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SUMMARY:Seattle Buddhist Temple Salmon Dinner
DESCRIPTION: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/ \nFor questions\, please contact the Temple office at (206) 329-0800\, or email SalmonDinner@SeattleBetsuin.org.
URL:https://napost.com/event/seattle-buddhist-temple-salmon-dinner/
LOCATION:Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple\, 1427 S Main St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple":MAILTO:office@seattlebetsuin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230912T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
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SUMMARY:Filming for Our Mr. Matsura
DESCRIPTION: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 thoughts. We ask that participants arrive by 11 AM and are ready to film at noon. Stipend and lunch for the first 15 people who respond. Please contact Eric P at nikkeimuseum@jcccw.org
URL:https://napost.com/event/filming-for-our-mr-matsura/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230909T180000
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CREATED:20230830T020232Z
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SUMMARY:Vashon Japan Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring the family and enjoy delicious Japanese food and drink\, drop by the Children’s Village and decorate koinobori ‘carp streamers’\, dance the Soran Bushi and Bon Odori\, and sing karaoke. \nEnjoy workshops including bonsai\, haiku\, calligraphy\, taiko and kitsuke\, the art of wearing the kimono. Join Vashon printmaker Annette Messitt of Old Dockton Press and create your own signature block print commemorating Japan Festival 2023. \nCap the day off with our final Ghiblifest screening of the summer\, Miyazaki’s beautiful 2008 adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid” – Ponyo at 8pm. And don’t forget to bring your koinobori! 🎏
URL:https://napost.com/event/vashon-japan-festival/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mukai Farm and Garden - Friends of Mukai":MAILTO:director@mukaifarmandgarden.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230907
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SUMMARY:Podcast new episode | Interview with Tamiko Nimura
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe guest in this very first episode in the interview series is Tamiko Nimura. She is a third generation Japanese American. She is a co-author of a graphic novel “We Hereby Refuse: Japanese American Resistance to Wartime Incarceration.” She is also an organizer of the annual Day of Remembrance in Tacoma and Affiliate Professor of Urban Studies at the University of Washington Tacoma. \nIn this episode\, Tamiko will talk about how her Japanese American father made her proud of her heritage as a child and how she found her purpose and mission as a public historian. \nLet me take you along on my journey of discovery\, with Tamiko Nimura. \nThe episode is available on Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, Google Podcasts and Amazon Music.
URL:https://napost.com/event/podcast-new-episode-interview-with-tamiko-nimura/
LOCATION:online (on demand)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230806T210000
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SUMMARY:From Hiroshima to Hope
DESCRIPTION: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 bombings’ victims and all victims of war and violence. \nThe event begins at 6:00 PM with lantern preparation. The family program begins at 7:00 PM and includes the popular Japanese American drum performance group\, Seattle Kokon Taiko. This year also features a dance performance by Gabrielle Nomura Gainor\, a dancer/choreographer who will present a piece titled “Sadako and the Cranes.” The candle-lit lantern ceremony begins at 8:15 p.m.\, with lanterns floating on the lake at dusk. \nFrom Hiroshima to Hope is created annually by the non-profit organization\, From Hiroshima to Hope\, and is sponsored by local community organizations. The event\, held just south of the Bathhouse on Green Lake’s northwest shore at West Green Lake Drive North and Stone Ave North\, is free and open to the public. For more information: 206-928-2590. http://fromhiroshimatohope.org; https://www.facebook.com/FromHiroshimaToHope.
