Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California CENTER Summer / Fall 2013 | Volume 38

Celebrating the Anniversary of the JCCCNC and honoring Paul Osaki and Marjorie Fletcher for their many years of service and dedication to the JCCCNC

“The Place Where the Arts, Culture and Community Come ALIVE” Saturday, September 21, 2013 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. Featuring appetizers from award-winning San Francisco chefs and the main course by Pagoda Floating Restaurant. Message from the Executive Director

Dear Marj, I want to congratulate you on a recognition long overdue for your service and dedication to the Center. I wish there were words that could truly express how thankful I am to you for working with me for the past 24 years, but even if there were, sometimes a thank you is never enough. I was never quite sure why you stayed to work with me all these years, after having retired from working for the Federal JCCCNC Board Officers government for over 40 years. All I know is that I never deserved to have you here. Kaz Maniwa Chairman of the Board Donna Kotake Back in 1989, I remember when I first heard that a recent retiree named Mrs. Fletcher President who knew nothing about the Center or the San Francisco Japanese American community was going to join Brad Yamauchi our Board of Directors. I thought, this lady must be lost, have the wrong organization or must be crazy! It Vice President Donna Kimura turned out that I was right; you were all of those. I know this because I was too, having just accepted the job Vice President as the new interim Executive Director, but together we somehow figured it out and our lives and the life of Myron Okada this organization would be changed forever. Corporate Secretary Robert Sakai Can you believe it will be a year shy of a quarter century that we have been working together? That’s nearly Chief Financial Officer Dianne Fukami half my entire life! Back then the Center was a very different place - we worked with typewriters and adding Ex-Officio machines, we kept track of our members and donors using index cards, and you even took short-hand for me. There was no gymnasium/community hall and our main focus was the capital campaign and trying to JCCCNC Board of Directors raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. It was difficult back then, but it was good. We worked hard because Terry Akiyama Sherilyn Chew we had big dreams to fulfill and a vision of what this place might one day become. David Fukuda Jeff Maruyama Today, those dreams we used to think about happen every day. The Center is bustling each day with four Don Misumi generations of our community, we offer 100 programs and events each year, and we have even expanded Rumi Okabe Allen Okamoto our programs beyond the San Francisco Bay Area, to include statewide, national and international activities. Keith Onishi We also launched many community and groundbreaking initiatives such as Save the Japanese YWCA, Diane Onizuka Save Japantown Bowl, Preserving Our Japantowns, Japanese American-U.S./Japan relations projects, and Marilyn Oshiro Teresa Serata international youth exchange programs to Japan. We even became an international relief organization when Jon Shindo we needed to for the Kobe earthquake in 1995 and most recently, the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Kyle Tatsumoto Fund. Peter Weber Tamiko Wong But one of the most important things that we were able to achieve was being able to make the Center a Ted Yamasaki home, a place where people want to come, whether it’s to participate in programs, attend events, or just JCCCNC Staff hang out with you. It’s hard to imagine what the Center and the community would be like today without you. Paul Osaki Executive Director Without you most of these accomplishments would not have been possible, because if you had not agreed Marjorie Fletcher to work with me and hang around for all these years I would probably not be working here today. The most Executive Assistant amazing part of us working together for the past 24 years is that you never quit on me, walked out the door, Lori Matoba Deputy Director or left the Center because of something I did or said, although, I am sure you had a foot out the door more Ruby Hata than once. But, I want you to know that out of all the wonderful and incredible things that have happened Director of Financial Services to me at the JCCCNC over the past 25 years, the one that I treasure most is you. Ryan Kimura Director of Programs and Sometimes a thank you is never enough, but I want you to know that you have been the best boss that I ever Community Affairs had and probably the only way that I could ever repay you is to keep working for you for another 25 years! Jennifer Hamamoto Programs and Facilities With appreciation, smiles and a lot of laughs, Manager Yumi Yukawa I want you to know that out of all the Development Manager wonderful and incredible things that have Casey Ikeda Membership Coordinator happened to me at the JCCCNC over the past Matt Okada Programs Coordinator Paul Osaki 25 years, the one that I treasure most is you. Mika Shimizu Office Manager/Receptionist Jerry Kika 2 Summer 2013 - Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California Volunteer Coordinator JCCCNC Community

www.facebook.com/ Dear JCCCNC Members, LikeJCCCNC Thank you for all of your support, dedication and commitment. As we gathered all the You can become materials for this newsletter I am reminded a fan of the of how incredible our members are. Over JCCCNC on 200 of you helped carry on a wonderful Facebook. Just tradition of the Colma Cemetery Clean log into your up, you ran your hearts out and shared in a Facebook great potluck at the Track Meet Undokai, and account, search everyday I look forward to those wonderful “Japanese Cultural and interactions I get to have with you between Community classes or workshops here at the JCCCNC. Center of As the new Membership Coordinator I want Northern to make sure every member is welcomed California” and and knows how much we appreciate them. click “like.” Fans What I didn’t expect is the warm welcome get the latest and kind words I have received from our information on events going on, as well as many fun facts about the history and staff at the Center and Japantown. members. It is those interactions that remind me how special our members are and how lucky I am to work here. Thank you and if you would like to contact me about anything, please feel free to email me at cikeda@ jcccnc.org or drop by the JCCCNC.

With Appreciation,

Casey Ikeda Membership Coordinator

Mission Statement The JCCCNC is a non-profit organization which strives to meet the evolving needs of the Japanese American community by offering programs, affordable services and administrative support and facilities for other local organizations. The JCCCNC alsoprovides educational, cultural and recreational programs that meet and address the interests and concerns of the community. Our goals remain rooted in preserving the Japanese American cultural and historical heritage as well as fostering the foundation for future generations of Japanese Americans.

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California - Summer 2013 3 JCCCNC Community Honoring Our Ancestors: Annual Colma Cemetery Clean-Up

In preparation for the 62nd annual Community Memorial Day Services at the Colma Japanese Cemetery, over 200 volunteers from ages 2 to 85 years old gathered on Saturday, May 18 for the JCCCNC’s Annual Cemetery Clean-Up day. Volunteers from around the Bay Area journeyed to the Japanese Colma Cemetery to pull weeds, rake leaves, wipe headstones, and place 400 fresh flowers throughout the three-acre cemetery.

“It was touching to see the community come together to beautify the Colma Cemetery to support those who cannot visit anymore,” said volunteer Lauren.

This annual community service project organized by the JCCCNC began in 2010 as a way to honor the past, remember those who passed on, bring the community together and educate others In attendance for the clean-up were Deputy Consul General about a place that deeply represents the history of the Japanese Nobuhiro Watanabe and Akira Ishido from the Consulate American community. General of Japan in San Francisco office and June-ko Nakagawa “It was great to see over 200 volunteers of all ages come of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California. together to pay respect to those that came before us by weeding, Jay Wong, from the Japanese Community Youth Council, who washing, raking and beautifying the cemetery. A strong feeling of community flowed throughout the day and I’m thankful to have brought 30 volutneers, stated, “It was great to see the younger been a part of such a fun and meaningful event,” said Ryan Kimura, generation stepping up to take charge and lead such a well Director of Programs and Community Affairs. organized cemetery cleanup.” The JCCCNC would like to thank the following organizations for helping to make this event a success: Alpha Phi Omega of San Francisco State University, Berkeley Higashi Temple, Boy Scouts of America Troop 58, Buddhist Church of San Francisco, Eden Youth Group, Hawaii Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, Hawaii Music Live, Japanese American Citizens League, Japanese Benevolent Society of California, Japan Society of Northern California, Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, JBBP Rosa Parks, Nihonmachi Little Friends, Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC), Konko Church of San Francisco, San Francisco Drakes, San Francisco Japanese American Religious Federation (JARF) and Seiko Kai.

4 Summer 2013 - Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California JCCCNC Special Events

Athletes of All Ages Participate in 7th Annual JCCCNC Track Meet

On Sunday, June 23, over 100 athletes—beginners and experienced—gathered and sprinted, jumped and raced at the JCCCNC’s 7th Annual Track Meet held at Gunn High School in San Mateo, CA. Events included the 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, & 3200 meter races; soccer kick; softball throw; long jump; triple jump; 4x100 and 4x400 meter relays and of course, the toddler 4x25 meter relay and the 25 meter sprint, which were highlights of the day. 100 participants in three events that required a parent and child to team up and participate in a three-legged race, egg-and-spoon In addition to the track events, this year the JCCCNC added a race, and eating a donut on a string. new event focused on getting all family members involved in the fun—Family Undokai (“sports day”). In Japan, school sports days The JCCCNC hosts the Annual Track Meet with the intention of usually include sprints and various types of running events, as well providing a fun, friendly and community oriented sports event for as other events such as egg-and-spoon races, three-legged races, all ages. This year’s event was a great success and the JCCCNC and similar activities. The JCCCNC’s Family Undokai included hopes to see everyone at next year’s track meet.

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California - Summer 2013 5 Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California The Eye of the Beholder Japanese American Cultural Heritage Photo Contest Preserving and defining our Japanese American cultural heritage is more important than ever before. With the passing of generations, the expanding diversity of our community and the varied experiences of culture, which depend on things such as geography, ethnicity, education, practices and traditions, our view points and definitions are ever expanding.

