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SDSU-Matsuri
NewsEvents
January 17, 2025

SDSU JSA Matsuri

3rd annual Spring Festival!

The Japanese Student Association at San Diego State University will be holding its 3rd annual Spring Festival!

In addition to Japanese food and games, you can also enjoy traditional performances such as Japanese dance, koto and taiko drums.

Anyone can participate, so we look forward to seeing you there!
Details will also be posted on Instagram @sdsujsa, so please check it out!

Time & Location

Tuesday, March 11 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
San Diego State University Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
6075 Aztec Circle Dr, San Diego, CA 92182

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Honu-Sumo—Maximum-Effort—US-Open
NewsEvents
January 9, 2025

SoCal Sumo Open 2025, the largest sumo event in California

3rd Annual SoCal Sumo Open

Sat, Feb 22
Lincoln High School

Join USA Sumo at one of the largest sumo events of the year. Featuring top sumo talent from around the United States.

Time & Location

Feb 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Lincoln High School, 4777 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92113, USA

 

About the event

Join us for SoCal Sumo Open 2025, the largest sumo event in California. This groundbreaking event, organized by Honu Sumo Club in collaboration with the Maximum Effort Foundation, showcases the best of sumo wrestling, inviting athletes of all sizes and skill levels. Celebrate the strength, skill, and spirit of sumo with us as we bring together a diverse array of competitors in one of the most anticipated events in the sport’s American journey.

Athletes

Register to compete here: Athlete Registration

Spectators

Want to watch the action? Buy tickets at Eventbrite here: 2025 SoCal Sumo Open

Overview

– Location: Lincoln High School, San Diego, California

– Hosted by: Honu Sumo Club in collaboration with the Maximum Effort Foundation

– Sanctioned by United States Sumo Federation

Competition Divisions:

– Men’s divisions: 

Featherweight: up to 77 kg (- 169.76 lbs)

Lightweight: up to 85 kg (~ 187 lbs)

Middleweight: up to 100 kg (~ 220 lbs)

Light Heavy: up to 115 kg (~ 254 lbs)

Heavyweight: over 115 kg (254 lbs +)

Open-Weight: unrestricted

– Women’s divisions:

Lightweight: up to 65 kg (~ 143 lbs)

Middleweight: up to 73 kg (~ 161 lbs)

Light Heavy: up to 80 kg (~ 176 lbs)

Heavyweight: over 80 kg (176 lbs +)

Open-Weight: unrestricted

**For Jr. Division Age Details**

Participants shall be boys/girls born between 2007 (18 years old in 2025) and 2012 (13 years old in 2025) and who are registered to the Sumo Federation of each participating country.

– Female Juniors divisions: 

Lightweight: Under 60 kg

Middleweight: 60 kg and over and under 75 kg

Heavyweight: 75 kg and over

– Male Juniors divisions:

Lightweight: Under 80 kg

Middleweight: 80 kg and over and under 100 Kg

Heavyweight: 100 kg and over

– Kids Division: Brackets will be determined based on age and size to ensure fair and competitive matches.

– Masters Division: A first in SoCal Open history, for male adults over 40, potentially divided into 5-year age brackets depending on participant numbers

Schedule Highlights:

– Weigh-Ins and Open Mat Sessions:

Held at Honu BJJ HQ, 4310 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA

  – Weigh-Ins:

February 20 and 21, multiple sessions

  – Open Mat:

February 21, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

– Tournament Day:

February 22, 2025, at Abraham Lincoln High School Gym

  – Athlete Check-In & Rules Meeting:

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

  – Competition Schedule:

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

8:00a – 8:30a ATHLETE CHECK IN & RULES MEETING ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GYM 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113. Any athlete that fails to arrive by 8:30am will be disqualified from competing. 

9:00a – 5:00p SoCal Sumo Open ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GYM 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113

 

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world-kamishibai-forum-2025
NewsEvents
December 2, 2024

World Kamishibai Forum 2025

World Kamishibai Forum
LIVE IN SAN DIEGO!

