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SEATTLE ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL Opening Night!
Wing Luke Museum 719 S King St, Seattle, WA, United StatesThis weekend, one of Seattle’s beloved film festivals makes its summer debut! Celebrate the 13th annual Seattle Asian American Film Festival (SAAFF), showcasing powerful films by and about Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. This year’s hybrid festival kicks off with in-person screenings June 20–21 at the Wing Luke Museum and Broadway Performance […]
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Ayame Kai Summer Market
Uwajimaya Corporate Office 4601 6th Ave S, SeattleAyame Kai Summer Market is a vibrant annual event that brings together community, culture, and craftsmanship in support of Keiro Northwest's eldercare programs—Nikkei Manor assisted living and Kokoro Kai adult day program. The market features local makers, crafters, and vendors offering Japanese and Asian-inspired goods, along with a beloved bake sale. Proceeds directly benefit the […]
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Japanese Business Networking Event
PSPINC 1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA, United StatesPSPINC Business Networking Group in Bellevue PSPINC is launching the "Business Networking Group" to provide a platform for business networking based in the Seattle Eastside area. The first networking event will be held as follows: Our goal is to create a casual space where participants can enjoy meeting new people across different industries and professions […]
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Toshi Cappuccino’s New York Cabaret Show”Anison Covers & J-POP
the rendezvous seattle the jewel box 2322 2nd Avenue, SeattleToshi Cappuccino’s New York Cabaret Show”Anison Covers & J-POP Toshi Cappuccino's cabaret show, a happy roller coaster of laughter and tears, has been revitalized and will once again be performed in Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo, , Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Oita and New York. Toshi’s cabaret shows, which spotlight nostalgic Showa-era songs from various perspectives, have always been […]
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Japan Fair 2025
Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA, United States🎌 Japan Fair 2025 Saturday, July 12 | 10 AM – 6 PM Sunday, July 13 | 10 AM – 5 PM Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004 Come to a free two-day festival showcasing traditional and modern Japanese arts & culture, music, and technology! Japan Fair is for all ages, held […]
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White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori
White River Buddhist Temple 3625 Auburn Way North, Auburn, WA, United StatesPublic is invited to White River Buddhist Temple's Bon Odori featuring Obon Dancing, Food Booths, Beer Garden, Taiko Performances by Okinawa Kenjin Kai Matsuri and Seattle Matsuri groups. White River Buddhist Temple 3625 Auburn Way North Auburn, WA 98002 253-833-1442
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Tacoma Buddhist Temple Bon Odori
Tacoma Buddhist Temple 1717 S. Fawcett Ave., TacomaEnjoy Japanese dancing, taiko drumming and tasty treats at the Tacoma Buddhist Temple Bon Odori Festival. Dancers will perform Japanese dances in the closed-off street in front of the Tacoma Buddhist Temple. Everyone is encouraged to join the easy-to-follow dances. Drum groups, including Tacoma Fuji Taiko, will perform between dance numbers. Get there early to […]
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Kizoku Ishiki Obon: A Sense of Belonging Festival
Vashon Cemetery 19631 Singer Rd. SW, VashonA “Kizoku Ishiki Obon” celebration will be hosted at the Vashon Cemetery Saturday, 19631 Singer Rd. SW, Vashon, WA, August 9th, noon to 5 p.m. Kizoku Ishiki means a deep sense of belonging and Obon is the annual festival to appreciate our ancestors, our indebtedness to others and joyfully dance. This free and fun cultural […]
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リラックス・ネットワーキングゴルフ
Bellevue Golf Course 5500 140th Ave NE, Bellevue⛳リラックスした雰囲気の中でネットワーキング🤝 夏真っただ中の日曜日に和気あいあいとした雰囲気のネットワーキングゴルフで一日を過ごしませんか。心も気分もリフレッシュ！ゴルフを楽しみながら交流を深める絶好のチャンスです。 🗓️ 8月10日（日） ⏰ 7:30 AM (7:00 AM 受付、7:30 AM 開会式、8:00 AM Tee-Off - 3:00 PM終了) 📌 Bellevue Golf Course, 5500 140th Ave NE, Bellevue 💳 $150（登録会員）、$185＋手数料（非登録会員） (Play Fee、Range Ball、Cart、ランチとドリンクチケット1枚込) ⭐ ネットワーキングゴルフに参加する特典 ゴルフ歴に関わらず初心者の方もお気軽に参加できる環境 Closest-to-the-Pin コンテストを設定 リラックスした雰囲気の中で交流を深める絶好のチャンス ※お申込、お支払い後の返金は致し兼ねますのでご了承ください。 ※交流が目的ですのでご希望の方とご一緒に４名にてお申込も歓迎です。個人でお申込の方は商工会にて当日の編成をいたします。
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Japanese Heritage Day | Tampa Bay Rays vs. Seattle Mariners
