nihonmachi street fair, inc. the business is a nonprofit 500 1c3 organization that was incorporated in 1988 to produce the nihonmachi street fair that was founded in 1973 and to engage young asian american leaders. nihonmachi street fair, inc. celebrates the diverse, diverse asian american pacific islander communities through sharing traditional asian pacific influences and cultural activities. the nihonmachi street fair is a two day event that takes place every august, including up to 100 vendors, nonprofit organizations, local entertainment, the doggy world parade, the asian artisan area, children's world, and the sounds of thunder car show. the core featured tradition the business must maintain is production of nihonmachi street fair. both businesses met the three criteria required for listing on the legacy business registry, and both have received a positive recommendation from the historic preservation commission. legacy business program staff recommends adding the businesses to the registry, and has drafted