JAPAN BEYOND THE BAY AREA
Feeling nostalgic about Japan? Luckily, we live in a place where there are Japanese things all around us! Whether it’s Japanese social groups, gardens, stores, restaurants, or hot springs, there are lots of ways to get your Japanese “fix” right in your own neighborhood. Click on the following links to see just some of what’s out there.
Central Valley
- Buddhist Church of Sacramento – Sacramento, features a Japanese language school
- Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture – Hanford
- Clovis Heiwa Taiko – Clovis
- Florin Kodomo Taiko – Sacramento, Contact: Bruce Morishita,(916) 429-6168
- Fresno Buddhist Temple
- Fresno Gumyo Taiko – Fresno
- Koyasan Spirit of Taiko Group – Sacramento, Contact: Sensei Rev. Asahi, (916) 444-0111
- Sacramento Taiko Dan – Sacramento
- United Japanese Christian Church – Japanese language and cultural programs
Central Coast
- Shinsho-Mugen Daiko – Monterey, taiko group
- Watsonville Taiko – Watsonville
North Coast/Northeast
- Orr Hot Springs Resort – Ukiah
- Mt. Shasta Taiko – Mt. Shasta
- Wilbur Hot Springs – Japanese style onsen resort near Clearlake
