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Free Film: Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice

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

Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice will be screening for free at JCCCW. The film tells the story of Minoru (Min) Yasui, son of Japanese immigrant parents, born in 1916 and raised in the farming community of Hood River, Oregon. He was the first Japanese American attorney in Oregon, and during […]

6th Annual API Candidates and Issues Forum

On October 11, 2018, a coalition of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community organizations will host the 6th annual API Candidates and Issues Forum. The forum will start at 6 p.m. with light dinner served starting at 5:30 PM at Asian Counseling and Referral Service at 3639 MLK Jr. Way South. Established in 2012, the […]

NVC Foundation Speaker Series

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

October 13th Speaker Series Event FREE workshop to get your Medicare questions answered by Kara Mayeda, Health Insurance Specialist. The NVC Foundation Speaker Series topic is "Navigate the Medicare Maze". Join us for this free event on Saturday, October 13th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the NVC Hall. Learn more by clicking above.

free

JASSW Karaoke Taikai 2K18

Tap Room & Beer Sanctuary - Lagunitas Brewing Company 1550 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA, United States

Join the Japan-America Society’s networking event JAS-NET at Lagunitas Tap Room in Seattle. Snack on pizza, meet new people, and belt out your #18 song with your friends. Non-alcoholic beverages and pizza will be provided. Come in costume and receive a $2 rebate at the door. For more info and online registration, visit www.jassw.org.

$12 – $25

“The Rise and Fall of Modern Japanese Literature: What Happens Next” with John Whittier Treat, Yale University Emeritus

Allen Library @ University of Washington Seattle, WA, United States

UW Japan Studies Program Affiliate Professor John Whittier Treat for a talk about the future of Japanese literature. Taking his most recent book "The Rise and Fall of Modern Japanese Literature" as a point of departure. This book tells the story of Japanese literature from its start in the 1870s against the backdrop of a rapidly coalescing […]

Seattle Sogetsu Branch Annual Floral Exhibition

Olympic Sculpture Park - Seattle Art Museum 2901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States

Sogetsu School of Ikebana’s annual exhibition and  Arrangement Demonstrations will be held at Seattle Art Museum Olympic Sculpture Park Paccar Pavilion.

KawaiiWeen 2018

Yesler Community Center 917 E Yesler Way, Seattle, WA, United States

Join the kawaii Halloween party at Yesler Community Center. They will be kicking off their third annual celebration of all things creepy-cute with a witch theme. Grab your finest witch hat, hop on your brooms, and fly over for a day of spooky fun with an artist alley, cosplay contest, witch fashion show, photo booth, […]

White River Buddhist Temple 2018 Fall Bazaar

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

White River Buddhist Temple presents this event. They are going to feature Sushi, Teriyaki Chicken, Rice Curry, Vegetarian Bowl, Pies, Mochi, Manju, Bake sale, and also Farm Fresh Produce and Fall Discovery Sale which is handicrafts and gift items.

The 14th Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition

A/NT Gallery 305 Harrison St, Seattle

Meito Shodo-Kai Calligraphy Association, headquarter located in Redmond, WA (headed by Master Calligrapher Yoshiyasu Fujii, Judge member at the Mainichi Shodo Exhibition) will hold their 14th Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition with the visiting Master Calligrapher, Shuko Yoshizawa from Aomori, Japan. The exhibition is held with the aim to introduce shodo (calligraphy), a traditional Japanese culture, and […]

Free

Meiji Kai Lunch Program at Kawaba Memorial House – November 2018

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

Kawabe Memorial House serves great Japanese and American style lunch cooked for public from Monday to Friday. It is free for 60 and older ($4 suggested donation) and $10 for under 60 years old. This lunch program at Kawabe Memorial House is called "Meiji Kai Lunch Program." The program was originally began in 1975 at NVC Memorial […]

$4 – $10

Densho Dinner – Keeping Our History Alive Through Art and Story

Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA, United States

The Densho Dinner includes a sushi & sake reception, an elegant seated dinner, silent auction, a pop-up art show, and an inspiring program that will honor our past, deepen conversations through art and story, and reinvigorate our commitment to standing up for justice today. This will truly be a night to remember and your participation […]

$125

Bunka no Hi (Japanese Culture Day)

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

The JCCCW is proud to present two exhibits during this year’s Bunka no Hi. “Experience Japan” will offer useful travel tips for those hoping to explore the Land of the Rising Sun. An additional exhibit will focus on “Nisei Daughter,” an autobiography by Monica Sone, a Seattle-born Japanese-American. Other attractions during the event include Okinawa […]

Music of Remembrance – 20th Birthday Celebration Concert

Benaroya Hall 200 University St, Seattle

Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Seattle It’s the organizer's 20th birthday celebration concert recalling some of their landmarks of the past two decades – dance, opera, choral and chamber works, with guest artists Spectrum Dance Theater, the Northwest Boychoir and their own stellar instrumentalists. It’s a musical feast. […]

What Happens After the Paychecks Stop?

Keiro Northwest 1601 E Yesler Way, Seattle

What happens after the paycheck stop? We will discuss income during retirement and explore how to budget for retirement expenses, examine potential sources of retirement income and identify ways to address potential risks. Chiaki Hirate, AAMS ® CRPC® Edward Jones Tuesday, November 6//10:30am - 12:00pm Keiro Northwest//20 Person Limit Annual Member $10//Non-Annual Member $15

Sound Singers – 2018 Annual Concert

Trinity Lutheran Church 6215 196th St SW, Lynnwood, United States

Sound singers is a Japanese chorus group in Lynnwood, that has been performing in a variety of local venues for over nine years. Its mission is to help build friendship among Japanese and other people through music. For more info, please visit http://soundsingers.org.