URL:https://napost.com/event/from-hiroshima-to-hope-2/
LOCATION:Northwest shore of Green Lake\, 7312 W Green Lake Drive\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="From Hiroshima to Hope":MAILTO:fhthvolunteers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230722T213000
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SUMMARY:White River Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION: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\nWhite River Buddhist Temple\n3625 Auburn Way North\n253-833-1442
URL:https://napost.com/event/white-river-bon-odori/
LOCATION:White River Buddhist Temple\, 3625 Auburn Way North\, Auburn\, WA\, 98002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230721T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T200000
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CREATED:20230717T172109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230717T172109Z
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SUMMARY:Bite of Seattle 2023
DESCRIPTION: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 thing you should be excited about: enjoy three stages of music featuring 50+ performances with headliners Sir Mix-A-Lot\, Polyrhythmics\, and Nite Wave. To create a seamless experience for attendees\, all food and beverage orders will be placed on the CHEQ app. Mobile ordering will let you skip the lines and order from anywhere throughout the festival. Admission is free; a limited number of VIP tickets with new amenities are available for purchase. For more information\, visit www.biteofseattle.com
URL:https://napost.com/event/bite-of-seattle-2023/
LOCATION:Seattle Center\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="CHEQ":MAILTO:bite@cheq.io
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190909T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190723T194844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T194844Z
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SUMMARY:日本語でおしゃべりを楽しむ会
DESCRIPTION: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。\n*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。\nご質問等、お気軽に　chawakai25@gmail.com 　ひさえ までご連絡ください。
URL:https://napost.com/event/japanese-conversation-table/
LOCATION:Issaquah Library\, 10 W. Sunset Way\, Issaquah\, WA\, 98027\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="King County Library System":MAILTO:chawakai25@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190809T171220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T171220Z
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SUMMARY:Kuniko Fukushima  Afternoon Concert in Seattle
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTicket Price: $20 (Adults) $10 (Children under 10) $25 (door) \nTickets are available at: https://kunikofukushima.bpt.me. \n 
URL:https://napost.com/event/kuniko-fukushima-afternoon-concert-in-seattle/
LOCATION:The Chapel Space – Good Shepherd Center 4th Floor\, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190907T150000
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CREATED:20190723T200514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T200514Z
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SUMMARY:Support Group NIKO Annual Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:September 7th\, Saturday 9:30am〜3pm @ Jubilee REACH (14200 SE13th Pl. Bellevue)\nJapanese books\, comics\, toys\, children’s clothing and various household goods.\nA bake sale will also be held at the premise. (only available in limited quantities).\nThe sale will be moved indoors in case of rain or increment weather.
URL:https://napost.com/event/support-group-niko-annual-yard-sale/
LOCATION:NIKO no Kai
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190906T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190908T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T200233Z
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SUMMARY:Wooden Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION: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.\nTaiko Drummers\, Traditional Shinto launching ceremony\, planing contest\, Gyotaku fish printing\, kids boatbuilding. Kids under 12 years old are free to join.
URL:https://napost.com/event/wooden-boat-festival/
LOCATION:Northwest Maritme Center\, 431 water street\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest Maritime Center":MAILTO:barb@nwmaritime.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190825T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190825T190000
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CREATED:20190809T170828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T170913Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Storm Japan Night
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nIf you are interested in hosting a booth\, cotact (206) 412-8378 / gangho@kaigaikenshu.com (Gangho Yun). \nFee: $15 (discount from $25 with promotion code) \nTickets are available at https://bit.ly/2GLMgpo and discount promotion code is JAPAN19.
URL:https://napost.com/event/seattle-storm-japan-night/
LOCATION:Alaska Airlines Arena (UW Arena)\, 3870 Montlake Blvd NE\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190828T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T195542Z
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SUMMARY:Traditional Japanese Boatbuilding Class
DESCRIPTION: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 making nail holes with special chisels. The design and evolution of the Japanese boats will be discussed along with the loss of traditional skills and response in contemporary Japan.
URL:https://napost.com/event/traditional-japanese-boatbuilding-class/
LOCATION:Northwest Maritme Center\, 431 water street\, Port Townsend\, WA\, 98368\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest Maritime Center":MAILTO:barb@nwmaritime.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T190000
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CREATED:20190809T170200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T170200Z
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SUMMARY:Hai! Japantown 2019
DESCRIPTION: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 music\, eats and activity.