General Guidelines: 1. Submission dates: August 1st - November 1st (All submissions must be received by 11/1/13 to be eligible for the prizes) 2. Application must be completely filled out * 3. Photograph must be taken by you 4. Include: 200-500 words telling your story and describing how your photo resonates with Japanese American heritage and what it means to you. Final Exhibition - November 23rd 12pm - 2pm at the JCCCNC: where your art will be displayed and your story told. Submissions will be displayed at this event. The winners will be announced and the prizes will be presented.

How: Grand Prize Send in a $1,000 photo and the application form with your 200-500 word descriptiony e-mail to: [email protected] OR by mail to: JCCCNC - Photo 2nd Place: $750 Contest, 1840 Sutter Street, Suite 201, San Francisco, CA, 94115 3rd Place: $500 *Contest information and application is posted at: Photo of the http://www.jcccnc.org/events/jul-sep. htm#photocontest Month: $100 If you have any other questions email [email protected] JCCCNC Community Kase Program Interns Gain Insight Into Japanese American Nonprofit Organizations The Kase Nikkei Community Scholarship Program was created in 2011, by the JCCCNC with generous support of community member G. Kase, to provide financial scholarships for youth who are pursuing their college education and to support their leadership development which is vital to the future of our Japanese American culture and community. Each summer the JCCCNC welcomes summer interns. This year, five ambitious college students helped the JCCCNC continue to meet the evolving needs of the community.

Nina Bazan-Sakamoto San Francisco, California School: San Francisco State University, Class of 2017 Major: International Relations with an International Business/ Economics and a Japanese language minor The Kase programs offers me many opportunities to learn more about the inner workings of the Japantown community through many different angles. Learning about how our community works would allow me to use that knowledge in different arenas as well. A society is composed of many different communities with their own unique qualities which should be valued with vitality allowed. I think that it is important for me to understand the needs of my own community but also to harmonize with others. Therefore, in the future when I work as a diplomat I will understand what is important to a community and what is needed to keep them going. The Kase internship also allows me to get involved in helping to improve Japantown. I value Japanese culture and I want to do all that I can here to contribute and preserve it.

Mika Segawa San Francisco, California (originally Edogawa-ku, Tokyo) School: San Francisco State University, Class of 2014 Major: Political Science and Sociology I believe that the Kase program will be a good step toward my dream, which Andrew Chihiro Sumi Hercules, California is to become a Japanese diplomat and possibly an international attorney in School: San Jose State University, Class of 2015 the United States. In order to fulfill my dream, it is important that I have good Major: Hospitality / Hotel Restaurant Management communication, as well as leadership and public speaking skills, and I know I wanted to participate in the Kase Program because I wanted to give back. Growing that this program will help me improve these skills. This program will challenge up in the Japantown community, I have seen many changes happen. In recent years me, since I am originally from Japan and the Japanese American community I have seen a decline in Japanese owned businesses as well as the number of is still new to me. Through this internship, however, I am excited to learn more Japanese-American youth present. I would like to help with cultural preservation as about Japanese Americans, including their history, and to share my culture and well as try and get the younger generations to come back to Japantown. experiences with more people. Miya Sommers Berkeley, CA Tara Umemoto Sacramento, California School: UC Santa Barbara, Class of 2014 School: UC Berkeley, Class of 2015 Major: Global Studies Major: Social Welfare with (intended) Education minor This past year I began organizing around issues affecting the APIA community. I have been exposed to many issues in other communities growing up, but I However, I realized that though I have a strong connection with this broad am not fully aware of the issues facing my community, the Japanese American identity group, I wasn’t working for my own Japanese American community. It felt community. I would like to learn more about these issues, so that as a Japanese hypocritical to be advocating for other communities without doing something for American youth leader, I can help fight them. However, I can only do so much my own. So I applied for this program with the desire to do something positive through my various clubs and volunteering. I wish to do more, and reach beyond for the current and future JA community. just my school and church. While I have developed many skills, which will help me provide support to the greater Japanese American Community, I know that On a more personal level, this program has allowed me to plant my roots in this I still have much to learn. I believe that the Kase Program provides the best community. Being from Berkeley, I had no idea that across the bridge there was opportunity for me to further develop these skills as well as learn new ones anything like the JCCCNC. But now that I’ve found my way here, I don’t want to while placing me directly in the community that I want to serve. These skills will leave. I want to keep volunteering at the golf tournaments and street fairs. I want help me continue to reach beyond the school and church communities, and to to see my children running down these hallways. And when the time is right, I be that something which so many people lack, that something which I have had want to eat lunch at Kimochi as a senior. This program has helped me see myself my entire life, a helping hand. as a member of JTown, and in return, I want to continue the legacy of Japantown.

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California - Summer 2013 7 JCCCNC Community Takahashi Youth Ambassador Program Students Visit Japan in Well-Prepared For Trip

Ten high school student members of the Takahashi Youth Ambassador Fellowship Program sponsored by The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation embarked upon a 12-day trip to Japan on Saturday, July 20. Aislinn Ozawa-Burns Sunnyvale, California Age: 16 The 10 chosen youth participants prepared School: Ruth Asawa School of the Arts diligently over the course of 12 intensive Hobbies: Crew, Violin, Piano, Ice Skating workshops that spanned two summers Career Goal: Doctor to prepare for their trip. These young I look forward to living on a traditional farm. I have learned a lot about the ambassadors participated significance of farming in Japan and the struggles and joys that farmers experienced. I cannot wait to put myself in their shoes and experience a totally in Japanese language different way of life. I also hope to be able to connect with food and nature in a workshops; organized a Meet the Ambassadors more personal way. Lastly, I am excited to see the moment where my fellows, my luncheon fundraiser for the supervisors and I thrive as a team and learn to work together given our personal trip; learned about Japanese Riki Hisayo Eijima San Francisco, California Age: 15 strengths and weaknesses, as we are thrown into an unfamiliar setting and forced School: Lowell High School to count on one another to receive our meals. culture; participated in a Hobbies: Basketball, Dancing, Singing ropes course at Ft. Miley; Career Goal: Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy Tae Li Shimamoto Oakland, CA Age: 17 and took command of their own activities, planning elements of their own I am excited to personally see and experience the sights, sounds, flavors, School: Bishop O’Dowd High School workshops which helped to build their leadership skills. The Fellows also and all that is Japan, and especially to create personal relationships. Hobbies: Basketball, Volleyball, Snowboarding had to apply the planning process to every activity and event, and as a result Exposing ourselves to new ideas and cultures broadens our minds and Career Goal: Travel the world make us better citizens of the world. of the process they learned the importance of setting goals, objectives, and I am looking forward to working with the Kodomo no Home kids because I am adopted as well as my fathers’ brother and sister. It will be great to be able to give understanding how each step in planning aids in the success of their goal. With Tai Masako Iwamasa San Francisco, California Age: 16 back and help out the kids in any way. this planning process background they planned several intercultural activities in School: George Washington High School Kobe and a special activity in Kesennuma for Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami Hobbies: Baking, Art Jessi Kinuko Svoboda Concord, California Age: 17 survivors. They also had the chance to visit the Nagata Kodomo (orphanage) Career Goal: Editor or Producer School: Clayton Valley Charter High School I am looking forward to observing the differences between Japanese and Hobbies: Marching Band, Reading, Writing Home, and go to the Kisen Wai Wai Mura, where they will had the opportunity American lifestyles. I also look forward to making new memories with my Career Goal: Help people in need to experience traditional Japanese village life farming, cooking, and making their fellow leaders as we experience Japanese culture first hand together. Since our workshop on the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, I am most looking own chopsticks and slippers. forward to visiting the temporary housing in Kesennuma, bringing help and Claire Nakamura San Francisco, California Age: 16 spreading hope. School: George Washington High School Hobbies: Basketball, Volleyball, Shopping Kai Erika Wong San Francisco, California Age: 15 Career Goal: Physical Therapy or Architect School: Sacred Heart Prep I’m looking forward to seeing the cultural and behavioral differences Hobbies: Golf, Art, Swimming between the native Japanese and Japanese Americans. Career Goal: Neurosurgeon I am looking forward to further experience the Japanese culture. I am very Andrew Nielsen San Francisco, California Age: 17 excited to stay with my host family and to learn the differences between the life School: University of California, Santa Cruz styles of a Japanese family and an American family. I am glad to be a part of this Hobbies: Volunteering, taiko, building computers program that will allow me to experience Japan for myself. Career Goal: Following my dreams I’m looking forward to learning about the culture of Japan and how it is Wesley Hitomo Yee San Francisco, California Age: 17 different than the United States. School: Lowell High School Hobbies: Taiko, Badminton, Reading, Writing Mika Osaki San Mateo, California Age: 16 Career Goal: International Business/Relations School: College of San Mateo I am looking forward to the great food that Japan has to offer, and am excited Hobbies: Basketball, Art, Poetry, Shopping to discover new things about Japan. I can’t wait to see Kyoto and Kobe, cities Career Goal: Law I haven’t been to before, and am also looking forward to spreading hope and I really want to experience Japanese culture first hand and all the things happiness among those affected by the Great Northeastern Japan Earthquake that I learned about in the Takahashi Program’s workshops as well as make while we visit the affected area. I know that this trip will be a learning experience, lifelong international friendships. I’m especially looking forward to bonding and that our group will bond in unpredictable ways during these ten days. I’m so with my fellow fellows! excited, and we are going to have so much fun!

