May 4, 2020

Good morning everyone,

The JCBD will be sending email news like this to keep you updated on Japantown and how the COVID-19 pandemic is effecting our small businesses. Keeping Japantown connected is important so that our community continues to support one another and stays strong during these difficult times.

JCBD Staff and Greg Viloria continue to check in with essential businesses that are open. These daily check-ins not only enable us to see how they are doing, if they had any success in receiving funding, but also gives us an opportunity to answer questions they may have.

JCBD Operations Manager, Brandon Quan has also started Japantown BOLO (Be On the Look Out) Reports. This information is shared to Japantown small businesses, nonprofit organizations and SFPD so that they are alerted on any criminal activity in Japantown.

Please do stay safe! #japantownstrong
JCBD Staff
 

Shelter in Place

Governor Newsom announced a reopening roadmap with stages, and restaurants are part of Stage 2, but details are pending.....San Francisco and six other Bay Area jurisdictions will extend the Stay Home Orders through the end of May extend the shelter in place throughout May with some expanded access to outdoor activities......Free COVID-19 testing in San Francisco for those showing symptoms or are high risk.
 

JCBD COVID-19 Impact Survey Results

JCBD COVID-19 Impact Survey Results for Japantown Small Businesses & Non Profit Organizations was created to assess the small businesses and nonprofits in Japantown since the shelter in place order took into effect. Click here to view the summary of the results collected.
 

As part of the Geary Rapid Project, today (May 4) road work is being done on Webster Street (south bound) between Post and Geary.

For more information on what to expect please read the Geary Rapid Project overview.
 

Also a reminder that the pedestrian bridge at Geary and Steiner is scheduled to be over Memorial Day weekend, from 8:00 p.m. Friday evening, May 22 through Monday, May 25.
For more information please read the informational flyer.
 

Updated list on Essential Businesses that are Open in Japantown
Please help us spread the word and share on your social media/website.
 

Japantown Small Businesses Giving Back
Japantown thanks On the Bridge Restaurant and  Marufuku Ramen for providing meals to our front line workers. Last week On the Bridge provided 25 curry chicken meals to SFPD Northern Station and Marufuku provided 20 ramen meals to SFFD Station No. 5.

Restaurants that would like to support healthcare and front line workers, can contact us at info@jtowncbd.org and we will help make the connection.
 

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
This year due the COVID-19 pandemic the APA Heritage Month Celebration will be celebrating virtually. The APA Heritage Foundation, in partnership with Official Celebration Partners, Asian Art Museum, CAAM, and SF Public Library has compiled an online guide to help you celebrate.

 

The Nihonmachi Street Fair Board of Directors announced Saturday that this year’s scheduled 47th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair will be cancelled. They posted this press release.
 

Please note the changes in operating hours for the Japan Center Garage.
Annex Garage is closed.