Founded in 1995, the mission of Gen Taiko is to promote, preserve and present the matsuri (festival) spirit in Japanese culture through taiko (traditional Japanese drumming), traditional folk dance and folk song forms. The meaning of matsuri is deeply significant to Japanese American heritage in its focus on maintaining one's connection with ancestors, nature and community. In its 12th year of programming, Gen Taiko has served over 100,000 people from the Asian American and multicultural San Francisco Bay Area community.

Donate to the Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

You may donate online by clicking on the Paypal button below. For other ways to support the Relief Fund, visit www.jcccnc.org.

One dollar, one act of humanity at a time, we are making a difference in the lives of so many.

Donations can also be made by calling (415) 529-1322, or by sending a check to the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California at 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115. Checks can be made out to: The Northern Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.

All donations are tax deductible to the extent of the law and will be acknowledged. At this time, the JCCCNC is only accepting monetary donations.

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