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SUMMARY:CAATA Conversations: Pathways Forward
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Transitions\, Building Networks\, and Navigating the Future of AANHPI\, SWANA\, MENA\, and Mixed Race Theatre \nHosted by CAATA in partnership with Rutgers University\, Harvard Asian Arts Project\, and Stanford University \nCAATA Conversations: Pathways Forward is a gathering centered on supporting college students as they transition into the professional theatre field. This conversation brings together emerging artists and working professionals across the AANHPI\, SWANA\, MENA\, and Mixed Race theatre community to share insights\, experiences\, and practical strategies for navigating careers in the industry. \nTogether\, we will explore the realities of entering the professional landscape—from building sustainable networks to identifying opportunities\, challenges\, and pathways for growth. This is a space for students to engage directly with artists who have forged their own paths\, ask questions\, and gain guidance grounded in lived experience. \nThis conversation is not only about career entry. It is about access\, mentorship\, and community. We gather to exchange knowledge\, strengthen intergenerational connections\, and envision more equitable and supported futures for the next generation of theatre-makers.
URL:https://napost.com/event/caata-conversations-pathways-forward/
LOCATION:Online (livestream)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
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SUMMARY:Everett Rock & Gem Club 71st Annual Gem\, Jewelry & Mineral Show
DESCRIPTION:The Everett Rock & Gem Club\, a non-profit\, educational and recreational organization for Rockhounds\, will host it’s 71st Annual Gem\, Jewelry & Mineral Show on Saturday & Sunday May 2nd & 3rd 2026 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM both days. The Show will be open to the public at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds\, Weikel Event Center\, 18359 Cascade View Drive\, Monroe\, WA. Admission and parking is FREE.
URL:https://napost.com/event/everett-rock-gem-club-71st-annual-gem-jewelry-mineral-show/
LOCATION:Weikel Center\, evergreen state fairgrounds\, monrow\, 18359 Cascade View Drive\, Monroe\, 98272
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SUMMARY:Kubota Garden Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Browse and shop a curated selection of unique plant varieties\, including maples\, dwarf conifers\, shrubs\, perennials & native plants similar to those found in Kubota Garden and suitable for any size garden. Experts will be on site to provide advice. All proceeds benefit Kubota Garden Foundation and help provide events and programs at the Garden.
URL:https://napost.com/event/kubota-garden-spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Kubota Garden\, 9817 55th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kubota Garden Foundation":MAILTO:sophia@kubotagarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the rich diversity and vibrant traditions of Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander communities at the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration\, returning to Seattle Center from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday\, May 2 at the Armory Food & Event Hall\, as part of Seattle Center Festál. \nThis free\, all-ages\, festival invites attendees to experience a dynamic showcase of culture through performances\, food\, art\, and interactive activities.
URL:https://napost.com/event/asian-american-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-heritage-month-celebration/
LOCATION:Seattle Center\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T220229Z
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SUMMARY:Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day)
DESCRIPTION:Kodomo no Hi\, or “Children’s Day\,” is a fun and exciting opportunity for young people to learn more about Japanese culture. This free-to-attend annual festival connects children and families in the community with a shared multicultural experience through performances and a variety of attractions.  \nThe theme of this year’s event is “Festival Fun: Traditional Japanese Games”\, highlighting various games often found at summer festivals and shrines throughout Japan. Children can enjoy a fishing game\, test their luck with the coin drop\, or try many other fun hands-on craft-making activities and games. There will also be demonstrations and performances such as taiko drumming\, martial arts\, tea ceremony\, koto performances\, and more. Food will be available for purchase. Bring the whole family and experience the festival spirit at the JCCCW this May!
