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Family Saturday August: Kendama Workshop By The Gallagher Twins

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

The Gallagher twins are coming to the garden for a demonstration and a fun hands-on kendama experience! Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy that originally became popular during the Edo period. Kendama regained its popularity in many parts of the world in recent years, and its styles and skills show influences from yo-yo, juggling and […]

Free – $8

Omoide (Memories) Writing Group

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

Similar to playing with your childhood “Play-Doh”, writing requires molding, shaping, adding and subtracting. Writing instructor Janine Brodine will share the similarities with the group. This event is free and open to anyone interested in writing their own family histories.

All Things Japanese Sale

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

The All Things Japanese Sale features great deals on unique and one-of-a-kind Japanese antiques and resale items that include home & decor, kitchen & cooking items, tableware & pottery, Japanese dolls, furniture, fans, traditional clothing, plush toys, books, and more. In addition to the main sale on August 17th, a preview sale will be held […]

Hai! Japantown 2019

Seattle Japantown (Nihonmachi) in the International District 5th & Jackson Street, Seattle, WA, United States

Street theatre, butoh dancing, yukata lessons, spam musubi contest and Hawaiian beats — it’s all part of how Seattle’s Japantown mixes it up to celebrate Japanese culture in a uniquely Northwest way. During the third annual summer festival, the shops, galleries, restaurants and other creative spaces in the resurging historic Japantown will be buzzing with […]

Traditional Japanese Boatbuilding Class

Northwest Maritme Center 431 water street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

In this class, Northwest Maritime Center will build a traditional Japanese Boat using the construction as a backdrop exploring both the technical aspects of boatbuilding but also the cultural underpinnings of apprentice learning. Students will work with Japanese hand tools used in boatbuilding and learn specific techniques such as fitting plant seems using saws and […]

$950.00

Seattle Storm Japan Night

Alaska Airlines Arena (UW Arena) 3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA, United States

Come join WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) 2018 champion Seattle Storm, whlie celebrating Japanese culture. Japanese cultual booths will be on desplay for the night.  If you are interested in hosting a booth, cotact (206) 412-8378 / gangho@kaigaikenshu.com (Gangho Yun). Fee: $15 (discount from $25 with promotion code) Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/2GLMgpo and discount […]

$15

Wooden Boat Festival

Northwest Maritme Center 431 water street, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival, September 5-8th. 300 boats, 7 Stages of presentations, demos, music and plays. 20 Food Vendors, 50 exhibitors. This year featuring Japanese Boatbuilding. Taiko Drummers, Traditional Shinto launching ceremony, planing contest, Gyotaku fish printing, kids boatbuilding. Kids under 12 years old are free to join.

$20

Support Group NIKO Annual Yard Sale

NIKO no Kai

September 7th, Saturday 9:30am〜3pm @ Jubilee REACH (14200 SE13th Pl. Bellevue) Japanese books, comics, toys, children’s clothing and various household goods. A bake sale will also be held at the premise. (only available in limited quantities). The sale will be moved indoors in case of rain or increment weather.

Kuniko Fukushima Afternoon Concert in Seattle

The Chapel Space - Good Shepherd Center 4th Floor 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

Seattle based singer-songwriter Kuniko Fukushima will have her third annual Seattle performance. At the concert, Kuniko will sing some of her original songs in Japanese including her new songs, as well as some songs that everyone should be familiar with. Ticket Price: $20 (Adults) $10 (Children under 10) $25 (door) Tickets are available at: https://kunikofukushima.bpt.me. […]

$20

日本語でおしゃべりを楽しむ会

Issaquah Library 10 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA, United States

在米生活の長さに関わらず、時々誰かと思いっきり日本語でおしゃべりしたいと思うことはありませんか?子育てのことや、自分や家族の健康について、日本にいる家族の事など、気楽におしゃべりを楽しみながら、必要な情報を交換し、地域の日本人の方たちと繋がる機会を持てたらと思います。お気軽にご参加ください。 *当会は、いかなる宗教団体・教育機関にも属しておりません。物品の販売もいたしません。 ご質問等、お気軽に chawakai25@gmail.com  ひさえ までご連絡ください。

