Curry for the community

The Japanese American Religious Federation, the event organizer, is an interfaith nonprofit organization formed to serve the San Francisco Japanese American community.

JARF, through its subsidiary, JARF housing, Inc., has been instrumental in the construction of housing for elders and low-income families. Successful ventures include Nihonmachi Terrace, Hinode Towers, Tsurukame …

The Curry Chefs
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Curry sampler

Different kinds of curry to try.

Curry Cook-off Samples
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Celebrity judges

"Celebrity judges" vote for the best curry to award a $100 prize.

from l-r: Richard Hashimoto - President SF Japantown Merchants Association, Hats Aizawa - SF Japantown Foundation, Julie Hata (Actually in front of Hats) - Day of Remebrance, Laura Takeuchi - Japanese American Services of the East Bay, Patty …

Curry Cook-off Celebrity Judges
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Pass the gohan

The JARF member organizations are:

Buddhist Church of San Francisco
Hokkeshu Buddhist Church of Honnoji
Nichiren Buddhist Church
Rissho Koseikai Buddhist Church
Sokoji Zen Buddhist Temple
Christ Episcopal Church – Sei Ko Kai
Christ United Presbyterian Church
Pine United Methodist Church
St. Francis Xavier Japanese Society
Konko Church of San Francisco
Tenrikyo America West Church

Curry Cook-off Judges
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What's for dessert?

The people vote for their favorite after they try all the different kinds of curry.

Curry Cook-off Dining Hall
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And the winners are...

The winners of the People's Choice Awards: l-r: Rev. Rodney Yano (Konko Kyo Church) - Best Overall and Children's Choice, Jerry Wake - Most Creative, Yuri Ito - Best Vegetarian.

Rev. Rodney revealed that he uses sweet onions (Maui?) instead of the regular ones - less acid. Jerry noted that …

Curry Cook-off Winners
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