2026 Cherry Blossom Festival - Virtual Silent Auction!
The auction is now officially OPEN!
Thank you so much for supporting the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center and our Cherry Blossom Festival Virtual Silent Auction!
The Silent Auction will be live on Wednesday, April 15th at 12:00pm and close on Thursday, April 23th at 5:00pm.
To bid on an item, please click the link below the prize and write your name, phone number, email address, and bid.
Winners will be notified via email on Friday, April 24th to schedule a pick-up time and submit payment.
If you have any questions regarding the silent auction, please contact Bryce Middo, Events Coordinator, at brycem@esgvjcc.org.
Item #1: Kokoro Care – Mindful Moments “Matcha” Package
Organic Matcha Powder (30g), Uji Matcha Cappuccino (2 x 12g), Uji Matcha Sesame Cookies (4 cookies), Uji Matcha Yokan (Sweet Bean Jelly) (55g), Matcha Jelly (2 x 90g), Matcha Arare (Rice Crackers) (65g), English brochure with product descriptions, producer stories, suggested uses and full-color recipes
Generously donated by Kokoro Care Packages
Value: $90
Starting Bid: $45
Bid Increments: $5
Item #2: Verve Coffee Roasters
1x Sermon Whole Bean Coffee
12oz Medium Roast – Blueberry Pie, Cocoa, Candied Pecan
1x Wilder Blend
12oz Light Roast – Watermelon Gummy, Pineapple Guava, Orange Sherbet
1x Buriso Amaje
12oz Light Roast – Blood Orange. White Peach, Juniper
Generously donated by Verve Coffee Roasters
Value: $76
Starting Bid: $35
Bid Increments: $5
Item #3: One Piece Box Set
Set 1 East Blue and Baroque Works Box Set, Paperback – Volumes 1-23 — Includes Poster, Booklet & Juliet Bookmark
Generously donated by Kinokuniya Bookstore
Value: $225
Starting Bid: $110
Bid Increments: $10
Item #4: Kinokuniya Bookstore + Jet Pens
3x $10 Kinokuniya Gift Cards and 1x Tombow Dual Brush Pens – Primary (10 color set)
Generously donated by Kinokuniya Bookstore and Jet Pens
Value: $57
Starting Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $5
Item #5: Trader Joe’s Picnic Bundle
Mini Yellow Canvas Tote Bag, $50 Trader Joes Gift Card, & 4x 2023 Charles Shaw Wine – Red Blend
Generously donated by Grant Iwata, Katsuhide Kinjo, and Ann Miyagi
Value: $65
Starting Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $5
Item #6: Los Angeles County Fair Tickets
4x Tickets to the LA County Fair (May 7th – 31st)
Generously donated by Fairplex
Value: $100
Starting Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $5
Item #7: San Gabriel Nursery & Florist Gift Basket
2x $25 Gift Cards and 2x SGNF Wagon Pins
Generously donated by San Gabriel Nursery & Florist
Value: $70
Starting Bid: $35
Bid Increments: $5
Item #8: Sky Zone Covina Bundle Pack
4x All Day Passes, 4x Sky Socks (redeemable in park), and Extra Merchandise (Expires12/1/26)
Generously donated by Sky Zone Covina
Value: $215
Starting Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $10
Item #9: Fitbit
Versa Smart Watch Black/Black Aluminium, One Size (S & L Bands Included)
Generously donated by Keith Inatomi
Value: $150
Starting Bid: $75
Bid Increments: $10
Item #10: Kate Spade
New York Staci Dual Zip Around Crossbody
Generously donated by Keith Inatomi
Value: $260
Starting Bid: $130
Bid Increments: $10
Item #11: FOCO 1
Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead 2024 World Series Champions
Generously donated by Keith Inatomi
Value: $65
Starting Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $5
Item #12: FOCO 2
Los Angeles Dodgers 2025 Back to Back World Series Champions Hello Kitty Mini Bobblehead
Generously donated by Keith Inatomi
Value: $60
Starting Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $5
Item #13: Eden In Love 1
Rectangle Cooler Bag – All Kine Musubi Bubblegum, Neoprene Sling Bag – Fukuoka In Springtime
Generously donated by the Dave and Helen Yamahata
Value: $80
Starting Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $5
Item #14: Eden In Love 2
Gift Bag – Japan Town Taupe & Gift Bag – Pets in Hawaii Green
Generously donated by Dave and Helen Yamahata