Free

Bite of Seattle 2023

Seattle Center 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA, United States

After three long years, Bite of Seattle, the city’s premier food and music festival, returns to Seattle Center on July 21-23! The Bite will feature over 200 vendors showcasing some of the best restaurants Seattle has to offer – from ice cream to poke to pizza and everything in between. And food isn’t the only […]

Free

White River Bon Odori

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

Festival in which young and old come together to dance, rejoice and remember their ancestors. All are welcome to come watch and/or join in the folk dancing. There will be food booths, beer garden and taiko performance. Event is free and open to the public. www.wrbt.org White River Buddhist Temple 3625 Auburn Way North 253-833-1442

Free

From Hiroshima to Hope

Northwest shore of Green Lake 7312 W Green Lake Drive, Seattle, WA, United States

Candle-lit lanterns will spark hope at From Hiroshima to Hope, Seattle's annual lantern-floating peace ceremony, on Sunday evening, August 6 at Green Lake. The event includes music, poetry, dance, speakers, and candle-lit lanterns floating on the lake. Marking the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, From Hiroshima to Hope honors the […]

Free

Podcast new episode | Interview with Tamiko Nimura

online (on demand)

Welcome to the second season of “beyond generations,” a podcast. It’s my journey of discovering what happened to Japanese American people during World War II, and how people have been trying to acknowledge, understand, and learn from it, and figure out how to connect it to the future. I am your host, Monica. The guest […]

Free

Vashon Japan Festival

Mukai Farm & Garden’s 6th annual Vashon Japan Festival returns on Saturday, September 9th from 11-6. Come celebrate Vashon’s rich Japanese American history and enjoy cultural programming including Seattle Kokon Taiko drummers, Kendo Kai martial arts demonstration and our always popular nominoichi Japanese flea market. Bring the family and enjoy delicious Japanese food and drink, […]

Filming for Our Mr. Matsura

Looking for 15 participants to discuss some historic photos for Our Mr. Matsura, a documentary film about the turn of the century Northwest-based photographer Frank S. Matsura. Filming will take place at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center. We'll ask you to look through a small number of Mr. Matsura's photos and gives us your […]

Seattle Buddhist Temple Salmon Dinner

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple 1427 S Main St, Seattle, WA, United States

Join the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple for a delicious Salmon dinner with rice, salad, tsukemono, corn & desert. Pork Loin entree offered in limited quantities. Dinner is by pre-order only, by visiting: https://seattlebetsuin.org/salmondinner/ For questions, please contact the Temple office at (206) 329-0800, or email SalmonDinner@SeattleBetsuin.org.

$23.00

Japanese Student Recognition Event at BHS

Bellevue High School 10416 SE Wolverine Way, Bellevue

Bellevue High School is celebrating their 100th year anniversary on Sep 30th at Bellevue High School building from 1-5pm. As a part of the celebration, we will have a Japanese student recognition event at the second floor library. 100th year means so big! We thought this would be a great timing to recognize there were […]

Free

Classical Japanese Dance: Performance, Talk, and Workshop with Kaya

Bainbridge Dance Center 844 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island

Nihon Buyo artist Kazuko Kaya Yamazaki will perform two solo pieces, an excerpt from a Kabuki dance that premiered in 1820 and another from a celebratory piece danced to the oldest nagauta song, composed around 1720. Following the performance, Kaya will give a short talk about classical Japanese dance and what she has learned through […]

$15

Podcast new episode | with David Yamaguchi, the editor of the North American Post

online (on demand)

Welcome to the second season of “beyond generations,” a podcast by Monica. It is about the incarceration of Japanese American people during WWII. Its focus is on what people today are doing so that we will learn about and from it and the history will not repeat itself. The guest in this episode is David […]

