Beloved SF business Japan Video & Media to close its doors after 40 years
Japan Video & Media, a San Francisco business that, over the last forty years, has become a Japantown institution, announced it will be closing its doors for good at the end of the month.
SF Japantown shops persevere despite 2-year construction and past setbacks
The Peace Plaza in San Francisco's historic Japantown is now in the midst of a major construction project, that will pose a challenge to businesses that remain open even as the renovation closes the plaza for an estimated two years.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt annual Japantown Cherry Blossom parade
In San Francisco, the annual cherry blossom parade was disrupted by a group of pro-Palestinian protesters. It happened Sunday afternoon at Laguna and Post Streets in Japantown.
Cherry Blossom festival underway in SF's Japantown
Saturday's rainy weather didn't deter thousands from flocking to San Francisco's Japantown to enjoy the annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival.
SF Cherry Blossom Festival final weekend
The final weekend of the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival is April 15-16th. KTVU's Roberta Gonzales has the festival weekend forecast. KTVU's Jana Katsuyama will be emcee for the Grand Parade on Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Family-owned restaurant in San Francisco's Japantown closes
Cafe Mums, best known for Shabu Shabu, a Japanese version of hot pot closed following Sunday breakfast after more than 40 years. The Tam family has considered the restaurant a labor of love that has spanned generations.
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.