4th Annual GVJCI Izakaya
Friday, April 25, 5-9pm
Support the GVJCI while enjoying Japanese City Pop!
Delicious Food & Drinks, including non-alcoholic drinks!
*Limited Tickets* Hurry before we sell out! 21+
What is Japanese City Pop you ask?
City Pop is considered a sub-genre of Japanese pop music that flourished in the late-1970s into the 1980s, alongside Japan's economic boom. It is known for having a range of western influences, such as funk, R&B, disco, soft rock, boogie, etc.
There has been a recent resurgence in popularity, including an international online following. For a sneak peak into the genre of City Pop, check out some of these hits: "Plastic Love" by Mariya Takeuchi, "Sparkle" by Tatsuro Yamashita, and "Windy Summer" by Anri
You're invited to join us & DJ Shi Shi for an evening of Japanese City Pop, delectable food & drinks!
Music by DJ Shi Shi: Craig Ishii, also known as DJ SHI SHI, has held many different positions in the Japanese American community over the years - community DJ is his latest. He also runs Yo! Camp and its parent 501(c)3 nonprofit, Yo! Media with a group of pretty cool people
Why Support Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI)?
GVJCI is a nonprofit organization that engages the community to explore the Nikkei heritage, culture, and contemporary issues through a variety of programs and services.
Community space is offered to a wide variety of nonprofit cultural, educational and community-based organizations, as well as for private use.
We need your support to continue these programs and services, and keep the facilities in good operating condition for the community to use.
Thank you to all who already purchased tickets! See you April 25th
Mike Inouye
Ray Shibata
GVJCI Board
Gold Sponsor: Hirano Homes
Partners & Donors: Painters Tape, Uka, Mutual Trading, Sapporo Premium Beer, Aiya, King’s Hawaiian, Cherrystones, Petersen Automotive Museum
