Bunka Gakuen University, affiliated with Bunka Fashion College, founded in 1923 in Tokyo as Japan’s first dressmaking school, is now one of the top ranked fashion schools in the world. Many of Asia’s top fashion designers have graduated from Bunka Fashion College. Students will put on an exciting, modern and creative but also traditional Japanese […]

The Seattle Buddhist Temple is holding its annual conference entitled “Tools for Spiritual Wellness.” Conference activities that reinforce the theme of spiritual wellness and stress reduction include meditation, taiko drumming, an exercise in self-reflection based on Japanese therapy, and Tara which is a “ritual dance offered worldwide as a prayer of peace, protection, wisdom and […]

Mukai Farm & Garden presents a free, traditional Japanese-style street festival featuring a children’s village with games, art, taiko drummers, bon odori dancers, authentic food & drink (sake garden), local artisans, educational speakers and more.

The Seattle Central Library hosts the book launch of “JOHN OKADA: The Life & Rediscovered Work of the Author of NO-NO BOY” -- on the 95th anniversary of his birth, and at the library where he once worked as a reference librarian. Co-editor Frank Abe will present images from his new biography of Okada, and […]

Local Sightings is the Northwest’s premier showcase of new films, putting homegrown talent in front of Seattle audiences. “Proof of Loyalty: Kazuo Yamane and the Nisei Soldiers of Hawaii “ wil be shown at Seattle’s Northwest Film Forum (1515 12th Ave) as part of the film festival.

Fran’s Georgetown boutique will host its four-day showcase dedicated (Until September 30th) to sharing Japan’s rich traditions of exquisite craftsmanship and artistry. Join them for traditional tea ceremonies, hands-on tea-making, and ikebana floral installations. No registration is required. Daily schedule: 1:30 – 2:00 pm Tea ceremony demonstration 2:00 – 2:30 pm DIY Make your own […]

Join the NVC Foundation Speaker Series on Saturday, September 29th to hear and meet Lori Matsukawa Emmy Award-winning journalist and KING 5 News Anchor weeknights. Lori will be speaking on “Backstory: Prisoners in Their Own Land” from the KING 5 News series about the WWII Incarceration. Free and open to the public.

Nichiren Buddhist Church’s annual Chow Mein Sale will be held on Sunday, September 30. The sales include teriyaki chicken, imogashi and homemade sweets. For more information, contact (206)323-2252.

Uwajimaya’s 4th Ehime Fair brings local venders from the prefecture to share with their customers the opportunity to enjoy regional Japanese cuisine. Ehime Prefecture is located on the island of Shikoku, one of the four main islands of Japan. Surrounded by the Seto Inland Sea to the north and Shikoku Mountains to the south, Ehime […]

Bellevue College will celebrate its 2nd annual JAPAN WEEK. This event has been planned primarily by students and faculty at the college together with the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle, with support from the community. The festival will be open to the public on Saturday October 6th. Many varieties of Japanese culture will be on […]