February 15-16, 2025

San Diego Central Library, 300 Park Blvd.,
San Diego, California 92101, USA

All Events are FREE
Join us for the first ever in person World Kamishibai Forum.

A FREE Forum for teachers, librarians, storytellers and all Kamishibai Fans!

The World Kamishibai Forum will bring together and celebrate the diversity of Kamishibai performance styles from around the world. Librarians, teachers and storytellers will have the opportunity to learn from internationally recognized Kamishibai experts. The 2 days will encompass “How to” workshops and lots of Kamishibai storytelling and presentations.

Join us and experience how Kamishibai inspires and teaches children to love storytelling and literature.

Click here for more information or to register to attend.

By sdyscsadmin
meraki-concerts-bp
NewsEvents
January 1, 2024

Mission Bay Music presents The Meraki Concerts Series 2025

Mission Bay High School Announces the Second Season of the Meraki Concert Series

SAN DIEGO, CA – Mission Bay High School is proud to present the second season of the Meraki Concert Series, a premier jazz music experience produced entirely by students in the school’s Music Business Program. Running from January through May, this unique work-study initiative provides students with hands-on experience in the business side of the music industry, preparing them for future careers in event production, artist management, and live music promotion.

The Meraki Concert Series is a student-driven effort, with Mission Bay High School (MBHS) students overseeing all aspects of event production, including venue management, artist booking, marketing, sponsorship outreach, and day-of operations. In collaboration with Meraki Event Space and Lounge and the San Diego-Yokohama Sister City Society, this year’s series will feature a stellar lineup of acclaimed and emerging jazz artists.

“Through the Meraki Concert Series, we are not just presenting music – we are creating an immersive experience, crafted through the dedication and talent of our students,” said Jean-Paul Balmat, director of the Mission Bay High School Music Program. “This series reflects our commitment to fostering young talent, engaging our community, and celebrating the diverse world of jazz.”

Spring 2025 Meraki Concert Series Lineup:

  • February 20 – Euphoria Brass Band
  • March 20 – Eric Wesling Quartet
  • April 17 – Holly Hofmann
  • May 22 – Peter Sprague and Leonard Patton

Each evening will begin with a special performance by a Mission Bay High School ensemble, showcasing the rising stars of the school’s acclaimed music program.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. for reservations-only dining, with headlining performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. The concerts will take place at Meraki Event Space and Lounge, located at 1648 30th St., San Diego, CA.

Tickets & Dining Experience:

  • General Admission: $25 per person (available at merakiconcerts.com)
  • Dining Packages: Starting at $70, includes admission, reserved seating, and a curated dinner experience featuring an appetizer and entrée inspired by the season’s finest ingredients.

Proceeds from ticket sales and dining will directly support Mission Bay High School’s nonprofit music program, ensuring students continue to have access to enriching educational and performance opportunities.

For sponsorship inquiries or more information about the Meraki Concert Series and the Mission Bay Music Program, visit missionbaymusic.com or follow @missionbaymusic on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and SoundCloud.

Media Contact:

By sdyscsadmin
finding-her-beat-1170×935
EventsNews
April 16, 2023

FINDING HER BEAT – San Diego Asian Film Festival – OPENING NIGHT FILM

By sdyscsadmin
sd-regional
NewsEvents
March 7, 2023

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
International Business Affairs Forum

