Golden Row – Halloween in Japantown

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Golden Row returns for its sixth year, bringing generations together for a little Halloween magic!
Created as a safe, welcoming place for seniors to hand out treats, this Japantown tradition connects our
community’s golden generation with little ghosts and goblins.
Zonkey joins the fun to help transform Golden Row into an extra-special trick-or-treat experience. Stop by for candy, friendly faces, and a celebration that’s sweet at every age!

HELP SUPPORT GOLDEN ROW!

We’re looking for helping hands and Halloween treats of all sorts!
Your donations help keep our trick-or-treaters smiling and the fun going.
Want to lend a hand?
We need volunteers to help with setup on Saturday, support during the event, and cleanup afterward. Every treat and every helping hand makes a difference!
Interested in volunteering or donating? Message us to get involved!

Monetary donations are welcome through Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle.

Golden Row also participates in Benevity—if your employer offers donation matching through the platform, your contribution could go twice as far!

Event Details

HALLOWEEN IN JAPANTOWN
Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
Time: 4:00PM – 7:00PM
Location: Japantown, San Jose, CA.

Candy Drop Off Locations

  • Minatos Restaurant
  • Yu-Ai-Kai
  • Nikkei Traditions
  • Zonkey

SPONSORED BY:

  • NIKKEIWEST FOUNDATION
  • AARP
  • ZONKEY

SUPPORTED BY:

  • YU-AI-KAI
  • SAN JOSE TAIKO

2026 DEDICATION

We’d like to dedicate this years Golden Row to Kazuo Kawasaki, the beloved green dinasour who joined us for several years and to Asami Endo who joined for the first time last year. We thank you for spreading joy to our community and you will be missed!

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