The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (the Center/JCCCNC) is located in San Francisco's historic Japantown, one of only three remaining in the United States. As our community becomes more diverse, it becomes more important for the JCCCNC to work to preserve our culture, heritage and community. We do this collaboratively with local residents, businesses and organizations to ensure Japantown remains vibrant, relevant and a place for Japanese and Japanese Americans to celebrate our culture and traditions.

MISSION

The  Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (the Center/JCCCNC) strives to meet the evolving needs of the community through offering programs, affordable services and facility usage. 

The goals are:

• To manage and maintain a multi-service community center which is owned and operated by the Japanese American community.
• To organize and provide educational, cultural, recreational and social programs that meet the growing needs, interests and concerns of the community.
• To preserve and promote the Japanese American cultural and historical heritage.
• To enhance understanding and appreciation among the Japanese American community, American public and people of Japan.
• To provide administration and program space for non-profit organizations in the community.