tsurukawa, Frank Kurotsu- for many years. The Ng son streets, was one of the Established in 1905, the Japan Society of exhibitions, performances, readings and screenings, ously burnt to the ground chi later opened his barber family operated the restau- establishments (along with Northern California provides a trans-Pacific link Asian Pacific Fund KSW makes artists out of community members and between Japan and Northern California where in 1887 and Heinlen, who shop at this location. In rant, a favorite choice for boarding houses and gam- The Asian Pacific Fund is a community community members out of artists. liked the Chinese, offered 1949, the Nishioka Brothers’ special occasions such as bling establishments) that members, share enthusiasm for Japan-America foundation established to improve the health and 1246 Folsom St., #100, San Francisco cross-cultural experiences, connect with leaders well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (415) 503-0520, [email protected], http:// up his own property for the Fish Market and Grocery weddings, birthdays, and supported the early Japa- who are shaping the future U.S.-Japan relationship in the Bay Area. The fund currently works with more kearnystreet.org new location. Ignoring the Store moved in next door to graduations among both nese bachelor society.

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San Jose’s Japantown Historical Map San Jose’s Japantown directory *All numbers are in the 408 area code unless noted otherwise

Sumo Ring Site/Asahi Fuji Towers three significant remodeling Japantown community for Jack’s Neighborhood Bar and Lounge 167 E. Taylor St. Baseball Field Fuji Towers is a low- projects. more than 70 years. ART & DESIGN Sports Bar 287-5225 Attorneys Once an empty lot at cost senior citizen Art Object Gallery 592 N. 5th St. Harry Robertson 161 Jackson St. Ste. 210 9 Arts Gallery-Sculptures 288-9305 Cafes and Desserts Family, Criminal and Civil Law 512-9444 5 Sixth and Jackson apartment building with Issei Memorial Building Yu-Ai-Kai Bay Area Glass Institute 401 E. Taylor St. #115 At Your Convenience 347 E. Taylor St. Sasaki & Knopf Law Offices 224 B Jackson St. streets (opposite from the Ja- 140 units. Built as a major Built in 1910 as the Yu-Ai Kai Japanese Glass Art Workshop 993-2244 Cafe Lounge, Smoothies, Coffee 509-0691 Estate Planning/Business Law 993-8777 pantown Bathhouse), a sumo project to commemorate 13 Kuwabara Hospital, 17American Community Contemporary Asian Theater Scene 565 N. 5th St. Banana Crepe 248 Jackson St. Steven Nakano 161 Jackson St., Ste 200 ring was constructed at the the 70th anniversary of the this building was originally Senior Service was orga- Nonprofit Asian American Theater 297-2287 Crepes, Shave Ice 271-2644 Criminal Law 998-1985 named for its first resident nized in the early 1970s by Electric Illustration & Design 161 Jackson St., #220 Foster’s Freeze 698 N. 4th St. Todd Fujinaga Law Office 158 E. Jackson St. current site of Miraido Village, San Jose Buddhist Church Art, Graphics, Web Design 287-9973 Hamburgers, Ice Cream, Shakes 292-1505 Real Estate Law 278-7700 where matches were set up Betsuin, the groundbreaking physician, Dr. Taisuke Ku- Sansei students from San Empire Seven Studios 525 N. 7th St. Jimbo’s 170 Jackson St. Booke & Ajlouny Law Firm 606 N. 1st St. among the community. ceremony was held in 1975. wabara. The hospital closed Jose State University who Arts Gallery-Contemporary 638-7846 Cafe, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream 271-9588 Real Estate, Commercial Law 286-7000 its doors in 1934. Sev- aimed to provide culturally James William Moore Photography 487 N. 5th St. Roy’s Station Coffee & Teas 197 Jackson St. Allan T. Hikoyeda 675 N. 1st St. Ste. PH7 Photography 921-8926 Japanese American Cafe & Deli 286-2236 Estate Planning and Trust Law 286-3900 Okida Hall San Jose Buddhist Church eral community members appropriate meals, services Live Action Digital 161 Jackson St. #240 Built in the early 1900s, Betsuin purchased the building and and activities for the Issei 3D Animation Studio 971-6387 Japanese Banks 6 this building served the The San Jose Hong- turned it into the head- and the Nisei in the Japa- Nagareda Studio 201 Jackson St. Gombei Restaurant 193 Jackson St. Union Bank of California 990 N. 1st St. community as the Japanese 10 wanji Buddhist Church quarters of the Nihonjinkai nese American community. Photography 971-6456 Casual Dining 279-4311 279-7400 (Japanese Association). Yu-Ai Kai was established in Petite Galleria 205 Jackson St. Happi House Teriyaki 695 N. 5th St. California Bank & Trust 515 N. 1st St. Hall and was primarily used was established in 1902 to Artful gifts and fashion 644-1223 Casual Dining 295-5554 975-3350 as a theater. Prior to World bring together the growing The hospital was renamed 1974 as the only Japanese Rasteroids Design 195 Jackson St. Kaita Restaurant 215 Jackson St. War II, the theater featured community of new Japa- the Issei Memorial Building American focused senior Web Design and Development 979-9138 Traditional Cuisine, Sushi 287-5551 Chiropractors traditional Japanese plays, nese immigrants to the San after renovation in 1983. center in Silicon Valley. San Jose Taiko 565 N. 5th St. Kazoo Japanese Restaurant 250 Jackson St. Dr. Beth Aarhus 673 N. 1st St. Designated a San Jose His- Taiko Dojo 295-9344 Bento, Specialty Sushi 288-9611 977-0667 such as kabuki and naniwa Jose area. Designed after Wonderworks 592 N. 5th St. Kubota Restaurant 593 N. 5th St. Taylor Chiropractic Clinic 275 E. Taylor St. bushi, along with comedies, the Nishi Honganji Temples toric Landmark, it currently Nichi Bei Bussan Glassblowing Studio 802-4759 Traditional Cuisine, Sushi 279-8440 890-1249 vaudeville shows, magicians in Kyoto, Japan by architect houses the San Jose JACL, In 1902, Shojiro Tatsuno AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES Kumako Ramen 211 Jackson St. and opera singers. When George Shimamoto, the San Jose Taiko offices and 18opened the first Nichi New York-Style Ramen 286-2111 Dentists the Contemporary Asian Bei Bussan in what is now Chris’ Auto Service 701 N. 4th St. Minato Sushi 617 N. 6th St. Drs. Robert & James Chan 605 N. 4th St. Japanese language televi- current building was built Automotive Services 294-4116 Sushi, Teriyaki Ribs 998-9711 295-1895 sion became widely avail- in 1937. During World War Theater Scene. San Francisco’s Chinatown, Phil Wood & Co, Inc. 385 E. Taylor St., Ste. 110 Okayama Japanese Restaurant 565 N. 6th St. Dr. Michael Doi 83 Jackson St. able, interest in the theater II, the building was used carrying American goods Bicycle parts 298-1540 Casual Dining 289-9508 293-4146 gradually faded, forcing it to store the belongings of Mineta House that catered to the immigrant San Jose Autoworks 599 N. 4th St. Shaburi 171 Jackson St. Japantown Dental 90 E. Taylor St. Built in 1929, this was Japanese population. In 1948 Automotive Services 294-6862 Shabu Shabu, Donburi, Teriyaki 275-1888 Drs. Jerrold A. Hiura & Stephani D. Ueno 294-9944 to close its doors. It was more than 20 families who Taylor Arco 697 N. 4th St, Sushimaru 262 Jackson St. Taylor Dental 178 E. Taylor Street recently purchased to be an had been incarcerated. 