URL:https://napost.com/event/hai-japantown-2019/
LOCATION:Seattle Japantown (Nihonmachi) in the International District\, 5th & Jackson Street\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190817T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T191935Z
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SUMMARY:All Things Japanese Sale
DESCRIPTION: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.\nIn addition to the main sale on August 17th\, a preview sale will be held on August 16th from 6:30pm to 8pm. Only preview sale requires admission ($20~). Please check jcccw.org for more info.
URL:https://napost.com/event/all-things-japanese-sale/
LOCATION:Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)\, 1414 S Weller St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190809T165726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T165726Z
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SUMMARY:Omoide (Memories) Writing Group
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://napost.com/event/omoide-memories-writing-group/
LOCATION:Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)\, 1414 S Weller St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T130000
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CREATED:20190712T182659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T182659Z
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SUMMARY:Family Saturday August: Kendama Workshop By The Gallagher Twins
DESCRIPTION:The Gallagher twins are coming to the garden for a demonstration and a fun hands-on kendama experience! \nKendama 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 robotics. Today\, kendama competitions are held around the world\, and the contestants compete in a variety of formats including tricks\, speed battles and freestyle. \nNick Gallagher is the winner of 2018 Gloken Kendama World Cup held in Hiroshima\, Japan. He will be joined by his twin brother\, Zack Gallagher. \nFree garden admission to all youth 12 and younger from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Family Saturday.
URL:https://napost.com/event/family-saturday-august-kendama-workshop-by-the-gallagher-twins/
LOCATION:Seattle Japanese Garden\, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190810T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190809T165432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T165432Z
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SUMMARY:Ayame Kai Guild Pop-Up Sale
DESCRIPTION:Summer Pop-up sale features handmade crafts\, baked goods\, & shave ice.  Also\, flash inventory sale across the street at 1605 S. Washington spotlights kitchenware\, house decor\, artwork\, clothing\, & special Asian-themed items.  Proceeds benefit Keiro NW’s remaining programs\, Nikkei Manor & Kokoro Kai.
URL:https://napost.com/event/ayame-kai-guild-pop-up-sale/
LOCATION:Keiro Northwest Garden Vista Room\, 1601 E. Yesler Way\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190806T213000
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CREATED:20190701T190144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T190144Z
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SUMMARY:From Hiroshima to Hope
DESCRIPTION:From Hiroshima to Hope\, Seattle’s annual peace event honoring the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war and violence\, takes place on Tuesday\, August 6\, the 74th anniversary of the atomic bombings. The program features speaker David Swanson\, author\, peace activist\, and journalist\, and Seattle Youth Poet Laureate\, Azura Tyabji. On Green Lake’s northwest shore\, near the Bathhouse. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://napost.com/event/from-hiroshima-to-hope/
LOCATION:Northwest shore of Green Lake\, 7312 W Green Lake Drive\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190803T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190804T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190711T204758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T204758Z
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SUMMARY:43rd Annual Powell Street Festival
DESCRIPTION:Powell Street Festival is Vancouver’s annual celebration of Japanese Canadian arts & culture. The street festival takes place in the historic Japanese Canadian neighbourhood known as Paueru Gai.  This year’s lineup of performing artists features a wide variety of international and local talent. Free and open to the public. \nInfo: powellstreetfestival.com\nLocation: 410-111 West Hastings Street\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
URL:https://napost.com/event/43rd-annual-powell-street-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190801T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190801T183000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190624T180715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T180715Z
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SUMMARY:Wandering & Wondering
DESCRIPTION:Wandering & Wondering is an annual site-specific performance at Kubota Garden and Seattle Japanese Garden. Over a two-hour period\, visitors will encounter dancers and musicians dispersed in surprising locations throughout the garden as the performers engage in a minute-by-minute response to all the scents\, sounds\, sights and sensations of the garden. \nAt Kubota Garden\, the performance will be held on July 28th from 12pm to 3pm. \nAt Seattle Japanese Garden\, the performance will be held on August 1st from 3:30pm to 6:30pm\, and the photo exhibition will be open until September 30th. \nThe first of two photo exhibitions opens on July 5 from 4-5 pm with live performance and refreshments at Fresh Flours in Greenwood. \n  \n 
