San Mateo Japanese-American Community Center

The San Mateo Japanese-American Community Center preserves Japanese American history and expands understanding of Japanese culture through arts, activities, and education. Public hours run Tuesday through Thursday, with an appointment option when needed.

It is a locally based Peninsula cultural resource rather than a festival-only listing. That matters if you want recurring community contact in San Mateo instead of only Japantown event days.

Call ahead for current programs and whether your visit needs an appointment outside posted hours.