2025 Voices from the Community: What the Japanese-City.com Community Is Saying

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Community Reflections on Our Impact

Since 2006, thousands of organizers, volunteers, and cultural supporters have used Japanese-City.com to share, discover, and promote Japanese events across the U.S. Here's what members of the community have said about how the site has helped them connect, grow, and celebrate Japanese culture.

Highlights from Cultural & Community Leaders

“Your website was recommended to me by a friend who says this is the place to go for Japanese/Japanese American events. He was right! Submitting was easy, fast, and your team was incredibly responsive.”
— Yuri Yoshida, JACCC, Taiko Jam 09 Producer

“Thank you for helping us publicize the Spirit of Japantown Festival. You are doing something fantastic for all Japanese communities.”
— Jeanne Katsuro, Spirit of Japantown Co-Chair

“Japanese-City.com is a one-stop hub for Japanese and Japanese American cultural events. From gardens to classes, it’s incredibly user-friendly.”
— Marilyn Tokuda, East West Players, Arts Education Director

“The Obon info on your site is amazing!”
— Jim Shimomaye, West LA Buddhist Temple

“Your website provides a great service to the Japanese community—thank you.”
— Scott Iwamoto

“I can't believe we never submitted to your site before. We’ll be featuring it in our newsletter!”
— Kim Andrews, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

“Thank you for helping us to be on the list of your website.”
— Yoko Ishikawa, Aki Matsuri in Las Vegas

“Thank you for your support and your great website. Thanks to you, Tsuru for Solidarity is being able to spread the word about the National Pilgrimage to Close the Camps!”
— Kathy Kojimoto, Tsuru for Solidarity

“Thank you for helping us to reach a larger audience.”
— Rev. Yukari Torii, San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

From Event Organizers & Educators

“Thanks for helping with our Youth Clinic. After you posted our flyer, we filled the entire event!”
— Jim Carroll, GEO Basketball Committee

“I’ve always wanted to expose my students to Japan and Okinawa’s traditions. Now I can invite them to these events daily.”
— Prince Loeffler, AllJapanKarate.com

“Thank you for adding our Obon info. I’ll be sure to share your site with others.”
— Reverend Ryuta Furumoto, Arizona Buddhist Temple

“Your site helped us gain visibility for our Silver Bells Faire. Great work!”
— Emily Hsieh, Kimochi, Inc.

“Thank you so much for placing our event on your site. It looks great!”
— Alison Kochiyama, Japanese Cultural Institute

“Hi, thank you for compiling all of the Obon festival information. I think it's very helpful and I use your information every week.”
— Forrest Yumori

“Thanks so much for listing our Pilgrimage.”
— Kate Wilson, Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation

“Everybody loved your posting for the Koi Show last year.”
— Mike Poynor, Koi Club of San Diego

“Your website is awesome! Thank you for getting so much information out there for everyone to peruse! Great job!”
— Cheryl, Buddhist Church of Parlier

“Thank you Gene! We appreciate you putting the Buddhist Church of Parlier out there!”
— Cheryl, Buddhist Church of Parlier

“Japanese-City is an amazing site and I am so grateful for your help in announcing our event.”
— Pamela Ryder, West LA United Methodist Church

“Thank you for letting the community know about our event.”
— Debbie Yee, Kimochi, Inc.

“Thank you so much for putting the Yakima Valley Museum listing on your site.”
— Patti Hirahara, Yakima Valley Museum

“We really appreciate you listing the exhibition and hope you can visit soon!”
— Lisa Petrie, Presidio Trust

“We really appreciate you taking the time to inform the community about our event.”
— LeJarie Noguchi, Huntington Beach Cherry Blossom Festival

From Community Supporters & Visitors

“I go to your site all the time now. It’s my go-to for events in town.”
— Jackie Tsujimoto, Community Relations

“Japanese-City has something for everyone! It’s an excellent resource for spreading awareness.”
— Hannah

“Your website is AWESOME. It’s been so needed in our community!”
— Jenny

“Thanks for your updates. I love being able to forward them to my family and friends.”
— Marge

“A great source of cultural info. Thank you for preserving tradition.”
— Gary

“I love the event listings—it helps me discover things I didn’t even know about.”
— Christine

“Thank you for such a helpful and informative site. It makes things easier for all of us.”
— Lillian

“The website is easy to use, informative, and fast. I give it 99%!”
— Jeannie