These temporary towaway signs for a stimulus project on Sutter Street near Octavia are close enough to Japantown I suppose, but the idea that it’s remotely possible that this translation would be of any use to any driver is laughable.
It’s a nice gesture, though, I suppose.
But, as stated, it’s a little patronizing…
Aging veteran Thomas Sakamoto was honored at the Presidio Saturday for his labors during World War II and beyond. This is how it looked at the ceremony on Mason Street in front of Building 640, originally built as a 10,000 square foot aircraft hangar.
Colonel Sakamoto listens to Consul General Yasumasa Nagamine, who represents Japan in San Francisco and Northern California. “This is a history all of us must know.” Click to expand:
Presidio Trust Executive Director Craig Middleton spoke about the ongoing project to fix up the historic building. “Let’s get this done.”
The mise-en-scene:
Read on for more details of the day.