Kinmon Gakuen

🌸 BREAKING NEWS 🌸
Kinmon Gakuen has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Founded in 1911, Kinmon Gakuen has stood in San Francisco for over a century—serving generations of students and supporting the community through language, culture, and connection. The current school building was built in 1926.
From the past to the present, Kinmon Gakuen continues to be a place where learning and community come together.
Thank you for being part of our story.

🌸 お知らせ 🌸
このたび金門学園は、アメリカ合衆国国家歴史登録財（National Register of Historic Places）に正式登録されました。
1911年に創立された金門学園は、100年以上にわたりサンフランシスコで日本語教育とコミュニティを支えてきました。現在の校舎は1926年に建てられました。
過去から現在へ、金門学園はこれからも学びとコミュニティが集う場所であり続けます。
これまで金門学園を支えてくださった皆様に心より感謝申し上げます。

📢 Kids Japanese Summer Classes at Kinmon Gakuen! 🇯🇵✨

Looking for a fun and engaging summer activity for your child?

Kinmon Gakuen in San Francisco Japantown is offering two Japanese summer programs for ages 5–18!

🌿 May–June Program
• 5 Saturdays (May 30 – June 27)
• Two classes offered:
　- Beginning Hiragana
　- Beginning Kanji
• Reading & Writing
• Tanabata & Crafts Activities 🎋

🌻 July–August Program
• 3 Saturdays (July 25, Aug 1, Aug 8)
• Japanese crafts
• Simple Japanese conversation
• Bon Odori activities

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Kinmon Gakuen
2031 Bush St, San Francisco

All levels welcome!

Please scan the QR codes on the flyer to register or visit:
🌐 kinmongakuen.org

Join San Francisco in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month!

The APA Heritage Awards & Community Gala will take place on May 6.

Kinmon Gakuen was honored as a San Francisco Honoree at the 2024 APA Heritage Awards, and we are pleased to share this year’s event.

Learn more about this recognition:
https://www.kinmongakuen.org/post/asian-americas-pacificislander-heritage-award-2024

For event details:
https://apasf.org

(Shared for community information)

サンフランシスコのAAPIヘリテージ月間を一緒にお祝いしましょう！

5月6日にAPA Heritage Awards & Community Galaが開催されます。

金門学園は2024年に同イベントにて表彰を受けました。今年のイベントをご案内いたします。

受賞についてはこちら：
https://www.kinmongakuen.org/post/asian-americas-pacificislander-heritage-award-2024

イベント詳細はこちら：
https://apasf.org

（コミュニティ情報としてご案内しています）

We’ve launched the Case Statement page for the Kinmon Gakuen Capital Campaign.

For over a century, Kinmon Gakuen has been part of the Japantown community. This project will restore and reimagine the space as a vibrant hub for language education, cultural programs, and community gatherings.

We invite you to learn more about the vision and progress of the project:
https://www.kinmoncapcampaign.org/case-statement

Your support helps carry this legacy forward.

Kinmon Gakuen is now accepting registrations for our 2026 Summer Japanese Classes.
This program provides children ages 5 through high school with a fun and engaging opportunity to continue learning Japanese during the summer. Students will practice reading, writing, and basic conversation in a supportive classroom environment.
Classes will be held on five Saturdays from May 30 to June 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Two classes are offered:
Beginning Hiragana Class
Beginning Kanji Class
Tuition: $300 (all inclusive)
Location
Kinmon Gakuen
2031 Bush Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Registration form
https://pci.jotform.com/form/260615357850156
We hope many students will join us this summer!

San Francisco celebrates Lunar New Year 2026 with free, family-friendly events across the city. Get your guide at apasf.org

On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Glen S. Fukushima (Stanford University), Nobuko Saito Cleary (Cross Cultural Communications), and Emily Murase (Japantown Task Force, Inc.) visited Kinmon Gakuen.

During the visit, we had a constructive and forward-looking discussion on the historical significance of the Kinmon Gakuen building, its future use, and fundraising efforts for our Capital Campaign. We were grateful to receive many valuable ideas that will help guide the project moving forward.

Following the discussion, our guests toured the school building, where we continued to exchange thoughts while viewing the current condition and future potential of the facility.
The visit concluded in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it a truly meaningful occasion.

We sincerely thank them for taking the time to visit and share their insights.

2026年1月15日（木）、グレン・Ｓ・フクシマ（Visiting Fellow, Stanford University）さん、クリアリー齋藤信子（Cross Cultural Communications）さん、エミリー・ムラセ（Japantown Task Force, Inc.）さんが金門学園を訪問されました。

当日は、金門学園校舎の歴史的意義や将来の活用、キャピタルキャンペーンのファンドレイジングに向けて、建設的で前向きな話し合いが行われました。今後につながる多くの貴重なアイデアを共有していただきました。

話し合いの後には校舎内をご見学いただき、校舎の現状や可能性を実際にご覧いただきながら意見交換を行いました。
終始あたたかい雰囲気の会合となり、大変有意義な時間となりました。

ご多忙の中お越しいただき、誠にありがとうございました。

https://www.kinmoncapcampaign.org/so/36PitgsVg?languageTag=en

Season’s greetings from Kinmon Gakuen I hope this message finds you well. Kinmon Gakuen is moving forward with the renovation of Kinmon Gakuen Hall in San Francisco’s Japantown. This project is focused on renewing the hall as a safe, fully accessible space for community and public use, including cultural programs, nonprofit offices, p...

Kinmon Gakuen’s Capital Campaign focuses on revitalizing our historic auditorium — a spacious, stage-equipped area that will be available for community use, events, and rentals in the future. 🏫✨
This chart shows our donor recognition levels, including naming opportunities for major upgrades such as the auditorium, elevator, kitchen, classrooms, and more.
Your support helps us preserve this important building and create a space that can serve our neighborhood for many years to come.
For more details or to contribute, please visit our website: www.kinmoncapcampaign.org 🙏💛