South Bay First Thursdays Shoutouts

Spirit of Japantown Festival this Saturday in Japantown San Jose September 30, 2008

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.
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