URL:https://napost.com/event/wandering-wondering/
LOCATION:Seattle Japanese Garden\, 1075 Lake Washington Blvd E\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190810
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190529T175403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190529T175403Z
UID:7592-1564617600-1565395199@napost.com
SUMMARY:Ultimate Japanese Summer Festivals
DESCRIPTION:Looking to visit the most popular Japanese festivals in Japan this summer? Then join Keiro Northwest this summer for a special tour that will include reserved exclusive seating at various festivals all over Japan! Festivals include Niigata Nagaoka Fireworks\, Aomori Nebuta\, and Akita Kanto Festivals! There are only 20 spots available for this special tour so sign up fast! \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://napost.com/event/ultimate-japanese-summer-festivals/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190322T193250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T193250Z
UID:7065-1564570800-1564603200@napost.com
SUMMARY:59th Annual Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join the Japan-America Society for a great day of golf in the height of summer! Network with friends and colleagues while supporting the Society in its mission to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of Japan and Washington State. All players can enjoy lunch before the tournament and take part in the awards dinner after a day of sport. Proceeds will go to fund the Japan in the Schools program as well as Society business and culture programs.
URL:https://napost.com/event/59th-annual-golf-tournament-2/
LOCATION:The Golf Club at Newcastle\, 15500 Six Penny Ln\, Newcastle\, WA\, 98059\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190320T222626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190320T223032Z
UID:7026-1564570800-1564603200@napost.com
SUMMARY:59th Annual Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Help support Society programs like Japan in the Schools (JIS) by attending our 59th Annual Golf Tournament! Join them for a great day of golf in the height of summer! Network with friends and colleagues while supporting the Society in its mission to promote friendship and understanding between the peoples of Japan and Washington State. All players can enjoy lunch before the tournament and take part in the awards dinner after a day of sport. Proceeds will go to fund the Japan in the Schools program as well as Society business and culture programs .Aside from the chance of winning some fabulous prizes and bragging rights for the next year\, out golf tournament is a great way to network with other figures in the community! Teams of four will compete against each other in a scramble-style tournament. And even if you aren’t lucky on the course\, you still can win an amazing raffle prize while enjoying a wonderful dinner at the reception. \nCost (Player): Individual $200 ($225 after 6/30)   Foursome $800 ($900 after 6/30) \nCost (Only dinner) :$60
URL:https://napost.com/event/59th-annual-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:The Golf Club at Newcastle\, 15500 Six Penny Ln\, Newcastle\, WA\, 98059\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190801
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190624T165103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T184901Z
UID:7815-1564531200-1564617599@napost.com
SUMMARY:Magic Box:Defining Words in a Digital Age
DESCRIPTION:A collaborative installation of paintings\, poetry and Japanese Butoh dance by painter Shoko Zama with ekphrastic free verse poetry by poet David Thornbrugh. The exhibition will also feature live storefront Butoh performance as well as ekphrastic poetry readings on Opening nights. The exhibition will be held until September 29.
URL:https://napost.com/event/magic-boxdefining-words-in-a-digital-age/
LOCATION:bonfire gallery\, 603 S. Main Street\, Seattle\, 98104
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190729T223000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190725T180101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190725T180101Z
UID:8073-1564425000-1564439400@napost.com
SUMMARY:Film Screening - Persona Non Grata & Sugihara Survivors
DESCRIPTION:The Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle and the Holocaust Center for Humanity will host a panel discussion and screening of two films about Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara at the Broadway Performance Hall of Seattle Central College. Prior to the event\, there will be an opportunity to talk with the director of one of the films\, Junichi Kajioka\, with light refreshments served.  Chiune Sugihara served as vice Consul for the Japanese government in Kaunas\, Lithuania. During WWII\, Sugihara helped some six thousand Jews flee Europe by issuing visas to them so that they could travel through Japanese territory\, risking his job and his family’s lives. RSVP at https://sugiharaseattle.eventbrite.com. Admission is free but seats are limited.