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AFFAIRS FORUM

March 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Event Navigation

San Diego’s strategic geographic location has been key to making our economy prosper. Connectivity has been critical to our region’s global competitiveness, attracting a total of $15.6 billion of foreign investment in five years due to its top life sciences market, tech scene, presence of distinguished universities and quality of life. To increase our region’s global engagements with international cities, San Diego has established sixteen Sister Cities Societies in which cultural, educational, business, and technical exchanges take place. San Diego’s first Sister City Agreement was signed in 1957 with Yokohomo, Japan and have enjoyed fruitful ties since their affiliation. This has tremendously enriched the cultural life of residents in both cities through numerous exchanges of arts, culture, commerce and education over the decades. As a first step in building a long- term relationship, San Diego International Sister Cities Association has designated Amboseli, Kenya as a “Friendship City” to develop a multilateral cooperation. The Friendship Cities program is a way for the Sister Cities to initiate a ceremonial relationship with foreign municipalities to foster increased cooperation and communication such as the exchange of correspondence between Elected Officials and business leaders regarding areas of mutual interest. Join us on March 9 for a conversation on fostering international ties throughout the San Diego Sister Cities Association by supporting cultural, educational, and economic relationships. Speakers will also share an overview of San Diego’s Sister City relationships with Yokohama, Friendship Cities program with Amboseli, Kenya, and the stories of many other cities that have collaborated with the organization in planning and implementing cooperative activities and exchanges.

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AFFAIRS FORUMS

 

Through the International Business Affairs Forums, the Chamber provides business leaders with the essential knowledge and resources needed to thrive within the binational marketplace. Attendees also have the opportunity to build and strengthen new relationships, exchange ideas, and debate policies that are relevant to the Cali-Baja business community. Meetings are held monthly, at the San Diego Regional Chamber office or in Tijuana

Registration is open to Chamber members only. If you are not a Chamber member, please contact Joshua Peters, Membership Benefits Coordinator, at jpeters@sdchamber.org to discuss membership opportunities and attending as a guest.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: March 9, 2022
Time: 10:00am – 11:00 am

Location:
Zoom

Contact Details:
Jimena Villaseñor

Phone: 619-544-1316
Email: jvillasenor@sdchamber.org

IBA Forum: 3/9/2023

3/9/2023 10:00 AM -  Zoom Virtual Meeting

Registration (Step 1 of 3)

Enter Registrant Information
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sdsujsa-spring
NewsEvents
March 4, 2023

SDSU Japan Student Association – Spring Matsuri – April 5th

San Diego State University Japan Student Association

Spring Matsuri

WHEN: April 5 from 4pm to 9pm
WHERE: Student Union Courtyard

Featuring food, games and performances!

For parking information and performance schedule visit the SDSU JSA site here! 
 
 
By sdyscsadmin
815
NewsEvents
February 26, 2023

Community Premier & Talk Show
8:15 Hiroshima | From Father to Daughter

Community Premier & Talk Show

8:15 Hiroshima | From Father to Daughter

Community film premier, based on Akiko Mikamo’s book, about survivor’s message of resiliency and love to the next generations for peace.

WHEN: April 12 (W) from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: The UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas – Hazard Center

7510 Hazard Center Drive #100
San Diego, CA 92108
 
TICKET: $12 general admission, $10 students/Mexico residents/JFG & VFP members (to cover a part of the venue cost)
 
The ticket sale link will be sent in March.
 
PROGRAM:
 
6:30pm Registration & Greetings 
6:50pm-8:30pm The film screening and Talk Show with:
 
Akiko Mikamo, Executive Producer & Author of “8:15,” president of San Diego-WISH, 2014 recipient of The World Peace Award at House of Lords in UK by the World Peace & Prosperity Foundation
J.R. Heffelfinger, Director of “8:15 Hiroshima”
Nini Le Huynh, Producer of “8:15 Hiroshima,” Actress/Producer (“House of Cards” “Dark of the Night” and many more)
Mike Kawamura, Hiroshima survivor/former president of Kyocera Europe and Kyocera Brazil, Executive Advisor of San Diego-WISH, KPBS Local Hero Award recipient
Dr. Joshua Torres, Professor of International Relations at Autonomous University of Baja California, Vice President of San Diego-WISH

THE FILM: Directed by J.R. Heffelfinger

“8:15 Hiroshima | From Father to Daughter” is a 51 minute documentary/narrative hybrid film (directed by J.R. Heffelfinger) based on AkikoMikamo‘s book “8:15 – A True Story of Survival and Forgiveness from Hiroshima” (the original title was “Rising from the Ashes” and is also available in Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, and German).