14 the childhood home of Tatsuno’s son Dave opened a Gas Station 286-7788 Sushi bar 998-8170 280-7100 Ethiopian Christian church. Norman Mineta, the former branch in San Jose’s Japan- Taylor Automotive 297 E. Taylor St. Tsugaru Japanese Restaurant 224 Jackson St. Drs. Calvin & Norman Yim 80 Jackson St. Hori Midwifery San Jose mayor, U.S. con- town, which was remodeled Automotive Services 295-3786 Traditional Cuisine, Sushi 275-1493 292-1240 gressman, and U.S. Secre- in 1973. Old Dobashi Market Constructed in 1905 as COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Mexican Doctors (Tsugaru Restaurant) 11 two portable class- tary of Transportation from Filipino Community Center 635 N. 6th St. Cielito Lindo Restaurant 195 E. Taylor St. JapanTown Medical Group 280 Jackson St. Issei Kinosuke Dobashi rooms from Grant Elemen- 2001-2006, the longest-serv- Wing’s Chinese Restaurant Community Center Burritos, Tacos, Enchiladas 995-3447 Family Practice & Sports Medicine 293-5864 7 opened the old Dobashi tary School. In 1915, a ing Transportation Secretary Wing Chan was a Fuji Towers 690 N. 5th St. Taqueria Corona 601 N. 4th St. in the Department’s history. cook at Ken Ying Low Senior Citizen Apartments 275-8989 Burritos, Tacos, Enchiladas 925-9336 Financial Services Market in 1912 as Kinokuniya Nihonmachi midwife named 19 San Jose JACL 565 N. 5th St. JC Investment Consulting, Inc. 606 N. 1st St. Shoten. The original building Mrs. Hori purchased them restaurant (625 North Sixth Civil Rights Organization 295-1250 Other Real Estate and Mortgages 977-1888 was torn down in 1935. After and had them moved to her Japanese American Mu- St.) in Heinlenville for many Japanese American Museum of SJ 535 N. 5th St. Hukilau 230 Jackson St. the war the Dobashi family property at 580 North Fifth seum of San Jose (JAMsj) years before purchasing this Museum of Bay Area JA History 294-3138 Hawaiian 279-4888 Insurance Established in 1987, property at 131 Jackson St. Japantown Business Assoc. 565 N. 6th St. Ste. G Omogari Korean Restaurant 154 Jackson St. Burch Boehner 201 E. Taylor St. #2 reopened the store at 240 St. The portable classrooms Business and Property Owner Association 298-4303 Korean Casual Dining 288-8134 State Farm Insurance 287-8190 Jackson St. in 1945. Today, became Mrs. Hori’s home, 15 the Japanese Ameri- for his own restaurant in the Japantown Community Congress of SJ 588 N. 4th St. Café Rehoboth: Ethiopian Café & Rest. 655 N. 6th St. J. Morey Co., Inc. 184 Jackson St. the old Dobashi Market build- boarding house, and mid- can Museum of San Jose early 1920s. Chan ran the Community Organization 298-4303 Ethiopian Food 947-1717 Independent Insurance Agency 280-5551 ing houses Tsugaru Restau- wifery practice. Many local (JAMsj) began as a 1984-86 restaurant until his retire- Kulibi St. Gabriel 289-9722 Wing’s Chinese Restaurant 131 Jackson St. Shigematsu Insurance 605 N. 5th St. Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church 587 N. 6th St. Family Style Dining 294-3303 Farmer’s Insurance 288-9222 rant. The Dobashi Market Nisei claim the Hori Mid- research project on Japa- ment in about 1950, when Lotus Preschool 639 N. 5th St. closed its doors in early 2006 wifery as their birthplace. nese American farmers in he leased it to the Wang Buddhist Preschool and Kindergarten 293-1612 HOME Massage and Accupressure after nearly 100 years. The building burned down in the Santa Clara Valley, family, who continues to Miraido Village 560 N. 6th St. Ahearn and Kwok Architects 600 N. 3rd St. Shangri-La Wellness Center 131 E. Taylor St. November of 2007, but was which led to the develop- operate it today. Apartments 297-0990 Design Services, Renovation, Commercial 920-0170 Accupuncture, Massage 287-7888 ment of a curriculum unit on Northside Community Center 488 N. 6th St. Aspen Ten 140 Jackson St. Tahei Building (formerly subsequently rebuilt. Community Center 343-7711 Custom Shoji Screen 923-4902 Optometrists Hank’s Rod and Reel) Japanese American history Italian Residence Prayer Garden Church of God 651 N. 6th St. Western Contract Interiors 298 Jackson St. Good Eyes Optometry 684 N. 1st St. This building (formerly Wesley United Methodist for San Jose schools. In For most of the history Pentecostal Church 294-5132 Furnishings, Interior Design Services 275-9600 292-2299 8 the Taketa Building) Church 2006 JAMsj tore down its 20of this early 1900s SJ Buddhist Church Betsuin 640 N. 5th St. Shinmori Optometry 214 Jackson St. building and subsequently building at 600 North Third Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple 293-9292 MARKETS 293-3730 was constructed in the early The Wesley United Wesley United Methodist 566 N. 5th St. AEF Grocery 52 E. Taylor St. 1920s as the Hotel Tahei. 12 Methodist Church was opened its current museum St., it served as the resi- United Methodist Church 295-0367 Convenience Store 293-3872 SPA & SALON It was the largest lodging founded as the Japanese at the same location. dence of an Italian family. Yu-Ai Kai JA Community Senior Svc. 588 N. 4th St. Nijiya Market 240 Jackson St. 246 Studio Spa 246 Jackson St. establishment in the area, Methodist Episcopal Church Two Nisei attorneys, Wayne Senior Services 294-2505 Japanese Grocery/Deli 275-6916 Hair and Nails 271-2888 Kanemoto and Peter Naka- Santo Market 245 E. Taylor St. Amy’s Beauty Salon 165 E. Taylor St. and carried greater prestige in 1895 when Japanese George’s Service Center DINING Japanese Grocery/Deli 295-5406 Hair Salon 297-8499 than the typical boarding immigrants began meeting The station was de- hara, purchased the building Tak Market 698 N. 3rd St. Dolce Vita Spa & Salon 630 N. 1st St. houses of its era. The hotel in the Santa Clara Valley in 16signed by Associated in 1960 and renovated it to American Convenience Store 295-8116 Spa continued to operate until search of a spiritual haven in Oil Company and construct- use as their offices. In 1970, IHOP 644 N. 1st St. Halo Salon and Boutique 698 N. 1st St. ed between 1932 and 1938 at Judge Kanemoto — the first Pancakes, Hamburgers 294-4130 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Hair Salon 995-6005 1942. The ground floor of their newly-adopted country. Wienerschnitzel 702 N. 4th St. JoJo’s Hair Studio 672 N. 1st St. the building used to house At the current site on Fifth its current location. Although Nisei to be appointed a mu- Hot dogs, Sausages, Hamburgers 998-9837 Accountants Hair Salon 293-5656 Hank’s Rod and Reel. Street since 1913, a portion it no longer offers gasoline, nicipal judge by the gover- Ron Uchishiba, CPA 692 N. 1st St. Orange Crush Studios 194 Jackson St. of the original structure has George’s Service Center has nor, in 1962 — became the Bars and Lounges 294-3554 Hair Salon 564-0363 provided auto service to the sole owner of the building. 7 Bamboo 162 Jackson St. Tom Nitta 90 Jackson St. B Sakura Nail Bar 169 Jackson St. been preserved throughout Karaoke 279-9937 288-8668 Nail Salon 275-1625

