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Urban Centers Planning: Downtown Community Workshop

Hirabayashi Place 442 S Main St, Seattle

Join Seattle's Office of Planning & Community Development in a "day in the life" community workshop on February 15 and share your experiences in, and hopes for, Downtown Seattle. Learn more about the event at tinyurl.com/downtownworkshopfeb and the Urban Centers Planning project at seattle.gov/opcd/ongoing-initiatives/urban-centers-planning!

Free

Japan-US Military Program “Beyond Reconciliation”

Nisei Veteran's Committee (NVC) Memorial Hall 1212 S King St, Seattle, WA, United States

Join the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington and the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) as we celebrate the strong ties between Japan and the US, and the service of Nisei veterans. A buffet lunch will be followed by presentations from guest speakers, a special classical Japanese dance by Mari Ikeda-Wilson, and an exciting taiko […]

Free

RHEDA K and (Seattle’s) KREW Live Music Event

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

Terry’s Kitchen Presents A Special Group of Musicians Including Garfield HS Alumni RHEDA K and (Seattle’s) KREW Live Music Event Blues, Jazz, Motown, Originals, Pop, R&B and Standards! The Band is based in Las Vegas, NV and will be here for their First Show at Terry’s Kitchen along with their Seattle Krew. Friday, March 15, […]

$20

Japanese Language Festival

Chief Sealth International High School 2600 SW Thistle St, Seattle

High school students - are you interested in learning or practicing your Japanese! Immerse yourself in a fun day of Japanese language and culture! Come together with dozens of fellow peers to get some first-hand experience on Japanese culture and challenge yourself in a small-group setting to practice your Japanese! Some things you can expect: […]

Free

The Silver Tongued Devils Music Event

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

Terry’s Kitchen Presents The Silver Tongued Devils Music Event Saturday, March 23, 2024 8:30 PM – 11 PM Let’s welcome back an extraordinary collection of veteran NW musicians performing a unique variety of musical styles in the language of R&B and jazz. Tim Scott – Bass & Vocals Mike Jaap – Keys Ben Smith – […]

$15

The Noto Earthquake: Implications for Natural Hazards Preparation in Washington State

Seattle University Pigott Auditorium Pigott Building, 901 12th Ave Sinegal Building, suite 140, Seattle, WA

Join us on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Seattle University for panel event "The Noto Earthquake: Implications for Natural Hazards Preparation in Washington State". Speakers from both Tokyo and Seattle will explore the question: What new insights does the January 1, 2024 Noto earthquake, Japan, hold for ongoing natural hazards preparation in Washington State? After […]

Free

Wakayama Grassroots Summit, Info Mtg

Nisei Veteran's Committee (NVC) Memorial Hall 1212 S King St, Seattle, WA, United States

Chika Aoki, from Tokyo, will be in Seattle briefly to describe this widely known conference. Her presentation will be at the Nisei Veterans Committee Memorial Hall, 1212 S King St., Seattle. Contact: Tazue, wakayama@earthlink.net, or David, dyamaguchi@jassw.org

JASSW Annual Meeting 2024: Soaring Towards the Future

The Museum of Flight 9404 E. Marginal Way South, Seattle

Join us at the Museum of Flight in the View Lounge for our Annual Meeting! It is a great opportunity to learn about the structure of the Society and to meet the people who keep it alive. Come early to explore the museum during its hours of operation. Your registration to the Annual Meeting includes […]

Umami Jazz Fusion Live Music Event

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

4-27-24 Terry’s Kitchen Presents UMAMI JAZZ FUSION Live Music Event Saturday, April 27, 2024 9 PM – 11 PM UMAMI returns to where it all began at Terry's Kitchen! Join us for an evening of jazz, fusion, and funk! UMAMI JAZZ FUSION is Seattle's premier jazz fusion band. Featuring the band’s favorite tracks of the […]

$20

Japanese American Day of Remembrance

Washington State History Museum 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA, United States

Join us for the 7th Annual Japanese American Day of Remembrance. This event will open with a resource fair to commemorate the eviction of Tacoma’s Japanese Americans and place this event within a larger context. Educators will learn more about the various sites, events, organizations, and people in western Washington who are teaching the public […]

