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SUMMARY:Spring into JASNET
DESCRIPTION:Join the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington Network (JASNET) for an evening of fun and casual networking. There will be delicious appetizers\, drinks\, and plenty of opportunities to exchange business cards. Whether you are just establishing yourself or a seasoned professional\, JASNET is here to help you build and maintain your connections. \nTicket price includes appetizers\,1 drink ticket*\, and entry into doorprize drawing. \nLimited free parking at the AMLI South Lake Union building garage and ample metered street parking. \n*good for signature cocktail\, wine\, or beer
URL:https://napost.com/event/spring-into-jasnet/
LOCATION:Teinei Restaurant\, 1256 Republican St\, Seattle\, 98109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
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SUMMARY:Let's learn Binary Number!
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever thought about how different the world your child will grow up would be? Technology is growing at a fast rate\, why not let your child get a headstart. Join them to engage your child in the first steps to computer science. They will be learning the binary number system\, the basis of computer science\, using the provided special gloves. Kids from Japan will join them using livestream. \nKids: 8 and up \nWhat to bring: Tablet (preferred) or Computer* \n* We also have limited devices to lend out
URL:https://napost.com/event/lets-learn-binary-number/
LOCATION:Yotsubagakuin\, 655 156th Ave SE Bldg. A #290\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190412T044849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T044849Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese Baptist Church Sukiyaki Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Japanese Baptist Church \nSukiyaki Dinner \nLocation: Japanese Baptist Church\, 160 Broadway Seattle \nTime: Takeout 1:00-6:00\, Dine-In 4:00-6:00 \nCome share in the Annual Sukiyaki Fundraiser at the Japanese Baptist Church with family and friends. Order your dinner tickets online at www.jbcseattle.org or purchase tickets at the door. This year JBC is celebrating our 120th Anniversary and invite you to watch films about the life of the Japanese in the PNW or view the Ikebana and Kokeshi Dolls on display. The evening will conclude with a Taiko Drum finale at 6:00.
URL:https://napost.com/event/japanese-baptist-church-sukiyaki-dinner/
LOCATION:Japanese Baptist Church\, 160 Broadway\, Seattle\, 98122
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190412T211335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190412T211335Z
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SUMMARY:Omoide (Memories) Writers Group
DESCRIPTION:Visual Storytelling Workshop with Ms. Ericka Berg\, Internationally-known Human Rights Activist\, Author. Hosted by JCCCW. This event is free and open to public.
URL:https://napost.com/event/omoide-memories-writers-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:20190427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190428T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190322T212305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T212305Z
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SUMMARY:The 44th Annual  Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 44th Annual Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival will be held at Seattle Center\, as part of Seattle Center’s Festival. Free admission to Japanese and Japanese American activities including Ikebana exhibition\, Calligraphy\, Performances\, Martial Arts\, Taiko performance\, Origami Airplane Contest\, Kimono Dress-up and much more. Ichi Bichi\, Pink Punk Band plays Sat around 3pm on Fisher Stage. Besides outside food venders\, beef bowl\, curry\, spam musubi will be sold inside Fisher Pavilion. Info: cherryblossomfest.org
URL:https://napost.com/event/the-44th-annual-seattle-cherry-blossom-festival/
LOCATION:Seattle Center\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190425T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190428T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190322T211043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T211043Z
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SUMMARY:Preserved Bonsai by Heiando America
DESCRIPTION:Preserved bonsai is a new product from Heiando urushi product handcrafted by Donaldo Radovich\, a leading expert on international floral design. Join this one-of-a-kind event collaborated by Heiando and Donald Radoich. Five Senses Foundation will join the event presenting traditional tea ceremony\, hands-on tea-making sessions\, and ikebana installations during the event.
