Did you know that SJ's Japantown is one of 3?

That's all that's left in the US now...

This is really sad since when I was growing up Fresno, Seattle, Portland and Sacramento had Japantowns. Fresno's was even seeing a bit of renewal in the 70s and 80s. But alas, they're all victims of urban changes.

Anyway, on September 29, the San Jose Japantown is putting on their Spirit of Japantown Festival. It should be a big deal with over 6 blocks of food, shopping and games. There's even
a whole block of suped up Japanese cars.

Unlike Obon, I'm only signed up to help out at a booth.

For more info on the Festival
For more info on CA Japantowns