Free

Comedy Night: Laughs at Terry’s

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

Cindy Su Presents COMEDY NIGHT: LAUGHS AT TERRY'S Saturday, June 8, 2024 Doors open at 6 PM Show starts at 7 PM On June 8th, our restaurant transforms into a Comedy Club for a special night of laughs and delicious dining. We invite you to an evening of gut-busting comedy and delicious dining. Doors open […]

$30

Summer Picnic at Lake Sammamish

Lake Sammamish State Park 2010 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah

Bring your whole family to join in this fun outdoor picnic event! 🥳🎉😋🍉🌭 🎙️ Summer Picnic at Lake Sammamish 📍 Lake Sammamish State Park 📅 Sunday, June 16, 2024 It will be a BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch) style picnic but we have collaborated with various local vendors to supply a few Japanese and American […]

Free

All Things Japanese Sale

Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) 1414 S Weller St, Seattle, WA, United States

When: Saturday, June 22nd (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) & Sunday, June 23rd (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) * Preview Sale on Friday, June 21st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Admission Required, $30-$45) Where: Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW), 1414 S. Weller St., Seattle, WA 98144 What: The All Things Japanese […]

Free

Ayame Kai Treasures Past and Present

Uwajimaya Corporate Office 4601 6th Ave S, Seattle

This outdoor parking lot event features individual and community groups selling pre-owned collectibles, artwork, handicrafts including boro and sashiko items,unique finds. Also includes donated Asian snacks and treats and unique finds. Ayame Kai's proceeds benefit Keiro NW elder care programs.

Unwoven: Threads of American Identity @ The Fishbowl

The Fishbowl 424 2nd Ave. West, Seattle

The Fishbowl Gallery’s current show ‘Unwoven’ delves into the complex question of who gets to claim the title "American.” It explores the experiences of those who exist outside the dominant narrative and who grapple with belonging in a nation built on a patchwork of histories. The show, open through July 26th, features works from QTBIPOC […]

Free

Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Seattle Branch Summer 2024 Exhibition

Sogetsu Seattle Branch BBG exhibition flyer 2024 The Sogetsu Seattle Branch will present “Ikebana Art at the Garden,” an ikebana" exhibition to be held at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Aaron Education Center, 12001 Main St.,Bellevue, WA, on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13, 2024. Exhibition hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both […]

Free

Jazz & Sake in the Garden

Seattle Japanese Garden 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E, Seattle, WA, United States

Jazz & Sake in the Garden is a rare opportunity to enjoy jazz while trying out a selection of sake in the beautiful setting of the Seattle Japanese Garden! Jun Iida has quickly established himself as a highly sought after musician. Iida has performed extensively throughout the U.S. and Japan. Jun Iida (trumpet) Greg Feingold […]

$100

White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori

White River Buddhist Temple 3625 Auburn Way North, Auburn, WA, United States

Dancing, Taiko Performances, Food Booths, Beer Garden

Free

Tacoma Bon Odori Festival

Tacoma Buddhist Temple 1717 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma

Please come to our Tacoma Bon Odori Festival! As part of our religion, we honor those who have passed by celebrating them through Japanese traditional dancing called Bon Odori. Everyone is welcome to dance, enjoy the food or just watch the dancing and taiko performances. 4pm: Food, beer garden and other booths open. 4:30: Obon […]

Japanese Heritage Night | New York Mets VS Seattle Mariners

T-Mobile Park 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

⚾Celebrate Japanese Heritage Night with the Seattle Mariners⚾ It’s back again! This year’s Japanese Heritage Night will be celebrated at T-Mobile Park on Friday, August 9th and it’s going to be fireworks night! First pitch will be thrown at 7:10 pm. To commemorate the occasion, the Seattle Mariners are selling advance tickets for that Friday’s […]

