Japantown
San Francisco, CA 94115
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EVENTS
Festival Sponsors and Partners
To make our festival unique to San Francisco and Japantown, and as the only “J-POP” themed festival in the US, J-POP SUMMIT FESTIVAL 2011 is looking for sponsors and partners to join the effort and the fun of making this festival happen.
YOU
This year we opened a KICK STARTER PROJECT to bring an opportunity for J-POP SUMMIT fans to become an individual sponsor. As a non-profit event, this community support is huge for us. Once again, thank you very much for becoming our personal sponsor!
This year we opened a KICK STARTER PROJECT to bring an opportunity for J-POP SUMMIT fans to become an individual sponsor. As a non-profit event, this community support is huge for us. Once again, thank you very much for becoming our personal sponsor!
Festival 2011 PERSONAL SPONSORS: Aaron Conklin, Akitoshi Sugimura, Allan Fabros, Andrew, Angela Rojas, Angie C, Anthony Miller, Antonio Cervantes, Armand Smith, Arron, Ashley Diaz, Backer, Boss Nguyen, Brandon Paper, Carlo Santos, Chelsea Mullen, Chen Zhong-Qi, Chris Howard, Chris Valenzuela, Coffy David-Shea, CONVERGENCE MMXI, Crystal Anne David, cynthia nakashima, Dan Ushikubo, Darcy Woo, demian carver, Diana Lazo, duy nguyen, Dwight Teague, Eileen Lee, Emily Rush, Erwin Martinez, España Sheriff, Etthien Anguiano, Felicia Tsang, Felicity Lau, Fernando DeGroot Parajon, Freida Yu, Fumiyo Ginny Anami, Gary Parcia, Hayley, Helen Dinnigan, honeyandsweets, Ian Wu, Imari Yumiki, Irving Jiang, James Warren Hull, Jana Fabros, Jason Cortez, Jeff Birnbaum, Jennifer Chen, Jeremiah J Rider, Jonathan Chow, Joshua Hawkinson, JP Rosales, Kaleb Cheng, Kaoru Fujita, Katherine, Katherine Adler, Kenji, Kenny Ko, Kent Keltner, Kimo Crossman, Kylie Rickards, Lei M., Leo Liang, Lia Takata, Loralei, Luis, maggie chu, Manami Iiboshi, Marco Lui, Margaretta Darnall, Matt Boswell, Michael Tang, Mika Anami, Mina Matta, miyu, Nina Zheng, oliver, oscar yuen, P.Huynh, Pacific Media Expo, Paul Nepywoda, phanotos, Prisca Cheng, Roger, Russell Chou, Ryan Abejuela, Sean cameron, Sean Imai, Sean Stasio, SFLove, Shannon, Shannon O’Mara, Shio Toyoda, someone, Stacy Burt, Stephanie Jee, Steven Bui, Sylvia Kwan, Syuichi Martin, TAKESHI YOSHIDA, Tempo-P, Terry Woo, Tobi Baca, Victor Lee, Wesley Chiu, William Choy, yayoi Ukai, Yukie Xizi Dong, Yukio Obunai, zalas, Alexandre Sapata Carbonell, Tera_GX, Rieko Fujii
NEW PEOPLE
NEW PEOPLE offers the latest films, art, fashion and retail brands from Japan and is the creative vision of the J-Pop Center Project and VIZ Pictures, a distributor and producer of Japanese live action film. Located at 1746 Post Street, the 20,000 square foot structure features a striking 3-floor transparent glass façade that frames a fun and exotic new environment to engage the imagination into the 21st Century. www.newpeopleworld.com
NEW PEOPLE offers the latest films, art, fashion and retail brands from Japan and is the creative vision of the J-Pop Center Project and VIZ Pictures, a distributor and producer of Japanese live action film. Located at 1746 Post Street, the 20,000 square foot structure features a striking 3-floor transparent glass façade that frames a fun and exotic new environment to engage the imagination into the 21st Century. www.newpeopleworld.com
Japantown Merchants Association
JMA was founded in1965. Its purpose has always been to increase the number of visitors to Japantown as well as to ensure the economic viability of the community. JMA encourages visitors to shop and experience the culture, and the gifts that the Japantown experience provides. www.sfjapantown.org
JMA was founded in1965. Its purpose has always been to increase the number of visitors to Japantown as well as to ensure the economic viability of the community. JMA encourages visitors to shop and experience the culture, and the gifts that the Japantown experience provides. www.sfjapantown.org
Japan Foundation Los Angeles
The Japan Foundation is the first organization that specializes in international cultural exchange in Japan. www.jpf.go.jp/e/
The Japan Foundation is the first organization that specializes in international cultural exchange in Japan. www.jpf.go.jp/e/
Consulate General of Japan SF
The Central and Northern California is known for its deep historic, geographic and economic connections with Japan, and currently, over thirty-five thousand Japanese people live and work in the region, while Nevada is home to three thousand Japanese residents.
