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May 2013
Jack's Show: His Life & Sketches May 11, 2013
3:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
Second Floor
535 N. Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Please join us at the grand opening of "Jack's Show: His Life and
Sketches" on May 11, 2013, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Japanese
American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj). Jack Matsuoka is a member of the
prestigious National Cartoonist Association and a well-known figure in
the San Jose Japantown community. His special exhibit features artwork
spanning his impressive 70-year career.
More than 60 pieces of art from Matsuoka's personal collection will be
on display, along with other artifacts from his life.
At this show, visitors will get a glimpse of history through Matsuoka's
portraits of people at work and play. His pen-and-ink illustrations
reflect his passion for athletes and sports such as San Francisco Giants
and the San Francisco 49ers. Also in the collection are depictions of
U.S. foreign relations with China and Japan, which come alive through
Matsuoka's caricatures of political leaders.
This unique exhibit celebrates Matsuoka's joy of illustration and his
deep appreciation of his friends, fans, and community.
Seats are limited. RSVP required.
Email PublicPrograms@JAMsj.org
or call (408) 294-3138
to reserve your spot today.
Cost: Event is free with admission to the museum
(non-members, $5; students and seniors over age 65, $3;
JAMsj members and children under 12, free).
http://www.jamsj.org/jamsj-news-item/2013/5/upcoming/1/jacks-show-his-life-and-sketches/
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CYS Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast
(CYS-Community Youth Services) Sunday,
May 12, 2013
8 a.m. to 12 noon
San Jose Buddhist Church Annex
donations:
Kids (Kinder - 6th grade): $2.50
Adults (7th grade - 64 years of age): $5.00
Senior Citizens (over 64 years of age): free
Tickets sold at the door
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Gordon Biersch will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary
Greetings, Neighbors!
Gordon Biersch will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary on
Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 2:00 pm/Japantown Brewery Location.
Enjoy an afternoon filled with Big Bands, great BBQ, craft root beer
tasting, brewery tours, a commercial competition screening, and of
course, Gordon Biersch’s famous brews. The Gordon Biersch 25th
Celebration admission cost is $10, which includes 6 tastes of Gordon
Biersch beer or craft root beer, and a commemorative glass.
Gordon Biersch Brew and Craft Root
Beer
The Gordon Biersch 25th Celebration will feature six popular
brews including, Czech Style Pilsner, Sommerbrau, Marzen, Blonde Bock,
Hefeweizen, and the recently released Weizeneisbock. A booth dedicated
to craft-root beer tasting will be available for non-beer-drinkers and
attendees who are under the age of 21.
Mouth-watering BBQ
BBQ vendors, the Old Pro, Vung Tau, BBQ Kalbi and The Rib Whip will
present cuisine designed to pair with the Gordon Biersch beers. Menu
items include savory eats such as Pulled Pork Sliders by The Old Pro,
Vietnamese Cuisine by Vung Tau, Korean BBQ by BBQ Kalbi, and 18-hour
Texas Smoked Beef Brisket by The Rib Whip.
Big Bands
In
addition to beer and BBQ, guests will be able to enjoy live
entertainment by three groups of international acclaim. 2:30 PM San Jose
Jazz Fest All Star Big Band
4:00 PM Pacific Mambo Orchestra
6:30 PM Carlos Reyes and his Super Group featuring Tony Lindsay from
Santana
For
more information about the event, visit
www.gordonbiersch.com.
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Sake San Jose!
May 23rd. The 8th Annual Sake San Jose
in Japantown San Jose!
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Japantown
at work:
    
Photos (L>R)
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That's Iron Chef Morimoto and
San Jose Tofu's own Amy Nozaki!
The chef stopped by July 2010
The verdict: thumbs up!
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Flashmob
to help Japan, March 2011
Esteban (Wunderboy Glass & Mechanica)
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Japantown Prepared! (disaster
preparedness)
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photo courtesy
Gerald Sakamoto
Japanese Language
School for ages 6yrs-Adult
www.sjbjls.org
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Japanese Language Classes for adults,
Japan Society of Northern California (415)
986-4383
Yu-Ai Kai
Community Senior Center: Mon-Friday
9:30am-3:30pm,
Akiyama Wellness Center:
Mon-Friday
9:00am-2:00pm
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Japantown Banner Poster
$5 at
Nichi
Bei Bussan,
Nikkei
Traditions,
Japantown Farmers Market,
Sak n' Sak
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Photos of Japantown decorated piano and homemade furoshiki and cranes
Play Me I'm Yours! (part of ZERO1)
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Community
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Cultural
Arts & Annual Festivals
San Jose Taiko was born in Japantown
San Jose
Visit their website
www.taiko.org
Or call San Jose Taiko at 408.293.9344

WINTER (Fuyu)

Various
activities like the fundraisers for the
Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)
Winter Boutique,
Yu-Ai Kai Senior
Community Center (mochi making at the San Jose
Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex building) and maybe more!
SPRING
(Haru)

NIKKEI MATSURI, Sunday, April 28, 2013 Nikkei Matsuri's 36th Anniversary!
Look for special events this year! Japantown's annual arts and
crafts festival features over 40 artists with clothing, jewelry, pottery,
toys and dolls. Taste ethnic foods, read stories, participate in
demonstrations, listen to music, watch and jive with dancing and San Jose
Taiko Drummers. 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, centered on Jackson Street at Fifth in
the heart of Japantown. Contact: Warren Hayashi 241-0900. Go to the
website for vendor information, visitor info!
www.nikkeimatsuri.org
Health Fair: to
benefit the Yu-Ai Kai Community Center programs and services. It
is held on the same day as the Nikkei Matsuri Festival. Contact:
Yu-Ai-Kai (408) 294-2505
SAKE SAN JOSE
a Thursday evening May 23, 2013
hosted by and to benefit
Yu-Ai Kai Senior Community Center
This is a great Thursday evening event
with 24+ businesses participating!. After you redeem your ticket at
Yu-Ai Kai, you are invited to visit the various businesses in a Sake Walk
where Yu-Ai Kai volunteers are pouring sake from many sake companies and
distributors. Some of these are special sakes that are only available at
designated restaurants. It's an orderly, relaxing evening. Come walk,
talk, find new places to visit and shop in Japantown
SUMMER (Natsu)
   
OBON
July 13-14, 2013
San Jose Buddhist Church calendar
here
Obon/Bazaar:
(every year in mid July)
Japantown's largest festival with
two days of game booths, food booths, cultural exhibits and
demonstrations, the Chidori Band, San Jose Taiko and over 1,200 dancers in
full costume each evening. A San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin event.
Contact (408) 293-9292 or visit the website at
www.sjbetsuin.com
Obon Odori
practice (dancing practice)
TBA
photo
courtesy Gerald Sakamoto
FALL (Aki)
Aki
Matsuri - by Wesley
United Methodist Church September 2013
566 N. 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 Call (408) 295-0367
Potential
Wine Walk by JBA in September!
Stay tuned!


WINTER (Fuyu)

Various
activities like the fundraisers for the
Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)
Winter Boutique,
Yu-Ai Kai Senior
Community Center (mochi making at the San Jose
Buddhist Church Betsuin Annex building) and maybe more!
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