Japantenna

Japantenna In San Francisco's Japantown, featuring regional food, culture, and travel destinations of Japan.

We want to give a special thanks to everyone who participated in the Japantenna photo contest. We had amazing entries an...
09/16/2025

We want to give a special thanks to everyone who participated in the Japantenna photo contest. We had amazing entries and celebrated our winners on Sunday with our new mascot, Tennabear!

Tennabear is going to be at many more of our events, so make sure to come out and support. Japantenna at the Japan Town Visitor Center, open on weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.











Shouting out a couple more of our photo contest contestants! Everyone did such a great job encapsulating the old and new...
09/11/2025

Shouting out a couple more of our photo contest contestants! Everyone did such a great job encapsulating the old and new theme related to Japan town and Japan and we're so excited to share our community's creativity! We got a lot of photos that we haven't featured yet, so if you want to see your pictures, we're having a exhibition for our photo contest at the Japantown Visitor Center and

Stop by this weekend to check it out (Friday-Sunday) and winners will be announced on Sunday!

We want to give a special shout out and say thank you to everyone who entered the Japantenna photo contest! You are also...
09/05/2025

We want to give a special shout out and say thank you to everyone who entered the Japantenna photo contest! You are also talented and creative and we're going to have so much fun going through your artistic works through the next week.

We wanted to Showcase some of the entries on Instagram, but the rest of the entries will be featured at as well as the JapanTown Visitor Center, both located in the East Mall. So if you're in the area, make sure to check that out!

And I know everyone is itching to know the winners of the photo contest, but that will be announced on September 14th. And you know we're going to send out a big blast to celebrate our winners, so make sure you're keeping tabs that weekend!

📸✨ Great news, photographers! ✨📸We’ve extended the Japantenna Photo Contest deadline — you now have until 📅 September 4,...
08/29/2025

📸✨ Great news, photographers! ✨📸

We’ve extended the Japantenna Photo Contest deadline — you now have until 📅 September 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST) to submit your shots!

That’s a few extra days to capture your best “Old & New” moments of Japanese culture and submit them for a chance to win 🎉

🔑 Quick reminder on how to enter:
✅ Post up to 5 original photos on Instagram
✅ Tag and include
✅ Note if you’re entering Youth or Senior category
✅ Keep your account public during the contest period

Don’t miss out — we can’t wait to see your creativity!

📸✨ Photo Contest Alert! ✨📸Japantenna invites photographers of all levels to take part in our “Old & New” Social Media Ph...
08/05/2025

📸✨ Photo Contest Alert! ✨📸

Japantenna invites photographers of all levels to take part in our “Old & New” Social Media Photo Contest, celebrating the Cameras & Photography Pop-Up in historic San Francisco Japantown! 🇯🇵🎞️

Whether it’s tea ceremonies or tech, lanterns or LED art—capture the blend of tradition and modernity in Japanese culture or Japantown itself for a chance to win exclusive prizes and have your work featured in our pop-up gallery! 🏆🖼️

🗓️ Submit by: Monday, Sept 1
📍 Exhibition Dates:
Sept 6–7 & Sept 13–14 | 12PM–5PM
📍 Location: Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center, 22 Peace Plaza, East Mall 2F

📷 Full contest rules and details: japantenna.org
Tag us & follow 👉
Let the old meet the new—through your lens.

The 2025 Japantenna Mid-Retreat & Farewell Party for Shimada-san was filled with connection, reflection, and celebration...
05/29/2025

The 2025 Japantenna Mid-Retreat & Farewell Party for Shimada-san was filled with connection, reflection, and celebration at the Alton Hotel Fisherman’s Wharf. 🏙️✨

From meaningful conversations to unforgettable memories, we’re so grateful to have shared this time with such passionate, forward-thinking individuals. Wishing Shimada-san all the best on the next chapter—you’ll always have a home in our Japantenna family! 🇯🇵❤️

🌸✨ Experience the Future of Osaka & Kansai in SF! ✨🌸Missed Myaku Myaku last weekend? Don’t worry—there’s still plenty of...
03/07/2025

🌸✨ Experience the Future of Osaka & Kansai in SF! ✨🌸

Missed Myaku Myaku last weekend? Don’t worry—there’s still plenty of Expo 2025 excitement waiting for you! 🎡🐙

Join us for the Osaka Kansai Showcase, hosted by Japantenna, at the Japantown Visitor Center and get an exclusive look at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai!