www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp
The Central and Northern California is known for its deep historic, geographic and economic connections with Japan, and currently, over thirty-five thousand Japanese people live and work in the region, while Nevada is home to three thousand Japanese residents.
www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp
Aniplex Inc.
Aniplex Inc. licenses its original animated features worldwide for TV broadcasting and retail merchandising among others. Our magnum opus “Rurouni kenshin” is now being televised throughout the world and was ranked 7th on the Billboard Video Charts in the U.S.. In spring of 2005, Aniplex Inc. formed an affiliate company in Los Angels to reinforce our license business in the international market. www.aniplex.co.jp
Aniplex Inc. licenses its original animated features worldwide for TV broadcasting and retail merchandising among others. Our magnum opus “Rurouni kenshin” is now being televised throughout the world and was ranked 7th on the Billboard Video Charts in the U.S.. In spring of 2005, Aniplex Inc. formed an affiliate company in Los Angels to reinforce our license business in the international market. www.aniplex.co.jp
Kirin Beer
One of the first Japanese beers to enter the US market, Kirin produces internationally-accliamed super premium brews. A special single-press breing process extracts only the truest, most flavorful portion of the finest ingredients of European hops, barley malt, yeast, rice and corn. This unique “first-press” yields all the nuances of flavor & complex characteristics of Ichiban – without the bitter aftertaste one might expect from a beer with this much flavor. www.kirin.com/
Gamma Law
Gamma Law is a law firm supporting clients exclusively in the Games, Mobile and Media business sectors. With offices in San Francisco and Tokyo, Gamma Law is uniquely positioned to support J-Pop enterprises with licensing, development contracts, joint ventures and other transactions in the US and Japan. www.gammalaw.com
Bandai Entertainment
Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc. and the premier distributor of Japanese animation on DVD and programming for television broadcast in North America. Titles include Gundam 00, Code Geass: Lelouch of Rebellion, Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star, Escaflowne, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, My Otome, and many more. www.bandai-ent.com
Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc. and the premier distributor of Japanese animation on DVD and programming for television broadcast in North America. Titles include Gundam 00, Code Geass: Lelouch of Rebellion, Lucky Star, Gurren Lagann, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Cowboy Bebop, Outlaw Star, Escaflowne, Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, My Otome, and many more. www.bandai-ent.com
niconico
Upload your videos, create your channel, stream live, join the niconico.com community! www.niconico.com/
Upload your videos, create your channel, stream live, join the niconico.com community! www.niconico.com/
M-ON!
M-ON! will host the Tokyo Freshly Squeeze: Hottest Music Videos from Japan! at VIZ Cinema. M-ON! is a music media and entertainment company that also runs a music channel that networks to over 7 million house-holds via satellite and cable throughout Japan. www.m-on.jp/
M-ON! will host the Tokyo Freshly Squeeze: Hottest Music Videos from Japan! at VIZ Cinema. M-ON! is a music media and entertainment company that also runs a music channel that networks to over 7 million house-holds via satellite and cable throughout Japan. www.m-on.jp/
Union Bank
More than 145 years ago, our founders had a vision of offering comprehensive financial solutions to individuals and businesses. Today, Union Bank honors that history with a commitment to superior service for our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve. www.unionbank.com/
More than 145 years ago, our founders had a vision of offering comprehensive financial solutions to individuals and businesses. Today, Union Bank honors that history with a commitment to superior service for our customers, employees, shareholders, and the communities we serve. www.unionbank.com/
Oliver & Co.
