Tabemasho: from generation to generation We have passed on the tradition of gathering around the table to eat, to celebrate, to remember and rejoice from one generation to another. This year the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California's Tabemasho event was dedicated to the Issei, Nisei, Sansei, Yonsei and future generations to come. To the Issei and Nisei, we honored them for their guidance, perseverance and foresight in maintaining our culture and sense of community that they have passed on to us. To the Sansei, Yonsei and all future generations, we share the cooking traditions of our Japanese culture that were so proudly and lovingly passed on from family to family and have been adapted to become delicious culinary delights and experiences.
Wat Misaka Shoot Wat Misaka shoot at JCCCNC
Interview with Manabi Hirasaki The California Nisei College Diploma Project was established to provide community outreach and education for a new law, AB 37. The California Nisei College Diploma Project seeks to identify and support individuals of Japanese descent who were unable to complete their college education in the State of California because of forced removal and incarceration during World War II. Dreams Finally Realized: The Untold Stories of California Nisei Forced out of Higher Education. Here is Minabi Hirasaki's story of his life before and after World War II. He gives us a glimpse of what it was like serving in the 552nd Field Artillery Battalion and also describes how he got into the strawberry business.
JCCCNC "Gateway Through the Generations" A PR video created by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California to be used as a promotion for the center.
Shinzen 2008 Boys Basketball JCCCNC-Osaka YMCA Coach Hata Free Throw shooting contest at Farewell dinner
GENKI FOR JAPAN - SAN FRANCISCO GENKI FOR JAPAN is a charity group based in San Francisco. Our goal is to raise money to support victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami of North Eastern Japan. All the money raised will be donated to JCCCNC, which has been approved by the Japanese consulate. Video provided by Mechanical Bird Productions. Special thanks to Shing02 and Yakkle for letting us use their amazing song, "Japonica Aureus." http (mp3 link) MUSIC "Japonica Aureus" Written by Shing02 Produced by Yakkle Mary Joy Recordings
Kristi Yamaguchi Supports the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund Kristi Yamaguchi speaks from the heart in support of Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. She kicks off a new campaign for the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, sponsored by San Francisco's Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC).
Nikkei Family Legacy Project w/ Corey Oiesen (part 5)
JCCCNC/Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund (James) San Francisco's Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California sent two volunteers to Japan to survey relief efforts funded by the Center's Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
Dr. Imamoto - Saving Animals in Fukushima (Part 3) 2/10/2012 @ JCCCNC Dr. Shigeki Imamoto's Feb. 10 appearance at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC), sponsored by the JCCCNC and Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, brought awareness of issues such as the plight of the Fukushima animals to the general public. Imamoto, on his first visit in the United States, made stops in New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Lexington KY., funding his campaign out of his own pocket. Approximately two dozen people attended Imamoto's hourlong presentation, which was punctuated with graphic photos and videos of dead and dying dogs, cats, chickens, pigs, and cows. "People have to think more about the importance of life," Imamoto said, with the help of translators Alice Kanno and Kenzo Tsukano. "Is it legitimate for humans to kill animals within the 20-kilometer zone?" Imamoto is the owner and operator of the Shinjo Animal Hospital in Nara Prefecture, about six hours from Fukushima Prefecture. With a government permit, Imamoto has returned every month to Fukushima, chronicling his findings, visiting the farms and the animals, and making hygiene inspections. In order "to save the pets, you have to save the owners." In closing, Imamoto asked the audience to help spread awareness about the animals in Fukushima. He said he personally wasn't accepting any donations. But he serves as chief medical advisor for the Japanese organization, Farm of Hope, which supports Fukushima farmers. Farm of Hope is accepting donations ...
Happ New Year! from JCCCNC The staff at the JCCCNC would like to thank you for your support in 2011 and wish you a safe, healthy and prosperous 2012.
Tabemasho The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California's 2009 Annual Fundraising Event at the JCCCNC in San Francisco. - created at
2011 Takahashi Youth Ambassador Fellowship Program 2011 Takahashi Youth Ambassador Fellowship Program participants include Mina Han, Owen Iwamasa, Angeline Junaedy, Grant Kawahatsu, Yumi Kobayashi, Kristen Koyama, Danny Souza, Whitney Tamaki, Colin Wong and Laura Yee. They participated in leadership, cultural and teambuiliding workshops in preparation for their trip to Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe, Japan (July 19-31, 2011). - created at
Ishinomaki: One earthquake. Three women.