Free

Water Lantern Festival

Experience the magic of the Water Lantern Festival where you will enjoy tasty food trucks, fun music, and an incredible sight as thousands of floating lanterns reflect unique messages of love, hope, and happiness. The event will take place on Saturday, October 7th at West Green Lake Beach 7312 West Green Lake Dr. Seattle, WA 98103! Tickets are selling […]

Passionately Speaking Classes

Classes to help develop oral communication and public speaking skills will be held bimonthly at Japanese Baptist Church, 160 Broadway, in Seattle following the Sunday Worship Service at 12:45 - 2:30 pm beginning October 8. No charge. Contact Gary Yamaguchi at gyflyfish56@gmail.com for more information.

Free

Generative AI & Traditions

Hilton Hotel - Bellevue 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue

Event Info: Join us for an exciting event co-hosted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle, the Japan Business Association of Seattle, and the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington! At “Generative AI & Traditions,” our keynote speakers will delve into the unique ways that generative AI can be used to help preserve traditions, cultures, […]

An Evening with Elvis and Graceland Manila

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

THIS SATURDAY! Elvis and his Crew will be In the Building at Terry’s Kitchen Saturday, October 21, 2023 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM $15 Cash Entry at the Door PROCEEDS BENEFIT MAUI STRONG! To Help the Relief Efforts towards the Maui Fire Contact : Linda Divina 206-941-0931

$15

【無料相談】国際相続にお悩みの方

はじめまして。かぶきライフサポートです。 私たちは”相続の専門窓口”として 東京都中野区で活動している一般社団法人です。 ハワイ、シカゴで好評だった『国際相続無料相談会』を 今回はシアトルで開催することとなりました。 国際的な生前対策のご相談も可能です。 お気軽にご連絡ください。 【税理士】 植崎 紳矢(うえさき しんや) 公認会計士(日本/米国/シンガポール)/ 税理士/不動産鑑定士/宅地建物取引士 【場所】 シアトル市内 【弊社の強み】 生前対策、相続税申告、相続不動産の活用 などの複雑な作業を弊社で一本化することが可能です。 英語が話せるスタッフも在中しており、 日本国内の国際相続案件も多数承っております。 不動産、税金、相続、老後資金に特化した専門家が在籍しており、 多方面からのアドバイスが可能です。 address : accessadvisors.jp@gmail.com

White River Buddhist Temple Fall Bazaar

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

Take-out all preordered online at wrbt.org/bazaar Menu - Chicken Teriyaki Dinner, Vegetarian Bowl, Sushi, Mochi, Manju and Pies! Also farm produce and gifts/handicrafts.

From Page to Stage: Adapting John Okada’s “No-No Boy” for Today’s Theater

The Seattle Central Library 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

John Okada, the author of the seminal Japanese American novel, ‘No-No Boy,” was born at the Merchants Hotel in Pioneer Square on September 22, 1923. We celebrate the centennial of his birth with a series of three programs. In this second program, Okada biographer Frank Abe shares his work to create a new stage adaptation […]

Free

Film “Paper Chase” on Japanese American Newspapers

Northwest Film Forum 1515 12th Ave, Seattle, WA, United States

At long last, the documentary, “Paper Chase: Japanese American History Through the Lens of Vernacular Newspapers,” will be screened in Seattle. The film is the first on Japanese newspapers in the United States. It reviews the past while considering the future of JA newspapers. The film showing (54 min.) will be followed by a discussion […]

Free

UMAMI Live Music Event at Terry’s Kitchen Bellevue

Terry's Kitchen 5625 119th Ave SE, Bellevue

10-28-23 Terry’s Kitchen Presents UMAMI* Live Music Event *The fifth level of taste Tickets available for purchase now! Terry’s Kitchen Saturday, October 28, 2023 9 PM – 11 PM $20 Tickets (Includes Sales Tax) https://www.terryskitchenbellevue.com/ UMAMI is a Seattle area six piece funk/jazz fusion group. Join us for an evening of funksouljazz fusion!! UMAMI IS: […]

$20