Since 1946, Oliver and Company has completed more than 2,000 new buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area, ranging from modest industrial buildings to the most complex high tech structures. www.oliverandco.net/
Since 1946, Oliver and Company has completed more than 2,000 new buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area, ranging from modest industrial buildings to the most complex high tech structures. www.oliverandco.net/
h.NAOTO
In 2000, creative designer Naoto Hirooka’s brand “h.NAOTO” made its debut. Resonating to the ideas of extreme “punk”, he expanded his unique fashion views while incorporating Japanese subcultures such as gothic-lolita and visual-kei. the collection, filled with originality, gained much positive critiques and praises from artists and musicians from Japan and overseas.www.s-inc.com/hnaoto/
In 2000, creative designer Naoto Hirooka’s brand “h.NAOTO” made its debut. Resonating to the ideas of extreme “punk”, he expanded his unique fashion views while incorporating Japanese subcultures such as gothic-lolita and visual-kei. the collection, filled with originality, gained much positive critiques and praises from artists and musicians from Japan and overseas.www.s-inc.com/hnaoto/
SOU・SOU
SOU・SOU is a unique footwear brand from Kyoto that infuses Japanese classic “Tabi” work shoes with vibrant graphic patterns. SOU・SOU’s combination of form-fitting soles and striking modern looks has created a huge following, from dancers to sneaker-obsessed. While new and fun, each shoe is crafted by hand, preserving the best of tradition. www.sousouus.com
SOU・SOU is a unique footwear brand from Kyoto that infuses Japanese classic “Tabi” work shoes with vibrant graphic patterns. SOU・SOU’s combination of form-fitting soles and striking modern looks has created a huge following, from dancers to sneaker-obsessed. While new and fun, each shoe is crafted by hand, preserving the best of tradition. www.sousouus.com
BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT
Alluring by design, BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT, brings its beloved Japanese Lolita fashion to their first US flagship store at NEW PEOPLE. Leading the scene as the ultimate Lolita fashion brand, BABY showcases its playful clothing and accessories along with its more androgynous and mystic line of attire, ALICE AND THE PIRATES. http://baby-aatp.blogspot.com/
Alluring by design, BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT, brings its beloved Japanese Lolita fashion to their first US flagship store at NEW PEOPLE. Leading the scene as the ultimate Lolita fashion brand, BABY showcases its playful clothing and accessories along with its more androgynous and mystic line of attire, ALICE AND THE PIRATES. http://baby-aatp.blogspot.com/
NEW PEOPLE Entertainment
Based in San Francisco, California, NEW PEOPLE Entertainment, a part of NEW PEOPLE, Inc., licenses and distributes selective Japanese films to the North American audience. NEW PEOPLE Entertainment strives to offer the most entertaining motion pictures straight from the “Kingdom of Pop” for audiences of all ages, especially the manga and anime generation. www.newpeopleent.com/
Based in San Francisco, California, NEW PEOPLE Entertainment, a part of NEW PEOPLE, Inc., licenses and distributes selective Japanese films to the North American audience. NEW PEOPLE Entertainment strives to offer the most entertaining motion pictures straight from the “Kingdom of Pop” for audiences of all ages, especially the manga and anime generation. www.newpeopleent.com/
ANIMATION ON DISPLAY
Animation on Display (AOD) is a weekend celebration of Japanese animation, video games, recent American cartoons, and their related interests. Based in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown, AOD features industry guests and speakers, seminars and workshops, a costume contest, vendors, community artists, and more, all squeezed into two exciting days! http://www.aodsf.org/
Animation on Display (AOD) is a weekend celebration of Japanese animation, video games, recent American cartoons, and their related interests. Based in the heart of San Francisco’s Japantown, AOD features industry guests and speakers, seminars and workshops, a costume contest, vendors, community artists, and more, all squeezed into two exciting days! http://www.aodsf.org/
Bazaar Bizarre SF
Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as an offbeat entertainment extravaganza to showcase the DIY movement and handmade goods. Bazaar Bizarre has spread across the nation to cities such as Los Angeles, Cleveland, Maker Faire Bay Area and Austin. Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco is a Handmade market, Indie entertainment extravaganza and D.I.Y. Festival all under one roof! We have awesome handmade arts and crafts for sale, DIY workshops such as the world famous Swap-O-Rama-Rama and entertainment.