Interview with Kimiko Yamaguma The California Nisei College Diploma Project was established to provide community outreach and education for a new law, AB 37. The California Nisei College Diploma Project seeks to identify and support individuals of Japanese descent who were unable to complete their college education in the State of California because of forced removal and incarceration during World War II. Dreams Finally Realized: The Untold Stories of California Nisei Forced out of Higher Education. Here is Kimiko Tamura Yamaguma's interview. She talks about her camp life in Topaz, Utah and is shown speaking to members of the Senate Committee on Education to pass Assembly Bill 37, which was made possible by Assemblyman Warren Furutani.
Nikkei Family Legacy Project w/ Corey Oiesen (Q&A 1).m4v
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Oshogatsu 2012 JCCCNC Japantown SF Oshogatsu festival at JCCCNC, Japantown, San Francisco
JCCCNC Promo Hey this was part of a PR project that we had to do at the Japanese Cultural Community Center of Northern California. I know this isn't the best quality, this was my first video and I would love your input on how to make it better. This is a work in progress, but I wanted to uploaded it to get some input.
Colma Cemetery Cleanup May 21st, 2011. HONORING OUR PAST, REMEMBERING THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED ON... On May 21, 2011 over 130 volunteers gathered to clean-up the Japanese Colma Cemetery which represents our community's history, our loved ones, friends and family. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to support this great effort. The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California
JCCCNC Telethon Volunteer Causes had the chance to interview a few people involved with regarding their efforts to provide relief to Japan. In this clip, we hear from one of the telethon volunteers. How you can help
Helping out at the Wat Misaka Documentary at JCCCNC Help out at the Wat Misaka Documentary at JCCCNC
Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program The Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program (NYCHP) is a program of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC). The NYCHP was created to allow college aged students to immerse themselves in Japanese culture through a month-long intensive language and homestay program in Kobe, Japan. The NYCHP is made possible with support from the The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation, the Hatsuro and Amey Aizawa Family Charitable Trust, Japan Airlines, Kintetsu International, and in partnership with the Kobe YMCA, JACCC (LA), JCCH (Honolulu) and JCCCW (Seattle). - created at
JCCCNC Reliefe Efforts Edited by, Andrea Davis, and Shannon Osaki
Marisa Louie NARA Workshop 8 20
Dr. Imamoto - Saving Animals in Fukushima (Part 2) 2/10/2012 @ JCCCNC Dr. Shigeki Imamoto's Feb. 10 appearance at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC), sponsored by the JCCCNC and Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, brought awareness of issues such as the plight of the Fukushima animals to the general public. Imamoto, on his first visit in the United States, made stops in New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Lexington KY., funding his campaign out of his own pocket. Approximately two dozen people attended Imamoto's hourlong presentation, which was punctuated with graphic photos and videos of dead and dying dogs, cats, chickens, pigs, and cows. "People have to think more about the importance of life," Imamoto said, with the help of translators Alice Kanno and Kenzo Tsukano. "Is it legitimate for humans to kill animals within the 20-kilometer zone?" Imamoto is the owner and operator of the Shinjo Animal Hospital in Nara Prefecture, about six hours from Fukushima Prefecture. With a government permit, Imamoto has returned every month to Fukushima, chronicling his findings, visiting the farms and the animals, and making hygiene inspections. In order "to save the pets, you have to save the owners." In closing, Imamoto asked the audience to help spread awareness about the animals in Fukushima. He said he personally wasn't accepting any donations. But he serves as chief medical advisor for the Japanese organization, Farm of Hope, which supports Fukushima farmers. Farm of Hope is accepting donations ...
JCCCNC/Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund (Diane) San Francisco's JCCCNC sent two volunteers to Japan to survey efforts funded by the Center's Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.
Mochitsuki at Oshogatsu--Japantown, San Francisco January 9, 2010 JCCCNC, Japantown, San Francisco Mochitsuki is the traditional Japanese mochi-pounding ceremony 1. Polished glutinous rice is soaked overnight and cooked. 2. The cooked rice is pounded with wooden mallets (kine) in a traditional mortar (usu). Two people will alternate the work, one pounding and the other turning and wetting the mochi. They must keep a steady rhythm or they may accidentally injure one another with the heavy kine. 3. The sticky mass is then formed into various shapes (usually a sphere or cube).
Nikkei Family Legacy Project w/ Corey Oiesen (Q&A 3).m4v
Jeff Yoshioka of had a chance to speak with The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California's Director of Development, Jeff Yoshioka, during the JCCCNC's fundraising telethon for support and relief efforts following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11. More info:
mas hongo The California Nisei College Diploma Project was established to provide community outreach and education for a new law, AB 37. The California Nisei College Diploma Project seeks to identify and support individuals of Japanese descent who were unable to complete their college education in the State of California because of forced removal and incarceration during World War II. Dreams Finally Realized: The Untold Stories of California Nisei Forced out of Higher Education. Here is Masanori Hongo's interview. He shares some of this thoughts on December 7th, 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked and how it affected him. There is also a clip of Masanori Hongo receiving his diploma at the commencement ceremony in Sacramento City College.
