We are pleased to share that Kinmon Gakuen has been officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1911, Kinmon Gakuen has served as a place of learning and community for generations in San Francisco. The current building was built in 1926 and this recognition honors not only the historic value of the building, but also the stories and experiences of the students, families, and community members who have been part of its history. During World War II

On May 16, Kinmon Gakuen held its 2025–2026 Year-end Ceremony in San Francisco Japantown. We were honored to welcome Deputy Consul Takesi Ishihara from the Consulate-General of Japan in San Francisco, who shared congratulatory remarks with our students and families. During the ceremony, students received certificates and participated in class presentations, showcasing what they learned throughout the school year. Families, teachers, volunteers, and board members gathered toge

As part of AAPI Heritage Month in San Francisco, 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. You can read more about this recognition here: https://www.kinmongakuen.org/post/asian-americas-pacificislander-heritage-award-2024 This event is organized by the APA Heritage Celebration Committee. For more information, please visit: https://apasf.org (Shared for community in

🌏Associate Professor Hiroyuki Okamoto from Hyogo University visited Kinmon Gakuen. During his visit, he met with our Educational Director, Dr. Masahiko Minami, toured the school, and exchanged ideas about our programs. His research includes the history of Japanese American education in the San Francisco Bay Area, and he showed interest in our school's activities. We appreciate his visit.

Following our previously announced 5-session Japanese Summer Classes (May–June), Kinmon Gakuen is pleased to introduce an additional short-term summer program for children and teens. This 3-session program will be held on Saturdays—July 25, August 1, and August 8—from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Designed as an introductory and engaging experience, this program allows students to explore Japanese language and culture through hands-on activities such as crafts and Bon Odori (traditio

Kinmon Gakuen is pleased to announce our 2026 Summer Japanese Classes for children ages 5 through high school. This program offers students a fun and engaging opportunity to continue learning Japanese during the summer. Through reading, writing, and basic conversation practice, students can strengthen their language skills while enjoying interactive lessons. Classes will be held on five Saturdays from May 30 to June 27, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Kinmon Gakuen in San Franci

We have launched a new page, Research on Kinmon Gakuen , featuring academic research and historical materials related to Kinmon Gakuen.The page introduces research by Professor Toyotomi Morimoto and related publications that explore the history of Japanese language education and community life. 🔗 View the page: https://www.kinmongakuen.org/research-on-kinmon-gakuen

Kinmon Gakuen in San Francisco’s Japantown is excited to introduce a new program—the Saturday Afternoon Class—designed to help children learn Japanese in a natural and enjoyable way. While our regular morning classes focus on building foundational language skills, the afternoon session offers a special opportunity for students to experience the joy of “using” Japanese through culture- and play-based activities. What makes this class unique is its hands-on, experiential appr

Today, Saturday, August 30, Kinmon Gakuen held its Opening Ceremony to mark the beginning of the new semester.Chairman Shinichi Seino...

Kinmon Gakuen is excited to offer a 3-day summer program for children and teens (ages 5–18).This short-term program introduces Japanese...

We are now accepting registrations for the 2025–2026 Saturday Japanese Language Program! 📅 Program Dates Fall Semester: August 30, 2025...

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Masahiko Minami , Educational Director of Kinmon Gakuen, has been selected as this year’s ...

Hello everyone! 😊 Kinmon Gakuen will be holding a Rummage Sale on Saturday, April 26th, 2025 , from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at our school...

We are excited to announce the Kinmon Gakuen Summer Course 2025! This program is designed to help students build their Japanese...

Kinmon Gakuen will be hosting an Open House for prospective students interested in enrolling for the Fall 2024 semester. This is a great...

Classes Begin: January 11, 2025 Students continuing from the Fall Semester are welcome, and mid-term enrollments are also accepted. Class...

Attention all Kinmon Gakuen alumni! We invite you to register and be part of our alumni network. Your participation helps us stay...

📚 Founded in 1911, Kinmon Gakuen has been a vital part of San Francisco's Japantown, offering Japanese language education. While we’ve...

Exciting Event Announcement! Join us on Sept 12, from 4:30-6:30 PM at the JCCCNC for a special presentation on the digitization project of historical documents from the Japanese immigrant community in San Francisco Japantown. We’re honored to have Professor Morimoto from Waseda University presenting at this event! To celebrate, we’ve included a photo of Professor Morimoto delivering a speech at a Kinmon Gakuen ceremony. Don’t miss this chance to learn about the rich history

Join Us for an Exciting Event! We invite you to our Information Meeting with Kinmon Gakuen ! Come discover our exciting plans for the future of the Kinmon Gakuen Community Center Project. Your support has been instrumental in making this vision a reality, and we want to share our progress with you! Date & Time: 12:00 NOON - 1:30 PM Venue: Christ United Presbyterian Church Social Room 1700 SUTTER ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94115 What to Expect: Project updates and future plan