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October 4, 2008
- Welcome!
- San Jose Japantown is one of the last three major Japantowns that remain in the United States. Japantown Community Congress of San Jose (JCCsj) was created to continue the cultural and historical preservation of our 118 year-old, multi-ethnic Japantown. The JCCsj is composed of Japantown advocates, including representatives of major organizations, members-at-large, residents, businesses and property owners.
- JCCsj thought that through a festival, we could help our Japantown community as a whole by bringing awareness of our community, it's organizations, and businesses to the public. We invite everyone to be a part of our unique experience and join us in our groups and activities.
- Our Goal
- The Spirit of Japantown Festival's goal is "UPP!"
- Unification of all ethnicities, community organizations, artists, & businesses in Japantown.
- Promotion of San Jose Japantown brings awareness of our community to San Jose and surrounding areas.
- Preservation of San Jose Japantown and our unique blend of culture.
- Activities
- The Spirit of Japantown Festival has a variety of sections and activities:
- Main
Street - Local San Jose Japantown merchants, restaurants,
professionals, and organizations
- Original
Arts and Crafts
- Car
Exhibition - including imports, classics, and more
- Sports
sections, including local San Jose sports teams and martial arts
- Fruits,
Flowers and Plants
- Antiques
and Fine Arts
- Food
and Products from Japan
- Hawaiian
Section
- Kid's
Activity Zone
- Entertainment
- Exhibitions: Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, Bonsai the art of Japanese plant sculpting, Samurai Sword Exhibit and Nisei (Japanese American) Veterans Exhibit
- San Jose Japantown is one of the last three major Japantowns that remain in the United States. Japantown Community Congress of San Jose (JCCsj) was created to continue the cultural and historical preservation of our 118 year-old, multi-ethnic Japantown. The JCCsj is composed of Japantown advocates, including representatives of major organizations, members-at-large, residents, businesses and property owners.
- Location:
8 blocks surrounding the heart of San Jose Japantown -- 5th
Street and Jackson Street
- Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
- Date: Saturday, October 4,2008
- Profits from this festival will be used to continue JCCsj efforts for the historical and cultural preservation of San Jose Japantown. In addition, with your participation, whether you are a sponsor, a donor, a vendor or an organization, we hope to promote your businesses and help your organizations raise money for your individual causes.
- We invite you to join us! Click here for the participation signup form which can be completed online and printed to mail or fax.
- Time: 10 AM to 6 PM
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04/10/08