A Bay Area family that has called the South Bay home for years is in danger of losing their house and multiple businesses in Japantown — in large part because of San Jose’s red tape over historic buildings.

Jordan and Rina Trigg own several businesses in Japantown. They just had to close J-Town Pizza, and now the futures of their remaining businesses are in limbo.

Jordan has owned Jack’s in Japantown for 20 years — it’s where he met his wife, Rina.

“Our son’s name is Taylor, for Taylor Street. It’s where we met,” Jordan said.

Together, the couple has opened several other businesses in Japantown over the years, including J-Town Pizza, Spread, and 7 Bamboo Karaoke.

Their next hope was to open a restaurant, so they purchased the property next to Jack’s.

“Japantown desperately needs a br

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