JCCCNC Japan Fall Cultural Tour 2010
Jade's JCCCNC hula halau - Children's Day Festival This video was uploaded from an Android phone.
Kaz Maniwa JCCCNC Board Chair "Our Hearts to Japan" Japantown San Francisco California 2012 Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California Board Chair Kaz Maniwa delivers remarks at "Our Hearts to Japan", a community remembrance event to observe the one-year anniversary of the tragic earthquake and tsunami of Japan on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at the Japantown Peace Plaza in San Francisco.
Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival 2009 - Hula Dances Hula Sistas C/O JCCCNC - HULA Na Hula O Maikalani
Wat Misaka Shoot Wat Misaka shoot at JCCCNC
Dr. Imamoto - Saving Animals in Fukushima (Part 1) 2/10/2012 @ JCCCNC Dr. Shigeki Imamoto's Feb. 10 appearance at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC), sponsored by the JCCCNC and Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, brought awareness of issues such as the plight of the Fukushima animals to the general public. Imamoto, on his first visit in the United States, made stops in New Orleans, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Lexington KY., funding his campaign out of his own pocket. Approximately two dozen people attended Imamoto's hourlong presentation, which was punctuated with graphic photos and videos of dead and dying dogs, cats, chickens, pigs, and cows. "People have to think more about the importance of life," Imamoto said, with the help of translators Alice Kanno and Kenzo Tsukano. "Is it legitimate for humans to kill animals within the 20-kilometer zone?" Imamoto is the owner and operator of the Shinjo Animal Hospital in Nara Prefecture, about six hours from Fukushima Prefecture. With a government permit, Imamoto has returned every month to Fukushima, chronicling his findings, visiting the farms and the animals, and making hygiene inspections. In order "to save the pets, you have to save the owners." In closing, Imamoto asked the audience to help spread awareness about the animals in Fukushima. He said he personally wasn't accepting any donations. But he serves as chief medical advisor for the Japanese organization, Farm of Hope, which supports Fukushima farmers. Farm of Hope is accepting donations ...
Nikkei Family Legacy Project w/ Corey Oiesen (part 2)
Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund: A Thank You from Paul Osaki Paul Osaki, Executive Director at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC), would like to thank everyone who cared enough to give over the past two weeks to provide critical relief to those affected by the earthquake, tsunami [and now nuclear crisis] that hit Northern Japan on March 11, 2011.
JCCCNC Annual Event Tabemasho Thank you to all of the sponsors, attendees, restaurants, chefs and over 200+ volunteers who have helped to make the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) annual fundraising event "TABEMASHO: from generation to generation" a huge success!
Nikkei Family Legacy Project w/ Corey Oiesen (Q&A 4).m4v
$20 a Day in Japantown-2011 The National Japanese American Historical Society interns spend $20 in San Francisco's Japantown. Here are the places we visited: Hotel Kabuki koi pond ( Buchanan Mall Hotel Tomo ( JCCCNC ( Japancenter Garage ( Kissako Tea Yumi Botique Daiso ( Paper Tree (paper- Benkyodo ( Uoki Sakai ( YakiniQ (
Kokoro4Japan: Mark your calendars! NJERF and JCCCNC will be at the Cherry Blossom Festival in SF's Japantown on 4/14-4/15!!
mcarthur: RT @lucyjwalker: SAN FRAN this Tue 4/3 pls join me @tsunamiblossom screening +Q&A w/ me + earthquake fundraiser @sundancekabuki @jcccnc http://t.co/1Sytkw5L
ericmar415: Jade and her JCCCNC Halau's Hula practice for Cherry Blossom Parade in a few weeks http://t.co/jIjqEuUu
DatKaren: RT @lucyjwalker: SAN FRAN this Tue 4/3 pls join me @tsunamiblossom screening +Q&A w/ me + earthquake fundraiser @sundancekabuki @jcccnc http://t.co/1Sytkw5L
sundancekabuki: RT @lucyjwalker: SAN FRAN this Tue 4/3 pls join me @tsunamiblossom screening +Q&A w/ me + earthquake fundraiser @sundancekabuki @jcccnc http://t.co/1Sytkw5L
lucyjwalker: SAN FRAN this Tue 4/3 pls join me @tsunamiblossom screening +Q&A w/ me + earthquake fundraiser @sundancekabuki @jcccnc http://t.co/1Sytkw5L
tsunamitracker: RT @Kokoro4Japan NJERF benefit! 4/3 screening of '#tsunami and Cherry Blossom' at SF's Sundance Kabuki Theater! $20/$30. Call JCCCNC...