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Sonny’s Place Hawaiian Store 565 N. 6th St. Japanese American Museum of San Jose of photos and artifacts which reflect the ethnic and historical fabric of the SPECIALTY SHOPS Hawaiian Apparrel, Gifts, Crafts 216-0450 Music community and sponsor special events and fundraisers. The association The Japanese American Museum of San Jose’s mission is to collect, meets on every third Thursday of the month. State of Grace 221 Jackson St. Kamimoto String Instruments 609 N. 4th St. preserve and share Japanese American history, culture and art with an em- Apparel Tattoos, Books, Apparel 441-7770 String Instrument Repair and Sales 298-8168 phasis on the greater Bay Area. The museum is 100 percent volunteer-run. 2twenty5 225 Jackson St. Ukulele Jams 565 N. 6th St. Ste. C 565 N. 6th Street, Ste G San Jose, CA 95112 Men and Women’s Apparel 998-8600 Food ‘Ukulele Classes 603-8222 535 N. Fifth Street Aristocrats 161 Jackson St., Ste. 1 Edible Arrangements 201 E. Taylor St. Ukulele Source 599 N. 5th St. (408) 298-4303, fax (408) 286-4413, [email protected] San Jose, CA 95112 http://www.japantownsanjose.org Men and Women’s Clothing, Accessories 885-0727 Fresh Fruit/Gift Arrangements 292-4401 ‘Ukulele Sales 998-2640 (408) 294-3138, [email protected] Chloe’s Closet 161 Jackson St., Ste. 3 San Jose Tofu 175 Jackson St. www.jamsj.org Women’s Clothing 380-4316 Artisan Traditional Foodstuff 292-7026 Pet Silicon Valley Japanese American Citizens League Cukui 229 Jackson St. Shuei-Do Manju Shop 217 E. Jackson St. Biscuits-Give a Dog a Bone 223 Jackson St. Japantown Community Congress of San Jose The Silicon Valley chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League Clothing, Art 899-2768 Artisan Confectionery 294-4148 Pet Food, Clothing, Toys 564-6537 was established in June 2009 with the intentions of bridging generations by Halloway 592 N. 5th St. The Japantown Community Congress of San Jose enhances the doing the following: “create intergenerational opportunities to build bonds Men’s Clothing 610-9151 Jewelry Japantown community through programs that preserve its history, sustain — Compiled in September 2013 and understanding;” “explore the Japanese culture and heritage in fun Headliners 205 Jackson St. Classic Rock 570 N. 6th St. and enhance our culture of diversity and empower the next generation of and inviting ways;” “focus on professional leadership development;” and Hats for All Occasions 899-4075 Fine Jewelry 298-1415 leaders. “foster a diverse membership network.” Sole on Ice 210 Jackson St. Comprised of organizations and individuals with an interest and concern New, Used & Vintage Consignment Sneakers 982-5805 for the historical and cultural preservation of Japantown, the JCCsj in- [email protected], http://siliconvalleyjacl.dyndns.org cludes members representing businesses, neighborhood associations and Cosmetics nonprofit organizations within the Japantown community. Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Senior Community Center Kay’s Shiseido 201 E. Jackson St. Shiseido, Sanrio, Greeting Card 286-1431 c/o Yu-Ai Kai Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Senior Community Center is located in 588 N. 4th St. San Jose’s Japantown. YAK offers daily activities to promote healthy aging Cultural San Jose, CA 95112 and provides support for seniors and their families. Its sister building, Dr. Halau Na Wa’i Ola 565 N. 6th St. (408) 377-0849, [email protected] James Akiyama Wellness Center, offer many health and fitness classes, Hawaiian & Tahitian Cultural Classes; Gifts 216-0450 http://japantowncommunitycongress.wordpress.com as well consumer, cultural and educational programs and social activities. Kogura Company 231 Jackson St. Yu-Ai Kai also offers a bilingual senior day care program, bilingual social Jpn Gifts, Ikebana Vases, Traditional Items 294-3184 Nihonmachi Outreach Committee services and caregiver support, as well as a daily, Asian inspired hot lunch. Nichi Bei Bussan 140 Jackson St. Consignments, Japanese and Asian Goods 294-8048 The Nihonmachi Outreach Committee “is a progressive organization Yu-Ai Kai Nikaku Animart 615 N. 6th St. based in the San Jose Japanese American community that is dedicated to 588 N. 4th St., San Jose, CA 95112 Japanese Gifts, Anime, Crafts 971-2822 educating the public about the incarceration of Japanese Americans during Nikkei Traditions 219 Jackson St. World War II, and as a consequence, is committed to defending all people Akiyama Wellness Center Contemporary Asian Amer. Gifts and Craft 297-7554 on issues of civil rights, equality, justice, tolerance and peace.” 110 Jackson Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Polar Bell Embroidery 127 Jackson St. NOC has hosted the annual San Jose “Day of Remembrance” event, Professional Stitching 258-2423 which commemorates the wartime incarceration of persons of Japanese (408) 294-2505, fax (408) 294-0343 Sak n’ Sak [email protected] descent in American concentration camps, since 1981. [email protected] Banner Bags & Totes 313-8182 image courtesy of iStockphoto www.yuaikai.org P.O. Box 2293 San Jose, CA 95109 Santo Market [email protected] 245 E. Taylor Street http://www.sjnoc.org (At 6th and Taylor St.) San Jose, CA 95112 Nikkei Matsuri 408-295-5406 or 408-295-7512 Mon-Sat: 9am to 6pm, Sun: 9am to 2pm The annual “Nikkei Matsuri-San Jose Japantown (Japanese Ameri- can Festival) embraces the local community’s love and appreciation of Try our tasty BBQ! Japanese-American Culture and Heritage.”

