SF Japantown
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SOU SOU: Turning traditional kimono into cool contemporary clothing
September 2, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
Kyoto is often known for its high-end traditional arts and culture, and as a city, is proud of its heritage as Japan’s ancient capital. Normally, the products from Kyoto are […] READ MORE
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J-Pop a draw for crowds
September 2, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
Two years after the opening of the New People building in San Francisco’s Japantown, the third annual J-Pop Summit Festival took place over the weekend of Aug. 27 and 28. […] READ MORE
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Concerns over BNP density
September 1, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
As the Japantown Better Neighborhood Plan (BNP) Organizing Committee finalizes the draft of the BNP for the final public hearing, a new recommendation has raised some concerns among committee members. […] READ MORE
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Nikkei Community Internship program celebrates 10 years, current class
August 25, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
When surveying community programs a decade ago, Japanese American leaders found a lack of meaningful activities for young people. “There had been a vacuum for a long time of new […] READ MORE
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Better Neighborhood Plan fields community input before revision draft
August 15, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
San Francisco Japantown community members attended a meeting held at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) on July 31 to discuss potential changes to the Japantown […] READ MORE
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Community club members to reunite Oct. 15
July 14, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
The San Francisco Japantown “All Clubs” Reunion invites members of social, scout and athletic clubs from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s to reconnect with old friends and reminisce on Saturday, […] READ MORE
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How to help survivors in Northern Japan (a partial list)
April 21, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
Oakland, Calif. We Are One Island: Japan Relief Concert and Auction Saturday, April 23 The One Island Productions and Oakland Asian Cultural Center present “WE ARE ONE ISLAND” at the […] READ MORE
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How you can help (a partial list)
March 17, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco has established a bank account to accept donations. Donations are planned to be remitted […] READ MORE
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Nikkei rush to aid victims during time of need
March 17, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) has received more than $150,000 in donations, just a few days after launching the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund March […] READ MORE
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CONNECTING OVER COFFEE: Shin-Issei and Shin-Nisei discuss cultural nuances
March 11, 2011 by Nichi Bei News
Most people have never heard the phrase “Shin-Nisei,” including those to whom it applies. “I didn’t even know there was a term for someone like me whose parents are Japanese,” […] READ MORE
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