URL:https://napost.com/event/preserved-bonsai-by-heiando-america/
LOCATION:Fran’s Chocolates Georgetown Boutique\, 5900 Airport Way S\, Seattle\, WA\, 98108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190420T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190314T221123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T221123Z
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SUMMARY:EcoSangha Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple is hosting an EcoSangha seminar featuring Dr. Duncan Ryuken Williams\, Dr. Jason Wirth\, Reverend Donald Castro and the Northwest Dharma Association’s George Draffan. \nAttendees will spend the day listening to lectures\, taking part in discussions and learning about the future of EcoSangha in the Buddhist community. For more information on the event and for registration information please check the Seattle Betsuin’s website. \nSpeakers:\nDr. Duncan Ryuken Williams – Author of “American Sutra: The Story of Faith and Freedom in the Second World War”\, will be sharing his talk titled “Satoyama: A Japanese and Buddhist Lens to Environmental Concerns” \nDr. Jason Wirth – A Buddhist and world philosophy professor at Seattle University\, will speak on the rise of EcoSanghas \nReverend Donald Castro – A Buddhist minister in the Jodo Shinshu tradition and founder of the EcoSangha group\, will be sharing on the History\, Vision and Hope for the future of EcoSangha \nAt the end of the day\, George Draffan will facilitate a panel with our lively speakers and a group discussion with our attendees. \nPlease check the seattlebetsuin.org for more information. Or call our office at (206) 329 – 0800. You can also email us at connor@seattlebetsuin.org for more EcoSangha information.
URL:https://napost.com/event/ecosangha-seminar/
LOCATION:Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple\, 1427 S Main St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190420T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190420T210000
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SUMMARY:JCCCW 2019 Tomodachi Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA (JCCCW) for its annual foundraiser event\, Tomodachi Gala. For 16 years\, JCCCW’s Cultural Center has connected the Seattle area with original programming like Kodomo no Hi\, Bunka no Hi\, Japanese Summer Camp\, and the Omoide writing group. The more than century-old Japanese Language School continues to have robust enrollment\, educating new generations of students in Nihongo and Japanese customs. This year\, JCCCW will be recognizing All Nippon Airways and Budokan Dojo with the Tomodachi Award. The event will include a silent auction\, cocktails\, a raffle for two roundtrip tickets to Tokyo courtesy of ANA. Info: https://nhaw.ejoinme.org/2019tomodachigala.
URL:https://napost.com/event/jcccw-2019-tomodachi-gala/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Lake Washington\, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd N\, Renton\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190322T193318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T193318Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting 2019
DESCRIPTION:This year\, the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington’s Annual Meeting will feature Japanese whiskies and focus on the history of early Japanese settlers in Washington State. \nGuests will have a chance to taste whiskies provided by our\nfeatured distilleries. Experience spirits from internationally renowned Suntory-Beam and local legend Bainbridge Island\nOrganic Distillers. Dr. Caroline Hartse will lead a presentation on the Yama Project archaeological dig and explore the history of early Japanese settlers in Washington State. \nPurchase raffle tickets to enter for a chance to win a Business Class Ticket to Tokyo on All Nippon Airways! Pre-purchase a raffle ticket with your admission and save $10 on admission.
URL:https://napost.com/event/annual-meeting-2019/
LOCATION:Wing Luke Museum\, 719 S King St\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190408T205904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T205904Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Washin Kai Lecture and Reception
DESCRIPTION:“A Fistful of Incense: Basara 婆娑羅 and the Medieval Origins of Japanese Maximalism” \nIn this talk\, PhD student Ross Henderson will examine the roots of maximalist Japanese visual culture through the concept of basara 婆娑羅\, a medieval expression stemming back to a distinctive aesthetic and style that emerged during the Nanbokucho period (1336-1392). \nThe lecture begins at 7:00 PM in Kane Hall room 210. \nThe reception begins at 8:30 across the hall in the Walker Ames Room.​ \nLecture and reception hosted by Washin Kai (Friends of Classical Japanese at UW)\, a group of members of the local community who support and encourage the study and teaching of classical Japanese language\, literature\, and culture at the University of Washington.