Available Tues, Fri and Sat http://www.nikkeimatsuri.org santo market Teriyaki Chicken, Char Siu San Jose JACL Chicken, Tri-Tip, Saba San Jose JACL is a local chapter of the Japanese American Citizens All Deli Sandwiches and Bento Plates League, the nation’s oldest and largest Asian-Pacific civil rights organi- Buy one, get one FREE Fresh Strawberry Mochi zation, whose ongoing mission is to secure and maintain the civil rights of all Americans who may be victimized by injustice and bigotry, and to Fresh strawberry covered with implement strategies to effect positive social change, particularly to the 245 East Taylor St. an (red bean), wrapped in mochi Asian-Pacific American community. JACL also works to promote cultural, San Jose, CA 95112 Available on Tuesdays & Saturdays educational, and social values and to preserve the heritage and legacy of the Japanese American community. Further, San Jose JACL is entrusted as (408) 295-5406 owner and caretaker of the historic Issei Memorial Building in San Jose’s (408) 295-7512 (Deli) Japantown. Exp. May 31, 2015

565 North Fifth St. San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 295-1250, [email protected] kumako ramen www.sanjosejacl.org San Jose Japantown Business Association Bring this coupon in for a free soft drink The Japantown Business Association is a nonprofit organization dedi- cated to promoting San Jose’s Japantown as a unique ethnic neighbor- with any ramen purchase hood offering a rare blend of business, cultural, and historical resources. With more than 150 members comprised of local businesses, associations, 211e. jackson street and community organizations, the JBA has played an important role in san jose, ca 95112 Japantown’s continuing vitality, according to its organizers. The organization promotes public awareness and appreciation for tel: 408.286.2111 Japantown, works with the local government to promote and preserve fax: 408.286.2113 Japantown as a cultural and historic resource, encourages the preservation Exp. May 31, 2015

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Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Yuwakai West Valley JACL Senior Club Asian American Donor Program Sakura Kai Yuwakai is an affiliate organization of the Palo Alto Buddhist Temple The West Valley JACL Senior Club serves lunches on Tuesdays three The nonprofit Asian American Donor Program “is dedicated to increas- Sakura Kai is a Japanese cultural and educational senior center started established to support the senior members of the Temple by develop- times a month. The club also occasionally takes one-day field trips to local ing the availability of potential stem cells donors for patients with life in 1973 for Japanese and English speakers with a bicultural program. ing a program of religious, social and cultural activities. It holds quarterly areas of note. threatening diseases curable by a stem cell transplant.” AADP is “an of- Center activities are on the first and third Saturdays of each month at luncheons, along with interesting trips around the Bay Area and surround- ficial recruitment group of the Be the Match Registry, formerly the National the El Cerrito Open House. Taiko, ukulele, English and Japanese computer/ ing locations. 1545 Teresita Dr. Marrow Donor Program,” that is conducts outreach and donor registration Wi-Fi lessons, karaoke, hula, conversational Japanese, conversational San Jose, CA 95129 drives in the Asian, Pacific Islander, and multiracial communities. English, line dancing, Japanese calligraphy, blood pressure reading and 2751 Louis Road (408) 253-0458 other classes, along with a men’s group meet at the program. Nutritional Palo Alto, CA 94303 2169 Harbor Bay Parkway lunches, monthly birthday celebrations, speakers, programs, annual health (650) 856-0123 Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California Alameda, CA 94502 fair and special field trips are also part of the program. http://www.pabt.org 1-800-59-DONOR toll free Contact the program to sign up on a waiting list for classes. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California was estab- (510) 568-3700 lished as a nonprofit in 1951 to promote business, mutual understanding, Asian American Curriculum Project Inc. [email protected] 6500 Stockton Avenue and good will between Japan and the United States. Headquartered in San http://www.aadp.org El Cerrito, CA 94530 The Asian American Curriculum Project Inc. was founded in 1969. It is Mateo, JCCNC focuses on serving the needs of its members in Northern (510) 778-3406, [email protected] an award-winning nonprofit voluntary educational organization that was California, including San Francisco, Silicon Valley, the East Bay, and the Berkeley JACL Chapter www.sakurakaiec.org founded as the Japanese American Curriculum Project Inc. Today, AACP San Joaquin and Sacramento valleys. JCCNC services include providing offers “the most complete collection of Asian American books” and other general assistance to its members, and supporting programs that build The Berkeley chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League aims materials, including “literature, folk tales, posters, magazine, tapes on lan- bridges with California businesses. to defend the human and civil rights of Americans of Japanese ancestry Asian Community Mental Health Services guage and music, games, activities, teachers guides, dictionaries, bilingual and others victimized by injustice in the Bay Area. Recently, the chapter materials and reference books on history, social issues and education.” 1875 S. Grant Street, Ste 760 made efforts to attract the younger Nikkei crowd, especially those at the Asian Community Mental Health Services “provides multicultural and San Mateo, CA 94402 University level and young professionals citing “their energy and outlook multilingual services, empowering the most vulnerable members of (the) 529 East Third Ave. (650) 522-8500, [email protected] add much to the chapter’s well being.” community to lead healthy, productive and contributing lives.” ACMHS San Mateo, CA 94401 www.jccnc.org aims to embrace “diversity and compassionate care, setting the standard http://www.asianamericanbooks.com P.O. Box 7609 of excellence for integrated services to Asian & Pacific Islander communi- San Mateo Japanese American Community Center Berkeley, CA 94707-0609 ties.” (707) 853-0142, [email protected], http://www.berkeleyjacl.org Asian Americans for Community Involvement The San Mateo Japanese American Community Center is a nonprofit Alameda County civil and human rights organization that aims to address the needs of Extending Connections Program for Seniors 310 8th Street, Suite 201 Asian Americans for Community Involvement’s mission is to improve people in the local community. The SMJACC aims to preserve the culture Oakland, CA 94607 the health, mental health, and well-being of individuals, families, and the and values of Japanese Americans through arts, activities, and education Extending Connections meets every second and fourth Wednesday from (510) 451-6729 Asian community. AACI provides an array of high quality health and human for people of all ages, from preschoolers to seniors. Activities include Japa- 9:30 a.m to 1 p.m. Each meeting begins with 45 minutes of exercise using services, share expertise about the Asian community’s needs and best nese language instruction, aikido, bonsai, ikebana, kabuki appreciation, stretch bands, light weights and Tai Chi. After a short coffee break, they Contra Costa County - AFRC service delivery practices and provide Asian leadership in advocating for karaoke and shorinji kempo. Senior assistance includes counseling and sing Japanese and American songs. Each gathering features a special pro- 12240 San Pablo Avenue key health and human services issues. group meetings, as well as some services for Japanese-speakers. gram of guests, entertainment or guided discussions on topics of interest Richmond, CA 94805 to seniors. A delicious and nutritious lunch is served for a donation of $2 at (510) 970-9750 2400 Moorpark Ave. Ste. 300 415 South Claremont St. noon. Birthdays are celebrated on the second Wednesday of each month. San Jose, CA 95128 San Mateo, CA 94401 According to organizers, “During each gathering, we enjoy time to [email protected], http://www.acmhs.org (408) 975-2730, [email protected] (650) 343-22793 socialize, exercise, learn new things, and provide mutual support and www.aaci.org www.smjacc.org encouragement for each other as we grow older!” Asian Health Services

