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Past Events
These are brief summaries and links to information about events that relate to the Peninsula Branch. Please enjoy reading through them to get a feel for what we do, as well as see some pictures!!!
2009 Events
- Oct 10 (Sat): was a special session. Every year, we show our spirit to support the local community by helping the annual cleanning of the SMJACC buildings. This year was no exception. Thank you to all that came and helped.
- Aug 16 (Sun): The Los Angeles branch (the oldest branch in the US) held its annual demonstration in Little Tokyo, along with the South Bay and the Caltech Branches. Our branch master, Yoshi Karahashi, was lucky enough to be in the LA area on that day, and thanks to the LA branch's hospitality, he participated in this traditional event. LA Branch's report is available here.
- July 25 - 29: WSKO held a large international event in Bali. Although parts of the plan and schedule were changed, it was a successful and fun event. Peninsua branch master, Yoshi Karahashi, attended the sessions. WSKO's report is avaiable here on their website.
- July 12 (Sun): As in the recent years, we supported a public demonstration put up by the Monterey Branch. A report of it is available here.
- May 17 (Sun): Once again, we performed a public demonstration at the Hakone Garden. A combined report about our March, April and May demonstrations are available on the WSKO website HERE
- April 15: We were honoured to welcome McCulloch-sensei, the branch master of the Toronto branch (...yes, that's in Canada). A short article is on their blog site HERE. Thank you, McCulloch-sensei!
- April 12: The San Francisco Branch, once again, performed during the San Francisco Japan Town Cherryblossom Festival. We, the Peninsula Branch, along with the Berkeley Branch were there as well!
- March 7: We were invited by the local Japanese School association to perform a demonstration. There was an article that mentioned us on the NichiBei Times. Did you see it?
2008 Events
- October 3, 4, 5: San Jose Silicon Valley Branch hosted an official WSKO seminar, and the first North America "Taikai" The report is available here
- October 11 (Sat): SMJACC had its annual clean-up day, and we are proud to have helped out once again.
- July 13 (Sun): Similar to last year, the Monterey branch hosted a public demonstration during the Monterey Buddhist Temple's summer festival. Great demo with people from the Monterey, Peninsula, and Mt.Diablo branches taking part.
- May 18 (Sun): Once again, we were invited to put up a public demonstration during the "Matsuri" Festival at the Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. Big sucess, many thanks to everyone that helped out, as well as to the warm audience!
- April 13 (Sun): San Francisco Branch hosted a public demonstration during the San Francisco Japan Town Cherryblossom Festival. Thanks to all that helped out! It was a great day!
2007 Events
2006 Events
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