THE RAFU MARKET

A workshop will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at J-Sei, 1285 66th St. (near Hollis Street) in Emeryville, followed by a ceremony from 6:30 to...

A young Tommy Kono lifts during a competition at the Sacramento YMCA. (Courtesy Center for Sacramento History, Sacramento Bee Archive)...

By ANOOP PRASAD Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus is excited to announce a new fellowship for formerly incarcerated Asian Pacific...

All-day activities: • Ikebana floral displays and bonsai exhibit in classroom complex • Food sales in food court and in the Main Hall •...

Shunji Iwai’s “A Bride for Rip Van Winkle” SAN FRANCISCO — The 2016 Japan Film Festival of San Francisco (JFFSF), the first and only...

Dancers on the yagura at the 2012 Obon Festival. PARLIER — Buddhist Church of Parlier, 360 S. Newmark Ave. in Parlier, will hold its Obon...

Obon dancers with Rev. Zuikei Taniguchi in 2013. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) ALAMEDA — Buddhist Temple of Alameda, 2325 Pacific Ave. in...

Silent Siren SAN FRANCISCO — The annual J-Pop Summit, hosted by Superfrog Project, will be held from July 22 to 24. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu...

Members of Michiya Hanayagi’s Japanese classical dance group participating in BCSF’s Bon Odori. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) SAN FRANCISCO...

This will be the first regional taiko gathering to take place in the Bay Area, the historical birthplace of American taiko. RTG: Bay Area...

The exhibit, “Carrying On: 110 Years of Japantown,” was created by the National Japanese American Historical Society and highlights the...

A story of true friendship and commitment to northeastern Japan’s recovery by the international community following the Great East Japan...

Obon is a time of joyous celebration and gratitude to the generations who went before us and gave us the gift of life. The highlight of...

Bon Odori starts at 8 p.m. Participants are invited to wear kimono or happi coats and to bring sensu (folding fans), uchiwa (round fans)...

Dancing at Marin Buddhist Temple’s Obon celebration in 2013. (J.K. YAMAMOTO/Rafu Shimpo) MILL VALLEY — Marin Buddhist Temple, 390 Miller...

Lead dancers on the yagura during Mountain View Buddhist Temple’s Bon Odori. MOUNTAIN VIEW — Mountain View Buddhist Temple, 575 N....

Kay Sekimachi, “Study for Crossed-Warp Effect,” 1980s. Linen, dye; four-layer continuous-weft weave and crossed warp on an eight-harness...

BERKELEY – A community memorial for artist Iwao Lewis Suzuki is scheduled for Saturday, July 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Berkeley Fellowship...

SAN FRANCISCO — Friends of Topaz present Mark Inouye and Friends in Concert on Sunday, July 10, at 7 p.m. at the San Francisco...

Teriyaki chicken dinner plate includes half a chicken, potato salad, rice, and tea or coffee, all for just $13. Drive-through pick-up of...