Japanese Cultural Fair Buena Vista United Methodist Church Asian Health Services aims to serve and advocate for the Asian and 2311 Buena Vista Ave. Pacific Islander community “by ensuring access to health care services The purpose of the Japanese Cultural Fair is to provide an opportunity Alameda, CA 94501 regardless of income, insurance status, immigration status, language or for the community to increase their awareness and understanding Japa- (510) 547-2212, [email protected] culture.” It provides services in English and Chinese (Mandarin and Can- nese culture. The organizers believe they can improve mutual understand- tonese), Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Lao, Mien, Khmer, Karen, Mongolian ing among neighbors on the Pacific Rim as well as enriching the Santa Eden Japanese Community Center and Burmese. Cruz community through education and exposure to the culture of Japan. The Eden Japanese Community Center provides cultural opportunities 818 Webster St. 1942 Harper St. for the East Bay, including the Eden Seniors, Eden Township chapter of Oakland, CA 94607 santo market Santa Cruz, CA 95062 the JACL, Eden Youth Group, Eden Aoba Taiko, Karate, Okinawan dance 510) 986-6800 (831)462-4589 group, and Eden Athletic Club events. www.asianhealthservices.org www.jcfsantacruz.org 701 Elgin St. All Deli Sandwiches and Bento Plates San Lorenzo, CA 94580 Asian & Pacific Islander-API Family Pride Buy one, get one FREE (510) 276-9786, [email protected] Asian & Pacific Islander - API Family Pride is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit orga- www.facebook.com/EdenCommunityCenter nization dedicated to end the isolation of API families with lesbian, gay, bi- sexual and transgender members through support, education, and dialog. 245 East Taylor St. They provide one-on-one sessions with parents; connect parents with San Jose, CA 95112 J-Sei others who speak their language; conduct workshops and exhibits at (408) 295-5406 J-Sei (formerly known as the Japanese American Services of the East schools and communities; developed “coming out” resources to help keep families together. (408) 295-7512 (Deli) Bay) is a community, care, and cultural organization that brings families Exp. May 31, 2015 and generations together to nurture and pass on Nikkei values and tradi- tions that remain at the core of its services. P.O. Box 473 J-Sei provides senior center classes, day trips, congregate lunches, Fremont. CA 94537 home delivered meals, case management, transportation, friendly visitors, Helpline: (510) 818-0887, [email protected] a caregiver directory, a Saturday Morning Series (lectures) and special cul- www.apifamilypride.org kumako ramen tural events. J-Sei Home is a licensed 14-resident assisted living facility in Hayward. The organization serves approximately 800 people a year, mostly Enman No Tomo Senior Center living in the East Bay by offering affordable and accessible services. Sonoma County’s Japanese Senior Center Activity Day is held on the Bring this coupon in for a free soft drink first Saturday of each month (with the exception of January and July) from 2126 Channing Way 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch included in the program. with any ramen purchase Berkeley, CA 94704 The main goals of these monthly activity sessions are to assist the older (510) 848-3560, [email protected] adult members in the community in remaining independent as long as pos- 211e. jackson street www.j-sei.org sible and to enrich their lives through activities at this center. san jose, ca 95112 1200 Gravenstein Highway South tel: 408.286.2111 Sebastopol, CA 95472 fax: 408.286.2113 Exp. May 31, 2015 Japanese Cultural Fair in Santa Cruz (707) 795-7920, [email protected] photo by Kevin Plimley

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ACC Senior Services Asian Resources Inc. Remembrance on the World War II incarceration (formerly Asian Community Center of Sacra- of Japanese Americans in concentration camps mento Valley Inc.) Established in 1980, Asian Resources Inc. is and lessons it holds for today, youth leadership a nonprofit organization that provides the sur- development and three-day bus pilgrimage to Through its three main facilities, ACC Senior rounding community with the resources needed the former World War II Manzanar concentration Services provides a variety of services and to enter the job market and ultimately become camp with the Muslim community. Also, Women’s housing for local seniors in order to “promote “a vital part of (the) changing, diverse society.” Day Forum, Ice Cream Social, Nikkei Hot Dogs the general welfare and to enhance the quality Services include job assistance, English classes, and Cupcakes Scholarship fundraiser, Florin Obon of life for (the) community.” Services include computer classes, youth and senior programs, Dance Workshop, Mochi Madness Pounding respite care; transportation; lifelong learning and health education, a job placement and on-the- Workshop and New Year’s Potluck, plus others. wellness activities; nursing care and rehabilita- job training program and job fairs. tion services; and independent living. Assisted Florin JACL living services will soon be available at the ACC Administration Office P.O. Box 292634 Greenhaven Terrace. 5709 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95829 Sacramento, CA 95824 916 685-6747 ACC Administration (916) 454-1892 [email protected] 7311 Greenhaven Dr., Suite 187 www.asianresources.org www.florinjacl.com Sacramento, CA 95831 (916) 394-6399 Asian Resources Training Center Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation www.accsv.org 2411 Alhambra Blvd., Ste 110 Sacramento, CA 95817 The Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation is a ACC Greenhaven Terrace (916) 324-6202 nonprofit organization that promotes and supports 1180 Corporate Way sports and cultural programs for children, youths Sacramento, CA 95831 Citrus Heights Office and adults in Sacramento County to encourage (916) 395-0210 7640 Greenback Lane and facilitate the development of good charac- http://www.accgt.org Citrus Heights, CA 95610 ter, leadership, citizenship and sportsmanship. (916) 745-4313 Through community support, SASF has built a ACC Nursing Home community/recreational facility in the Elk Grove/ 7801 Rush River Dr. Davis Asians for Racial Equality / Currents Laguna area of south Sacramento to facilitate Sacramento, CA 95831 API community newspaper its mission. SASF continues to seek funding for (916) 393-9020 building expansions and additional programs to Davis Asians for Racial Equality promotes increase its positive impact on the community. ACC Senior Service Center equal opportunity, treatment and affirmative 7375 Park City Dr. action for Asian Pacific Islanders in Yolo County Sacramento Asian Sports Foundation Sacramento, CA 95831 and beyond. These advocacy efforts include 9040 High Tech Court (916) 393-9026 education through candidate forums, analysis of Elk Grove, CA 95758 legislation, special events and recognitions and (916) 391-6000 Asian Pacific Community Counseling, Inc. training sessions. The organization also coordi- www.sasfquest.org nates the API newspaper, Currents, with three [email protected] Asian Pacific Community Counseling has been issues each year. providing mental health and wellness services Sacramento Asian Pacific to the Asian and Pacific Islander communities in Organization Mailing Address Chamber of Commerce Sacramento since 1977. The nonprofit organiza- P.O. Box 233 tion offers “culturally and linguistically relevant Davis, CA 95617 The Sacramento Asian Pacific Chamber of outreach, prevention, education, therapy, coun- API newspaper, Currents Commerce describes itself as the largest and seling, and recovery support services” to their www.apsea.org/other-resources most influential ethnic chamber in Northern clients, addressing the unique needs of each California. Their membership is comprised of family, while emphasizing strong individual, fam- individuals and businesses from different sec- ily and community support systems. Florin Japanese American Citizens League tors who are united in promoting, nurturing and propelling economic growth in the region. Asian Pacific Community Counseling “Promoting civil rights, social justice, and 7273 14th Avenue #120B cultural heritage for all Americans through com- 2012 H St. #101 Sacramento, CA 95820 munity education, alliances and leadership” is the Sacramento, CA 95811 916-383-6783 chapter’s mission. The chapter strives to build a (916) 446-7883 www.apccounseling.org more vibrant community plus diverse coalitions [email protected] with others. Regular efforts include the Time of www.sacasiancc.org

