Barbara Yoshida Berthiaume has been educating communities in the US and in Europe about the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during WWII for decades. This documentary explores how the discovery of her family’s incarceration and military service in the 442nd combat regiment sparked her lifelong research and draws parallels to the ongoing stigmatization of immigrants in today’s […]
Monday, November 4, 2024. Airs at 5PM PST on your local PBS station. Scha'nexw Elhtal'nexw Salmon People: Preserving a Way of Life premiers on PBS. Despite wildfire smoke and a depleting fishery, Lummi families fish for sockeye salmon. The film, which explores the deep spiritual and cultural connection between the Lummi and salmon, lifts values […]
Saturday, November 9, 2024. You are invited to an exciting evening at Sound Singers' 10th annual concert! Sound Singers was established in 2009 as the first nonprofit Japanese mixed choir in the Seattle area. Since then, we have strived to pursue a joyful and fulfilling musical experience. In 2023, we welcomed Ms. Fumi Tagata as […]
Sunday, November 10, 2024. Celebrate Fall with a Japanese-style beef curry and rice or hearty udon noodle soup at our popular annual bazaar. Pick-up to go or feel free to dine in while you shop. Enjoy the rummage sale of Japanese dishware, a large selection of kimonos and accessories, and gifts. Select fall veggies and […]
Thursday, November 14, 2024. Amya (“A-mi-ya”) Miller is a bilingual and bicultural American who was born and raised in Japan. When the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster struck northeast Honshu, she flew from Boston, where she lived with her husband, to the disaster region. Following her conscience, she first visited the Tohoku region […]
Saturday, November 16, 2024. Join us for Ayame Kai's annual Holiday Market! This festive event features a wide array of vendors and artisans offering one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts, mouth-watering baked goods, unique Asian-inspired finds, and delightful local flavors. Whether you're shopping for the perfect holiday present or indulging in Ayame Kai's famous treats, there's something for […]