URL:https://napost.com/event/film-screening-persona-non-grata-sugihara-survivors/
LOCATION:Broadway Performance Hall\, 1625 Broadway\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190624T181344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190624T181344Z
UID:7825-1564315200-1564326000@napost.com
SUMMARY:Wandering & Wondering
DESCRIPTION:Wandering & Wondering is an annual site-specific performance at Kubota Garden and Seattle Japanese Garden. Over a two-hour period\, visitors will encounter dancers and musicians dispersed in surprising locations throughout the garden as the performers engage in a minute-by-minute response to all the scents\, sounds\, sights and sensations of the garden. \nAt Kubota Garden\, the performance will be held on July 28th from 12pm to 3pm. \nAt Seattle Japanese Garden\, the performance will be held on August 1st from 3:30pm to 6:30pm\, and the photo exhibition will be open until September 30th. \nThe first of two photo exhibitions opens on July 5 from 4-5 pm with live performance and refreshments at Fresh Flours in Greenwood. \n 
URL:https://napost.com/event/wandering-wondering-2/
LOCATION:Kubota Garden\, 9817 55th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190727T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190727T213000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190620T180140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190620T180140Z
UID:7717-1564243200-1564263000@napost.com
SUMMARY:50th Annual White River Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:Festival in which young and old come together to dance\, rejoice and remember their ancestors and Japanese culture. Everyone is invited to come watch and join in the dancing. There will be performances by Okinawan Kenjin Kai and Seattle Matsuri Taiko. There will be food booths and a beer garden. Collecting donations (monetary and non-perishable items) for the Auburn Food Bank. Dance practice sessions on July 15\, 17\, 19\, 23; 7:00-8:30pm
URL:https://napost.com/event/50th-annual-white-river-bon-odori/
LOCATION:White River Buddhist Temple\, 3625 Auburn Way North\, Auburn\, WA\, 98002\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190721T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190515T174242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T174242Z
UID:7498-1563721200-1563739200@napost.com
SUMMARY:Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:An 87-year-old Seattle Japanese Buddhist tradition to honor deceased ancestors through the dancing of traditional Japanese folk dances. People of all ages and ethnicities join in the dancing in a true community spirit. It’s also a day for celebration and offers something for the whole family from Japanese food dishes (for sale) to free martial arts demonstrations\, taiko drumming\, and cultural displays. \nHours are 4-10 pm Saturday and 3-8 pm Sunday. \nFor those who want to learn the dance steps ahead of time\, or just get in some practice before the event\, dates and times are: July 8-11 and July 15-16\, 7:30 to 9 pm in the Seattle Buddhist Temple gym.
URL:https://napost.com/event/bon-odori-2/
LOCATION:Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple\, 1427 S Main St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple":MAILTO:office@seattlebetsuin.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T191602
CREATED:20190515T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190515T173340Z
UID:7495-1563638400-1563660000@napost.com
SUMMARY:Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:An 87-year-old Seattle Japanese Buddhist tradition to honor deceased ancestors through the dancing of traditional Japanese folk dances. People of all ages and ethnicities join in the dancing in a true community spirit. It’s also a day for celebration and offers something for the whole family from Japanese food dishes (for sale) to free martial arts demonstrations\, taiko drumming\, and cultural displays. \nHours are 4-10 pm Saturday and 3-8 pm Sunday. \nFor those who want to learn the dance steps ahead of time\, or just get in some practice before the event\, dates and times are: July 8-11 and July 15-16\, 7:30 to 9 pm in the Seattle Buddhist Temple gym.
URL:https://napost.com/event/bon-odori/
LOCATION:Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple\, 1427 S Main St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple":MAILTO:office@seattlebetsuin.com
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