URL:https://napost.com/event/2019-washin-kai-lecture-and-reception/
LOCATION:University of Washignton – Kane Hall\, 4069 Spokane Ln\, Seattle\, 98105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190414T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190225T230120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T230120Z
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SUMMARY:Song of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Yuichi Kimura and Daichi no Kai return to America for their second U.S Taiko drum tour\, “Song of the Earth”!\n“Daichi no Kai” is a Taiko drumming group founded in 2011 by Taiko drummer Yuichi Kimura. Kimura has held a concert in the U.S every year since 2014. Kimura and all of the members of Daichi no Kai were born in Hyogo Prefecture. Their purpose is to promote the art of Taiko to the world through their performances and Taiko workshops.\nThe name “Daichi no Kai” originates from Daichi (Earth)\, the piece Kimura composed in requiem for the Hanshin Earthquake. Under this name\, the group seeks to guide future generations in understanding the value of life and peace on earth.
URL:https://napost.com/event/song-of-the-earth/
LOCATION:Broadway Performance Hall\, 1625 Broadway Ave.\, Seattle\, 98122
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hyogo Business &amp%3B Cultrual Center":MAILTO:office@hyogobcc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190413T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190327T230049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190327T230429Z
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SUMMARY:CAPAA's Sapphire Celebration: Observing 45 Years of Service
DESCRIPTION:The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) cordially invites the public to attend its Sapphire Anniversary Celebration\, observing 45 years of service to the APA community statewide. \nJoin them for a family-friendly\, feel-good event for all our community members to come together and celebrate our beautiful diversity in solidarity! \nAttendees are encouraged to wear BLUE in honor of Sapphire Anniversary – cultural attire is encouraged! \n5:00 DOORS OPEN\n5:30 MULTI-CULTURAL DINNER BUFFET: Featuring cuisine from around Asia and the Polynesia\n6:30 PROGRAM: Phenomenal Honorees\, Special Guest Speakers\n8:30 LIVE MUSIC: Performance by local Polynesian band\, ISLAND BOUND \nThemed after the Garden of Eden\, this POC-owned & operated venue is a tropical haven in the midst of South Downtown Seattle featuring amazing\, award-winning bathrooms! (Bathrooms are not gender-neutral.) \nParking is available in the lot behind the building\, as well as on the street. \nThe venue is ADA accessible. \nHURRY! Early bird prices available only through March 15.\n$60 General Admittance | $40 Youth/Student \nOrganizational sponsorships are welcome. Please e-mail toshiko.hasegawa@capaa.wa.gov to receive information about our donor tiers.
URL:https://napost.com/event/capaas-sapphire-celebration-observing-45-years-of-service/
LOCATION:Eden Seattle\, 1950 1st Ave S\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190407T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190407T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190307T213710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T213710Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Shizuoka Kenjin Club  2019 Annual New Year Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Seattle Shizuoka Kenjin Club members and guests to celebrate the New Year 2019\, with an evening of fun\, friendship and delicious food to enjoy together! Registration required. For additional information\, please email: lilhay@frontier.com
URL:https://napost.com/event/seattle-shizuoka-kenjin-club-2019-annual-new-year-celebration/
LOCATION:House of Hong Restaurant\, 409 8th Avenue South\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190407T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190307T215900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T215900Z
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SUMMARY:Never Again is Now: The Art and Activism of Millennial Nikkei
DESCRIPTION:How are millennials of Japanese ancestry honoring the legacy of their grandparents and great-grandparents who were incarcerated during WWII? Why is it important to tell this story of racial prejudice and civil liberties denied for generations to come? Join Seattle JACL and Densho for an afternoon of art\, live performance\, and dialogue at Wing Luke museum. The event features spoken-word poetry by Troy Osaki and Kurt Yokoyama Ikeda; a presentation by photographer Kayla Isomura\, creator of The Suitcase Project; and a performance by Gabrielle Kazuko Nomura Gainor and dancers\, who will present an excerpt of “Farewell Shikata ga nai.” The discussion will include time for audience input and questions\, and will be moderated by Nina Nobuko Wallace\, Communications Coordinator for Densho.
