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We envision a Japantown that inspires respect for the past, embrace of the present, and a commitment to a place and a community that is culturally vibrant, prosperous, safe, inclusive, engaging, and attractive to residents and to visitors.

26 February 2008 ~ 0 Comments

June-Ko Nakagawa, Bob Hamaguchi Join Board

The board of the San Francisco Japantown Foundation on Feb. 25 welcomed new members June-Ko Nakagawa, executive director of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California, and Robert Hamaguchi, executive director of Japantown Task Force, Inc.
June-Ko succeeds Hiroshi Tomita as the representative of the Japanese Chamber.  Bob joins our board in a new seat.
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10 December 2007 ~ 0 Comments

Foundation Announces Recipients of 2007 Grants

The San Francisco Japantown Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2007 grants at a presentation event at Union Bank of California Japantown branch’s hospitality room.
The foundation’s 2007 competitive grants totaled $25,000 and were divided among 10 organizations in varying amounts of $5,000 or less.  The foundation also approved $15,000 in special grants, made possible [...]

26 November 2007 ~ 0 Comments

Recipients of 2007 Grants Announced on Dec. 10

The San Francisco Japantown Foundation will announce the recipients of its 2007 grants at a presentation event on Monday, December 10, at 4 p.m. at Union Bank of California Japantown branch’s hospitality room, 1675 Post Street.
The foundation’s 2007 competitive grants total $25,000 and are divided amongst 10 organizations in varying amounts of $5,000 or less. [...]

12 October 2007 ~ 0 Comments

Grants Announced in Early December

The application deadline has passed and we appreciate all the submissions. A subcommittee of the foundation’s board will review the requests later this month and the board will approve grants in November. The foundation will announce the awardees in early December 2007.

07 August 2007 ~ 3 Comments

Grant Applications Available Aug. 10

The San Francisco Japantown Foundation announced today that applications for its first round of grants will be available starting at Noon on Friday, August 10, 2007.
This will be the foundation’s initial disbursement of awards since being founded in December 2006. Grants will be up to $5,000 and provided to nonprofit groups with cultural, community and [...]