8 Summer 2013 - Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California - Summer 2013 9 JCCCNC Community JCCCNC Community

In 1973, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California was incorporated as a non-profit A Chat with “Grandma Marj” Fletcher It was mid-afternoon when I bashfully ask Marj if she would be willing to sit down with me and answer a organization by the Secretary of the State of California. As few questions about her life. She reluctantly agreed, and as I scribbled notes down on my yellow we celebrate this milestone, we also look toward the next legal pad, I slowly saw the remarkable life of Marj and the JCCCNC unfold. 40 years. Just as the dreams of the Issei and Nisei made the If you haven’t met Marjorie, she is the wiry lady with white curly hair sitting in the JCCCNC possible, it is up to present and future generations front office of the JCCCNC. On her desk is an adorable photo of her two great to carry on the foundation laid before them while building grandchildren, but don’t ask her age unless you’re looking for a firm slap on your back their own legacy, ensuring the Center will continue to be followed by “a lady never tells” with a mischievous smile. Marjorie is best known a place where the arts, culture, and community come alive. as “Grandma Marj,” and for over 20 years she has been a key caretaker of our community.

Her life before the JCCCNC started as the youngest of six born in Southern California. When the war broke out her family moved to Idaho following the forced removal to Santa Anita and worked the sugar beets and potato farms. This was the first of many moves for Marj. She has worked in Utah, Denver, Korea, Hawaii, Washington DC, and San Francisco. During her days in Korea she would catch a free ride on a plane delivering the “Stars and Stripes” newspaper to Japan. “I rode that plane so much that my supervisor asked if I came to Korea to work or to visit Japan, and I told him, that’s right.” These trips to Japan helped Marj connect with her extended family, and she remembers fondly of the welcoming spirit of her relatives, a spirit she carried with her across the ocean to America and eventually to San Francisco in the late 70’s. Marj finally walked through our doors about ten years later when a friend brought her to a JCCCNC board meeting.

According to the November 7, 1988 Board of Director’s Minutes “Marjorie Fletcher was recommended. She has already been contacted and has accepted.” Marj recalls the experience as much more of a surprise, that her trip with her friend to a board meeting turned into a board appointment. As she recalls this story, she tilts her head to the side and says, “Can you believe that?!” I simply nod my head in agreement and try to picture the JCCCNC at that time with no gym, an incomplete lower floor, a staff made up of an Executive Director, a Secretary, and a newly appointed Director of Programs named Paul Osaki.

“Paul has vision. He is always inspired by the Nisei and their work ethic, but he has vision. He is the one who put the Center on the map. Paul would tell me he would never let me quit. I would have to drop dead in the office and then he would bury me on top of the gym roof,” says Marj. I pause to search her face for any signs of resentment from such a blunt and morbid statement, but only found her smiling with eyes reminiscing about past bantering with Paul. Paul and Marj have worked together for over 20 years and have seen the JCCCNC grow in membership, programming, facility, but most importantly in our reach and in our ability to give back to the community.

In an editorial in 1983, Reverend David Nakagawa writes about the need for a community center. He writes about a place that welcomes people into our community. Marj embodies that welcoming vision. “I like to do things that people enjoy, I’ve always enjoyed meeting and talking with the people who come to the Center.” She also reminds me that at one time she was a stranger to the San Francisco Japanese American community and that this community welcomed her.

So if you haven’t met Marj, she is the wiry lady with white curly hair sitting in the front office, and if you would like to know what she has accomplished, don’t ask for a list of accomplishments because she won’t tell you. Instead come in on one of Marj’s days off and sit in the front office and count how many phone calls and people pop-in looking for Marj, or just listen to what our community says, “Everyone knows Marj. She is the reason so many of us come in, donate, and feel so welcomed at the JCCCNC.”

