Japan Week

SF Japantown's Summer Festival - Presented by GenRyu Arts

Studio Gen  

Japantown East Mall 22 Peace Plaza, Suite 505, San Francisco


Studio Gen is an inclusive community where all people can experientially explore and meaningfully learn about Japanese diaspora arts and culture.

The Art We Make

February 18 - March 17, 2023

The Art We Make exhibition features and celebrates the unique experiences of Asian Americans. Among these Bay Area artists are Tod the Bunny, Yerrie Choo, Eric Look, and Greg Shimada. The exhibition is organized by GenRyu Arts in partnership with guest curator Cameron Hadley.

Open for viewing Mondays - Saturdays 1 pm - 4 pm or by appointment

Opening reception
Saturday, February 18: 7-10pm

Charming Night in Japantown Workshop
Wednesday, February 15: 6-10pm

Closing reception
Friday, March 17: 7:30-10pm

Featured workshops

Taiko drums

Taiko drumming
Sundays 9pm

Register for free class

Odori dancing
Tuesdays 5pm

Register for free class

Shamisen
Tuesdays 6:30pm

Register for free class

Past events

Japan Day 2020
Livestreamed virtually in collaboration with the Asian Art Museum.
Watch the recording >>

Japan Week Workshops 2020
Pre-recorded workshops in taiko and odori.

Lectures & Demonstrations
Pre-recorded lectures and demonstrations in shamisen performance, Washi Ningyo Doll Making, and koto performance.

Videos

Japan Week is a summer cultural festival featuring performances, workshops & demonstrations in San Francisco Japantown.

Presented by GenRyu Arts in association with East and West Japan Center Mall.
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Thanks to our funders
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Thanks to our partners
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