URL:https://napost.com/event/kodomo-no-hi-childrens-day/
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:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260505T193000
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SUMMARY:Wages\, Tips & Overtime: How to protect your Rights
DESCRIPTION:Series 1 of 4 \nAre you working in Washington? Do you know your rights as an employee? \nCome to a presentation with important information on: \nTips and service charges \nMinimum wage \nHow workers can find information and resources \nOvertime \nSpeaker: Brenda Fay \nEducation & Outreach Specialist \nWashington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) \nBrenda Fay is an Outreach Specialist with 16 years at the Department of Labor & Industries. She is dedicated to educating employers and employees on the laws the department enforces relating to workplace rights. \nLocation \nNVC Memorial Hall \n1212 S King St.\, Seattle 98144 \nGated parking will be provided.\nThe access code will be provided upon registration. \nRefreshments will be provided! \nBe sure to REGISTER
URL:https://napost.com/event/wages-tips-overtime-how-to-protect-your-rights/
LOCATION:Nisei Veteran’s Committee (NVC) Memorial Hall\, 1212 S King St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260507T160000
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SUMMARY:Sound Transit x Arts Corps Safety Poster Gallery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Sound Transit and Arts Corps for a first-Thursday gallery event showcasing this year’s youth poster contest submissions! Poster designs will be on display as part of a gallery showcase alongside interactive activities to learn more about how to be safe around tracks and trains\, plus safety swag and giveaways. All are welcome! \nTo RSVP for this event\, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sound-transit-x-arts-corps-safety-poster-gallery-walk-tickets-1985463963161?aff=oddtdtcreator \nTo learn more about the Safety Poster Contest or submit an application\, please visit: https://artscorps.org/safetyposter/
URL:https://napost.com/event/sound-transit-x-arts-corps-safety-poster-gallery-walk/
LOCATION:The Great Hall at Union Station\, 401 South Jackson Street\, Seattle\, 98104
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SUMMARY:4th Seattle Business Networking Event 2026 – Coffee Connections –
DESCRIPTION:Networking Through Morning Coffee
URL:https://napost.com/event/4th-seattle-business-networking-event-2026-coffee-connections/
LOCATION:PSPINC\, 1404 140th Place N.E.\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T133000
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SUMMARY:Estate Planning\, Wealth\, and Tax Seminar
DESCRIPTION:As the tax landscape continues to evolve\, integrated planning between investment strategy\, tax management\, and estate planning has never been more important. \nIn this free seminar\, our expert panelists will explore how coordinating these three disciplines can help investors improve tax efficiency\, protect long-term wealth\, and position assets for a more effective generational transfer. These developments are particularly important for residents of Washington State\, where recent and proposed legislative changes are reshaping the tax environment. This evolving landscape highlights why a coordinated approach to wealth\, tax\, and estate planning is increasingly critical.\nThoughtful planning today can help investors navigate shifting tax policies\, preserve more of their wealth\, and ensure their financial strategies remain aligned with both current laws and future legislative changes. \nWe hope you’ll join us! This is a free community seminar/workshop offered as part of our Legacy Education Series. \nPlease register to attend: https://forms.gle/rzvkWkUAUVkCQoTcA
URL:https://napost.com/event/estate-planning-wealth-and-tax-seminar/
LOCATION:Nikkei Manor\, 700 6th Ave S\, Seattle\, 98104
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T113000
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SUMMARY:Stories and Art at Kubota Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, family-friendly series featuring children’s stories and hands-on art inspired by the natural elements of Kubota Garden. At this program\, local storyteller Tobey Ishii-Anderson will share Japanese folktales followed by a chigiri-e art activity led by Leah Okamoto Mann.
URL:https://napost.com/event/stories-and-art-at-kubota-garden/
LOCATION:Kubota Garden\, 9817 55th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kubota Garden Foundation":MAILTO:sophia@kubotagarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260514T140000
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SUMMARY:Bellevue College to Rededicate (on May 14th)  'Never Again is Now Mural.' The mural was defaced in 2020 -editing out references to anti-Japanese American agitation by Eastside businessmen.
