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Queen Candidates

By J.K. Yamamoto and NikkeiWest

The 2010 candidates for Northern California Cherry Blossom Queen were announced on March 13 in San Francisco Japantown.

Prior to a public program in the Peace Plaza, the five candidates were introduced to the Nikkei media in the Union Bank Hospitality Room. Opening remarks were made by Miki Katsuyama Novitski, executive administrator of the Queen Program, Benh Nakajo of the Queen Committee, and Allen Okamoto, co-chair of the 43rd annual Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival.

Japanese Choral Federation of NC

Renowned Japanese conductor, Koji Toyama, will be conducting the Odawara Male Chorus and other outstanding choral groups from Japan in the Choral Concert at the Herbst Theater in San Francisco, on Friday, April 9th. In addition, Japanese choral groups from the San Francisco Bay Area and southern California will perform some numbers with them. Mr. Koji Toyama is an advisor to Japan’s Choral Federation. Enjoy your Friday evening with Japanese chorus performance.

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