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2025 Complimentary Green Tea Service, Japan House (Enjoy a Free Drink & Wi-Fi, Browse Books, & Take in Stunning Views of Los Angeles)
2025 The Mesmerizing World of Yayoi Kusama's Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room - Phoenix Art Museum #InfinityRoom #PhoenixMuseum (Re-Opens)
2025 The Samurai Collection (25 Year Collection Focused on Japanese Samurai Armor - Largest Collection Outside of Japan) Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Muller
A Beautiful Japanese Rock Garden in Traditional Japanese Style, USC Campus (Video) Landscape Composed Arrangements of Rocks (Aid for Meditating)
2025 Yayoi Kusama's Longing for Eternity - On View at The Broad
2025: 47th Annual Nikkei Matsuri Festival Event (Food, Performances, Exhibits..) Festival Celebrating Japanese American Culture in San Jose Japantown
2025: Annual Japan Day Parade & Japan Street Fair (Celebrates Japanese Culture, Art, Tradition & Japanese Food) FREE (See Video)
The Hanami Line at Robert T. Matsui Park: Sacramento’s First Cherry Blossom Park (Opens in 2024)
2025 Samurai Splendor: Sword Fittings from Edo Japan (Must-See for Anyone Interested in Japanese Art, History, or Culture) Ongoing Exhibit
2025 Portland Japanese Garden to Receive Centuries-Old Gate (From a Castle Gate Originally Built in the 17th Century)
2025 Celebrating Noguchi Garden’s: A Hidden Oasis Among High Rise Buildings Using Natures Elements: Rock, Water, Tree.. Free
2025 San Francisco Tea Garden Restore 127 Year-Old Pagoda, Golden Gate Park, SF
Anime Expo 2025 Event - Los Angeles Convention Center (Cosplay Showcase: Industry Panel, Vibrant Anime Community Gathering in LA) July 3-6, 2025

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2025 Map of Historic San Jose Japantown, California

Things To See & Do in San Jose Japantown


San Jose is one of the oldest Japantowns in the United States.


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About San Jose Japantown

How Old is San Jose Japantown?

Japantown San Jose has been alive for more than 126 years now.

Where is San Jose Japantown Located?

San Jose Japantown town is located north of Downtown, and it is of the most prominent Japanese landmarks in the US. The development of the town is associated with what was then Chinatown that was developed by John Heinlen, but which faded away due to the great depression.

Where is San Jose Japantown Located?

San Jose Japantown town is located north of Downtown, and it is of the most prominent Japanese landmarks in the US.

Where Can I Find the History of San Jose Japantown?

The Japanese American Museum of San Jose holds the history of the Japanese in this area.

What is the Largest Japanese Festival in San Jose Japantown?

The San Jose Buddhist Church Obon Festival is the largest Japanese festival event in San Jose Japantown.

When Did the First Japanese Immigrants Come to San Jose?

The first generation Japanese (Issei) came to Santa Clara Valley because of the large farming work around 1890.

Where Do I Park in San Jose Japantown?

On Jackson Street there is metered parking. If you park off the main street you have 2 hour parking.

Where Can You Get Fresh Manju in San Jose Japantown?

Shuei-Do Manju Shop. They bake fresh Manju daily and everything is made by hand, the old fashioned way.