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Bellevue College\, on May 14\, 2026\, will hold a rededication ceremony to add the mural by artist and activist Erin Shigaki as a permanent artwork. \nDate: May 14th\, 2026 \nTime: 2 p.m. \nPlace: Bellevue College -Fountain Courtyard (near C and D Buildings)\, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE\, Bellevue\, WA 98007 \nSpeakers: Artist and activist Erin Shigaki\, Bellevue College President David May\, and Stan Shikuma with Japanese American Citizens League and Tsuru for Solidarity \nParking: Lot 14 visitor parking and Lot 13 for overflow \nMore detailshttps://www.bellevuecollege.edu/news/article/college-to-host-never-again-is-now-a-permanent-commitment-ceremony-may-14/
URL:https://napost.com/event/bellevue-college-to-rededicate-on-may-14th-never-again-is-now-mural-the-mural-was-defaced-in-2020-editing-out-references-to-anti-japanese-american-agitation-by-eastside-businessmen/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bellevue College":MAILTO:mediarelations@bellevuecollege.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260621T193000
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SUMMARY:Japanese College Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Lighthouse will host the online free event\, “Japan University Online Fair”. \nThis event is open to anyone interested\, including students\, parents\, and educators. Eight universities are scheduled to participate\, including Aoyama Gakuin University\, Doshisha University\, and Temple University Japan Campus. \nThe fair will feature live sessions in both English and Japanese\, providing the latest information on university admissions\, scholarship opportunities\, fall enrollment\, and support services for international students. Individual consultations with each university will also be available by appointment. \nDates & Time: May 19 (Tue) – May 21 (Thu)\, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM (U.S. Pacific Daylight Time)\nContact: seminar@us-lighthouse.com (Attn: Nakamura) \nRegistration & Details:\n(Japanese) https://japan-universities.com/event/collegefair.html\n(English) https://japan-universities.com/en/event/collegefair.html
URL:https://napost.com/event/japanese-college-fair-2/
LOCATION:Online (livestream)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lighthouse":MAILTO:seminar@us-lighthouse.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260525T110000
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SUMMARY:NVC Memorial Day Program
DESCRIPTION:The Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) holds a Memorial Day Service every year since 1946 to honor Japanese American and other veterans who gave their lives in service to our country. Over the years\, it has become one of the oldest and largest Memorial Day services in the Northwest\, with several hundred gathering by the Nisei War Memorial\, a 22-foot-tall granite obelisk inscribed with the sites of major campaigns of WW II in Europe and the Pacific\, as well as the names of Japanese American KIA (killed in action) from the Spanish-American War\, WW I\, WW II\, the Korean Conflict\, Vietnam\, and Granada. \nMost of the Nisei WW II veterans served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team/100th Battalion\, the most highly decorated unit for its size and length of service in the history of the US military\, while others served in the Military Intelligence Service (MIS)\, a unit credited by a member of General McArthur’s HQ staff with shortening the war in the Pacific by two years. Many served in these segregated units while the U.S. government held their families back home in concentration camps behind barbed wire. 81 years later\, the Japanese American community and friends will gather to honor the Nisei veterans’ service and loyalty to country as we strive to continue their legacy of courage and sacrifice. We also honor those who gave their lives in subsequent wars and conflicts around the globe. \nThe Memorial Day Program will start with a presentation of colors by the Seattle Buddhist Temple Boy Scout Troop 252\, followed by Prayers and Meditations from both Christian and Buddhist perspectives\, and end with a Presentation of Floral Wreaths by over a dozen community and veterans’ organizations in memory of our fallen heroes. Our Keynote Speaker is Nyle Miyamoto\, whose father served in the 442nd RCT. \nThe public is cordially invited to attend and pay their respects.\nMay Peace and Justice prevail. \n“Go For Broke!”