My Sister’s House My Sister’s House aims to serve the needs of Asian and Pacific Islander women and children impacted by domestic violence by providing a culturally appropriate and responsive safe haven and community services. Since their six-bed safe haven shelter opened in 2003, My Sister’s House has reported serving more than 750 domestic violence survivors and provided more than 18,250 bed nights of shelter to Asian and Pacific Islander women and children.

My Sister’s House Mailing Address 3053 Freeport Blvd., #120 Sacramento, CA 95818 Office number: (916) 930-0626 www.my-sisters-house.org [email protected] 24-hour multi-lingual help line: (916) 428-3271

LEFT: Florin Mochi Madness courtesy of Florin JACL

28 Nichi Bei Foundation Nichi Bei Foundation 29 30 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 31 Little Tokyo Historical Tour Little Tokyo nonprofit organization guide Japanese American National donors who could potentially save (213) 485-1422 Museum 231 E. Third St. their lives. A3M coordinates donor [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90013 recruitment drives to increase and Opened in 1992 at the historic (213) 473-3030, fax (213) 473- diversify the Be The Match Registry. Nisei Week Foundation Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple 3031 A3M conducts more than 500 donor building at First Street and Central ltsc.org recruitment drives each year in the Started in 1934 in the depth of Avenue, the Japanese American African American, Chinese, Japa- the Great Depression to revitalize National Museum is the first and Nikkei for Civil Rights and Re- nese, Hispanic, Korean, Pilipino, Little Tokyo’s economic base, the largest museum in the U.S. dedi- dress South Asian, Vietnamese and multi- Nisei Week Foundation presents the cated to sharing the experience of racial communities. Nisei Week Japanese Festival as Americans of Japanese ancestry. A community organization an annual celebration of Japanese Since its opening JANM has pre- established in 1980, Nikkei for Civil 244 S. San Pedro St., Room 503 and Japanese American heritage, sented historical exhibitions and art Rights and Redress (formerly the Los Angeles, CA 90012 culture and history. The event has exhibits. In 1999, JANM opened its National Coalition for Redress and (888) 236-4673 (A3M-HOPE), attracted not only Nikkei, but others 85,000-square-feet Pavilion to the Reparations) educates the public Fax (213) 625-2807 interested in Japanese culture, and public. JANM believes in the impor- about the wartime injustice perpe- [email protected] lured hordes of customers for the tance of remembering the Japanese trated on Japanese Americans by Little Tokyo merchants. Nisei Week American community’s history to the U.S. government, and was a Little Tokyo Public Safety As- activities include the Grand Parade, better guard against the prejudice major player in pushing for passage sociation Nisei Week Queen Coronation Ball, that threatens liberty and equality in of the redress bill, the Civil Liberties Ondo dancing, cultural exhibits, a a democratic society. Act of 1988. Since then, NCRR has Founded in 1982 in response to Baby Show and more. fought to make redress a reality for crimes affecting businesses in the 100 N. Central Ave. people deprived of liberty during Little Tokyo area, local business 244 S. San Pedro St., Ste. 303 Los Angeles, CA 90012 World War II, including Japanese people and volunteers began patrol- Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 625-0414 Latin Americans forcibly brought ling the area in the 1990s, working (213) 687-7193 janm.org to the U.S. for potential prisoner with the Los Angeles Police Depart- [email protected] exchanges with Japan. NCRR today ment. In 1996, the LTPSA opened Japanese American Cultural and supports Muslim and Arab Ameri- the Koban, or police substation and Southern California Gardeners’ Community Center cans against persecution. visitor information center. Over the Federation years, LTPSA has expanded its pro- The Japanese American Cultural 231 E. Third St., G104 grams to include safety and first aid Formed in 1955, the Southern and Community Center, founded in Los Angeles, CA 90013 seminars, school and seniors’ pro- California Gardeners’ Federa- 1971, is the largest Asian American (213) 284-0336 grams, a Red Cross training facility, tion currently has 19 chapters in cultural center of its kind in the [email protected] a clean restroom, and a meeting Southern California. Gardeners’ United States, and is the pre- room. LTPSA recently coordinated Associations include: Bay Cities, eminent presenter of Japanese, Koreisha Chushoku Kai the installation of security cameras Crown City, East Los Angeles, East Japanese American and Asian around Little Tokyo, to be monitored San Gabriel Valley, Edgewood, American arts. JACCC is home to a Koreisha Chushoku Kai, the Little by LAPD. Visitors and volunteers Gardena Valley, Hollywood, Long number of civic and arts organiza- Tokyo senior lot lunch program that are always welcome. Beach, Los Angeles Southwest, Los tions and serves as the cultural and began in 1976, provides on-site Angeles Uptown, Marina, Orange community focal point of Japanese and in-home affordable hot meals 307 E. First St. County, Oxnard, Riverside, San Americans throughout Southern to 300 people daily. The meals are Los Angeles, CA 90012 Diego, San Fernando Valley, Santa California. JACCC facilities include mostly Japanese to fit the tastes of Contact Mitch Honda Barbara, Santa Maria and Whittier. the Center Building (which houses the participants. The menu is care- (213) 613-1911 As an affiliate to the federation, the Cultural Room, conference and fully planned by the staff nutritionist [email protected] SCGF Major Medical Trustee Board meeting rooms, office spaces for in cooperation with the chef and manages major medical insurance 20-plus nonprofit tenant organiza- contains the necessary nutrients as Little Tokyo Community Council for the members. tions), the 880-seat Aratani Japan mandated by the federal govern- America Theater, JACCC Plaza ment, which allocates funds for the A nonprofit organization with 333 S. San Pedro St. designed by Isamu Noguchi and program. more than 90 member groups, Little Los Angeles, CA 90013 the award-winning James Irvine Tokyo Community Council seeks to (213) 628-1595, fax (213) 628- Japanese Garden. 244 S. San Pedro St., Room 408 ensure that Little Tokyo continues to 1330 Los Angeles, CA 90012 be a viable center for the Japanese [email protected] 244 S. San Pedro St. (213) 680-9173 or (213) 680-9177 American community as well as the Los Angeles, CA 90012 downtown Los Angeles community. Kizuna-Uniting Nikkei for the (213) 628-2725 Japanese Community Pioneer LTCC has since 1999 worked to Future jaccc.org Center create a vision of what Little Tokyo should be in the future and serves Kizuna was founded with the Established in 1969, the Japa- intent of educating, empowering Little Tokyo Service Center nese Community Pioneer Center as an advocate on behalf of the Little Tokyo community regarding and engaging the future genera- Founded in 1979, Little Tokyo has been serving a senior popula- zoning, transportation and other tions of Japanese Americans to Service Center, a Community tion of Greater Los Angeles that important issues. redefine a vibrant and prosperous Development Corporation, is a was initially of Japanese descent future for the Nikkei community. nonprofit charitable organization but more recently of many ethnic (213) 293-LTCC (213-293-5822) Students learn the importance of serving Asian and Pacific Islanders backgrounds. JCPC strives to [email protected] creating a strong sense of pride and throughout Los Angeles County encourage mental and physical understanding of what it means to who are in need, especially those strength as well as good health Leadership Education for Asian be Japanese American. Programs facing language or cultural gaps, and happiness through numerous Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) and workshops build awareness of financial needs, or physical dis- seminars and classes. cultural values, arts and traditions. abilities. LTSC CDC sponsors more Founded in 1982, Leadership than a dozen community and social 244 S. San Pedro St., Rooms Education for Asian Pacifics’ aim is 244 S. San Pedro St., Suite 306 service programs in at least nine 301, 310, 311 to “grow leaders” within the Asian Los Angeles, CA 90012 languages. Services include indi- Los Angeles, CA 90012 and Pacific Islander communities, to (213) 793-4465 vidual and family counseling, sup- (213) 680-1656 realize their full potential, to foster www.kizuna-la.org port groups, translation services, jcpioneercenter.org robust participation in this increas- [email protected] emergency caregiver programs and ingly globalized world by producing a crisis hotline. LTSC CDC sponsors Asians for Miracle Marrow leaders who can advocate and major community development and Matches (A3M) speak on their behalf. published circa 2006 by the real estate projects in the L.A. area, Asians for Miracle Marrow Little Tokyo Service Center / reprinted by permission and plans to build the Budokan Matches (A3M) aims to connect pa- 327 E. Second St., Suite 226 gymnasium. tients in need with matching marrow Los Angeles, CA 90012