T-Mobile Park 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, United StatesThe JCCCW is once again partnering with the Seattle Mariners for Japanese Heritage Day! Join us on Sunday, August 10th - the final day of Ichiro Hall of Fame Weekend, for the game against the Tampa Bay Rays and get your mitts on some special goodies! Purchase tickets using this link to receive a limited […]
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Summer Thunder: Taiko at Kubota Garden
Three local taiko groups will perform taiko drumming sets for a thunderous garden experience! Bring your own lawn/ beach chairs or blankets and a picnic. Date: Sunday, August 24th Time: The performance is from 1pm - 3pm. Location: The event will take place at Kubota Garden's Terrace Overlook (follow signs from the entry). The Garden's […]
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Tadaima art project for MOHAI
OnlineSeattle’s Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) is preparing an exhibit featuring Hinamatsuri (Girls Day) dolls entrusted to Bailey Gatzert Elementary School in 1942. These dolls were given to Principal Ada Mahon for safekeeping by Japanese American families who were forcibly removed from their Seattle neighborhood and sent to incarceration camps. The dolls were transferred […]
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Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play
theatre off jackson 409 7th Ave. S., SeattleFollowing up their Gregory Award winning production of Vietgone in 2024, SIS Productions and Pork Filled Productions present, in association with the Theatre Off Jackson, the Northwest premiere of Exotic Deadly: OR the MSG Play by Seattle favorite Keiko Green and directed by Mimi Katano, at the Theatre Off Jackson (409 7th Ave. S., Seattle, […]
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Mukai Farm and Gardens 6th Annual Japan Festival
Mukai Farm and Garden Vashon Island 18017 107th Ave SW, VashonWe are thrilled to announce our 6th annual Japan Festival, a vibrant celebration of Japanese culture and heritage, scheduled for Saturday, September 6th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This beloved community event promises an afternoon filled with captivating performances, engaging demonstrations, delicious food, and activities for all ages. Attendees will be immersed in the […]
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Adoption and Fostering Information Sessions
Virtual N/ANorthwest Adoption Exchange (NWAE) is inviting all those interested in adopting from foster care to attend free, virtual information sessions to learn about the process. Offered in partnership with the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), these sessions provide guidance and clarity for anyone beginning or continuing their adoption journey. Who: Open […]
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Pre show reading with author Lori Matsukawa
theatre off jackson 409 7th Ave. S., SeattleA reading of BRAVE MRS. SATO, by author Lori Matsukawa (former KING 5 anchor), before the 7:30 pm performance of EXOTIC DEADLY: OR THE MSG PLAY.
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Emerging Radiance Artists’ Talk
Bellevue Library 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WAJoin Michelle Kumata and Tani Ikeda in a hybrid presentation as they share their artistic journeys and collaborative work on Emerging Radiance: Honoring the Nikkei Farmers of Bellevue. The artists' talk will include individual presentations, Q&A, and a short tour of the installation. Emerging Radiance is a multimedia art installation that honors the untold stories […]
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Guest Curator Amy Hirayama presents “Comedy Gold”
The Seattle Central Library 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA, United StatesGuest Curator Amy Hirayama's series “Serious Play” includes three events that explore how people create and connect across disciplines and how we can bring more collaborative play into our work, creative and social lives. “Comedy Gold” features short sets from local comedians before a conversation about collaboration in comedy.
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Marugame Udon Tukwila 1st Anniversary Event
Marugame Udon Tukwila 965 Southcenter Mall, TukwilaMarugame Udon Tukwila is celebrating its 1st anniversary this September. Come enjoy a week of special food and fun with us at Southcenter! 1. Limited-Time Anniversary Menu (from Sept 22) Premium Beef Tonkotsu Udon with rich broth and soft-boiled egg Spam Musubi and Spam & Egg Musubi, a Hawaiian favorite Sweet treats like Oreo Tempura, Banana […]
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Exercises for healthy living
Move well, Stay strong! Join us for an engaging seminar focused on maintaining strength, balance, and mobility as we age.
