About

Sakura Foundation

PRESERVING OUR JAPANESE HERITAGE

The mission of Sakura Foundation is to sustain the Tri-State/Denver Buddhist Temple and celebrate Japanese American heritage, culture and community. The non profit foundation was established in 2014 as a result of the re-organization of Tri-State Buddhist Church Apartments, Inc. and Sakura Square. True to its charitable mission, Sakura Foundation is committed to preserving our Japanese heritage and culture by supporting the community through programs, events, grants and scholarships.

HERITAGE

We remember and honor the hard work and dedication of those who built our community

CULTURE

Our Japanese-American culture permeates our intentions, events and programming.

COMMUNITY

Our commitment to enhancing and embracing our community is steadfast.

DIRECTORS

STACEY SHIGAYA Program Director

GARY YAMASHITA Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JOE OZAKI Board President

RICHARD YOSHIDA Board Vice President

KELLY YAMASAKI Board Secretary

ROBERT TANAKA Board Treasurer

DREW DOMOTO Board Member

SARAH HARRISONBoard Member

DJ IDA Board Member

CATHY ISHIDABoard Member

KENZO KAWANABEBoard Member

TOM MIGAKIBoard Member

CHARLES OZAKI Board Member

DEREK OKUBO Board Member

JONI SAKAGUCHI Board Member

Sakura Foundation Advisory Council

Bob Fujimoto

John Nitta

Steve Nitta

Ed Nozawa

ANNUAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

For the safety of our volunteers, attendees and community, the 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival has been postponed to June 2022. Please visit CherryBlossomDenver.org in June 2021 for videos, Marketplace Vendor links and a few special surprises.

The Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the Japanese heritage and culture through live entertainment, food and drink, a marketplace and informative exhibits and demonstrations.

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