Directory
Arts - Cultural
Japanese-American Arts-related and Cultural Organizations
Enter the Stillness Arts





Enter the Stillness Arts promotes the integration of the expressive, performing and healing arts and focuses on butoh, a slow-motion Japanese dance form that is improvisational and meditative. D,V.
First Voice





First Voice, founded by performing artist/storyteller Brenda Wong Aoki and musician/composer Mark Izu, is organized to educate the general public through arts programs that contribute to a ...
Fujima Rokushige Japanese Classical Dance Studio





Fujima Rokushige Japanese Classical Dance Studio is a Japanese Classical Dance Studio in San Francisco. Annual performances include a recital, Cherry Blossom Festival and Bon Odori. Fees based on ...
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Gen Taiko





Founded in 1995, the mission of Gen Taiko is to promote, preserve and present the matsuri (festival) spirit in Japanese culture through taiko (traditional Japanese drumming), traditional folk dance ...
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Haiku Poets of Northern California





Haiku Poets of Northern California (HPNC) promotes haiku and related forms of Japanese poetry written in English. Publications include the Haiku journal, Mariposa. $15 annual fee. D.
Ikebana Arts





Ikebana Arts is a place for people who love Japanese flower arrangement to share the joy and get inspired. Unique arrangements for every day and special occasions are on display and may be ...
Ikebana International, SF/ Bay Area Chapter





Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging. Ikebana International is a worldwide cultural and educational nonprofit organization with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Ikebana International now has ...
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Ikebana Teachers Federation





Ikebana Teachers Federation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and its specific purpose is to spread the art of ikebana (flower arranging), stimulate teaching of ikebana, and maintain ...
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Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America





The mission of Ikenobo Ikebana Society of America is to introduce ikebana, the traditional art of Japanese flower arranging, in conjunction with promoting cultural exchange, friendship and ...
J-Town Jazz Ensemble





The J-Town Jazz Ensemble specializes in playing Big Band Music. D.
Japanese American Museum of San Jose





The Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) preserves and disseminates the culture and history of Japanese Americans, with a special focus on the Santa Clara Valley. JAMsj is currently closed ...
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Japanese American National Museum (Los Angeles)





The Japanese American National Museum promotes the Japanese American experience as an integral part of our nation's heritage and improves understanding of America's ethnic and cultural diversity. A ...
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Japanese Music Institute of America





The Japanese Music Institute of America (JMI) was founded to introduce the highest-quality Japanese classical music to an American audience. Since then, JMI has fostered appreciation and study of ...
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Kansuiryu Beikoku Kinyu Ginshi Kai





Established nearly 80 years ago, the Kansuiryo Beikoku Kinyu Ginshi Kai of California is one of the oldest organizations of lyrical Japanese and Chinese poetry. New members are always welcome to ...
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Koto Nami No Kai





Koto Nami No Kai teaches and performs classical and contemporary Koto. B,D.
Many Threads





The Many Threads mission is to help people from diverse communities bring their perspectives powerfully to bear on public dialogues about a broad range of social issues. Many Threads uses film, arts ...
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Michiya Hanayagi Japanese Classical Dance Studio





Michiya Hanayagi Japanese Classical Dance Studio offers classical Japanese dance instruction. The group has performed worldwide for corporate function, opening year ceremonies, cultural festivals, ...
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Misuzu Kai Japanese Dance Group





Misuzu Kai Japanese Dance Group offers classical Japanese dance instruction. B,D,V.
Nisei Week Foundation





The Nisei Week Foundation was established in 1999 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to oversee and organize the Nisei Week Japanese Festival. The Foundation's mission is to promote Japanese and ...
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Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival





The Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival established in 1967, celebrates the Japanese and Japanese American cultures and arts. Festival highlights include a food bazaar, cultural ...