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Seattle-area Shinto Ceremonies: Children’s Blessing and more
BCA Saturday School Campus 14673 NE 29th Place, Bellevue, WA 98007 14673 NE 29th Place, BellevueLos Angeles-based Shinto Shrine of Shusse Inari in America Announces In-Person Shichigosan Children’s Blessings and various Gokitō Blessings event in Bellevue! Appointment required. Shichigosan (Children's Blessings) is really more than just a day to dress up in your kimono and take photos. Shichigosan is a meaningful occasion to visit a Shinto Shrine, express gratitude for […]
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White River Buddhist Temple Fall Bazaar
White River Buddhist Temple 3625 Auburn Way North, Auburn, WA, United StatesPre-order only (by Oct. 10) at www.wrbt.org/bazaar with Pick-up 11 am - 2 pm. Menu includes Sushi, Teriyaki Chicken Dinner, Vegetarian Bowl, Mochi, Manju and Pies. Also Baked Goods, Produce, Handicrafts and Gifts Sale on Bazaar Day.
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Arrivals by The Seattle Project
ARTS at King Street Station 303 S. Jackson St, Top Floor, SeattleArrivals, a site-specific dance performance that explores immigration, premieres at ARTS at King Street Station this Saturday, Oct. 25. The Seattle Project developed this piece throughout the year as part of the Office of Arts & Culture’s first movement residency. Many arrivals have come from forced departures. People will continue to arrive and continue to […]
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Tacoma Buddhist Temple’s Fall Bazaar
Tacoma Buddhist Temple 1717 S. Fawcett Ave., TacomaEnjoy Tacoma Buddhist Temple bazaar favorites: Beef curry, udon noodles, and daifuku mochi! Food must be pre-ordered by Friday, Oct. 24, and picked up at the bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 2. While you're at the bazaar, enjoy our bake sale, fall vegetables, and rummage sale.
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Bunka no Hi
Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) 1414 S Weller St, Seattle, WA, United StatesBunka no Hi (Japanese Culture Day) is a holiday in Japan celebrating Japanese culture. At the JCCCW, Bunka no Hi is a free-to-attend cultural festival dedicated to celebrating, commemorating, and educating the public about Japanese and Japanese American culture in the Seattle area. The theme of this year’s Bunka no Hi festival will be “Finding […]
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Sound Singers 11th Annual Concert
Edmonds United Methodist Church 828 Caspers St, EdmondsSound Singers 11th Annual Concert Date: 11/8/2025 (Sat) @2pm Location: Edmonds United Methodist Church 828 Caspers St, Edmonds, WA 98020
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Seattle International Butoh Festival November 14-23, 2025
YAW Theater 6520 5th Ave S, SeattleDAIPANbutoh Collective is pleased to announce its Seattle International Butoh Festival 2025, which will take place November 14 through November 23 at YAW Theater in Georgetown. This fall’s festival with performances and workshops will take place over two weekends featuring María Belén Espinosa Peña/Requiem Compania Danza-Teatro & Natalia Cuéllar/Ruta de la Memoria (Chile) in weekend […]
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Ayame Kai Holiday Market
tukwila community center 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168, TukwilaAyame Kai Holiday Market — Saturday, November 15, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Location: Tukwila Community Center Celebrate the season at a one-day-only holiday market featuring unique Asian gifts, homemade sweets and snacks, arts and crafts, raffle prizes, and more. Every purchase supports Keiro Northwest’s eldercare programs — Nikkei Manor assisted living and Kokoro Kai adult day […]
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Japanese College Fair 2025 Fall
The Japanese College Fair – Fall 2025, open to all students, educators, and anyone interested in studying in Japan, will be held online on November 18–19, 2025 @ 5:00–8:00 PM (PST). Participating universities offer a wide range of programs designed to support students interested in studying in Japan, including English-based admissions and courses, scholarships for […]
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Holiday Gala Dinner & Auction 2025
The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Ave, SeattleJASSW will host its annual Holiday Gala Dinner & Auction. This year’s festive gathering will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at The Westin Seattle. Guests will enjoy a wonderful dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and special entertainment celebrating the rich cultural ties between Japan and our region. As JASSW’s most important fundraising […]