The film won the Audience Award at the 2020 Nashville Film Festival (Oscar qualifying film festival) and was an official selection at the Nashville FF, Association of Asian Studies Film Expo, and Hiroshima International Film Festival.

It illustrates Akiko’s father Shinji’s actual experiences of Hiroshima as a teen at only 3/4 mile from the epicenter of the first atomic bomb explosion over mankind in 1945, and his miraculous survival, love for humanity, and message for world peace, also revealing a shocking event in modern days, discovered in NYC.

Produced in the USA in 2020, Cinescope size, Dolby 5.1ch surround sounds, filmed with a 5K camera in NYC and Hiroshima, in English with Japanese subtitles (reenactments are in Japanese with English subtitles).

More info on the film:  
 
More info on the book: 
“8:15 – A True Story of Survival and Forgiveness from Hiroshima” (by Akiko Mikamo, available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, Polish, and Japanese)
 
By sdyscsadmin
wroskhopweb
NewsEvents
November 14, 2022

CJSCN Fall Workshop in San Diego – Connecting Sister City Youth With Your Community

California-Japan Sister Cities Network

2022 Fall Workshop & Reception

In cooperation with the Consulates General of Japan in San Francisco and in Los Angeles, CJSCN is proud to announce the 2022 Fall Workshop in San Diego. The event will be held on November 19 at the Balboa Recital Hall (2130 Pan American Rd W, San Diego, CA 92101) and focus on the theme of “Connecting Sister City Youth with Your Community”. The attendees will enjoy a networking session, information sharing, and educational workshops on establishing internship programs for youth with local businesses, especially Japanese-owned businesses. All California-Japan sister cities stakeholders in your communities are encouraged to attend. Please also invite your colleagues and youths who are interested in building a bridge between your two cities through sister city relationships.

An invitation to this event was sent to each sister city organization already; if you think your sister city organization did not receive the invitation, please contact info@caljapansistercities.org. RSVPs are due by November 14.

 

By sdyscsadmin
japan-web-
EventsNews
November 11, 2022

San Diego Sister Cities: Celebrating 65 Years of Friendship

65 Years of Friendship

San Diego Sister Cities Celebration

The San Diego-Yokohama Sister City Society is celebrating its 65th Anniversary this year and our society, together with Alcalá de Henares (Spain – 40 years), Perth (Australia – 26 years), Edinburgh (Scotland – 45 years) and Tema (Ghana – 46 years) are sponsoring a colorful, tasty, and rhythmic celebration on Saturday, November 19, 2002, at the House of Pacific Relations Lawn Program area at the world famous Balboa Park, from 11:30-3:30.

australia

11:30am - Pablo Ledsma
San Diego-Perth Sister City Society (Australia - since 1986)

scotland

11:45am San Diego-Edinburgh Sister City Society
San Diego-Edinburgh Sister City Society, (Scotland - since 1977) 

somalia

12:15pm Danjiir Dance Group
San Diego-Garowe Friendship City (Somalia - since 2022)

spain

12:30pm David De Alva, Flamenco Fusion Guitar
San Diego-Alcalá de Henares Sister City Society (Spain - since 1982)

panama

1:15pm Panama Mola Pollera Y Tambor
San Diego-Panama City Sister City Association (Panama - since 2015)

ghana

1:30pm Akayaa Atule
San Diego-Tema Sister City Society (Ghana - since 1976)

czech

2:15pm Podkovicka and Karicka Czech dancers
Carlsbad Sister City Ambassadors (Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic - since 1992)

japan

2:30pm Buddhist Temple of San Diego Taiko
Chula Vista-Odawara (Japan - since 1981)

noriko-japan

3:00pm BonDance Joy
San Diego-Yokohama (Japan- since 1957)

korea

3:30pm San Diego Korean American Folk Dance Association
San Diego-Jeonju (South Korea - since 1982)

Join us as we celebrate San Diego´s international presence and outreach and our sister cities.

For more information, please contact us at info@sdyscs.org or by phone at 760.444.4164

This event is free and open to the public.

By sdyscsadmin