URL:https://napost.com/event/never-again-is-now-the-art-and-activism-of-millennial-nikkei/
LOCATION:Wing Luke Museum\, 719 S King St\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190330T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190322T204751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190322T204939Z
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SUMMARY:North American Post Japan Tour 2019 Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Since 2010\, the North American Post has offered an annual cultural tour to Japan. The tour includes travel to Tokyo\, Takayama\, Kyoto\, Nara\, and Hiroshima. This year\, the tour will visit Japanese Overseas Migration Museum and Hikawa Maru in Yokohama to learn about Issei travel to America. At the orientation\, you will meet two bilingual tour guides and learn more about the tour destinations. Q&A session will follow. The orientation is free and open to public. For more info\, visit http://napost.com/japantour or contact japantour@napost.com
URL:https://napost.com/event/north-american-post-japan-tour-2019-orientation/
LOCATION:Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)\, 1414 S Weller St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The North American Post":MAILTO:apantour@napost.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190329T213000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190207T170827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T170827Z
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SUMMARY:Hawaiian Slack Key Guitarist Makana Returns to Benaroya Hall for "The Sunset Tour"
DESCRIPTION:Described as “dazzling” by the New York Times\, Makana is an internationally acclaimed guitarist\, singer\, composer and activist who is widely known for lending his musical talent for social change. He has been a TEDx talk presenter\, and his guitar playing has been featured on three Grammy-nominated albums\, including the soundtrack of the Academy-Award winning film “The Descendants.” Makana’s captivating and wide-ranging performance style has led him to share the stage with Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson\, open for music legends Sting\, Carlos Santana and Elvis Costello\, and perform in venues ranging from Russia to Asia and European opera houses to The White House.
URL:https://napost.com/event/hawaiian-slack-key-guitarist-makana-returns-to-benaroya-hall-for-the-sunset-tour/
LOCATION:Benaroya Hall\, 200 University St\, Seattle\, 98101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190324T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190324T191500
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190314T182904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T182904Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to Swing Dance
DESCRIPTION:Learn the original swing dance\, Lindy Hop. Swing It Seattle has new introductory class series starting regularly. 5 weeks of class for just $70. No partner or experience required. Fun people\, great exercise\, and free parking! Learn more at https://www.swingitseattle.com/ \nAbout the instructors: \nMark Kihara has been teaching\, performing\, and promoting African-American jazz dances since the late 1990s. His primary focus is lindy hop\, the original swing dance. Dance has taken him all over the world\, most notably as a featured instructor at Sweden’s Herräng Dance Camp. He has won or placed at a variety of competitions including the Ultimate Lindy Hop Showdown and the American Lindy Hop Championships. His instruction always shows great respect to swing dance’s originators. Inspired and tireless\, Mark makes believers out of anyone who ever wondered if they could swing dance. \nKatie Kihara has been dancing\, teaching\, competing\, and performing lindy hop since 2007. As an instructor\, she prides herself on partnership skills that empower both roles to dance their best. Katie is also a longtime member of Sister Kate\, Seattle’s longest running all-female chorus troupe.
URL:https://napost.com/event/learn-to-swing-dance/
LOCATION:china harbor\, 2040 westlake ave n.\, seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swing It Seattle":MAILTO:info@swingitseattle.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190323T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190313T174726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T180529Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Betsuin Salmon Dinner Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Salmon Dinner Fundraiser at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple will include specially prepared salmon or pork alternative with miso soup\, salad\, rice\, vegetable and tsukemono. Baked goods will also be sold. Take out or drive-thru from 2-7pm and dine in from 4-7:30pm. Tickets $17. For details: www.seattlebetsuin.com\, (206) 329-0800 or office@seattlebetsuin.com.