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12 Summer 2013 - Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California - Summer 2013 13 2012 Annu al Donors Mr. Marvin & Mrs. Miyo Uratsu In Honor of and In Memory of Donors Ms. Jane Utsumi $1-99 (continued) Mr. Rick Wada The following is a list of donors who gave gifts in memory or in honor of someone special. Mr. Ross Sakamoto & Ms. Angela Mrs. Yasuko Wada In honor of In honor of Kenji, Kim and Ms. Lorie Leilani Shelley Mrs. Kay Nakamura In memory of Minoru Narahara In memory of Jenny P. Seto McKillen Mr. Michael Wakcher In memory of Cathy Koshiyama Ms. Grace Spence Hats Aizawa’s 88th Birthday Kiyomi Treanor Mr. William Soo Hoo Ms. Kayo Nakamura Mr. Ronald Morimoto Mr. Kazuo Nanya Mr. Tom & Mrs. Hideko Sakata Ms. Sharon Wake Mr. Thomas & Mrs. June Sugihara Ms. Lita Swiryn Mr. Noboru Hanyu Ms. Carol Smith Mr. Al Souza & Ms. Phyllis Nakano Dr. Harry & Mrs. Anna Nomura Mrs. Hideko Takeshita Mr. Toshio & Mrs. Taeko Sano Mr. Peter Weber Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Ms. Louise Ms. Lori Matoba Mrs. Jean Tajima Mr. Lawrence Kern & Ms. Karen Tsumori-Lue In memory of In memory of Mr. Kunihiro & Mrs. Doreen Ms. Teiko Sasser Ms. Beverly Williams Mrs. Nell Noguchi & Ms. Toki In memory of Roy Y. Ashizawa Mrs. Sumako Takeshita Nunotani-Kern Baron & Alice Nishihara Toshiko & Matt Shigio Takeshita Mr. Sam Sato Mr. Koichi Sugiyama & Ms. Moira Noguchi Mrs. Fumi Ashizawa Mr. Mitsufumi & Mrs. Rumi Okabe In memory of Sue Koyasako Ms. Julie Nishihara Mr. Randy & Mrs. Linda Shigio Mr. Victor & Mrs. Tokuko Takeshita Mrs. Liane Scott & Mr. Eric Scott Willis Mr. Tomio & Mrs. Elizabeth Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Takeshita Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Dr. T. Miriam Tani Ms. Leah Segawa Mr. Aaron Wong Ms. Patricia Wada In memory of Ron China Mr. Kyle Tatsumoto & Ms. Carole Mr. Steven & Mrs. Diana Okamoto In memory of In memory of Frank S. Shintaku Mrs. Yae Tondo Ms. Shizue Seigel Ms. Ada Wong Mrs. Mary China Hayashino Ms. Teresa Ono In memory of Mary Kozono Takara & Kaoru Noda Mrs. Yone Shintaku Ms. Dolly Tsang Mr. Sim & Mrs. T. Sue Seiki Ms. Bertha Wong In honor of Inako Sasaki Barsch Mrs. Miyoko Tomura Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Mr. Ard Kozono Mr. Tom Swartz & Mrs. Marilyn Mr. Dennis Tsuchiya Mr. Rylan Sekiguchi Mr. Jimmy & Mrs. Caroline Wong Ms. Jean Barsch In memory of Mrs. Yae Tondo Ms. Marilyn Oshiro Noda Swartz In memory of Toey Shiono Mr. Keith & Mrs. Stacey Tsuchiya Ms. Karen Seriguchi Mr. Nelson Dong & Ms. Diane Wong Tomoe Ishikawa Doss Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Ms. Louise Mr. Koji & Mrs. Betty Ozawa In memory of Misato Kuramoto Mr. Don Hata Dr. John Umekubo & Mrs. Lisa Mr. Fuad & Mrs. Sharon Sheehab Ms. Janice Wong In honor of Taiki Case Mr. Roger Doss Tsumori-Lue Mr. Robert & Dr. Alicia Sakai Mr. Franklin & Mrs. Nancy Fong In memory of Mo Noguchi Shoko Dr. Fumio Shibata Ms. Karen Mae Woo Ms. Mary Sherman Mr. Marvin & Mrs. Miyo Uratsu Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Hirota Mrs. Nell Noguchi & Ms.Toki In memory of Miles N. Suda Mr. Milton Wong & Ms. Dianne Mr. Mark & Mrs. Tomita Shimamoto Ms. Ethel Woong In memory of June Eijima Ms. Patricia Wada Ms. Nancy Satoda Ms. Katherine Kato Noguchi Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Pamela Suda Furuya-Wong Ms. Alice Shimazu Mr. William & Mrs. Irene Wu In honor of Misa Chew & Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Rick Wada Mr. Hiko & Mrs. Susan Shimamoto Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato Mr. Kahn Yamada Ms. Mika Shimizu Mrs. Rie & Mr. Yasutaka Yagi Peti Arunamata Mr. Phil Owyoung & Ms. Jennifer Ms. Sharon Wake Mr. Jonathan & Mrs. Joyce Shindo Mr. Aki & Mrs. Michiko Kuramoto In memory of Wallace and In memory of Juzo Sugihara Mr. Gordon Shiozaki & Mrs. Dona Ms. Kiyo Yamada Katherine Nunotani Fuchiwaki-Shiozaki Ms. Christine Iwanaga Hamamoto Mr. Milton Wong & Ms. Dianne Mr. Takeo Shirasawa Mr. Tony & Mrs. Noriko Matsuda Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda In memory of Dora Tachibana Mr. Gary & Mrs. Karen Yamamoto Furuya-Wong Mr. Lawrence Kern & Mr. Ernest Shiroma Mrs. Betty M. Tanaka Ms. Arisa Takahashi Mr. Steve Omori & Ms. Linda Mr. Robert & Mrs. Kimiyo Valera Mr. Jiro Yamamoto Ms. Colette Yamada Ms. Karen Nunotani-Kern Mr. William Silvia In honor of Naoko Ito Mr. John Takeuchi Sekino-Omori In memory of Martha Suzuki Ms. Michiko Yamamoto Ms. Kiyo Yamada Ms. Maureen Smith Ms. Janis Ito In memory of Mitzi Fukami Mr. Stephen Higashi & Ms. Laura Mr. Kaz & Ms. Michi Takata Mr. Hatsuro & Mrs. Amey Aizawa In memory of Henri Takahashi Ms. Miyako Yamamoto Ms. Mary Yanagi In memory of Mr. William Soo Hoo Ms. Patricia Ito Mr. Alfred & Mrs. Arline Chinn Takeuchi* Mrs. Mineko Takata Ms. Margaret Anderson Dr. Mary Bitterman Mr. Tsuyoshi & Mrs. Joyce Ms. Jan Yanehiro Hippo & Sue Okamura Ms. Fumi Spencer Mr. William Fujimoto Mrs. Betty M. 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Maeda In memory of Sueko Takao Ms. Nancy Summersgill Mr. Scott & Mrs. Kimberly Mamiya Ms. Pamela Burns Mrs. Tamiko Yasuhara In honor of Mrs. Alyce Furuya Mr. Hideo Uchiyama Ms. Teru Chang Mr. Susumu Takao & Mr. Charles & Mrs. Joan Sung In memory of Gloria Oki Mr. Edmond Yee Mas & Alice Kawahatsu Ms. Linda Schacht Gage In memory of Greg Hamamoto Ms. Sharon Umene Mr. Peti Arunamata & Ms. Kathleen King Mr. Ted & Mrs. Ann Suyeyasu In memory of Yuka Matoba Ms. Julie Peck Ms. JB Yee Ms. Helen Mikiko Huang George & Jim’s Garage Ms. Dolly Hamamoto Ms. Patricia Wada Ms. Sherilyn Chew Mr. Yas & Mrs. Midori Suzuki Mr. William & Mrs. Ann Bradley Mr. George & Mrs. Lena Yin Ms. Dolly Hamamoto Mrs. Yasuko Wada Mr. Peter Chung In memory of Nellie Takeda Mr. Michael Sweany Ms. Lori Matoba In memory of Ronald Ong Mr. George Yoshida In honor of Donna Kimura Mr. Phil Owyoung & Ms. Jennifer In memory of Howe Hanamura Mr. Ronald Yoshida Mr. Martin & Mrs. Jill Dodd Mr. Hiko & Mrs. Susan Shimamoto Ms. Lita Swiryn Ms. Ann Okamura Mr. Benjamin & Mrs. Miyeko Mr. Duane & Mrs. Melissa Ong Hamamoto Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Mr. Steven & Mrs. Charlotte Doi Mr. Mark & Mrs. Tomita Shimamoto Mrs. Jean Tajima In memory of George Matsumoto Ms. Teresa Ono Yoshikawa Mr. Michael Okagaki & In memory of Tad Horita Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher Mr. Chikara & Mrs. Lilyan Takaha Mrs. Teruko Matsumoto Mr. Thomas & Mrs. June Sugihara Mr. Jeff Yoshioka In honor of Alan Kitashima Ms. Wendy Hanamura In memory of Mrs. Shigeko Kawabe Mr. Gerry Nakano & Ms. Dianne In memory of Tetsuro Takeda Ms. Arisa Takahashi Ms. Yumi Yukawa Covenant Presbyterian Church Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Miyo Hata & Toey Shiono Mr. Neil & Mrs. Rita Wun Fukami Mr. Lucky Fung Ms. Miyuki Takami In memory of Jinx Jim Matsuno Mr. Shigeo & Mrs. Mary Hayashi Mr. Don Hata In memory of Shigeko Ichimoto Mrs. Mary Matsuno Mr. Nobusuke & Mrs. Fumi Fukuda Ms. Melody Takata In honor of Lori Matoba Ms. Gail Igawa Ms. Marion Dietzen In memory of Ken Onishi Ms. Tanako Hagiwara In memory of Mr. Gary Takeoka Mr. Neil & Mrs. Rita Wun Mr. Ronald & Mrs. Mimi Kagehiro In memory of Ms. Setsuko Ichimoto Mr. Shig & Mrs. Terrie Furuta Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Katsuto & Bessie Takei Benkyo-do CompanyIn Kind In memory of Carolyn Mitsuda Mr. Kunihiro & Mrs. Doreen Mr. Harry Kashiwada Kiyoshi Henry Hidekawa Ms. Emy Hynes Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Cynthia Hiura Mr. Russell & Mrs. Linda Takei Takeshita Kotobuki Trading Company, Inc. Mr. Tosh Mitsuda In honor of Diane Matsuda Ms. Janet Kashiwada Mr. John & Mrs. Julie King In memory of Mr. Chris & Mrs. Pauline Iwata Mr. Jack & Mrs. Sheere Hsu Pyramid Printing and Graphics Mr. Tomio & Mrs. Elizabeth Ms. Karen Boyden Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato Mrs. Mary Hidekawa George & Tae Ikenaga Mr. Thomas Kawakami Mr. Paul Iwamasa & Ms. Shelly In memory of T.C. Thibault Takeshita Duane Kurisu In memory of Kay Miyoko Ms. Diane Matsuda Mr. Keith & Mrs. Erin Eggleton Mr. Sam Kawamura Ms. Mary Ikenaga & Ms. Jill Wong Mr. Thomas Miyoko Onishi-Iwamasa Ms. Janet Thibault Mr. Victor & Mrs. Tokuko Takeshita Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher Ms. Tracy Kawamura In memory of Yo Hironaka Mr. Mitsuo & Mrs. Kazuko Murakami Mr. Frank & Mrs. Jane Iyama Mr. John Takeuchi Ms. Kuniko Naito Mr. Franklin & Mrs. Nancy Fong Mrs. Miyako Kazama Mr. Sam & Mrs. Gladys Adachi In memory of Peter Ito In memory of Masami Mizuiri Ms. Mary Iyama In memory of Yoshito Tome Mr. Minoru & Mrs. Akiko Takeuchi Ms. Betty Kojimoto Mr. Peti Arunamata & Mrs. Nanami Naito Corporate Employee Mr. Kalen Lowe & Ms. Grace Horikiri Ms. Janis Ito Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Mr. Masaru Kawaguchi Mr. Fuad & Mrs. Sharon Sheehab Mr. Kenji Tamaoki & Ms. Linda Mr. Roy & Mrs. Georgette Imura Mr. Eric Lindquist Ms. Sherilyn Chew Mrs. Naoko Ito Ms. Jane Nakagawa Ms. Gail Keikoan Yeung Giving The following made charitable Ms. Katherine Kato Mr. Jun & Mrs. Kay Maeyama Ms. Florence Dobashi Ms. Patricia Ito Ms. Haruko Nakamoto Mr. Lowell Kimura & Ms. Donna In memory of Joe Tondo Ms. Amy Tanabe contributions on behalf of their In memory of Toshiko Mizuiri Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato Mr. Kaz Maniwa & Ms. Masako Mr. Steven & Mrs. Charlotte Doi Mrs. Nell Noguchi & Ms.Toki Ong-Kimura Mr. Gary & Mrs. Sharon Kato Mr. Isago & Ms. Setsuko Tanaka employee(s)/trustee(s) Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Mr. Lowell Kimura & Ms. Donna Fukunaga Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher In memory of Noguchi Mrs. Aki King Mrs. Takeko Tanisawa Ong-Kimura Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Gerry Nakano & Japanese Earthquake Victims Mr. Edward & Mrs. Lois Oda Mr. Norihisa & Ms. Akiko Kobayashi In memory of Harry Tsujimoto American Express Company In memory of Babe Morino & Mr. Milton Tanizawa Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Roger & Mrs. Jani Matsui Ms. Dianne Fukami Mr. Jose Valentin Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Mr. Akio Koshiyama Ms. Nancy Nakai Chevron Texaco Jitsuzo and Fusaye Nakamoto Mr. Yoshihiro Tasaka Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Mr. John Mizono Mr. Phil Owyoung & Ms. Jennifer Mrs. Kay Onishi Ms. Donna Kotake Mr. Somao Ochi Community Health Charities Mr. Kaz & Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto Ms. Chiyo Tashiro Mr. Steve Omori & Mr. Gary & Mrs. Lorin Mizuiri Hamamoto In memory of Yuriko Y. Joslin Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Donald Lawrence Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Heffernan Insurance Charitable Mr. George Tashiro Ms. Linda Sekino-Omori Ms. Irene Mori Mr. Richard & Mrs. Ruby Hata Mr. Leo Joslin & Mr. Gary Tom Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Mr. Scott & Mrs. Emily Lehrer Matching Program In memory of Tokuo Murakami Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Mrs. Denise Teraoka Mrs. Yae Tondo Mr. Jeff & Mrs. Sandy Mori Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Christine Mr. David & Mrs. Cindi Sasaki Mr. Sou Hong & Mrs. Yuk Ling Li IBM Corporation, US Mrs. Shirley Murakami Mrs. Violet Tanaka Ms. Janet Thibault Ms. Susan Urabe Mr. Taro Murano Hiroshima In memory of Frank M. Kaneko Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Ms. Toy Hai Louie Kaiser Permanente Community Ms. Joanne Tolosa Mr. Gary & Mrs. Karen Yamamoto Mr. Kaz & Mrs. Cindy Nakamoto Dr. Ronald & Mrs. Cynthia Hiura Ms. Ria McIntosh Mr. Gary Takeoka Mr. Robert & Mrs. Gail Mametsuka In memory of Stan Tsujisaka Ms. Sue Tom Giving Campaign Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Yoshiko Ho In memory of Hisaichi & Some Mr. Frank & Mrs. Edith Tanaka Ms. Mary Yoshifuji Mr. Ken & Mrs. Elizabeth Nakamura Nakagawa sibilings & in-laws Ms. Sandi Matoba Mr. Hatsuro & Mrs. Amey Aizawa Ms. Marlene Tonai Local Independent Charities of Ms. Sumi Honnami Mrs. Violet Tanaka America Ms. Cindy Yoshifuji-Ward Mr. Robert & Mrs. Jill Nakamura In memory of Ms. Emy Hynes Mr. Jeff Wun & Ms. Lori Matoba Mr. Oscar Torres Mr. Curtis & Mrs. Jackie Nakano Ms. Joy Iwasa Kankuro & Komie Kawaguchi Mr. Grant Tomioka Mr. Tony & Mrs. Noriko Matsuda In memory of Helen Yamasaki Ms. Mitsuko Toyama San Francisco Foundation Mrs. Stella Kato & Ms. Cindy Kim Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Truist In honor of Allen Okamoto Ms. Debra Nakatomi Mr. Masaru Kawaguchi In memory of Grace Nakai Mr. Richard & Mrs. Irene Medeiros Mr. Masaru Yamasaki Mr. Lawrence & Mrs. Setsuko Mr. Jeff Wun & Ms. Lori Matoba Ms. Nancy Ng Mr. Masaru Kawaguchi Ms. Louise Tsumori-Lue Mr. Dale Minami & Ms. Ai Mori Toyooka United Way California Capital Mrs. Mary Kawano Ms. Eiko Aoki Ms. Jane Utsumi Region Mr. John & Mrs. Diane Noguchi In memory of Sakae Kawashiri Mrs. Marjorie Fletcher Mr. James & Mrs. Dana Moran In memory of Mr. James True In honor of Paul Osaki Mrs. Shinko Obata Mr. Lowell Kimura & Mrs. Mitsuko Kawashiri Mr. Matthew & Mrs. Akemi Wayne Mr. Fred Yung & Ms. Jane Rev. John Yamashita Ms. Dolly Tsang United Way of Central Maryland Ms. Donna Ong-Kimura Mr. Hirokazu “Clem” Nakai Mr. John & Mrs. Chibi Yasumoto United Way of San Diego County Mr. Masaru & Mrs. Marcia Mr. Mitsufumi & Mrs. Rumi Okabe Dr. Jerry & Mrs. Eleanor Osumi Muramoto-Yung Ms. Asako Yamashita Mrs. Akiko & Mr. Ken Tsuchitani Hashimoto Mr. Allen & Mrs. Patricia Okamoto Dr. Robert Koshiyama In memory of Hisako Kimura Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Steve Tsujimoto United Way of South Eastern Ms. Marie Kurihara Mr. David & Mrs. Cindi Sasaki In memory of Pennsylvania Mr. Fred Yung & Ms. Jane Mr. Clifford & Mrs. Bonnie Okamoto Mr. Robert Tucker & Ms. Keija Mrs. Betty M. Tanaka Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki In memory of Kaoru Yoshifuji Mr. Cipriano Salazar & Ms. Gale Muramoto-Yung Ms. Helen Okamoto Mr. Derrick & Ms. Louise Lue Kimura Kaye Uyeda Patterson Mr. Bernard Osher Mr. Steve Omori & Ms. Linda Uchiyama United Way, Inc. Mr. Ken & Ms. Sumi Maruyama Dr. Himeo Tsumori & Ms. Louise Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda University of San Francisco Ms. Kumi Okamoto Tsumori-Lue Ms. Marilyn Oshiro Sekino-Omori Mr. Hideo Uchiyama In honor of Ms. Sandi Matoba Mr. Charles & Mrs. Joan Sung Wells Fargo Community Support Mr. George & Mrs. Suzie Omura In memory of Mr. Lawrence Pon Mr. Richard Yoshifuji Ms. Susan Urabe Robert and Alicia Sakai Ms. Lori Matoba Campaign Mr. Lowell G. Kimura & Peter and Margaret Kitagawa In memory of Diane Nakamura Ms. Sumiko Potts Mr. Craig & Mrs. Sara Stephens Ms. Donna Ong-Kimura Mr. Tosh Mitsuda Mr. Gary & Mrs. Barbara Kitagawa In memory of Mr. Dave & Mrs. Kikue Sato In memory of Ms. Patricia Ito Mark & Marjorie Sato Ms. Teresa Ono Mr. Eddie & Mrs. Alice Moriguchi Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Yoneo “Bo” Yoshimura Ms. Kayo Nakamura Mr. Hiroshi & Mrs. Janice Fukuda In honor of SF/BA Nikkei Singles Mr. Wayne & Mrs. Sally Osaki Dr. Leroy Morishita & In memory of Teiko Kitagawa Ms. Nancy Satoda Ms. Janis Ito This donor list does not include event donations. Every effort Ms. Barbara Hedani-Morishita Mr. Bill Sakai Ms. Marilyn Oshiro Mr. Lincoln & Mrs. Katherine Mah Mr. Charlie Kagay & Ms. Teresa Mrs. Naoko Ito is made to include gifts received between January 1, 2012 and Mrs. Shirley Murakami In memory of Florence Nakamura In memory of Mary Sawasaki December 31, 2012, but if a name has been inadvertently omitted, Mr. Robert & Dr. Alicia Sakai Mr. Harry Nakamura Serata Ms. Patricia Ito Mr. Yone & Mrs. Daisy Satoda Ms. Nancy Nagareda In memory of Sox Kitashima Mr. David & Mrs. Cindi Sasaki Ms. Maureen Smith Mr. Frank & Mrs. Hedy* Matsuno please let us know at (415) 567-5505 or [email protected]. Mrs. Emiko Nakahiro Mr. Sim & Mrs. T. Sue Seiki Ms. Marlene Tonai Mr. Al Souza & Ms. Phyllis Nakano * notes deceased

