San Francisco security guard shot and killed by teen in Japantown, police say
Two teens have been arrested for shooting and killing a security guard in San Francisco, police said. The victim was a guard in Japantown.
Japantown Peace Plaza renovation receives more state funding
The community group working to revitalize and renovate San Francisco Japantown’s Peace Plaza received additional funding to bolster their efforts and ensure the project is completed as they envisioned.
Man seriously injured after falling off elevated walkway in San Francisco's Japantown
A man was seriously injured after falling off an elevated walkway in Japantown Saturday night.
San Francisco Japantown mochi shop closing after 115 years
Owners of Benkyodo announced they will be closing their doors March 31. The sweet shop is the oldest business in SF's Japantown.
San Francisco health officials confirm 67 COVID-19 cases at Japantown assisted living facility
San Francisco Health Director Dr. Grant Colfax on Monday confirmed 67 cases of the coronavirus at a private assisted living facility in the city's Japantown.
Japantown’s Benkyodo and Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop preserving sweet traditions
Benkyodo and Yasukochi’s Sweet Stop are among the diverse businesses that have been honored by San Francisco’s Legacy Business Program.
San Jose gallery facing eviction
The cherished gallery is being evicted to make way for luxury apartments. Azenith Smith reports.