URL:https://napost.com/event/seattle-betsuin-salmon-dinner-fundraiser/
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;VALUE=DATE:20190322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190501
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190322T192214Z
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SUMMARY:Amy and Michelle's Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Michelle Kumata and Amy Nikaitani are having an art exhibition at Madrona Wine Merchants. Michelle is showing her Nihonmachi portraits\, and Amy is showing her sumi paintings\, ink drawings and watercolors. Amy’s drawings are featured at Hirabayashi Place and Nihonmachi Alley. The exhibit will be on display March – April. Make an afternoon trip to Madrona Wine Merchants to sample their wines\, and explore this gem of a neighborhood with good eats and shops. Artists\, if you are interested in showing your work at this venue\, context Fred at frankieb52@mac.com \n 
URL:https://napost.com/event/amy-and-michelles-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Madrona Wine Merchants\, 1127 34th Ave\, Seattle\, WA\, 98122\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190307T212640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T212640Z
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SUMMARY:History Café: Untold Stories from the Chinese Exclusion Act
DESCRIPTION:For 61 years\, the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act barred Chinese laborers from entering the United States and prevented those who did from becoming naturalized citizens. Applicants were questioned in detail at US ports of entry about their families and villages in China. This rich\, biographical information is now accessible in Seattle\, housed at the local office of the National Archives. Hear from National Archives at Seattle volunteer Trish Hackett Nicola about the valuable information found in these files\, and from Cathy Lee about how the files helped her uncover her great aunt’s story. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://napost.com/event/history-cafe-untold-stories-from-the-chinese-exclusion-act/
LOCATION:The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)\, 860 Terry Ave N\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190313T175038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T175038Z
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SUMMARY:Orizuru "Paper Crane" Folding Party
DESCRIPTION:Drop Off folded cranes or stop by to help fold for a few minutes or a few hours. Drinks and light refreshments provided – as well as origami paper with folding instructions! \nOn Sat. March 30\, a Japanese American pilgrimage group will go the fence at the mass incarceration site at Dilley\, Texas\, and hang thousands of origami cranes to demonstrate solidarity with the women\, children and separated families inside. See Details below. \nThe South Texas Family Residential Center\, an hour south of San Antonio\, is a 2\,400-bed facility\, the largest such detention facility in the nation. Even infants are detained there; a week ago\, 12 babies were released from ICE custody. \nStrings of “tsuru” cranes will be joined with others from across the country and the world. A donation of cranes is arriving from Japan. \nThey should be sent (last postmark March 23) to: Grassroots Leadership\, 3121 E. 12th St.\, Austin\, TX 78702. Please mark “cranes” on the package. If you could please string them together\, much appreciated! \nSend them a photo of your crane-folding session and how many you’re sending so they can keep a tally! No number is too low. Every bird counts. \nJoin the Japanese American community in nonviolent protest on Sat. March 30\, 2019 at 2 pm. South Texas Family Residential Center\, 1925 W. Highway 85\, Dilley TX. \nEarlier in the day\, the pilgrimage will visit the former Crystal City Internment Camp in south Texas\, where thousands of American Japanese and Latin American Japanese were held during World War II. \nNonviolent protest co-sponsored by the Crystal City Pilgrimage Committee and Grassroots Leadership of Austin. Thank you for support from Friends of Crystal City. \nContact: Stan Shikuma\, Seattle JACL\,  206-919-1465\, sktaiko1@mac.com
URL:https://napost.com/event/orizuru-paper-crane-folding-party/
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:20190317T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190317T173000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190207T170732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T225841Z
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SUMMARY:Whatcom Chorale: "Lest We Forget..."
DESCRIPTION:Whatcom Chorale presents the first performance of award-winning composer Sarah Mattox’s poignant “Heart Mountain Choral Suite\,” based on the diaries of WWII Japanese internment camp survivor Kara Kondo. The role of Kara will be sung by Metropolitan Opera Guild mezzo-soprano Kimberly Sogioka\, whose grandparents were also interned at Heart Mountain War Relocation Center in Wyoming. A curated multimedia exhibit about the Japanese internment\, Heart Mountain\, and Kara Kondo will be available for viewing after the concert. \nThe program also features soprano Lindsey Nakatani\, a graduate of Bellingham’s Squalicum High School and The Juilliard School\, in Felix Mendelssohn’s “Hear My Prayer” for soloist and choir\, and organist Wade Dingman and Whatcom Chorale in Louis Vierne’s evocative “Solemn Mass.” \nTickets are available at the door and online through Brown Paper Tickets.