30 Nichi Bei Foundation Nichi Bei Foundation 31 32 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 2014 Japanese American Community Resource Guide 33 Southern California nonprofit organization guide Southern California nonprofit organization guide Senior Services and other under-served communities the segregated Japanese American B.D. Wong, David Henry Hwang, stereotypes that negatively affect (213) 977-7500 annual Manzanar Pilgrimage with substance abuse services units of World War II. The Go For Philip Kan Gotanda, Freda Foh all Asian Americans. MANAA Cold Tofu advancingjustice.org to the concentration camp site Keiro Senior HealthCare throughout Los Angeles County. Its Broke Monument, listing the names Shan, Roberta Uno, R.A. Shiomi, operates a 24-hour hotline that where thousands of Nikkei were The nation’s premier Asian The largest nonprofit health care mission is to improve community of 16,126 Nisei soldiers who served Judith Nihei, Alex Mapa, Wakako enables community members to Japanese American Bar incarcerated during World War II. health by providing prevention in the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Yamauchi, Amy Hill, Sala Iwamatsu report incidents worthy of criticism American comedy improv and Association The nonprofit organization played organization serving the Japanese sketch group, Cold Tofu is dedicated American community, Keiro Senior education, treating substance Regimental Combat Team, Military and Nobu McCarthy. or praise. a key role in establishing and abuse, and facilitating economic Intelligence Service, 522nd Field to promoting diverse images of Founded more than 30 years developing the area, which in 1992 HealthCare includes Keiro Nursing P.O. Box 6188 Asian Pacific Americans through ago, the Japanese American Home (since 1969), South Bay development to increase job skills Artillery Battalion, 232nd Combat 120 Judge John Aiso St. was designated by Congress as the and employment opportunities. Engineer Company and the 1399th Los Angeles, CA 90012 Burbank, CA 91510 comedy and to developing multi- Bar Association, over the years, Manzanar National Historic Site. Keiro Nursing Home (1982), Keiro (213) 486-4433 or ethnic talent through education has provided a special forum for Intermediate Care Facility (1977) AADAP offers its programs and Engineering Construction Battalion, (213) 625-7000 (box office) services to clients regardless of race was completed in 1999 just north [email protected] (888) 90-MANAA and performance. The nonprofit members of the legal profession 1566 Curran St. and Keiro Retirement Home (1975). [email protected] organization, founded in 1981 by with interests and ties to the Nikkei Keiro created a culturally-sensitive or ethnicity. of the Japanese American National Los Angeles, CA 90026-2036 Museum in Little Tokyo. Visual Communications Marilyn Tokuda, Denise Kumagai, community to discuss issues, (323) 662-5102 environment with familiar language, Taiko Project Judy Momii and Irma Escamilla, has network and serve the community. food and values, a place for seniors 2900 S. Crenshaw Blvd. blog.manzanarcommittee.org Los Angeles, CA 90016 Headquarters Founded in 1970, Visual grown to more than 30 members JABA provides pro bono services in their twilight years to call “home.” Communications is the first An ensemble of premiere taiko who perform improv shows in Little through legal clinics, joins toy drives The umbrella group also promotes (323) 293-6284 367 Van Ness Way, Suite 611 drummers, the Taiko Project fax (323) 295-4075 Torrance, CA 90501 nonprofit organization in the United Tokyo and at events for community for needy children, and support Community Centers healthy lifestyles — “genki living” — States dedicated to honest and is dedicated to promoting and groups, colleges and museums nonprofit organizations such as the aadapinc.org (310) 328-0907 Hollywood Japanese Cultural through the Institute for Health Aging accurate portrayals of Asian Pacific advancing the art of taiko. Through throughout the nation. They conduct Little Tokyo Service Center, the Asian fax (310) 222-5700 Institute at Keiro. American peoples, communities and public performances, education, workshops throughout the year and Americans Advancing Justice-LA, goforbroke.org and outreach activities, Taiko Project heritage through the media arts. Its train up-and-coming performers. Go For Broke Foundation and the Started in 1915 as Hollywood Keiro Senior HealthCare is committed to preserving taiko Health and Rehabilitation Hawaii Mailing Address mission is to promote intercultural Alzheimer’s Association. JABA also Japanese School and later adding 325 S. Boyle Ave. understanding through the creative as a dynamic element of Japanese P.O. Box 86605 awards scholarships through its Asian Pacific Health Care Venture P.O. Box 2554 the Hollywood Buddhist Church, Los Angeles, CA 90033 presentations, preservation and American culture and heritage. The Los Angeles, CA 90086 JABA Educational Foundation. Honolulu, HI 96804 ensemble seeks to not only entertain the organization regrouped after (323) 980-7555 Headquartered in east Hollywood, support of media works by and (213) 739-4142 (808) 585-8484 audiences, but also to inform them World War II in 1947 as Hollywood [email protected] the Asian Pacific Health Care about APAs. VC programs include [email protected] P.O. Box 86812 about the history and integrity of Japanese Cultural Institute. Its Venture provides quality medical the annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Los Angeles, CA 90086 mission is to preserve, share Keiro Intermediate Care Facility Japanese American Korean War taiko as an evolving art form. and wellness services and offers Veterans Film Festival. VC is also home to hereandnow [email protected] and promote the Japanese and 325 S. Boyle Ave. care in several different languages, one of the largest photographic Japanese American culture and 505 E. Third St. The theater company hereandnow Los Angeles, CA 90033 including Spanish, Tagalog and The 400-member Japanese and moving image archives on API Equality-LA heritage through education, cultural Los Angeles, CA 90013 was founded in 1989 by John (323) 273-9655 Thai, to residents in Los Angeles American Korean War Veterans the AP experience in America. VC programs and activities. The (213) 268-4011 Miyasaki with a group of young A tireless advocate in the [email protected] County. APHCV works to maximize organization was established by premiered the first ever full-length center offers acting, ballet, yoga [email protected] Asian Americans who were Greater Los Angeles Asian and the clients’ insurance plans, and former U.S. Marine Robert Wada Asian American film in 1980: “Hito and martial arts (judo, karate and frustrated by the lack of non- Pacific Islander communities for Keiro Retirement Home offers financial arrangements for and others in 1997 to educate the Hata: Raise the Banner.” aikido) classes and cultural group Kinnara Taiko stereotypical roles in plays, television fair treatment of lesbians, gays, 325 S. Boyle Ave. patients who may require assistance public about the 6,000 Japanese and chorus activities. It is also the and film. The group tours across bisexual and transgender people Los Angeles, CA 90033 with medical health and wellness Americans who served in the U.S. 120 Judge John Aiso St., meeting place for the Hollywood Kinnara Taiko is a taiko ensemble the country performing theatrical and marriage equality for same-sex (323) 263-9651 expenses, according to CEO Kazue armed forces during the Korean Basement Level Gardeners’ Association. at Senshin Buddhist Temple that vignettes that present the unique couples, API Equality-LA, founded [email protected] Shibata. APHCV also offers services War, to build a memorial to honor Los Angeles, CA 90012 began in 1969 when the Rev. Masao Asian American perspective of its in 2005, states that its vision is to at four other sites: Belmont Health them and the 256 who lost their (213) 680-4462 3929 Middlebury St. Kodani and several Sansei played cast. From its humble beginnings create a society that celebrates the Keiro Nursing Home Center, El Monte/Rosemead Health lives fighting to save the Republic vconline.org Los Angeles, CA 90004 an impromptu session on the at East Los Angeles College, loves and lives of all people, free 2221 Lincoln Park Ave. Center, John Marshall High School of Korea, and to build camaraderie (323) 664-2070 Odaiko after an Obon festival. They hereandnow has had more than 200 from discrimination and injustice. Los Angeles, CA 90031 Health Center and Los Feliz Health among the veterans of that war at Grateful Crane Ensemble hollywoodjci.org became the first Japanese American cast members and performed at (323) 276-5700 Center. lasted from 1950 to 1953. Founded in 2001 by Soji Buddhist taiko group when they 300-plus colleges and universities, 1137 Wilshire Blvd. [email protected] Venice Japanese Community Kashiwagi, Grateful Crane Ensemble formed Kinnara Taiko. The ensemble conferences, festivals, and Los Angeles, CA 90017-1900 4216 Fountain Ave. Contact Robert Wada Center is a nonprofit theater group that has performed at Buddhist temples community events such as Day of (213) 580-1800 South Bay Keiro Nursing Home Los Angeles, CA 90029 (714) 992-5461 — where they helped to form new 15115 S. Vermont Ave. presents educational and theatrical Remembrance. apiequalityla.org With a mission to preserve, (323) 644-3880 programs in appreciation for the taiko groups — universities, folk Gardena, CA 90247 fax (323) 660-0935 share and promote the Japanese unique hardships and inspiring festivals and for Japanese American (626) 275-5219 Asian Pacific American Labor (310) 523-0700 [email protected] and Asian American organizations. American culture and heritage, [email protected] Cultural Arts/Media contributions of Japanese [email protected] Alliance and to provide for the needs and Americans in U.S. history. Over the interests of the Japanese American Asian Rehabilitation Service, Inc. 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors past 12 years, the ensemble has Senshin Buddhist Temple Founded in 1992, the Asian Pacific Seinan Senior Citizens Club, Inc. 1311 W. 37th St. American Labor Alliance (AFL- community of the Westside through 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors provided live, musical entertainment Since the late Sachio Kano Los Angeles, CA 90007 CIO) is the first and only national education and instruction, Venice A nonprofit social services have offered “comedy with an Asian for various community events and Civil Rights/Legal Rights founded Asian Rehabilitation (323) 731-4617 organization of Asian Pacific Japanese Community Center offers organization that began 42 years Service Inc. in 1972, it has provided American flair” since 1994. Perform- groups, including camp reunions, Groups classes in arts and crafts, dance, ago to take care of Nikkei senior holiday lunches, 88th birthday senshintemple.org American union members. There are vocational rehabilitation and ing in Los Angeles, New York, Hong Asian American Advancing Japanese culture, martial arts, and citizens in the Southwest Los parties, anniversary parties and 1.3 million Asian Pacific Americans employment training services Kong and Vancouver, the group has Justice-Los Angeles music, as well as sports and fitness, Angeles area, the Seinan Senior dinners, fundraisers, national Taiko Center of Los Angeles in the Greater Los Angeles area. — specialized job skills training, an “irreverent style of sketch com- APALA seeks to uplift the voice of fishing club, seniors programs, and Citizens Club Inc. today has 350 conventions and even musical The nation’s largest civil rights vocational counseling, job-seeking edy” that “ranges from slapstick to Founded by the Rev. Shuichi Asian Pacific American workers religious activities with the Venice paid members — including former tributes at funerals. organization for Asian Americans, skill preparation and job placement political and takes no prisoners.” Thomas Kurai in 1996, Taiko Center in a region with one of the largest Hongwanji Buddhist Temple. area residents who come from as Native Hawaiians and Pacific assistance — so that individuals of Los Angeles started with only a gaps between rich and poor. APALA far as Little Tokyo or Gardena. It P.O. Box 1600 Islanders, the Asian Americans with disabilities can achieve their (818) 900-2194 handful of participants and now has supports organizing campaigns with 12448 Braddock Drive serves hot lunches Monday through Sierra Madre, CA 91025 Advancing Justice-Los Angeles was highest potential for self worth and [email protected] more than 100 active enthusiasts. Asian Pacific American workers, Los Angeles, CA 90066 Friday, and has classes in Japanese (310) 995-5841 (hotline number) founded in 1983 as the Asian Pacific independent living. http://18mmw.org They have two ensembles: Satori and supports young Asian American (310) 822-8885 dance, calligraphy, exercise, various [email protected] American Legal Center. Currently, Daiko (Drums of Enlightenment), leaders and organizers for labor. vjcc.com arts and crafts classes and activities 1701 E. Washington Blvd. formed in 1999, and Shinzen Daiko AAAJ-LA serves more than 15,000 East West Players such as karaoke and Bridge. On Los Angeles, CA 90021 Media Action Network for Asian (Compassionate Heart), established individuals and organizations Japanese Institute of Sawtelle Wednesday, a physician sees people (213) 743-9242 The nation’s premier Asian Americans in 2004. TCLA drummers have every year through direct services, 2130 W. James M. Wood Blvd. needing medical attention. impact litigation, policy advocacy, Early Issei residents of the asianrehab.org American theater, East West Players Established in 1992, the Media performed at universities, high Los Angeles, CA 90006 leadership development and Sawtelle area of West Los Angeles was established in 1965 with an Action Network for Asian Americans schools and theaters throughout [email protected] 3116 W. Jefferson Blvd. capacity building. AAAJ-LA focuses established the Japanese Institute emphasis on building bridges is the first organization dedicated to Southern California, as well as in Los Angeles, CA 90016 on the most vulnerable members of Sawtelle in 1925, primarily between East and West. With its monitoring all facets of the media Japan and even in Arizona. The Manzanar Committee (323) 734-2175 Veterans’ Organizations of Asian American and NHPI to promote the teaching of the award-winning productions blending — television, motion pictures, print, Taiko Center offers taiko classes communities while also building Under the leadership of the late Japanese language. Incorporated Go For Broke National Education Eastern and Western movement, advertising, radio, and others — taught by Kurai and his staff. Asian American Drug Abuse a strong voice for civil rights and Sue Kunitomi Embrey and dedicated in 1929 as a California nonprofit Center costumes, language and music, and advocating for a balanced, Program social justice. AAAJ-LA is based in to educating and raising public organization, JIS closed during EWP has presented more than 100 sensitive and positive portrayal of 819 S. Lincoln Ave. Originally formed in 1989 as Monterey Park, CA 91755 downtown L.A. with satellite offices awareness about the incarceration World War II and reopened as a Started in 1972, Asian American plays and musicals about the Asian Asian Americans. The all-volunteer, and violation of civil rights of persons hostel for returning Nikkei residents Drug Abuse Program, a nonprofit the 100th/442nd/MIS Memorial American experience and has held (626) 484-5184 in Orange County and Sacramento. Foundation, Go For Broke National nonprofit group was formed to of Japanese ancestry during World in August 1945. JIS seeks to teach organization, has been dedicated to 1,000-plus readings and workshops. address the negative stereotypes fax (626) 307-3839 Education Center seeks to educate 1145 Wilshire Blvd., 2nd Floor War II, the Manzanar Committee Japanese and promote Japanese serving Asian and Pacific Islanders Alumni include Mako, John Lone, long perpetuated by the media, [email protected] the public about the heroic role of [email protected] Los Angeles, CA 90017 has since 1969 sponsored the culture. JIS activities include

