GenRyu Arts
Celebrating 30 years serving the Japanese and Asian American community.
In Their Footsteps
The Legacy of Issei Women and the Japanese YWCA
Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14
Join us for an evening of storytelling, music, and dance exploring the history of Japantown’s YWCA, now home to Nihonmachi Little Friends preschool.
Culture and community in the heart of Japantown
GenRyu Arts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that builds community through the arts. Our programs include:
- Taiko, shamisen, and odori classes for children and adults
- Japan Week and other public festivals
- Studio Gen art shows and workshops
Weekly classes
Youth Taiko
Taiko classes for youth ages 5-18
Adult Taiko
Welcoming students of all levels
Shamisen
Learn to play Japanese folk songs
Music, visual art, crafts, and more
GenRyu Arts keeps Japanese American art and culture alive in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown.
Thank you to our sponsors