14 Summer 2013 - Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California - Summer 2013 15 Inside the JCCCNC Money Matters ­— 2012 Financial Report A regular day at the JCCCNC can include mailing out letters to donors and members, setting up classrooms, workshops and events and hundreds of administrative tasks. The JCCCNC also provides resources in the form of space, funds and services for community organizations, individuals and corporations. Included among those resources is low-cost office space for tenants such as Japanese Community Youth Council, Kimochi, Inc. and Nobiru Kai.

None of this would be possible without the financial support of the JCCCNC’s many donors, members and corporate sponsors. Also appreciated is the leadership of the Board of Directors, enthusiastic volunteers and hard-working staff. Their unwavering dedication, commitment and generosity to preserving the culture and community push the JCCCNC towards building a Center of greater service for this community. 2012 Revenue 2012 Expenses

Development Development Membership 7% 24% 44% Rentals 13% Programs 18% Building and Membership Operations Programs 24% 18% 50%

The graph above summarizes revenue during the 2012 calendar The graph above summarizes spending during the 2012 calendar year. It is the sole responsibility of the Development Department to year. Building and operations comprise 50% of the JCCCNC’s produce the most significant revenue for most non-profit organizations. expenditures. On the building side, this includes expenses incurred For the JCCCNC, donations account for 44% of our revenue, with from running a public facility visited by over 185,000 individuals individual donors collectively contributing the majority of the total. annually, which primarily consists of maintenance and upkeep of a The Development Department’s principal charge is to ensure the 17,500 square foot building. This includes utilities, equipment leases, sustainable growth and financial health of the organization by gathering licensing and permit fees and facility insurance. On the operational resources and long-term support through grassroots fundraising, major side, this includes staff salaries and benefits, staff development donor cultivation and foundation and corporate sponsorships. and training, office administration, public relations, advertising and marketing and consulting services. The Membership Department’s role is to increase visibility of the JCCCNC within the surrounding community, instill in our members a Programs expenses encompass all classes, corporate and community sense of belonging and to grow and sustain relationships with people meeting room rentals, sporting events, seasonal workshops, and organizations that believe in our charter. Currently, the JCCCNC community forums and events and cultural programs. By nature, is highly dependent upon senior and senior couple memberships; our the JCCCNC’s programs are highly resource intensive due to the aim is to increase our family and sustaining memberships to mirror associated (and often obscure) costs of materials, instructor and our success with these contingencies. insurance fees and other related costs necessary to run successful programs. The JCCCNC provides over 100 workshops and classes Programs brings 18% of the revenue for the JCCCNC, generated from on an annual basis. These workshops and classes are central to class or events fees and donations. The JCCCNC makes a conscious the mission of the Center which is to provide cultural arts, social, choice to keep the class fees at a minimum as the JCCCNC believes in recreational and educational classes. providing low cost services whereby no attendee is constrained by cost. Development expenses include all costs related to direct fundraising, Rentals derive 13% of our annual revenue. Similar to our affordable following the Center’s comprehensive development program aimed program philosophy, the JCCCNC believes in providing highly at generating individual donor, philanthropic, various foundation and subsidized facility space for community groups and organizations with corporate support. special reduced rates for non-profit organizations.