URL:https://napost.com/event/nvc-memorial-day-program/
LOCATION:Lake View Cemetery\, 1554 15th Ave E\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC)":MAILTO:info@seattlenvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260530T160000
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SUMMARY:James K. Okubo Memorial Bench Dedication
DESCRIPTION:James Kazuo Okubo is the only Congressional Medal of Honor recipient from Whatcom County. Yet he remains virtually unknown and unrecognized in the place that nurtured his unbreakable roots as an American citizen with an unquestioned duty to country\, no matter how unjustly he and his fellow Japanese Americans were treated. \nBorn in Anacortes in 1920\, he grew up in Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham High School in 1938 with dreams of becoming a dentist. He was a popular student in his junior year at Western Washington State College when he was unlawfully detained in 1942 and forced to board a bus in front of his home on H St. never to see it again. His large blended family were among the 33 longtime Japanese Americans residents and business owners from Bellingham who were taken to live in an American concentration camp in Tule Lake\, Calif. then transferred to other camps for the remainder of the war. While his family was imprisoned\, he volunteered to serve as a medic in the legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team of U.S. Army defending the country that put them there. \nHis hero story was legend among the survivors of one of the bloodiest battles on the European front. He died in an accident in Michigan in 1967 – long before President Bill Clinton awarded Congressional Medal of Honor Medals to 22 cited\, but previously unrecognized Asian American and Pacific Islander servicemen in 2000. \nWestern Washington University awarded a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree to Okubo at Spring Commencement 2019. \nThis bench is the first permanent recognition of Okubo in Whatcom County.
URL:https://napost.com/event/james-k-okubo-memorial-bench-dedication/
LOCATION:Memorial Park\, 2700 King St.\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98225
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikkei Northwest":MAILTO:sfgmi200@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T170000
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CREATED:20260609T224748Z
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SUMMARY:Pawsitive Fest Makers Market
DESCRIPTION:Pawsitive Craft Fair will feature 50 vendors selling handmade goods\, raffle and photo booth. \nPartnering with MEOW Cat Rescue to support their mission of saving cat (and dog) lives as well as the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS). \nSee https://www.instagram.com/pawsitivefest/ for more information.
URL:https://napost.com/event/pawsitive-fest-makers-market/
LOCATION:Seattle Buddhist Temple\, 1427 S Main St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pawsitive Fest":MAILTO:pawsitivefest@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260601T211351Z
CREATED:20260601T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T211351Z
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SUMMARY:Business Networking Night at T-Mobile Park
DESCRIPTION:Connect. Network. Cheer. \nWe are pleased to announce the return of our highly acclaimed Networking Night. \nOn Friday\, June 19\, the popular team\, the Boston Red Sox\, will be playing. The game is especially noteworthy as the team includes Masataka Yoshida\, who has represented Japan in two consecutive World Baseball Classic tournaments\, making this a truly compelling event. \nEnjoy the vibrant atmosphere unique to Major League Baseball while networking in an elegant setting away from the everyday routine. The event will be held in an exclusive group suite\, offering a comfortable and refined environment. \nAs space is limited\, we encourage early registration. \nWe look forward to seeing you at this special occasion. \n📅 Event Details \nDate: Friday\, June 19\nTime: 5 PM (First pitch at 7:10 PM)\nMatchup: Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox\nLocation: T-Mobile Park Group Suite \n🎟️ Limited availability: 40 seats (first-come\, first-served)\n🎟️ Admissions (Group Suite access\, refreshments\, and beverages are included. Taxes and service fees are also covered. The standard ticket value is approximately $350–$375) \n$ 150 /person \nRegister Here\nhttps://www.simpletix.com/e/business-networking-night-at-t-mobile-park-tickets-270621 \nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, June 12 \n💎 Why You Should Join \nPrime business networking opportunity – a relaxed\, high valued setting that blends business and friendship\nWatch Seattle Mariners vs. Boston Red Sox from an exclusive group suite room\nRefreshments included\nAttendee list provided for better connections \n📌 Memo \nAll sales are final\, No refund\nMaximum of 40 attendees due to space availability\nE-ticket will be sent to the registered email approximately 5-7 days before the event
URL:https://napost.com/event/business-networking-night-at-t-mobile-park/
LOCATION:T-Mobile Park\, 1250 1st Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan Business Association of Seattle":MAILTO:jassw@jassw.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T210000
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SUMMARY:Rice on Repeat: An AAPI Circus
DESCRIPTION:Six Asian American Circus artists perform an acrobatic family dinner in Rice on Repeat: An AAPI Circus. \nThere are 3 bowls of rice served throughout our lives: one served to us\, one served to ourselves\, and one served to others. For many\, dinner with family is about connecting and sharing experiences. A bowl of rice is a simple dish that we each flavor to our own tastes. Still\, that bowl of rice is also the foundation of a meal and our cultures. \nAcrobats will set the table\, serve the rice\, and share their life stories through dance and circus arts. It’s an ordinary routine full of extraordinary acts: handstands on the lazy susan\, bowls of rice served from a flying pole\, and a chosen family celebrating their shared experiences through movement. The relatable moment when you forget to set the rice\, is suddenly a game of partner acrobatics as we wait for dinner to be ready. \nCircus arts has its place in theater as a medium for storytelling. Oroki Productions was established to give voices to our artists through this medium that gives us freedom\, community\, and a way to bring representation into performance art spaces. \nThis production was made with support from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.