📅 Dates: March 8, 9, 15, 16
📍 Location: Japan Center EAST Mall, 2nd Floor

Discover everything you need to know about Expo 2025, plus expert travel and tourism tips for exploring the vibrant Kansai region—Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and beyond! 🏯🍜

🌟 What to Expect:
✅ Expo 2025 VR Experience – Step into the future of innovation!
✅ Exclusive Expo Merchandise – Get your hands on limited-edition items!
✅ Kansai Travel Tips – Plan your perfect Japan adventure!

Whether you're a Japan travel lover or just curious about what’s coming to Osaka in 2025, this is your chance to dive in! See you there! 🇯🇵✨

🌏✨ Osaka Expo 2025 Pop-Up Experience is coming to San Francisco! 🇯🇵🎉Experience the culture and highlights of the 2025 Wo...
02/14/2025

🌏✨ Osaka Expo 2025 Pop-Up Experience is coming to San Francisco! 🇯🇵🎉

Experience the culture and highlights of the 2025 World Expo and Osaka in a FREE exhibit at the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center! 🎨🍣🌸 Immerse yourself in the vision of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, explore interactive displays, and get a taste of the excitement leading up to this global event.

🌟 What to Expect:
✅ Meet & Greet with Expo 2025 Mascot MYAKU-MYAKU 🤩🎭
✅ VR Experience – Step into the future of Expo 2025! 🚀👓
✅ Giveaways & More! 🎁🎉

📍 Location:
22 Peace Plaza, Japan Center East Mall, 2F, San Francisco
📅 Dates: Feb 28 – Mar 2 (Fri/Sat/Sun)
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 5 PM

Don’t miss this chance to discover the future of innovation, culture, and global connections—right in the heart of Japantown! Tag your friends and come explore! 🚀🇯🇵

🌏✨ Osaka Expo 2025 Pop-Up Experience is coming to San Francisco! 🇯🇵🎉Experience the culture and highlights of the 2025 Wo...
02/13/2025

🌏✨ Osaka Expo 2025 Pop-Up Experience is coming to San Francisco! 🇯🇵🎉

Experience the culture and highlights of the 2025 World Expo and Osaka in a FREE exhibit at the Japantown Cultural District Visitor Center! 🎨🍣🌸 Immerse yourself in the vision of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, explore interactive displays, and get a taste of the excitement leading up to this global event.

🌟 What to Expect:
✅ Meet & Greet with Expo 2025 Mascot MYAKU-MYAKU 🤩🎭
✅ VR Experience – Step into the future of Expo 2025! 🚀👓
✅ Giveaways & More! 🎁🎉

📍 Location: 22 Peace Plaza, Japan Center East Mall, 2F, San Francisco

📅 Dates: Feb 28 – Mar 2 (Fri/Sat/Sun)
⏰ Time: 11 AM – 5 PM

Don’t miss this chance to discover the future of innovation, culture, and global connections—right in the heart of Japantown! Tag your friends and come explore! 🚀🇯🇵

Don’t miss your chance at Japantenna APEC edition happening November 17 - 19 Thursday to Sunday 11am - 6pm in Japan Cent...
11/16/2023

Don’t miss your chance at Japantenna APEC edition happening November 17 - 19 Thursday to Sunday 11am - 6pm in Japan Center East Mall 2F! Come and get a taste of Japan!

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Don’t miss this chance! Black Sesame Latte Mix is just one of the many products on display November 17 - 19 in Japantenn...
11/14/2023

Don’t miss this chance! Black Sesame Latte Mix is just one of the many products on display November 17 - 19 in Japantenna’s APEC edition! This latte is known for its rich and roasted flavor.

Japantenna Edition APEC November 17 - 19 11 am - 6pm Japan Center East Mall 2F
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Just in case you missed it! Yuzu Seasoned Roasted Nori Seaweed Snack will be showcased along with many other products No...
11/13/2023

Just in case you missed it! Yuzu Seasoned Roasted Nori Seaweed Snack will be showcased along with many other products November 17 - 19 in Japantenna’s APEC edition! This snack is known for its umami and mouth-melting feel.

Japantenna Edition APEC November 17 - 19 11 am - 6pm Japan Center East Mall 2F
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Address

Japan Center Mall East 2nd Floor, 22 Peace Plaza #533
San Fransisco, CA
94115

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

Telephone

+14153461239

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