16 Summer 2013 - Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California Inside the JCCCNC Ways to Give: Help the JCCCNC, Your Way!

Enter to Win a Trip to Japan or Cash How to Enter! in the JCCCNC’s 40th Anniversary Single Ticket: $20 Sweepstakes! 3 Tickets (1 Book): $50 9 Tickets (3 Books of 3): $100 Proceeds from the Sweepstakes help us to meet the growing needs of Purchase your tickets at the JCCCNC’s Annual Event on over 185,000 visitors that we service through over 100 on-going classes, September 21st, or call (415) 567-5505. programs and special events featuring an array of cultural arts, social, recreational and educational classes for all ages and backgrounds. What You Could Win! The drawing will be held at the 2013 Annual Event: 40th Anniversary Prize A: Two roundtrip tickets to Japan Celebration on September 21, 2013 at the JCCCNC. You need not plus 5 night hotel accommodations be present to win. The Grand Prize Winner will receive first choice (Courtesy of Japan Airlines and Kintetsu International) between the three prizes. The Second Place Winner will have the choice Prize B - $1,000 Cash between the remaining two prizes and the Third Place Winner will win the remaining prize. Prize C - $500 Cash

Sign up to be a member! Double your Join us today! Your membership donation through provides support to the JCCCNC to your employer! create programs that carry out our Did you know that many corporations offer to match mission. Be a part of our family where their employee’s donations to non-profit organizations future generations will learn about our or have a work place giving program? Corporate fund community, culture, and traditions. To matching programs are sign up or to get more information a great way to increase check our website at www.jcccnc.org or your donation and in fill out our membership form, which can be obtained at the JCCCNC. most cases double your donation. Work place giving programs make it Give the gift of your time! fast and easy to give a gift because you can have your Give us your valuable time and donation automatically deducted from your paycheck. assist us with special events, Consult your human resources department to find out programs, and administrative more on how you can support the JCCCNC through duties. One way to volunteer work place giving. is with our upcoming 40th Anniversary Annual Event in For questions on giving to the JCCCNC, please email us at September. For more information contact the Programs Department [email protected] or call (415) 567-5505. at (415) 567-5505 x227 or [email protected]. All information and inquiries are kept confidential.

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California - Summer 2013 17 Experience Japan for as little as $887*! Includes Roundtrip Airfare on Japan Airlines, Four Nights Hotel and Half-Day Sightseeing Explore Japan during any season - in the spring as flowers bloom, during the summer festival season, as the colors change in the fall, or during the winter snow festivals. The possibilities are endless. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, as a JCCCNC Member Benefit, our travel partners Japan Airlines (JAL) and Kintetsu International Consultants Company (KIE) have created great packages for you.

OSAKA

efit “The Kitchen of Japan” Osaka has long been known as the “Kitchen of Japan,” featuring some n of the best culinary delights in all of Japan. While in Osaka, you can e visit Kuramon, the traditional and lively food market; Doguya-suji, the wholesale restaurant supply district; or one of Japan’s most bustling B shopping districts, Tenjinbachi-suji, which is the longest shopping

arcade in all of Japan. Osaka, San Francisco’s Sister-city is also a great central destination in Japan, with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe all within an easy 45 minute train ride.

KYOTO Imperial Capital of Japan ravel Start your day by visiting historic sites such as Kinkakuji (Golden

T Pavilion) and Kiyomizu Temple. You will be astounded by the beautiful scenery in the gardens and as you walk along cobblestone streets and experience hundreds of years of history and culture. Stop for traditional crafts and kimonos and end the day with a sophisticated kaiseki meal.

TOKYO Bargain Shop at Antique Markets If the high fashion in Ginza or grabbing the latest high tech gadget in

xclusive Akihabara is not your “thing,” look no further than the flea markets in Tokyo. You can find barely used silk kimonos, antique iron teapots, E or unusual collectibles. Not a shopper? Then there are plenty of

sights to see - high in the air at the new Tokyo Sky Tree Tower, which is a short walk from Asakusa which hosts Sensoji Temple and various festivals throughout the year. ber

m * Prices are valid April 2013-March 2014 and include roundtrip economy airfare on Japan Airlines (JAL), four nights hotel and half day sightseeing tour, based on double occupancy. Meals are not included. Fuel e surcharge, security fees and taxes are extra. Upgrades and extended travel is available at add’l cost.

Japanese Cultural and Community Center M of Northern California 1840 Sutter Street • San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 567-5505 • www.jcccnc.org (April 2013) [email protected] Inside the JCCCNC

JCCCNC Members are eligible to receive discounts at participating merchants. You must present your current and valid JCCCNC Membership card and photo ID. If you have questions about Membership Benefits merchant discounts, please contact the JCCCNC at (415) 567-5505 or [email protected]. Premier Discounts Show your card and save! Do you have trouble remembering all the amazing businesses that offer JCCCNC member discounts? Now all you have to do is look for the JCCCNC Member Supporter sticker on the windows of participating merchants.

Ongoing Promotions Merchant Discounts Sanko Cooking Supply 1758 Buchanan St., San Francisco. Pick up vouchers at JCCCNC. *All movie ticket Aloha Warehouse (415) 922-8331 pricing includes a handling fee charged by the Japan Airlines (JAL) is 1731 Buchanan St., San Francisco. 10% off all merchandise. 5% discount on JCCCNC. JCCCNC’s preferred airline (415) 346-7553 cookbooks and electronics. carrier to Japan AMC Theatres 10% discount on all items. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Silver Movie Vouchers (Valid Food and sale items not included. Japan Airlines (JAL) is the JCCCNC’s 2 weeks after release) - $7.00*/ticket. Susan Skin Care corporate partner and preferred Gold Movie Vouchers (Valid anytime) - #150 Asakichi Antiques & Arts 1610 Post St., #100, San Francisco. airline to travel to Japan. Escape to $8.00*/ticket. (415) 921-2147 (415) 771-2020 Japan and take advantage of the great #207 Asakichi Cast Iron Teapot & 10% off all services. Not valid on products. deals! JCCCNC members are eligible Cinemark Century Theatres Bronze to receive our exclusive group and Platinum Supersaver (415) 921-3821 individual rates on Japan Airlines. tickets (valid #209 Asakichi Incense Other Specialties anytime) - $8.00*/ticket. Travel packages can be arranged (415) 921-8292 #203 Shige Kimono Belly Good Café & Crepes with our Preferred Agent—Kintetsu Krispy Kreme (415) 346-5567 1737 Post St., #393, San Francisco. International in San Jose. For more Krispy Kreme Discount 1730 Geary Blvd., San Francisco. (415) 346-8383 information, please contact Ruby Hata Card - $10.00/card, buy 1 10% discount on general items. 10% discount. at (415) 567-5505 x225. Restrictions dozen, get 1 dozen free. Sale items and green tea not included. Cannot be combined with any other offer. on travel dates and airport departures may apply, depending on seasons and San Francisco MTA Citron Clothing Benkyodo Co. blackout dates determined by JAL.. Parking Cards $20.00/card 1615 Montana Ave., Santa Monica 1747 Buchanan St., San Francisco. (310) 458-6089 (415) 922-1244 See’s Candies 10% discount on any purchase. Buy one dozen manju, get one manju free. Gift Certificates - $14.50 for one pound box of candy. Japan Town Acupuncture & Charles M. Schulz Museum and Oriental Medicine, Inc. Research Center 1581 Webster St., #245, San Francisco. 2301 Hardies Ln., Santa Rosa. Hawaiian Airlines RESTAURANT DISCOUNTS (415) 922-2100 (707) 579-4452 Book online with Hawaiian Airlines, $5 off on acupuncture treatments. $1 off one adult admission (good for up to receive the lowest available web fare Café Mums 1800 Sutter St., San Francisco. Not valid on supplements. 4 people). Not valid on any other discounts or (415) 931-6986 and earn bonus miles for JCCCNC offers. Pick up coupon at the JCCCNC. 10% discount on food only, drinks not Japan Video and Media at a rate of one mile for every included. Cannot be combined with any other 1737 Post St., #305, San Francisco. Hayes Auto Body dollar spent. Visit www.hawaiianair. offer. (415) 563-5220 2401 Bush St., San Francisco. com/affiliate and enter the Affiliate 10% discount on all merchandise. (415) 346-7061 Program Code: AMWEBJCC. Here DooBu 1723 Buchanan St., San Francisco. 10% discount on general maintenance (oil is the latest special: 5% off roundtrip (415) 292-6002 MIF Insurance change, brake check, tires, rotation, belts, 10% discount on dinner only. Cannot be 2171 Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City. hoses, fluids). Cannot be combined with any web fares - travel between Mainland combined with any other offer. U.S. and Hawaii. (650) 757-8806 other offer. As a special member benefit you will Hukilau San Jose be able to obtain low cost automobile Hisayo Kinjo, C.P.E. 230 Jackson St., (408) 279-4888 insurance. International Board Certified 10% discount on food only, drinks not Electrologist included. Cannot be combined with any other Nippon-Ya offer. 490 Post St., Suite 446, San Francisco 1737 Post St., #345, San Francisco. Free consultation, 10% discount on non- My Japan Phone Juban Burlingame (415) 346-0332 senior members, special senior discount FREE Japan cell phone rental for ONE 1204 Broadway, (650) 347-2300 10% discount. Cannot be combined with any for ages 65 and older. Cannot be combined WEEK! 30% off on additional days Juban Menlo Park other offer. with any other offer. of rental fee. Call (800) 553-9057 712 Santa Cruz Ave., (650) 473-6458 Paper Tree San Francisco Zoo or visit www.myjapanphone.com by Juban San Francisco 1581 Webster St., (415) 776-5822 1743 Buchanan Mall, San Francisco. 1 Zoo Rd., (415) 753-7080 using promotion code “JCCCNC”. 10% discount on food only, drinks not (415) 921-7100 $2 off adult general admission and $1 included. Cannot be combined with any other 10% discount on all paper items (origami off child general admission for up to five offer. paper, art paper, etc.). family members or friends for every zoo Sale items not included. visit. In addition to the discount, you will May’s Coffee Shop Cannot be combined with any other offer. also receive a 10% discount at all Zoo 1737 Post St., #13, San Francisco restaurants and stores. Each card must Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki (415) 346-4020 Pika Pika be signed and is not valid with any other Free drink (can juice, soda or water) with 1581 Webster St., #225, San Francisco. discounts or offers. Pick up coupon at the Preferred room rates starting at $165 an purchase of $7 or more (not including (415) 673-7898 JCCCNC. per room per night at the Hawaii tax). Cannot be combined with any other Buy 6 pictures on photo machines (value Prince Hotel Waikiki. Special $67 golf offer. $6 or more), get the 7th free (free picture Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop rate at the Hawaii Prince Golf Club. may not be used on machines valued 1790 Sutter St., San Francisco. Please call the JCCCNC at (415) 567- On the Bridge $9 and up). Also receive a 10% discount (415) 931-8165 5505 to receive the special booking 1581 Webster St., #205, San Francisco. on photo related services, including film -Purchase a wreath, get one danish free. (415) 922-7765 and digital photo processing and printing, -Purchase one dozen cookies and get one code for the JCCCNC Member Choice of free soup, salad, or homemade discount. photo stamps, and golf ball stamps. Cannot cookie of your choice free. drink with any purchase. Cannot be be combined with any other offer. -Purchase a cream cake from the showcase combined with any other offer. at 5% discount.

