Japanese Community Youth Council

San Francisco Designated Landmark #81

The Japantown Task Force is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and developing Japantown in San Francisco, CA. Their mission is to strengthen the ethnic diversity of the community and create a safe, beautiful, and prosperous atmosphere. They aim to revitalize Japantown as a thriving commercial and retail district, while also preserving and expanding it as a neighborhood for residents and community-based organizations. The organization works towards improving the physical environment of Japantown to contribute to the cultural, economic, and neighborhood vitality of the community. The Japantown Task Force focuses on various initiatives, including the Peace Plaza Renovation Project and the Osaka Way Buchanan Mall Upgrade. They also engage in long-term planning and preservation efforts, as evidenced by their involvement in the Japantown Cultural District and the development of strategic frameworks and guidelines. Through their work, they aim to develop Japantown as a historical center, cultural capital, and community center for people of Japanese ancestry in America.Generated from the website