URL:https://napost.com/event/whatcom-chorale-lest-we-forget/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 2117 Walnut St\, Bellingham\, 98225
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190307T211227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190307T211227Z
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SUMMARY:Chinatown-International District Station Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sound Transit is planning a new Link light rail station that will connect Chinatown-International District and Pioneer Square to more destinations throughout the city and region. Join the community workshop to view the latest station locations and route options\, explore the future of the ID neighborhood\, and share your feedback on what matters most to your community.
URL:https://napost.com/event/chinatown-international-district-station-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Union Station\, 401 S Jackson ST\, Seattle\, WA\, 98104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190214T214233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T214233Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Japanese Chorus Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \nSeattle Japanese Chorus Festival \nThree Japanese/Japanese related choirs; 「Sound Singers」\,「Echo Chorus」and「EGC (Evergreen Glee Club)」are planning to have a chorus festival in March to remember the tragedy of the Great East Japan Earthquake in Japan. \nWe have been singing together every year since 2012 for Songs of Hope’s first memorial concert of the earthquake. We also would like to nurture the human bonds created by singing together for 7 years. \n\nDay & Time: March 10th\, 1:45pm\nPlace: Bellevue Children’s Academy\n14640 NE 24th St\, Bellevue\, WA 98007 \nPurpose of the Chorus Festival: \n\nRemembering the Great East Japan Earthquake and praying for the better future throughout singing.\nHaving close relationships between Seattle area Japanese related choirs.\nTo introduce chorus culture in Japan.\nTo increase chorus music lovers.\n\n\n\n\nWe have bake sale and craft sale by local artists before and after the concert. Bakers and volunteer staff are wanted. Please contact us.   Process from bake sale and donations will be sent to Mothers’ Radiation Lab Fukushima. Mail: gasshouinseattle@gmail.com
URL:https://napost.com/event/seattle-japanese-chorus-festival/
LOCATION:Bellevue Children’s Academy\, 14640 NE 24th St\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190302T163000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190220T194705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T194705Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Japan Tour Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Since 2010\, the North American Post and Hokubei Hochi Foundation have offered an\nannual cultural tour to Japan for our readers and our local Nikkei community members. Our tour includes travel to Tokyo\, Takayama\, Shirakawa-go\, Okayama\, Kyoto\, Nara\, and Hiroshima and gives members unique local experiences and low tour rates for travelers. \n*Availability is limited. We accept 22 maximum tourists per year. \n2019 Tour Orientation\n\nDate&Time: March 2nd 3:00-4:30 pm\nVenue: The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)\, 1414 S Weller St\, Seattle\, WA 98144\n\nPlease join our orientation on March 2nd 3:00-4:30 pm at JCCCW. Meet our two bilingual tour guides and learn more about this year’s North American Post Japan Tour. We will go through tour destinations\, ground transportation\, tour fees and more. Q&A session will be followed. The orientation is free and open to public. \nIf you are interested in our tour or just in joining the orientation\, please contact: japantour@napost.com \nFor more information: Japan Tour Website
URL:https://napost.com/event/2019-japan-tour-orientation/
LOCATION:Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW)\, 1414 S Weller St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The North American Post":MAILTO:apantour@napost.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190219T064548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T064548Z
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SUMMARY:Special Screening for Day of Remembrance: And Then They Came for Us
DESCRIPTION:Nikkei Student Union at UW in partnership with Japanese Student Association will be hosting a screening of the film And Then They Came for Us with pre-film performances by UW Taiko Kai and Michaela and Kira Kusumi and a post-film panel discussion. \nThis event is free and open to the public! All are welcome! \nIts panelists include SU Korematsu Center for Law and Equality Professor Lorriane Bannai\, UW Professor Vince Schleitwiler\, Densho Communications Coordinator Nina Wallace\, Associate Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League Pacific Northwest Kendall Kosai and Muslim Student Association at UW Outreach Coordinator Usman Kahn.