URL:https://napost.com/event/rice-on-repeat-an-aapi-circus/
LOCATION:12th Avenue Arts\, 1620 12th Ave\, Seattle\, 98122
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oroki Productions":MAILTO:info@orokiproductions.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T213638Z
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SUMMARY:Ayame Kai Summer Market
DESCRIPTION:Ayame Kai Summer Market Returns June 20\nKeiro Northwest invites the community to the annual Ayame Kai Summer Market on Saturday\, June 20\, for a lively day of shopping\, entertainment\, and cultural connection. \nGuests can explore a curated selection of Japanese vintage goods\, handmade items\, and offerings from over 20 local vendors. The event will also feature a bake sale\, raffle\, and live music and hula performances throughout the day. \nThis year’s market will be held at the Tukwila Community Center (outdoor parking area)\, providing expanded space for attendees to shop\, gather\, and enjoy the festivities. \nProceeds from the Ayame Kai Summer Market support Keiro Northwest’s programs and residents\, including Nikkei Manor assisted living and the Kokoro Kai Adult Day Program\, helping to sustain culturally responsive eldercare rooted in kimochi (care and compassion). \nLearn more: ayamekaimarket.org
URL:https://napost.com/event/ayame-kai-summer-market-2/
LOCATION:tukwila community center\, 12424 42nd Ave S\, Tukwila\, WA 98168\, Tukwila\, 98168
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260626T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T164435Z
CREATED:20260604T164435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T164435Z
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's and Dementia Educational Seminer
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an educational seminar presented by\nDr. Ken Nishino from MD2. \nWhether you have a family member\, friend\, neighbor or\nare caring for someone with memory loss\, join us for an\naccessible overview of dementia and to feel empowered to\nhave informed conversations with their doctors\nTopics will include the exciting new blood tests that can\nidentify signs of Alzheimer’s disease at a much earlier stage\nthan previously possible\, as well as the recently approved\nmedications that are changing how we approach treatment.  \nTea and snacks will be provided.  \nCall (206) 726-6474 or email tfaasuamalie@keironw.org\nfor more information.
URL:https://napost.com/event/alzheimers-and-dementia-educational-seminer/
LOCATION:Nikkei Manor\, 700 6th Ave S\, Seattle\, 98104
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikkei Northwest":MAILTO:sfgmi200@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T051200Z
CREATED:20260425T051200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T051200Z
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SUMMARY:Japan Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:🎌 Japan Fair 2026\n Saturday\, June 27 | 10 AM – 6 PM\n Sunday\, June 28 | 10 AM – 5 PM\n Meydenbauer Center\n 11100 NE 6th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98004\nJapan Fair is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Come to a free two-day festival showcasing traditional and modern Japanese arts & culture\, music\, and technology!\n Japan Fair is for all ages\, held indoors\, and accessible to everyone.\n✨ Free Admission!\n 🎶 Live music\, dance\, martial arts\, taiko\, and more\n 🎭  Cosplay contest\n 🌸 Ikebana & tea ceremony demonstrations\n 🛍 Wide variety of exhibitors & shopping\n🎨 Interactive Workshops\n 🎯 Amazing raffle prizes\n 🍱 Japanese food & sake tasting\n 👧 Kids’ Corner: calligraphy\, origami\, and Japanese carnival games\n … and much more!\n🔗 Visit our website for the schedules and latest updates: 👉www.japanfairus.org \n🌟 ジャパンフェア 2026 🌟\n 6月27日（土）｜午前10時～午後6時\n 6月28日（日）｜午前10時～午後5時\n Meydenbauer Center\n 11100 NE 6th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98004 \n🎌 ジャパンフェア10周年突入！伝統と現代が融合した日本のアート＆カルチャー、音楽、テクノロジーを体験できる2日間の無料イベントにぜひお越しください！\n 屋内開催で、子どもから大人までどなたでも楽しめます。\n✨ 入場無料！\n 🎶 音楽、ダンス、武道、太鼓などのライブパフォーマンス\n 🎭 コスプレコンテスト\n 🌸 生け花・茶道デモンストレーション\n 🛍 多彩な出展＆ショッピング\n🎨 体験型ワークショップ\n 🎯 豪華ラッフル賞品\n 🍱 お祭りフード＆酒テイスティンあり\n 👧 キッズコーナー：書道、折り紙、縁日ゲーム\n …など、盛りだくさん！\n🔗 最新情報やスケジュールは公式ウェブサイトへ：www.japanfairus.org