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マーク直径 マーク半径 マーク直径 マーク直径 pcoming vents マーク直径 U E Saturday Friday A x 1.5 Sept A（＝文字 A の天地） Halloween Oct マーク半径 Carnival A x 2.0 マーク左右中央 A x 2.0 マーク半径 マーク左右中央 マーク半径 This year, True Sake's 8th 28 Games and prizes, 25 5:00 p.m. - annual "Nihonshu tricks and treats, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. no Hi," the arts and crafts and day of sake goodies to eat! On in Japan, will showcase over October 26 there is only one 100 sakes to taste! There will be place to be: the Halloween great foods, a live band, sake edu- Carnival at the JCCCNC! drinking stations and special sake Join us for our Early Bat Dinner from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Salad, Spaghetti brewer’s tables! and Garlic Bread will be served (vegetarian available upon request). For more info contact True Sake at Reservations are required. Fees: TBD. Please call (415) 567-5505 or email [email protected] for more info. (415) 355-9555 or visit www.sakeday.com Sunday Special Feature Film Screening at the JCCCNC Oct THE UNTOLD STORY: Saturday Saturday Night Sushi 6 Internment of Japanese Americans in Hawai‘i Oct While the story of the 1942 mass round-up, eviction and Chef Alan Hirahara teachs a hands-on 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. imprisonment of Japanese Americans in California, Oregon 12 workshop at the JCCCNC on the basics and Washington is well documented, very little is known 5:00 p.m. - of sushi-making. Learn basic techniques about the Hawai‘i internees and their unique experience 7:00 p.m. using the freshest ingredients to form a during World War II. Produced by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, proper foundation from which this is the first full-length documentary to chronicle this untold story in to better explore the art at Hawai‘i’s history. home with family and friends. JCCH President and Executive Director Carole Hayashino and Staff $45 Members / Associate Jane Kurahara $70 Non-members will be in attendance at this screening. For more info, call (415) 567-5505 or email Free Admission. Please call [email protected]. (415) 567-5505 to RSVP. Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California

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Hello from Programs! This issue’s Highlight: Ikebana In each newsletter we will highlight one of our on-going programs. Hello from the JCCCNC! A great autumn season we foresee, Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Room C2 We lost our dear Hula Instructor, Pua just recently, Cost: $60 Member / $80 Non-Member / Monthly But we celebrate his life, his passion and his love for this community. $170 Member / $230 Non-Member / Stamp Card (10 classes) $19 Member / $25 Non-Member / Drop-In That same spirit and passion that we all share has brought us to where we are today, You will often see Sensei Chizuko Nakamura carrying A big “thank you” to all of you for supporting us in your own special way. a huge bundle of flowers up the steps of the JCCCNC 40 years of passion for the community, on Wednesday nights for her Ikebana (Japanese flower That passion will take us through the next 40 years beyond where we arranging) class. The floral aromas fill the air and will lead can see. you to the classroom where you will find one of a kind vases waiting to support the ephemeral arrangements of the night. Though some of you may live far away and not have a chance to visit, After originally studying Ikebana from her mother, Nakamura Your Kokoro is what gives us that community spirit. Sensei went on to continue learning and practicing under Thankful…we are for all you have done. the Ikenobo school, which is the oldest and most practiced Determined…we are to make the Center shine brighter than the sun. Ikebana style in Northern California. She has taught Ikebana in the United States for over 30 years, first at a local church As we move forward in the year, for 20 years and now at the JCCCNC for the past three Your voices and opinions we would love to hear. years. Her love for Ikebana and flowers can be seen in her We want to know how you feel about this added program insert, weekly arrangements in the JCCCNC lobby, and through the smiles on her students’ faces at each class. Do you like it? Is it cool? Does it work? Stop by the Center to enjoy the beautiful arrangements in the lobby or come and try a class. Email me at [email protected] with your comments please, Your opinions count, they matter, this is your community. “I want to enhance my techniques “Ikebana allows me to appreciate the inherent serenity and creativity with this progressive and beauty of nature. In each Ikebana arrangement there Ryan Kimura instructor. Many of her students are is a reflection of life from new growth to mature foliage. Director of Programs and Community Affairs non-Japanese, young and middle age Its emphasis on ‘less is more’ is a reminder to focus only men and women. I continue to learn on what’s important since life is filled with superficial new techniques and look forward to distractions. As in the movie The Last Samurai, ‘…life each class.” - Marie Kurihara with every breath…’ that is ikebana to me.” - Richard Der

hip hop locking class tuesday nights, beginning september 3 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Put on your dancing sneakers and move your body to soulful funk music in this class taught by Kan and Chaz. Learn locking basics and slowly incorporate them into choreographed routines. You will also learn dance history, body mechanics, angles, and other fun dance strategies. Per Month: $33 JCCCNC Members / $40 General Public Stamp Card (10 classes): $99 JCCCNC Members / $117 General Public Drop-In: $11 JCCCNC Members / $13 General Public MUSIC & DANCE & MUSIC

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saturday night sushi Saturday, October 12 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. D Chef Alan Hirahara will teach a hands-on sushi-making workshop that will cover the basics of sushi making. Learn basic techniques using the freshest ingredients and make te-maki

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e Dress up in your favorite costume and come to the JCCCNC’s community Halloween Carnival.

l The admission fee covers all games, costume contest, bouncy house, haunted hallway, and a grand costume trick-o-treating parade at this spooktacular event. Don’t forget about the special Bat Dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. RSVP for the Bat Dinner at bit.ly/battydin.