Value: $50
Starting Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $5
Item #15: Aquarium of the Pacific
4x General Admission Tickets and an Exclusive Turtle Feeding Experience
Generously donated Neal and Stacy Nakano
Value: Priceless
Starting Bid: $175
Bid Increments: $10
Item #16: Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park Fullerton
$200 Ultimate Prize Pack (4 Ultimate Attraction Passes, 4 pairs of Urban Air socks, 1 large 1 topping pizza, 4 bottled waters)
Pass expires September 2026
Generously donated by Urban Air Fullerton
Value: $200
Starting Bid: $100
Bid Increments: $10
Item #17: Bath & Body Works
$50 Gift Card
Generously donated by David and Helen Yamahata
Value: $50
Starting Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $5
Item #18: Bishamon Group Restaurants 1
10x $10 Gift Cards – Redeemable at Tamon Sushi Little Tokyo, Hachioji Craft Ramen Little Tokyo, Lounge Ohjah Little Tokyo, Midoh Rowland & Sawtelle, Daikokuya Little Tokyo, Monterey Park, & El Monte
Generously donated by Bishamon Group Restaurants
Value: $100
Starting Bid: $50
Bid Increments: $5
Item #19: Disney Japan
Stitch Sakura Small Plush & Winnie the Pooh Sakura Small Plush
Generously donated by Denise Akune
Value: $71.80
Starting Bid: $35
Bid Increments: $5
Item #20: Disney x Starbucks
2026 Disney Parks Mickey Mouse Icon Sakura Starbucks Tumbler with Straw
Generously donated by the Denise Akune
Value: $50
Starting Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $5
Item #21: Japangeles
Gift basket
Generously donated by Japangeles
Value: $90
Starting Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $5
Item #22: Stationary Bundle
Passion Planner – Daily Planner Caramel Brown. Passion Planner – SAVE IT! Finance & Budgeting Sticker Book, Zebra Line Marker Mildliner, Writech Gel Pens Journaling Highlighters, Jet Pens – Tombow Dual Brush Pens – Secondary (10 color set)
Generously donated by Michelle Okawa and Jet Pens
Value: $115.40
Starting Bid: $55
Bid Increments: $5
Item #23: Suntory Whisky
Hibiki – Japanese Harmony vol 750ml
Generously donated by the David and Helen Yamahata
Value: $80
Starting Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $5
Item #24: Yamazakura
Blended Japanese Whiskey vol 700ml
Generously donated by David and Helen Yamahata
Value: $62
Starting Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $5
Item #25: Starbucks Japan 1
Japan Exclusive – 2026 Sakura Single Wall Glass Tumbler Airy Blue 16oz
Generously donated by Sam and Susie Kozono
Value: $75
Starting Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $5
Item #26: Starbucks Japan 2
Japan Exclusive – Starbucks Japan 2026 Cherry Blossom series TOGO stainless steel cup 473ml
Generously donated by Sam and Susie Kozono
Value: $55
Starting Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $5
Item #27: Tuzineko & Jet Pens
Cute 15″x35″ large desk mat with sassy quote–perfect for gamers or workspace and 1x Tombow Dual Brush Pens – Tropical (10 color set)
Generously donated by Tuzineko and Jet Pens
Value: $67
Starting Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $5
Item #28: Nyoot & Shorthand LA
A high-quality 900 × 400 × 4 mm deskmat offering a smooth surface and comfortable cushioning, ideal for work, gaming, or everyday use and $25 Shorthand Gift Card
Generously donated by Nyoot and Shorthand Los Angeles
Value: $55
Starting Bid: $25
Bid Increments: $5
Item #29: Starbucks Japan 3
Japan Exclusive – 2026 New Year Horse Zodiac Canister
Generously donated by Sam and Susie Kozono
Value: $80
Starting Bid: $40
Bid Increments: $5
Item #30: Starbucks Japan 4
Starbucks 2026 Japan Year of the Horse 355ml New Year Mug
Generously donated by Sam and Susie Kozono
Value: $60
Starting Bid: $30
Bid Increments: $5
Item #31: In n Out Bundle Pack
Auction Pack (2x 75th Anniversary Shirts XL and S, 75th Anniversary Cup, 75th Anniversary Socks, magnet, stickers, hat, erasers, pen, bracelet, playing cards), 10x – Valued Guest Meal Cards
Generously donated by In n Out
Value: $115.70
Starting Bid: $55
Bid Increments: $5