Free

NVC Veterans Day Event

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

Keynote Speaker will be Brigadier General (Retired) Oscar Hilman, Commanding General of the largest Heavy Armor Brigade deployment of Washington National Guard troops since World War II.

Ayame Kai Guild Arts and Crafts Fair

Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church 3001 24th Ave S, Seattle

The 37th annual event hosts 40+ vendors with unique & striking art, clever & sophisticated crafts, must-haves for your collection and gift giving. Famous handmade apple pies and other savory and sweet treats complete your shopping experience. Proceeds benefit participants and residents of Keiro Northwest, the premier elder care organization serving the Greater Seattle area’s […]

JIS Volunteer Training Workshop

Bellevue Library - Room 3 1111 110th Ave NE, Bellevue

Jassw is holding a volunteer training workshop for 2 of our JIS programs! This workshop is a great way to become familiar with each of our programs by receiving hands on training. We only hold these workshops twice a year so if you have an interest in education or would like to visit your local […]

Free

Tuna Filleting Show

Ten Sushi 500 Mercer St #2b, Seattle, WA, United States

You've ever wondered how it looks like before the sashimi or sushi? You will learn how to properly fillet the fish from start to finish. It is popular demonstration show at Ten Sushi. Only 20 more seats this time. Reserve your spot by email: info@tensushiseattle.com. More information with Ten Sushi Movie:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20JTKktk9gc&feature=youtu.be

Japanese American National Museum “Contested Histories” Exibition

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

The Japanese American National Museum will travel its pop-up display of the Allen Hendershott Eaton Collection, which was saved from the auction block in 2015 through the efforts of Japanese American community leaders and activists, to NVC Hall in Seattle. The display will be free and open to the public on November 24 and 25, […]

Japan-America Society Holiday Celebration Dinner and Auction

The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Ave, Seattle

Tuesday, November 27th Japan-America Society Holiday Celebration Dinner and Auction Location: The Westin Seattle Grand Ballroom, 1900 5th Ave, Seattle Time: 5 pm - 9 pm Japan-America Society of the the State of Washington (JASSW) was founded in 1923 by leaders from Seattle’s business, academic, and diplomatic communities. Today, they maintain a diverse membership of […]

Japanese stab-stitch bookbinding workshop

Friday Afternoon Tea 4228 Stone Way North, Seattle, Washington

In this beginner-level bookbinding class, you will learn how to make soft-cover notebooks (or sketchbooks! or whatever you want them to be!) using a Japanese four-hole stab binding, along with some variations. Blank sketch paper for the insides of the books and some fun decorative papers for the covers will be provided. This is a […]

$17

【Open House】Seattle Necchu School

Seattle Necchu School is a school for adults who look to rediscover the enjoyment of learning, broaden their horizon, learn from experts of the field, or just simply make new friends and connections. Necchu in Japanese can mean enthusiastic or passionate. The background and fields of the enthusiastic volunteer teachers can range widely from CEOs […]

Free

Seattle Necchu School Open House

Bellevue Children's Academy 14640 NE 24th St, Bellevue, WA, United States

Learn as the curious 7 year old you once were. Improve yourself, your creativity, and your expressiveness Meet and make unique connections Take strides forward with your peers Create a better Future ​Experience 3 special classes for free before the school opens in February 2019!   Date: Saturday, December 1st  *Choose either A or B ​​A Class […]

FREE

Meiji Kai Lunch Program at Kawaba Memorial House – December 2018

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

Kawabe Memorial House serves great Japanese and American style lunch cooked for public from Monday to Friday. It is free for 60 and older ($4 suggested donation) and $10 for under 60 years old. This lunch program at Kawabe Memorial House is called “Meiji Kai Lunch Program.” The program was originally began in 1975 at NVC Memorial […]

$4 – $10

December NVCF Speaker Series: “Why Politics?”

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

NVC Foundation Speaker Series will have State Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos and State Senator Bob Hasegawa discussing "Why Politics?"  NVC Hall on Sat. Dec. 1 at 2 PM. Please join us. TOPIC:  Why Politics? GUEST SPEAKERS:  State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos and State Senator Bob Hasegawa DATE:  Saturday, December 1st TIME:  2 pm - 4pm […]

FREE

A Bridge Across the Pacific: Japanese American Baseball Pioneers in the early 1900s

Ebbets Field Flannels 108 S Jackson St, Seattle, United States

Long, long before Shohei Ohtani and Ichiro; Issei and Nisei baseball Pioneers were our American ambassadors and great Godfather's to players from Asia today playing in MLB. Their diplomacy, mentorship and 'pure love of the game' influenced and inspired early players and teams in Japan, Korea and Manchuko, China. Prior to even Babe Ruth, Lou […]

NVC Children’s Christmas Party

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

The annual NVC Children’s Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 9th. The doors will open at 12:00 and there will be face painting and craft making until 1pm when the show will start. This year’s show will be from Leapfrog Entertainment. Robert Stuverud a.k.a “Roberto the Magnificent” will be performing a comedy juggling […]

Kawabe House Meiji Kai January Lunch

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

Kawabe Memorial House serves great Japanese and American style lunch cooked for public from Monday to Friday. It is free for 60 and older ($4 suggested donation) and $10 for under 60 years old. This lunch program at Kawabe Memorial House is called “Meiji Kai Lunch Program.” The program was originally began in 1975 at NVC Memorial […]

$4 – $10