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Unless otherwise noted, workshops/events are held at the JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco. For more information, please call (415) 567-5505. Ongoing Classes at the JCCCNC The JCCCNC is located at 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco. For more information, please call (415) 567-5505. Arts & Culture dance martial arts & FITNESS Ikebana Hip Hop Locking Functional Movement Learn the traditional art of Ikebana, Put on your dancing sneakers and move to soulful funk Are you having trouble getting out of bed, going up and or flower arrangement. Create music in this hip hop locking dance class. down the stairs? What used to be simple tasks can a harmony of linear construction, Instructor(s): Kan & Chaz become progressively challenging with the aging process. rhythm and color. When: Tuesdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm In this class, you will learn how to do those everyday Instructor(s): Chizuko Nakamura Where: IMH actions easily and effectively for chronic pain relief. When: Wednesdays 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cost: $33 Member/$40 Non-Member/mo. Instructor(s): Futaba Ofuka Where: C2 $99 Member/$117 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) When: Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:30am Cost: $11 Member/$13 Non-Member/Drop-In Where: C2 $60 Member/$80 Non-Member/mo. Cost: $4 Member/$5 Non-Member/Drop-In $170 Member/$230 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) Beginning Hula $19 Member/$25 Non-Member/Drop-In Learn basic hula techniques and movements while getting Karate an anaerobic (low impact) workout at this Beginner Hula Karate is an Language of Aloha - Beg. class. Okinawan martial Learn the language of Aloha. This six-week class is Instructor(s): Denise Teraoka art meaning “empty an introduction to the essence and core of Hawaii, When: 1st/3rd Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm hand.” Develop self- its people and the language. The focus of this class Where: C1 defense skills and will be on structural basics, conversational speaking, Cost: $70 Member/$100 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) strengthen yourself its importance in hula, mele (songs and chants) and $10 Member/$15 Non-Member/Drop-In physically and storytelling. mentally. Instructor(s): Kau’i Peralto Hula - Gracious Ladies (Adults) Instructor(s): Craig Hamakawa When: Beginning Sept 25 (Wednesdays) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Learn both Auwana (modern) and Kahiko (ancient) hula. When: Mondays/Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Where: C2 You will experience anaerobic (low impact) exercise Where: IMH Cost: $75 Member/$105 Non-Member/Session (6 weeks) while learning to dance hula as well as make friends. Cost: $32 Member/$48 Non-Member/mo. Instructor(s): Mary Leong $6 Member/$9 Non-Member/Drop-In Language of Aloha - Int. When: 1st/3rd Thursdays 6:45pm - 8:00pm; Learn the language of Aloha. This six-week class is a Saturdays 12:30pm - 2:30pm Sr. Chair Aerobics continuation from the beginner course of the essence Where: C1/C2 (Th); IMH (Sat) Designed for seniors who want to build basic physical and core of Hawaii, its people and the language. Cost: $23 Member/$28 Non-Member/mo. (Th) strength in a low-impact class. Students will use a chair The focus of this class will be on structural basics, $45 Member/$55 Non-Member/mo. (Sat) to participate in exercises to increase flexibility, muscle conversational speaking, its importance in hula, mele $60 Member/$75 Non-Member/mo. (Th AND Sat) coordination and strength. the class ends with a hands- (songs and chants) and storytelling. on massage to relieve any lingering stress. Instructor(s): Kau’i Peralto Hula - Keiki (Kids) Instructor(s): Kaeko Inori When: Beginning Sept. 23 (Mondays) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Give the gift When: Mondays 12:30pm - 1:30pm Where: C2 of hula to Where: Gym Cost: $75 Member/$105 Non-Member/Session (6 weeks) your child as Cost: $4 Member/$5 Non-Member/Drop-In s/he learns Sr. Women’s Writing Group coordination, Yoga Prima Create personal memoirs and share your experiences grace and To tone up your body, heal an injury, lose weight, be more through creative writing. teamwork flexible or just chill out; whatever your purpose is to start Instructor(s): Genny Lim through yoga, once you start and continue practicing, you’ll feel When: Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm working on more energized as your body condition improves and your Where: C1 both modern mind becomes clearer. Cost: $44 Member/$50 Non-Member/mo. and traditional hula in the children’s class. Instructor(s): Ai Tanaka Instructor(s): Mary Leong When: Saturdays 10:30am - 12:00pm Tougei Ceramics When: Saturdays 10:30am - 11:30am; 11:30am - 12:30pm Where: C1 Learn various ceramics techniques including basic Where: C1/C2 Cost: $28 Member/$40 Non-Member/mo. hand-building constructions, wheel throwing and surface Cost: $30 Member/$40 Non-Member/mo. $80 Member/$120 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) decoration to create unique sculptures and/or functional $9 Member/$12 Non-Member/Drop-In wares. During this eight-week class you will also learn Hula- Kupuna (Senior) how to use different glazes (and techniques) to create Zumba (Beginner) personalized pieces that you can use at home or to give Learn ancient and modern hula while keeping your Beginner Zumba is a low impact fitness class that utilizes as gifts. coordination and memory sharp at the Kupuna (Senior) up-tempo Latin music to create a fun and exciting Instructor(s): Tomoko Nakazato Hula class. workout. When: Tuesdays 6:00pm - 9:00pm Instructor(s): Mary Leong Instructor(s): Noriko Rovner Where: Ceramics Room When: 1st/3rd Thursdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm; When: Sundays 9:30am - 10:15am Cost: $175 Member/$225 Non-Member/Session (8 weeks) Saturdays 9:15am - 10:30am Where: IMH Where: C1/C2 (Th); IMH (Sat) Cost: $27 Member/$32 Non-Member/mo. Washi Ningyo Cost: $23 Member/$28 Non-Member/mo. (Th) $70 Member/$90 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) Discover the art of Japanese $45 Member/$55 Non-Member/mo. (Sat) $8 Member/$10 Non-Member/Drop-In paper doll making and create $60 Member/$75 Non-Member/mo. (Th AND Sat) your own beautiful paper dolls Zumba Fitness out of Japanese washi paper. Line Dancing Zumba Fitness is a high energy Learn the basics or perfect your Learn dance steps to smooth R&B music and keep in workout that uses up-tempo skills in this class of all skill levels. shape while making new friends. Latin music to create an exciting Instructor(s): Yurie Nakamura, Instructor(s): Alan Kitashima workout. Please bring hand Rochelle Lum When: Tuesdays and Fridays 1:15pm - 2:45pm weights for the toning exercises! When: 2nd Saturdays 9:00am - 12:00pm Where: Gym Instructor(s): Noriko Rovner 2nd Saturdays 12:30pm - 4:30pm Cost: $3 Member/$4 Non-Member When: Sundays 10:30am - 11:30am Where: C2 Where: IMH Cost: $10 Member/$15 Non-Member/mo. (+materials) Odori Cost: $32 Member/$44 Non-Member/mo. Learn the Buyo style of Japanese classical dance from $90 Member/$120 Non-Member/Stamp Card (10 classes) Watercolor Hanayagi Sensei, who is an experienced international $10 Member/$14 Non-Member/Drop-In Learn the basics of watercolor painting and slowly bring performer and has been teaching in the Bay Area for over your artwork to life. 50 years. Instructor(s): Wendy Yoshimura Instructor(s): Michiya Hanayagi When: Mondays 10:00am - 12:00pm When: Mondays 3:30pm - 6:45pm Where: C2 Where: C1 SOCIAL Cost: $32 Member/$36 Non-Member/mo. Cost: $35 Member/$45 Non-Member/mo. Bambi Meet with Japanese speaking parents and their children for a morning of play. Music When: 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Gym Chorale May Taiko Cost: FREE Be part of an all male chorus group and sing a wide Develop rhythm, variety of songs, mainly in Japanese and some English. strength and Bridge Instructor(s): Ruriko Miura agility through Keep your mind sharp while playing bridge in a fun, social When: 2nd/4th Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm the Matsuri enviroment. Where: Exhibit Hall (festival) style Coordinator: Alice Moriguchi Cost: $20 Member/$26 Non-Member/mo. of Japanese When: Fridays 12:30pm - 4:00pm drumming. Where: C1 Ensemble Shiki Instructor(s): Cost: $2 Member/$3 Non-Member/Drop-In Be part of a co-ed chorus group and sing a wide variety of Melody Takata songs, mainly in Japanese and some English. When: Mon/Thur/Fri/Sat (3x a month) Hanafuda Instructor(s): Ruriko Miura Where: Gym/IMH Learn Hanafuda, flower card, a When: 1st/3rd Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: $55 Member/$65 Non-Member/month traditional Japanese game dating Where: Exhibit Hall back over 350 years, with varying Cost: $20 Member/$26 Non-Member/mo. Ukulele styles similar to Gin Rummy. Learn how Coordinator: Bobby Hirano Kirakiraboshi to play the When: Wednesdays 12:30pm - Learn Japanese children’s songs and be introduced to the ukulele! 4:00pm language, culture and folklore. Develop basic music skills Emphasis of Where: C1 and learn how to play rhythmic instruments. the class will Cost: $2 Member/$3 Non-Member/Drop-In Instructor(s): Kaori Nakano be primarily When: Wednesdays 4:00pm - 5:30pm on Hawaiian Mah Jongg Where: IMH song traditions. Engage in social Cost: $30 Member/$40 Non-Member/mo. Approach activity and develop to playing creative strategy Minyo/Hauta/Shamisen skills by playing the Improve your voice, tone and projection while singing the ukulele focuses on the basic chords and rhythmic strumming. infamous Chinese popular contemporary Japanese songs and learn how to tile game. play the Shamisen. Instructor(s): Don Sadler When: Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm Instructor: Sunny Mitchell Instructor(s): Hideko Nakajima Where: Exhibit Hall When: Tuesdays/Thursdays 12:30pm - 4:00pm When: 2nd/4th Sundays 9:00am - 2:00pm Cost: $60 Member/$80 Non-Member/mo. Where: C1 Where: C2 $21 Member/$25 Non-Member/Drop-In Cost: $2 Member/$3 Non-Member/Drop-In Cost: $25 Member/$35 Non-Member/mo.

sports Community Volleyball 30 and Over 40 and Over Create a team for your non-profit/service/interest Monday Night Basketball Wednesday Night Basketball organization and sign up to come join us for a night filled Over 30 years old and love to play basketball? Sign up Over 40 years old and love to play basketball? Get your with fun, food and volleyball! Each team must consist of now for JCCCNC’s Monday Night Basketball League. friends and join the mature, wise and friendly Wednesday either board/staff members and volunteers. Participate in games that are competitive, but friendly! night league. Coordinator(s): Nancy Summersgill; Hutch Hsieh When: Email [email protected] for next season’s When: Email [email protected] for next season’s When: Tuesdays 7:00pm - 10:00pm start date start date Where: Gym Where: Gym Where: Gym Cost: $35 Member/$45 Non-Member/Season Cost: $80 Member (15 wks)/$100 Non-Member (up to 15 wks) Cost: $60 Member/$85 Non-Member/10 wks