Welcome to
A pop-up experience in San Francisco Japantown
Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center
Japan Center East Mall 2F
San Francisco, CA. 94115
Photo credit: Chris Kilmann
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION WITH TENNA BEAR
November 15, 2025 - January 4, 2026
Every weekend, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
GARA GARA SPIN FOR PRIZES
Spend $75 in combined same-day purchases at Japantown SF stores or restaurants to earn a spin.
Every spin wins!
Plus:
Photo-Op with Tenna Bear
Japanese Arts and Crafts
Visitor Center Gift Sets and More!
Holiday Sake Tasting Experience
Featuring TCHO chocolate pairings.
Join us November 15 & 16 for a special Holiday Sake Tasting in collaboration with Sake Trend, a small-batch sake distributor. Take three unique sake varieties served in a keepsake Japantenna sake cup to take home, and enjoy authentic TCHO chocolate pairings. Learn about the history and brewing process of sake while savoring these festive flavors.
Japantenna’s PHOTO CONTEST
“OLD & NEW”
From tea ceremony to matcha lattes, paper lanterns to digital art - Japan and Japantown blend echoes of the past with visions of the future.
1ST PLACE WINNER:
Jim Kearns
(Instagram: rawideaphotos)
YOUTH CATEGORY WINNER:
Aya Seng
(Instagram: artsby.aya)
SENIOR CATEGORY WINNER:
Gail T. Weisner
(Instagram: gail.t.weisner.7)
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