www.bazaarbizarre.org/sanfrancisco/
Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as an offbeat entertainment extravaganza to showcase the DIY movement and handmade goods. Bazaar Bizarre has spread across the nation to cities such as Los Angeles, Cleveland, Maker Faire Bay Area and Austin. Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco is a Handmade market, Indie entertainment extravaganza and D.I.Y. Festival all under one roof! We have awesome handmade arts and crafts for sale, DIY workshops such as the world famous Swap-O-Rama-Rama and entertainment.
www.bazaarbizarre.org/sanfrancisco/
7×7 Magazine
7×7 is the essential resource for residents and visitors who seek insider information on the city’s people, food, wine, art, fashion, design, and travel. With a mix of informative, stylish and accessible content, 7×7 engages passionate print and digital users who love their city. www.7×7.com/
7×7 is the essential resource for residents and visitors who seek insider information on the city’s people, food, wine, art, fashion, design, and travel. With a mix of informative, stylish and accessible content, 7×7 engages passionate print and digital users who love their city. www.7×7.com/
Yelp
Yelp is the fun and easy way to find, review and talk about what’s great – and not so great, in your area.
Find out: 10 Things You Should Know About Yelp here.
http://yelp.com/
Yelp is the fun and easy way to find, review and talk about what’s great – and not so great, in your area.
Find out: 10 Things You Should Know About Yelp here.
http://yelp.com/
MYX
MYX TV is a media brand that provides a platform and voice for the Asian-American audience where they express themselves through entertainment.
Featuring all things Asian-American, MYX TV is dedicated to showcasing top quality entertainment, seamlessly blending the mainstream and online world. For all online content or to find MYX TV in your area, go to www.myx.tv/
MYX TV is a media brand that provides a platform and voice for the Asian-American audience where they express themselves through entertainment.
Featuring all things Asian-American, MYX TV is dedicated to showcasing top quality entertainment, seamlessly blending the mainstream and online world. For all online content or to find MYX TV in your area, go to www.myx.tv/
Haamonii Shochu
Haamonii (harmony) shochu is a Japanese spirit like vodka, but better: less calories, gold medal, 100% natural. Made from premium grains and winner of 7 medals for taste, enjoy the distinctly smooth, pure and refreshing taste of Haamonii sipped on the rocks with a splash of fresh juice or even tea and in a cocktail as lower calorie alternative to vodka. “A lighter cocktail – one of the few brands we like. Perfect for calorie watchers.” – Health Magazine. “favorites among two Food and Wine Staff tasters who found both to be light and smooth, with a hint of
sweetness” – San Francisco Chronicle. www.shareharmony.com
Haamonii (harmony) shochu is a Japanese spirit like vodka, but better: less calories, gold medal, 100% natural. Made from premium grains and winner of 7 medals for taste, enjoy the distinctly smooth, pure and refreshing taste of Haamonii sipped on the rocks with a splash of fresh juice or even tea and in a cocktail as lower calorie alternative to vodka. “A lighter cocktail – one of the few brands we like. Perfect for calorie watchers.” – Health Magazine. “favorites among two Food and Wine Staff tasters who found both to be light and smooth, with a hint of
sweetness” – San Francisco Chronicle. www.shareharmony.com
Quady Winery
Quady Winery specializes in “Before & After” Wines ~ aperitifs and dessert wines made from little known Muscat grape varieties and “port” style wines. Long known as after dinner wines, the new “mixologists” have discovered our wines as aperitifs and ingredients in unique cocktails. Additionally Andrew has ventured into the very old (as in centuries) style of aromatized wines in which herbs are added to wine: making small batch, hand crafted dry and sweet vermouths, Vya; and the truly different wine, Deviation. Located in the warm central valley of California where the growing conditions are well suited to ripening Muscat grapes, the Quady crew focuses on crafting refreshingly sweet moscatos, aperitif and dessert wines. www.quadywinery.com
