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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
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
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