$38 – $55

Kawabe House Summerfest, 2024

Kawabe Memorial House 221 18th Ave. S., Seattle

This one day event will held in street in front of the Kawabe Memorial House, 18th Ave. It will include food, bake sale, music, demonstrations, raffle drawing, and street dancing. The food will provided by the Kawabe House Board of directors and residents. It is a fun street fest to introduce the Kawabe House residents […]

no cost, food for purchase

Liberation Obon

Northwest Detention Center 1623 E J St,, Tacoma, WA

Come be a part of the first ever Liberation Obon at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma - a celebration of ancestors and resilience to end immigrant detention! Join La Resistencia and Tsuru to show your solidarity with those inside who are protesting their wrongful imprisonment. Bring the entire family! Activities will include: - Traditional […]

Free

From Thorns to Blossoms: a Japanese American Family in War and Peace

Japanese American Museum of Oregon 411 NW Flanders St, Portland, 1

Join author Mitzi Asai Loftus and her son David Loftus for a presentation and discussion of Mitzi’s new book From Thorns to Blossoms: a Japanese American Family in War and Peace. Books will be available for purchase at the event. About the Book: The book tells the story of a Japanese immigrant family in Hood […]

Free

Live from Tokyo at Terry’s Kitchen

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

Terry’s Kitchen & RIKU Productions Present LIVE FROM TOKYO AT TERRY’S KITCHEN 2024 USA TOUR Friday, Sept 13 @ 8 PM A Benefit Concert for the Seattle Betsuin Arson Restoration Fund CHiLi GiRL (Shinobu Kawashima) & MPC GIRL USAGI Special Guest Artists Jeff Chin & Leonard Berman $40 (Charitable Donation portion is $20) More Info, […]

$20 – $40

Isan: A Japanese American Legacy Project

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

Terry’s Kitchen Isan: A Japanese American Legacy Project Join us for a captivating art showcase featuring Sheri Gosho’s latest project on Japanese American history and legacy. Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:30 - 9:30 PM Showcase Open Hours - Please feel free to drop in anytime! Refreshments: Drinks and bites will be provided We look forward […]

Free

Downtown Seattle Regional Center Plan Workshop

Base Camp Studios 2 1901 3rd Avenue, Seattle

Let's continue to shape Downtown's future together! Join Seattle's Office of Planning & Community Development us in our second community workshop on 9/24 and share your experiences in, and hopes for, Downtown Seattle. Learn more about the event at tinyurl.com/downtownseattle and the Regional Centers Planning project at seattle.gov/opcd/ongoing-initiatives/urban-centers-planning! Downtown Regional Center Plan Community Workshop 📅 […]

Free

The Martini Night Project Live Music

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

Terry’s Kitchen Presents The Martini Night Project Live Music Event The Martini Night Project will be back better than ever. Serving up a generous pour of funk, soul, jazz & R&B. Shaken, stirred on the rocks along with some special guests. Saturday, September 28, 2024 8:30 PM – 11 PM $15 (Includes Sales Tax) Purchase […]

$15

Curator’s Fellowship: Forgotten Dolls, Remembered Stories

For the past few months, Curator's Fellow Polly Yorioka has been conducting extensive research in the MOHAI collection. Polly has focused her research on the history and significance of the Boy’s and Girl’s Day sets given to Bailey Gatzert Elementary School at the time of the WWII Japanese incarceration. On October 23, she will present […]

$50

Save Minidoka Virtual Community Meeting

Virtual N/A

Minidoka survivors, descendants and allies are fighting to protect the Minidoka National Historic Site in Idaho from the Biden Administration's Lava Ridge wind project. A unit of the National Park System, Minidoka tells the stories of the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans and Alaska Natives during World War II and the courage and sacrifice of […]

Sessions Band Live Music

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

Terry’s Kitchen Presents Sessions Live Music Event Sessions Band Seattle, bringing some Jazz, Funk & Soul music to their first appearance at Terry’s Kitchen! Saturday, October 26, 2024 8:30 PM – 11 PM $15 (inc sales tax) Purchase Online https://www.terryskitchenbellevue.com/ Featuring: Norm Santarin – Keys / Lead Vocals Gil Cabaccang – Sax / Vocals Paul […]

$15