New Year’s Celebration with Osechi Ryori on January 5, 2017
The San Francisco Japantown Foundation has scheduled its annual New Year’s fundraiser for Thursday, January 5, 2017, again offering guests a rare opportunity to experience the traditional Japanese New Year’s cuisine called “osechi ryori” – an elaborate preparation of dishes special significance for the New Year.
Japantown Foundation Grants Program for 2016
The San Francisco Japantown Foundation accepted applications for its 2016 grants program starting July 26, 2016, from qualified organizations for direct grants of up to $10,000. Applications were due by September 1, 2016, before 5:00 p.m. PT.
With Gratitude to Rich Hashimoto
San Francisco Japantown Foundation Board President Donald K. Tamaki announced Rich Hashimoto’s departure from the foundation board.