Quady Winery specializes in “Before & After” Wines ~ aperitifs and dessert wines made from little known Muscat grape varieties and “port” style wines. Long known as after dinner wines, the new “mixologists” have discovered our wines as aperitifs and ingredients in unique cocktails. Additionally Andrew has ventured into the very old (as in centuries) style of aromatized wines in which herbs are added to wine: making small batch, hand crafted dry and sweet vermouths, Vya; and the truly different wine, Deviation. Located in the warm central valley of California where the growing conditions are well suited to ripening Muscat grapes, the Quady crew focuses on crafting refreshingly sweet moscatos, aperitif and dessert wines. www.quadywinery.com
Ito En
ITO EN (North America) Inc. was founded in May 2001 with the mission of introducing ITO EN’s line of green tea products and establishing a culture and interest in authentic green tea in the United States and beyond. In order to accomplish these goals, the company developed a three-tier strategy, simultaneously entering the beverage wholesale, retail, and restaurant industries. www.itoen.com/
ITO EN (North America) Inc. was founded in May 2001 with the mission of introducing ITO EN’s line of green tea products and establishing a culture and interest in authentic green tea in the United States and beyond. In order to accomplish these goals, the company developed a three-tier strategy, simultaneously entering the beverage wholesale, retail, and restaurant industries. www.itoen.com/
TCHO
TCHO is a new kind of chocolate company for a new generation of chocolate enthusiasts. TCHO is where technology meets chocolate; where Silicon Valley start-up meets San Francisco food culture. TCHO is obsessively good dark chocolate. TCHO is direct, transparent connection between the farmers and the consumers, from the pod to the palate, from high concept to sensual experience. TCHO is an innovative method for you to discover the chocolate you like best. www.tcho.com/
TCHO is a new kind of chocolate company for a new generation of chocolate enthusiasts. TCHO is where technology meets chocolate; where Silicon Valley start-up meets San Francisco food culture. TCHO is obsessively good dark chocolate. TCHO is direct, transparent connection between the farmers and the consumers, from the pod to the palate, from high concept to sensual experience. TCHO is an innovative method for you to discover the chocolate you like best. www.tcho.com/
YKS Services, LLC
YKS Services, LLC was founded in 2009 for the purpose of supporting US-Japan global business operations. Our company offers language-related services, such as translation, interpretation, and transcription. Since the inception of the company, we have successfully provided our services for individual clients and a number of well-known international companies, as well as maintaining collaborations with one of the leading translation companies in Japan and MangaFactory in Southern California. http://ykservices.com/english/
YKS Services, LLC was founded in 2009 for the purpose of supporting US-Japan global business operations. Our company offers language-related services, such as translation, interpretation, and transcription. Since the inception of the company, we have successfully provided our services for individual clients and a number of well-known international companies, as well as maintaining collaborations with one of the leading translation companies in Japan and MangaFactory in Southern California. http://ykservices.com/english/
Sponsorship at J-POP SUMMIT Festival 2011
Instead of a festival in one day, this year’s J-POP SUMMIT Festival is two days long. With the dates doubled we are expecting over 60, 000 in attendance this year. Your brand will have the opportunity to make an impression on an established loyal fan base as well as reach several other cultural groups all at the same time. The J-POP SUMMIT Festival is a gathering of open-minded trendsetters that influence the people around them.
Become a Sponsor and Join our Community
Download and print the sponsorship details here.
Sponsors Celebrate With Us: J-POP SUMMIT Festival invites your brand to join the community.
For questions or sponsorship inquiries, please feel free to email us at info@j-pop.com anytime.
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