URL:https://napost.com/event/japan-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, 11100 NE 6th St\, Bellevue\, WA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Japan fair":MAILTO:info@japanfairus.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260707T203000
DTSTAMP:20260617T221823Z
CREATED:20260614T233502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T221823Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Horse Ladies' Summer Party ヒノエウマ女子の夏祭り
DESCRIPTION:FIRE HORSE LADIES SUMMER PARTY\nJuly 7\, 2026 \nA celebration by Fire Horse Ladies\, for Fire Horse Ladies.\n2026 marks the return of the Fire Horse Year—a milestone that comes only once every 60 years. \nFor generations in Japan\, women born in the Fire Horse year were burdened by an unfair superstition that labeled them as “too strong\,” “too independent\,” or even destined to bring misfortune.\nThe impact was so significant that when the last Fire Horse Year arrived in 1966\, Japan’s birth rate reportedly dropped by nearly 25%.\nT\nhe Fire Horse Ladies Summer Party is organized by the very women born in that year—women who have lived through those stereotypes\, challenged them\, and forged their own paths.\nToday\, we are launching a new movement called Celebrate in Orange 2026. \nOur goal is simple:\nTo transform the Fire Horse Year from a year once feared into a year proudly celebrated around the world.\n🧡 Let’s celebrate the 60th birthday of the Fire Horse generation in orange—the color that symbolizes the positive energy\, strength\, and spirit of the Fire Horse.\nAs the first step in this movement\, we hosted the Fire Horse Ladies Hina Matsuri ( Girls’ Festival) Celebration in Tokyo this March.\nWomen traveled from across Japan to attend. Some had struggled with the Fire Horse stigma throughout their lives. Others had never paid much attention to it. Yet by the end of the evening\, many shared the same feeling:\n“I am proud to be a Fire Horse.” \nOur next gathering will take place in Bellevue\, Washington.\nOn the evening of Tanabata\, July 7\, Fire Horse Ladies will come together once again to learn\, connect\, share stories\, and celebrate.\nThis event will be held in both English and Japanese.\nWomen born in 1966 are welcome regardless of nationality\, language\, or cultural background.\n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\nFire Horse Ladies Summer Party\n━━━━━━━━━━━━━━\nDate:\nTuesday\, July 7\, 2026 6:30 PM\nLocation:\nAvalon Towers Lounge\nBellevue\, Washington\nSuggested Admission:\n$60—Pay What You wish\n・Light refreshments and free-flow drinks included\n・Commemorative Fire Horse gift included\n・Learn about the history and myths of Fire Horse women in Japan.\n・Bilingual event (English & Japanese)\n・Advance registration required \nThis is a community-organized celebration created by and for Fire Horse Ladies. Our goal is to bring together as many Fire Horse Ladies as possible to celebrate this special year together. Please contribute whatever feels right for you. \nRegistration:\nhttps://forms.gle/tAF9qyUiqzPQERaT6\nEvent Details: \nFire Horse Ladies’ Summer Party ・ヒノエウマ女子の夏祭り！in Bellevue\,WA \n\nIf you were born in 1966\, we would love to celebrate with you.\nHosted by:\nFire Horse Ladies Organizing Committee\nOrganizer:\nMegumi Ijiri Haskin \nAfter 60 years\, Fire Horse Ladies are gathering to celebrate\, learn\, connect\, and create a new story together. Let’s transform the Fire Horse Year from a year of superstition into a year of pride. And let’s begin that new tradition together.
