San Jose Community Youth Service (CYS)
Fourth Street Bowl, 5040 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95112
About
San Jose Community Youth Service (CYS) offers activities in dance, individual sports, team sports, athletic activities, cultural activities, and community giving. Children can take part in specific sports such as basketball, bowling, golf, judo, tennis, and volleyball through the program.
• Schedule: CYS Board Meetings are held monthly, typically on the 2nd Monday of each month at 8:00pm, and are held online.
Founded in 1961, San Jose Community Youth Service (CYS) is rooted in Japanese American values and is dedicated to engaging regional youth in activities that focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and community involvement. The mission of San Jose CYS is to provide opportunities for youth to learn about the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and public service. The organization notes that it is celebrating 62 years as Japanese Community Youth Service.
San Jose CYS is an active part of the Japanese American community in San Jose and is committed to serving as a resource and rallying point for the Japanese American community. It provides opportunities for youth to develop skills, build self-esteem, and create life-long friendships. Membership is open to anyone who has demonstrated a commitment to serving, maintaining, and nurturing the Nikkei community. CYS encourages parents and children to participate in community activities outside of the organization, and it is a parent-run organization that relies on the hard work and dedication of parents. Parents and kids are required to volunteer in annual activities as part of their membership duties. CYS members are welcome to attend the CYS Board Meetings, which are held monthly, typically on the 2nd Monday of each month at 8:00pm, online. CYS scholarships for 2026 graduates are available.
The CYS leadership includes CYS Officers: Kelly Okamoto-Lou, President Emeritus; Kristy Hayashida, President; Deacon Kuwaye, Secretary; and Krista Mizusaki, Treasurer. The CYS Cabinet includes Michelle Villanueva, Membership, and Eilene Ozawa, Manpower. The Board of Directors includes Marcus Kai; Yukari Kawano; Trisha Kuwada; Margaret and Jack Ma; and Michelle Sakakihara. Sports Commissioners include Basketball Co-Commissioners Greg Shiraki and Stephanie Lee; Instructional Basketball Commissioner Lynley Takaki-Nguyen; Boy's Basketball Commissioner Stacey Lam; Girl's Basketball Commissioner Brian Tang; Basketball Tournament Director (Open); Bowling Commissioner Dorene Yamaguchi-Sandoval; Dance Commissioners Kimy Leung and Annie Lau; Golf Commissioners Alan Tang and Keiko Imazumi-Tang; Judo Commissioners Chuck and Sheri Jefferson; Tennis Commissioner Brandee Livingston; and Volleyball Commissioner Brian Olson. Committee chairs include Fundraising Advisor (Open); Fundraising Chair (Open); Fundraising Assistant Chair (Open); Pancake Advisor Gina Yamaguchi; Pancake Chair Meredith Kondo; Pancake Assistant Chair Denise Zohr; Social Committee Advisor Mitoshi Fujio-White; Social Committee Chair Mya Duong; and Social Committee Assistant Chair Mikiko Ball.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
• Schedule: CYS Board Meetings are held monthly, typically on the 2nd Monday of each month at 8:00pm, and are held online.
Founded in 1961, San Jose Community Youth Service (CYS) is rooted in Japanese American values and is dedicated to engaging regional youth in activities that focus on teamwork, sportsmanship, and community involvement. The mission of San Jose CYS is to provide opportunities for youth to learn about the value of teamwork, sportsmanship, and public service. The organization notes that it is celebrating 62 years as Japanese Community Youth Service.
San Jose CYS is an active part of the Japanese American community in San Jose and is committed to serving as a resource and rallying point for the Japanese American community. It provides opportunities for youth to develop skills, build self-esteem, and create life-long friendships. Membership is open to anyone who has demonstrated a commitment to serving, maintaining, and nurturing the Nikkei community. CYS encourages parents and children to participate in community activities outside of the organization, and it is a parent-run organization that relies on the hard work and dedication of parents. Parents and kids are required to volunteer in annual activities as part of their membership duties. CYS members are welcome to attend the CYS Board Meetings, which are held monthly, typically on the 2nd Monday of each month at 8:00pm, online. CYS scholarships for 2026 graduates are available.
The CYS leadership includes CYS Officers: Kelly Okamoto-Lou, President Emeritus; Kristy Hayashida, President; Deacon Kuwaye, Secretary; and Krista Mizusaki, Treasurer. The CYS Cabinet includes Michelle Villanueva, Membership, and Eilene Ozawa, Manpower. The Board of Directors includes Marcus Kai; Yukari Kawano; Trisha Kuwada; Margaret and Jack Ma; and Michelle Sakakihara. Sports Commissioners include Basketball Co-Commissioners Greg Shiraki and Stephanie Lee; Instructional Basketball Commissioner Lynley Takaki-Nguyen; Boy's Basketball Commissioner Stacey Lam; Girl's Basketball Commissioner Brian Tang; Basketball Tournament Director (Open); Bowling Commissioner Dorene Yamaguchi-Sandoval; Dance Commissioners Kimy Leung and Annie Lau; Golf Commissioners Alan Tang and Keiko Imazumi-Tang; Judo Commissioners Chuck and Sheri Jefferson; Tennis Commissioner Brandee Livingston; and Volleyball Commissioner Brian Olson. Committee chairs include Fundraising Advisor (Open); Fundraising Chair (Open); Fundraising Assistant Chair (Open); Pancake Advisor Gina Yamaguchi; Pancake Chair Meredith Kondo; Pancake Assistant Chair Denise Zohr; Social Committee Advisor Mitoshi Fujio-White; Social Committee Chair Mya Duong; and Social Committee Assistant Chair Mikiko Ball.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
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