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Southern California nonprofit organization guide Come see the American League West Champions Sawtelle Gakuin, judo and kendo, Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural healthy living course, Judo and mission is to further intercultural take on their AL West rivals, in this annual fundraiser youth sports, Boy Scouts, West L.A. Institute is a nonprofit community kendo, Kokoro Taiko, Ondo Group, understanding through the arts of chapter of the Japanese American center housing various classes, odori, Japanese cultural programs, Asia and the Pacific islands. for the Nichi Bei Foundation, publishers of the Citizens League and Buddhist and services and programs for adults, Long Beach Harbor Pioneer Project, nonprofit community newspaper, Christian religious institutions. youth and seniors in the South Bay youth group activities and more. 46 N. Los Robles Ave. Nichi Bei Weekly. area of Los Angeles County. GVJ- Pasadena, CA 91101 2110 Corinth Ave. CI’s mission is to serve the needs of 1766 Seabright Ave. (626) 449-2742 Los Angeles, CA 90025 the local Japanese American com- Long Beach, CA 90813 [email protected] PRE-GAME TAILGATE PARTY, (310) 479-2477 munity through educational, cultural P.O. Box 9188 sawtellejis.org and social programs that share the Long Beach, CA 90810 Japanese American Community INCLUDING FOOD AND BEVERAGE, & Japanese and Japanese American (562) 437-9924 (leave message) Credit Union FREE JOSH DONALDSON JERSEY! West Los Angeles Japanese cultural heritage. Activities include lbjcc.org 日米デイ･オークランド･アスレチックス American Community Center the senior lunch program, Japanese What started out in 1945 as a ONLY for those who purchase tickets language school and youth and se- Orange County Japanese Ameri- Tanomoshi Club of 11 members Located in West Los Angeles’ nior cultural classes and programs. can Association who pooled their money to allow from the Nichi Bei Foundation Japantown, the West Los Angeles members to buy homes during a Japanese American Community The Orange County Japanese time of oppressive anti-Japanese 日 米ファンデ ーション Center promotes activities such as 1964 W. 162nd St. American Association is the only discriminatory laws, became the からチケットをお 買 Japanese language school, senior Gardena, CA90247 bilingual and bicultural organization Los Angeles Southwest Japanese nutrition program, classical dance, (310) 324-6611 that provides social services and Credit Union in 1951. By 1990 it い上げになった場 kendo and judo, tai chi and yoga. fax (310) 324-3223 community cultural activities and expanded to include Nikkei in Los 合、試合前のバー [email protected] information to Nikkei seniors and Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San ベキューにご招待 2115 Corinth Ave. to those interested in the Japanese Bernardino counties, and in 2001 OAKLAND A’S VS. そ し て ジ ョ ッ シ ュ・ Los Angeles, CA 90025 East San Gabriel Valley Japanese community and culture. OCJAA changed to its current name, the LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM (310) 478-2411 Community Center offers information and referral Japanese American Community ドナルドソン ジャ services, health insurance counsel- Credit Union. This nonprofit full- SUNDAY, AUG. 24, 2014 ージ San Fernando Valley Japanese Dedicated to fostering and ing, free foot care, health seminars, service $83-million-plus credit union を プ レ ゼ ント！ American Community Center preserving the cultural heritage educational seminars, publication of exists for the financial benefit of 1:05 P.M. GAME TIME at the O.co Coliseum (Oakland Coliseum) unique to Japanese Americans, the the “Orange Network” newsletter, its 11,000 members in Southern Founded in 1949, San Fernando East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Japan Culture Fair, Senior Citizen California. Valley Japanese American Community Center, a nonprofit 2014年8月24日（日） Appreciation Day, annual College オ ー ク ラ ン ド ・ コ ロ シ ア ム に て 、 Community Center aims to preserve organization, serves the community Freshman Scholarship, annual L.A. Main Branch the Japanese culture and promote 午後1時05分より試合開始！ through social services, artistic, Japanese Cultural Scholarship, 3037 W. Jefferson Blvd. the Japanese American experience. recreational and educational Community Service Awards and an Los Angeles, CA 90018 SFVJACC seeks to carry out its Hiroyuki programs, including Japanese annual golf tournament. (323) 731-9358 or (888) 527-9528 $ EACH mission with education, events language classes, cultural programs, Fax (323) 733-2438 Tickets: 40(includes tailgate & processing fee) Nakajima and activities for the community, martial arts, social groups, [email protected] including senior hot meals, recreational activities, Ayame Kai 505 S. Villa Real Dr., Suite 103A INCLUDES FREE JOSH DONALDSON JERSEY! lending library, cultural classes, for Japanese-speaking members, Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 Torrance intergenerational team-building Leisure Club for seniors, Nikkei (714) 283-3551 21557 S. Western Ave., Unit C Field Level Tickets, Section 106 activities, Japanese Language Singles, Camp Chibiko for kids, fax (714) 283-3423 Torrance, CA 90501 Institute, San Fernando Valley Judo youth sports, student exchange [email protected] (310) 328-8286 $5 (tax deductible amount) from every ticket benefits the Nichi Bei Foundation Club, sports, Girl Scouts, and the program to Japan, Senior Wellness fax (310) 328-8252 Nikkei Senior Gardens assisted program and computer lab. 申し込み期限は8月7日まで ORDER BY AUG 7! living facility, which opened in 2009. Nikkei Federation 1203 W. Puente Ave. Other Organizations 12953 Branford St. West Covina, CA 91790 The Nikkei Federation fosters SPONSORS: Japanese American Historical Ask about Pacoima, CA 91331 (626) 960-2566 Society of Southern California dialogue in the Japanese (818) 899-1989 fax (626) 960-0866 American community and provides mini-suites! fax (818) 899-0659 [email protected] Incorporated in 1980, the information for Nikkei cultural [email protected] Japanese American Historical and community resources and The Nichi Bei Foundation is a fiscally sponsored project of Independent Arts and Media, Southeast Japanese School and Society of Southern California’s activities — social service agencies, a California nonprofit benefit corporation qualified as exempt from federal income tax PLEASE FILL OUT THE REQUEST mission is to preserve the history of under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Federal nonprofit organization FORM IF PAYING BY CHECK: Valley Japanese Community Community Center Japanese language schools, identification number is 94-3355076. Center the Nikkei community by educating Japanese fine arts and martial TO Founded in 1925 as a Japanese teachers and administrators, who arts classes, Japanese cultural FOR INFO CONTACT: language school and as a cultural were at the time unprepared to Established in 1953 by Nikkei centers, foundations and museums Nichi Bei Foundation institute, Southeast Japanese teach about the Japanese American throughout Southern California. PURCHASE former World War II inmates who School and Community Center wartime experience. JAHSSC (415) 673-1009 had re-established their lives in the serves the southeast Los Angeles wanted the teachers to have a 595 Lincoln Ave., Ste. 207 TICKETS [email protected] Sun Valley area after having been County area. Presently, the broader understanding of the Nikkei *EVENT - NBDAY- 08.24.2014 forced to live in San Fernando Pasadena, CA 91103 nonprofit organization, in addition community. Most of the education (626) 755-7957 Valley trailer camps because of to Japanese language classes, efforts by its 200-plus members a housing shortage, the Valley fax (626) 396-9862 More Info: www.nichibei.org/tickets offers Japanese cultural classes since the 1990s have been about nikkeifederation.org Japanese Community Center’s NAME: ______and activities for all ages, including educating the Nikkei community [email protected] mission is to preserve and further martial arts, youth sports, and through programs in Little Tokyo, ADDRESS: ______the timeless cultural traditions as a Japanese dance, taiko, ikebana, Gardena, Torrance and elsewhere. legacy from the past generations. Nanka Kenjinkai Kyogikai music and seniors programs. CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______The center has various cultural P.O. Box 3164 Founded 50 years ago, the classes, martial arts and is home to 14615 Gridley Road Torrance, CA 90510-3164 Nanka Kenjinkai Kyogikai (Japanese E-MAIL: ______PHONE: (______)______-______the Valley Buddhist Temple. Norwalk, CA 90650 Contact Iku Kiriyama Prefectural Association of Southern (562) 863-5996 California) is the largest nonprofit Tax deductible amount is $5 NO. OF TICKETS: _____ X $40 at (310) 326-0608 per ticket. 8850 Lankershim Blvd. [email protected] [email protected] organization run by Nikkei in Sun Valley, CA 91352 California. The association is the TOTAL: $ ______.___ (818) 825-9583 Long Beach Japanese Cultural USC Pacific Asia Museum unified body of 41 kenjinkai from Please make checks payable to NICHI BEI FOUNDATION. Center Japan’s total of 47 prefectures. Tickets will be sent via U.S. Mail. Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Established in 1971, the USC Institute The Long Beach Japanese Pacific Asia Museum is one of few 10921 Woodward Lane SEND THIS FORM ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO: Cultural Center (formerly known as U.S. institutions serving the Greater Garden Grove, CA 92840 Nichi Bei Foundation, Incorporated in 1968 but in the Harbor Japanese Community Los Angeles area dedicated to existence since 1912 as Mo- (714) 530-8180 P.O. BOX 15693, San Francisco, CA 94115 Center) offers classes and programs the arts and culture of Asia and kenjinkaikyogikai.org neta Gakuen and after the war as that include a Japanese language the Pacific islands. The museum’s Gardena Valley Japanese School, school, lifestyle management and

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