The Sonoma County JACL Web Site

Welcome to the Sonoma County Japanese American Citizens League Web site! Our chapter is dedicated to educating the public about the Japanese American experience, monitoring legislation affecting minority human and civil rights, addressing hate crimes and fostering Japanese American culture.

The Sonoma County Chapter of the Japanese American Citizen's League was organized in August of 1934 and we've developed many worthwhile programs to enrich our community both locally and world wide.

We invite you to browse the information provided here and please consider becoming a member of our organization to support the rich cultural and historical heritage of Japanese Americans in Sonoma County California.

JACL Scholarships available now!

All interested 2012 high school graduates who are: students of Japanese ancestry, students who are members, or students whose parents are members of the Sonoma County JACL, who are planning to attend a university, college or vocations/technical school can apply for six JACL scholarships, Read more...

"Day of Remembrance" Essay Contest

The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), Sonoma County Chapter, is inviting Somoma County, Mendocino County, and Napa County high school and middle school students to participate in an Essay contest to commemorate the Day of Remembrance (DOR), February 19, 1942.

The Day of Remembrance is an annual observation of Executive Order 9066 that led to the incarceration of over 100,000 American citizens and non-citizens of Japanese ancestry nationwide during, Read More...

Download Essay Contest Flyer 

Japan Relief Efforts

Our chapter has been very active in fundraising to support Japan Relief and Recovery efforts and we are so grateful for the overwhelming support we've received from the Sonoma county community. To date, we have collected over $48,000. Please note that we send..

Upcoming Japan Relief Events

We are participating in this year's Matsuri Festival to be held in Julliard Park, Santa Rosa and will hold another fundraising event in co-sponsorship with Enmanji Buddhist Temple and "The Pasta King", Art Ibleto.