Japanese YWCA is a historically and culturally significant site connected to San Francisco’s Japanese American community. The building reflects decades of social support, cultural preservation, and community organization, particularly during times of exclusion and hardship. Its presence represents resilience and the importance of shared space in maintaining cultural identity.
For visitors, the Japanese YWCA offers insight into a deeper layer of San Francisco history that goes beyond landmarks and postcards. Locals view it as an enduring symbol of community strength and continuity within a changing urban environment.
Quick facts
- Coordinates: 37.7867365, -122.4306436
- Type: Historic building
Address
1830;1834 Sutter Street
OSM tags
- House number: 1830;1834
- Street: Sutter Street
- Alternative name: Issei Women’s Building
- Building: yes
- Historic: Historic building
- Name: Japanese YWCA