URL:https://napost.com/event/special-screening-for-day-of-remembrance-and-then-they-came-for-us/
LOCATION:Ethnic Cultural Center Theater @ UW\, 3940 Brooklyn Ave. NE\, Seattle\, 98105
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nikkei Student Union @ UW":MAILTO:nikkeiuw@uw.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190223T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190223T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190220T200036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T200036Z
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SUMMARY:"For the Sake of the Children"
DESCRIPTION:A new documentary film\, For the Sake of the Children\, explores the impacts of Japanese American incarceration on detainees and their descendants.  The public is invited to participate in a screening and panel discussion on the following dates and locations: \n  \nFebruary 23\, 2019 – 2:00 pm\nNVC Hall\n1212 South King St.\nSeattle\, WA 98114 
URL:https://napost.com/event/for-the-sake-of-the-children/
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:20190220T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190220T094500
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190211T205828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190211T213925Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance 2019
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to participate in the Day of Remembrance in the House Chambers of the State Capitol in Olympia\, Washington\, on Wednesday\, 9:45 a.m.\, February 20\, 2019. The Seattle JACL will be chartering a bus to take anyone who wants to attend down to Olympia. The bus riders will meet at Blaine Memorial UMC\, 3001 24th S\, Seattle around 8:00 am. Interested people should RSVP by email to info@seattlejacl.org. \nPlease RSVP to Walt Tanimoto at: \n\nEmail: wttanimoto@gmail.com\nCell: 253-797-6933\n\n*JACL have a special request to identify the following people who will be attending this event: \n\nWWII Veterans and their unit (442\, 100th\, MIS\, Other)\nNisei’s who were incarcerated and at which Camp
URL:https://napost.com/event/day-of-remembrance-2019/
LOCATION:The House Chambers Of The State Capitol – Washignton State Capitol\, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190218
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20181108T211415Z
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SUMMARY:72nd Annual NW District Buddhist Convention
DESCRIPTION:White River Buddhist Temple will be hosting the 72nd NW District Buddhist Convention at the DoubleTree Suites – Seattle/Airport SouthCenter. Join us as we explore our theme of Compassion\, Gratitude\, Community. Our keynote speaker will be Reverend Matthew Hamasaki of the Buddhist Church of Sacramento. \nRegister by Dec 31st: bit.ly/2019conventionregistration \nContact:  White River Buddhist Temple \nTel (253) 833-1442   Email  convention@wrbt.org \n 
URL:https://napost.com/event/72nd-annual-nw-district-buddhist-convention/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport – Southcenter\, 16500 Southcenter Pkwy\, Seattle\, WA\, 98188\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="White River Buddhist Temple":MAILTO:convention@wrbt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190202T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T075726
CREATED:20190130T223239Z
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SUMMARY:Japanese New Year Celebration\, Oshogatsu
DESCRIPTION:Olympia-Kato Sister City Association and River Ridge High School Band will hold the Olympia Oshogatsu on Saturday\, Feb. 2\, 2019 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at River Ridge High School. This Japanese New Year’s Celebration is free and open to the community. \n\n\n\nOLYMPIA OSHOGATSU brings a celebration of Japanese culture and the new year back to the South Sound area. It features several performing groups and activities offering a fun experience for the whole family. Activities and performances include the River Ridge Taiko Ensemble\, Saint Martin’s University Soran Bushi dance ensemble\, calligraphy painting by Chiyo Sanada\, mochi pounding\, Japanese puppet shows by RRHS Japanese language students\, South Bay Elementary School Choir\, information booths\, and kids’ activities and crafts. \n\n\n\nDonations are gladly accepted at the door\, but there is no admissions cost. Calligraphy artwork created in performance by Chiyo Sanada will be raffled off at the end of the event. All proceeds will help support Olympia-Kato Sister City Association and River Ridge Taiko Ensemble. \nCome see and experience Japanese culture at 350 River Ridge Dr. SE\, Lacey (only 1.1 mile off I-5 between exits #111 & #114). You’ll find this “must attend” event conveniently located very close to I-5 at the Pierce/Thurston County lines.
URL:https://napost.com/event/japanese-new-year-celebration-oshogatsu/
LOCATION:River Ridge High School\, 350 River Ridge Dr SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98513
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