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Events
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Tadaima: I’m Home!
The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesAfter more than 80 years, a treasured collection returns “home” to Seattle’s Japanese American community. In 1942 dozens of traditional Boys’ and Girls’ Day dolls were entrusted to Bailey Gatzert Elementary School by Japanese American families facing forced incarceration. Most were never reclaimed after the war. Artist Miya Sukune uses recent research in MOHAI’s collection, […]
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Preparation for Returning to Japan & Two-base Lifestyle Living Fair
OnlineFree Online Seminar: “Preparing for Returning to Japan & Two-Base Lifestyle Living Fair 2026” will be held on July 7 and 9, 2026. Are you planning retirement in Japan or interested in living between Japan and the U.S.? This event provides useful information for those considering: ✔ Finding housing in Japan after returning ✔ Japanese […]
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Fire Horse Ladies’ Summer Party ヒノエウマ女子の夏祭り
Avalon Towers BellevueFIRE HORSE LADIES SUMMER PARTY July 7, 2026 A celebration by Fire Horse Ladies, for Fire Horse Ladies. 2026 marks the return of the Fire Horse Year—a milestone that comes only once every 60 years. For generations in Japan, women born in the Fire Horse year were burdened by an unfair superstition that labeled them […]
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Ikebana Art at the Garden
Bellevue Botanical Garden 12001 Main St., BellevueThe Sogetsu Seattle Branch will present “Ikebana Art at the Garden,” an exhibition of Japanese floral art, to be held at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Aaron Education Center, on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2026 The exhibition will celebrate 100 years of Sogetsu ikebana. The Sogetsu School was founded by Sofu Teshigahara in […]
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There is No Single American Story: Clint Smith
The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA, United StatesClint Smith is a New York Times #1 bestselling author including, “How the Word is Passed”– winner of numerous awards including National Book Critics Circle Award for Nonfiction and Hillman Prize for Book Journalism. In this special MOHAI event, Smith explains that there is no single American story. That our history, our present, and our […]
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White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori
White River Buddhist Temple 3625 Auburn Way North, Auburn, WA, United StatesJoin us for the festivities - Bon Dancing, Taiko Performances, Food and More. Free and open to the public. For details and schedule, see www.wrbt.org./bon odori
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Wandering & Wondering: A Butoh Performance
Kubota Garden 9817 55th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United StatesExperience butoh performers from DAIPANbutoh Collective move through Kubota Garden and respond to its landscapes in evocative and poetic interpretive movement.
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Tacoma Bon Odori
Tacoma Buddhist Temple 1717 S. Fawcett Ave., TacomaEnjoy traditional Japanese dance, taiko drumming, Japanese food and more at the Tacoma Bon Odori. This annual street festival features hundreds of temple members and visitors performing simple Japanese dances in front of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple to honor loved ones who have passed. Everyone is welcome to dance or just watch! 4 p.m. Food, […]
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Lake City Yard Share Day
Join us for Lake City's 5th Annual community "Yard Share" day on Aug 15th from 9am - 3pm. This event is like a neighborhood-wide yard sale day, but everything is free - "buy nothing" style! All are welcome. Learn more at www.lakecityfreeyardshare.com
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Kubota Garden Fall Plant Sale
Kubota Garden 9817 55th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, United StatesUnique plant varieties, including maples, dwarf conifers, shrubs, perennials & native plants similar to those found in Kubota Garden & suitable for any size garden will be available at this sale. Experts are on site to provide advice. All proceeds benefit Kubota Garden Foundation and help provide events and programs at the Garden.
