The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) is inviting youth to apply for its inaugural Takahashi Youth Ambassador Fellowship Program to Japan. This program is open to students in grades 8 to 11, who are interested in learning more about their Nikkei heritage, gaining valuable leadership skills, participating in their community, creating international friendships and experiencing culture firsthand through a 10-day trip to Japan from July 19-28. Interested families and youth organization representatives are encouraged to learn more at informational meetings at the JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter St. in SF’s Japantown Friday, Feb. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. RSVP: (415) 567-5505.