URL:https://napost.com/event/fire-horse-ladies-summer-party-%e3%83%92%e3%83%8e%e3%82%a8%e3%82%a6%e3%83%9e%e5%a5%b3%e5%ad%90%e3%81%ae%e5%a4%8f%e7%a5%ad%e3%82%8a/
LOCATION:Avalon Towers Bellevue
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260620T132018Z
CREATED:20260620T132018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T132018Z
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SUMMARY:Ikebana Art at the Garden
DESCRIPTION:The 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 Tokyo in 1927 and is celebrating its 100 th anniversary from April 2026 through March 2028.\nExhibition hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. Ikebana demonstrations will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. both days. Admission is free.\nFor more information: https://seattlesogetsu.wixsite.com/home\, Diane Elliott (puffin33@earthlink.net) or\nMachiko Faught (machikofa@gmail.com).
URL:https://napost.com/event/ikebana-art-at-the-garden/
LOCATION:Bellevue Botanical Garden\, 12001 Main St.\, Bellevue\, 98005
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T210000
DTSTAMP:20260617T162748Z
CREATED:20260617T162748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T162748Z
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SUMMARY:There is No Single American Story: Clint Smith
DESCRIPTION:Clint 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 future is made of many American stories. To understand America all of these stories must be considered\, honestly and critically in order to truly understand America’s history\, and how it shapes society today. \nThis very special presentation will give the audience a better understanding of who we are and who we can be.
URL:https://napost.com/event/there-is-no-single-american-story-clint-smith/
LOCATION:The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)\, 860 Terry Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of History &amp%3B Industry (MOHAI)":MAILTO:information@mohai.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T213000
DTSTAMP:20260602T234423Z
CREATED:20260602T234423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T234423Z
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SUMMARY:White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:Join 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
URL:https://napost.com/event/white-river-buddhist-temple-bon-odori-3/
LOCATION:White River Buddhist Temple\, 3625 Auburn Way North\, Auburn\, WA\, 98002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T232804Z
CREATED:20260524T232804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T232804Z
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SUMMARY:Wandering & Wondering: A Butoh Performance
DESCRIPTION:Experience butoh performers from DAIPANbutoh Collective move through Kubota Garden and respond to its landscapes in evocative and poetic interpretive movement.
URL:https://napost.com/event/wandering-wondering-a-butoh-performance/
LOCATION:Kubota Garden\, 9817 55th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, 98118\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kubota Garden Foundation":MAILTO:sophia@kubotagarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T200000
DTSTAMP:20260621T173932Z
CREATED:20260621T173932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T173932Z
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SUMMARY:Tacoma Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy 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.\nEveryone is welcome to dance or just watch! \n4 p.m. Food\, beer garden\, and booths open.\n4:30 p.m. Obon service\, open to all.\n5 to 8 p.m. Dancing and taiko drumming.\n8 p.m. Memorial candle observance.  \nMenu highlights: teriyaki bowls\, cold somen\, Spam musubi\, strawberry mochi trifle  and pie. Credit cards only.\nFeel free to bring blankets or small folding chairs for seating. \nTacoma Buddhist Temple is at 1717 Fawcett Ave.\, in Tacoma\, three blocks up from UW Tacoma. Questions: info@tacomabt.org.
URL:https://napost.com/event/tacoma-bon-odori/
LOCATION:Tacoma Buddhist Temple\, 1717 S. Fawcett Ave.\, Tacoma\, 98402
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tacoma Buddhist Temple":MAILTO:tacoma.buddhist.temple@tacomabt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T211923Z
CREATED:20260623T211923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T211923Z
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SUMMARY:Lake City Yard Share Day
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://napost.com/event/lake-city-yard-share-day/
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