Welcome to the 58th Annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival! We are so thrilled to have you with us for another year of celebration, culture, and community. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time Festival fan, there is something truly special about coming together to celebrate our cultural heritage.

Schedule of Events

11:00am-5:00pm: Japan Center West Mall - Suite 310
11:00am-4:00pm: Karuta - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. - Classroom Two - Hyakunin Isshu (Karuta) Club plays a traditional Japanese poetry card game.
11:00am-4:00pm: Bonsai Society of SF & Ikebana Teachers Federation - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. - Issei Memorial Hall
1:00-5:00pm: Urasenke Foundation San Francisco - Nihonmachi Little Friends
12:00-12:15pm: Rosa Parks Japanese Bilingual Bicultural Program - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
1:00-5:00pm: Rose Crelli Violin - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
1:00-1:30pm: Zanshin Dojo - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
1:30-1:45pm: Ishikawa Kazuma Kai - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
1:45-2:00pm: Fujimoto Shamisen Group - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
2:00-2:30pm: San Francisco Kendo Dojo - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
4:00-5:30pm: Shoke Nishikawa Ryu, California Shibu - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. Main Stage
11:00am-5:00pm: Shoyukai - US Bank Community Room
11:00-11:30amJiten Daiko - Webster Street Stage
11:30am-12:00pm: Male Choir Chorale May & Mixed Choir Ensemble Shiki -Webster Street Stage
12:00-12:30pm: SHOWJI - Webster Street Stage
12:30-1:00pm: Wesley Ukulele Band - Webster Street Stage
1:45-2:30pm: Expo - Webster Street Stage
3:15-4:00pm: GTC - Webster Street Stage
4:45-5:30pm: FSE - Webster Street Stage