Nikkei Churches

  • Senshin Buddhist Temple

    September 10, 2023 by

    They offer a hybrid Service, both in-person and available online via Zoom. Services start at 10:00 am and include chanting, gathas, and a sermon by a Minister. In addition, there […] READ MORE

  • Kinnara Taiko

    September 10, 2023 by

    Kinnara was developed as a way to restore the lost tradition of Buddhist Performing Arts by adults. Kinnara pursues the study of the Buddhist teachings and culture by learning to […] READ MORE

  • Hollywood Japanese Cultural Institute

    September 10, 2023 by

    The specific purpose of the Hollywood Japanese Cultural Institute is to preserve, share, and promote the Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage through education, cultural programs, and activities. They […] READ MORE

  • Wesley United Methodist Church

    July 27, 2023 by

    The Wesley United Methodist Church was founded as the Japanese Methodist Episcopal Church in 1895 when Japanese immigrants began meeting in the Santa Clara Valley in search of a spiritual […] READ MORE

  • San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin

    July 27, 2023 by

    The San Jose Hongwanji Buddhist Church was established in 1902 to bring together the growing community of new Japanese immigrants to the San Jose area. Designed after the Nishi Honganji […] READ MORE

  • Buddhist Church of San Francisco

    July 24, 2023 by

    Founded in 1898, the Buddhist Church of San Francisco is the oldest Jodo Shinshu (Pure Land) Buddhist Church in America. In December 1913, they moved to their current location. The […] READ MORE

  • Konko-Kyo Church of San Francisco

    July 24, 2023 by

    The Konko-Kyo Church of San Francisco was founded by Rev. Yoshiaki Fukuda in 1930. The church initially held service at 2076 Bush St., but within one year, the church leadership […] READ MORE

  • Christ United Presbyterian Church

    July 24, 2023 by

    Christ United Presbyterian Church, the oldest Japanese Christian Church in the United States, was established in 1885 as the First Japanese Presbyterian Church of San Francisco. Upon the community’s return […] READ MORE

  • Sokoji Temple

    July 24, 2023 by

    Founded in 1934, Sokoji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple. The temple reflects a Japanese architectural style, both in the interior and the exterior. The Zen temple was originally housed […] READ MORE

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