
Welcome to
A pop-up experience in San Francisco Japantown
Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center
Japan Center East Mall, 2nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94115
Photo credit: Chris Kilmann
Japantenna
PHOTO CONTEST
“OLD & NEW”
Deadline: September 1, 11:59pm PST
From tea ceremony to matcha lattes, paper lanterns to digital art - Japan and Japantown blend echoes of the past with visions of the future.
Japantenna invites photographers of all levels to participate in our Social Media Photo Contest, held in celebration of our Cameras & Photography Pop-Up in historic Japantown, San Francisco. Submit a photo that reflects the theme, “Old & New” - featuring Japanese culture, aesthetics, or Japantown —for a chance to win prizes and be showcased in our gallery exhibition.
Experience the unique regional culture of Japan
Japan is divided into 47 prefectures. Each has its own unique history and culture. Come and experience regional culture of Japan in San Francisco Japantown





