© October 4, 2008
	Congratulations to the 2008 Donation Drawing Winners! First Place, 4 Southwest Airline Tickets - Allan Nara, Mountain View CA Second Place, $1000 Cash - Neil Yuzon, San Ramon CA Third Place, 2 Southwest Airline Tickets - Marvyn Aoki, San Jose CA Fourth Place, 2 Southwest Airline Tickets - June Otaguro, Gilroy CA Fifth Place, $500 Cash - Joe Batto, San Jose CA 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: 1. Main Street - Local San Jose Japantown merchants, restaurants, professionals, and organizations 2. Original Arts and Crafts 3. Car Exhibition - including imports, classics, and more 4. Fruits, Flowers and Plants 5. Antiques and Fine Arts 6. Food and Products from Japan 7. Hawaiian Section 8. Kid's Activity Zone 9. Entertainment Exhibitions: Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arranging, Bonsai the art of Japanese plant sculpting, and Samurai Sword Exhibit Just Added-Spirit of Japantown Swap Meet! Spirit of Japantown will host a  small swap meet for Fanimecon attendees! Those who are interested in selling their merchandise at the event must check it at 11am at the back of the Kids Zone area. Their is no cost but bring your own blanket to sit on. It will be a 'roped off area.'  It is first come, first served.                                                                                                                            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. Green Actions for the Spirit of Japantown Festival! This year the Spirit of Japantown Festival and the JCCsj have adapted green policies in the production of the annual festival.  It is important to our community and to the City of San Jose that we create our festival with the environment in mind.  Below is a list of programs we have incorporated: Used cooking oil collection to be converted to Bio-Diesel by San Jose Tallow Promotion of alternative transportation to the festival     - Designated Bike Parking area on 5th between Jackson and Empire     - Raffle-4-Riders incentive program for those who ride their bike, the train or walk to the festival.  Prizes include gift certificates to Sports Basement, Bicycle Express, and Naglee Street Garage. Booths offering information and services on how to be more environmentally friendly for attendees. Waste and Recycling program managed by SJ Conservation Corps to collect all beverage containers and plastics. Green Vendor Tips document created and circulated to all vendors on how to be more eco-friendly while participating in our festival. (please email Johanna@twirlmanagement.com for a copy) This is the first year the festival is examining its footprint and will continue to incorporate more eco-policies in events to come!   Back to Top       webmaster@spiritofjapantownfestival.com Copyright © 2008 Spirit of Japantown Festival. All rights reserved. Revised: 10/14/08