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

April 12, 2025

11:00am-3:00pm: Spring Tea Ceremony - Hokka Nichi Bei Kai
11:00am-5:00pm: Washi Ningyo - The Center - 1840 Sutter St- Classroom One
11:00am-5:00pm: Mataro Dolls - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. - Classroom Two
11:00am-5:00pm: Ikebana Teachers Federation - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. - Issei Memorial Hall
11:00am-5:00pm: Chado Urasenke Tankokai SF Association - Nihonmachi Little Friends
2:30-3:00pm: Sakura Minyo Doo Koo Kai - The Center - Main Stage
3:30-4:00pm: Northern California Naginata Federation and TendoRyu - The Center - Main Stage
4:00-4:30pm: World Oyama Karate - The Center - Main Stage
11:00am-5:00pm: Northern California Japanese Sword Club - US Bank Community Room
11:30-12:30pm: SF Taiko Dojo - Webster Street Stage
12:30-1:30pm: Opening Ceremony & Student Scholarship Winners Announcement - Webster Street Stage
2:00-2:45pm: Slam Effect - Webster Street Stage
3:30-4:15pm: Mirage - Webster Street Stage

April 13, 2025

11:00am-5:00pm: Ikebana Teachers Federation - The Center - 1840 Sutter St. - Issei Memorial Hall
11:00am-5:00pm: Washi Ningyo - The Center
1:00pm: -5:00pm: Omotesenke Domonkai - Nihonmachi Little Friends
11:30am-12:00pm: Ensohza Minyoshu - The Center - Main Stage
12:00-12:30pm: Theater of Yugen - The Center - Main Stage
12:30-1:00pm: Oshiro Karate Dojo - The Center - Main Stage
1:30-2:00pm: Nijikko Dance School - The Center - Main Stage
2:00-2:30pm: Shotokan Karate San Francisco - The Center - Main Stage
2:30-3:00pm: Cherry Blossom Queen Address - The Center - Main Stage
3:00-3:30pm: Sakura Ren - The Center - Main Stage
3:30-4:00pm: Suio Ryu Iai Kenpo Bay Area - The Center - Main Stage
4:00-4:30pm: Shorinji Kempo - The Center - Main Stage
11:00am-5:00pm: Northern California Japanese Sword Club - US Bank Community Room
11:00-11:30amDrum Revolution - Webster Street Stage
3:00-3:30pm: Members Even After NiCE - Webster Street Stage
3:30-4:00pm: Genryu Arts - Webster Street Stage
4:30-5:15pm: Big City - Webster Street Stage

April 19, 2025

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

April 20, 2025

11:00am-4:00pm: Japan Center West Mall - Suite 310
11:00am-4:00pm: Nihon Shishu - US Bank Community Room
3:30-4:00pm: Kaze Ensemble - Webster Street Stage
4:00-4:30pm: Sixth Station Trio - Webster Street Stage
4:30-5:30pm: Raffle - Webster Street Stage

Date:
April 12-20, 2025

Location:
Various Venues in San Francisco, CA 94115

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