Upcoming Events

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Saturday, December 7, 2o24. The 2024 holiday season is almost here, and we’re inviting you to the Holiday Marketplace hosted by the Japan-America Society’s Small Business Program! It’s the perfect place to kick off your holiday shopping, support local businesses, and discover unique, handmade gifts and goods. ✨ What you can expect: Handcrafted Arts & Crafts: […]

Saturday, December 14, 2024. Meet Santa in the historic heart of the Chinatown-International District with photography from Truong Nguyen Photography. Each Time Slot starts at $14 and includes 1 physical photo print and digital access. Additional prints cost $14 each. Museum Members save 50% on prints! We highly recommend booking ahead. There are a limited […]

Sunday, December 15, 2024. Shop local at the Marketplace and meet the artist behind Kela Designs! Kela Wong is a Chinese Japanese American artist from Seattle, Washington. Her brand, Kela Designs, is all about sharing joy and connection through cute illustrations and stationery. She draws inspiration from her Asian American heritage and love of corgis. […]

Saturday, December 21, 2024. Shop local at the Marketplace and meet the artist behind Shooley Art! Shirley creates digital illustrations inspired by animals and the humor in everyday life. Shooley Art aims to bring solace to adults by embracing childlike wonder. With a soft color palette and whimsical style, she blends surrealism with elements of […]

Saturday, January 11, 2025. Authentic mochi steaming over an outdoor fire Mochi pounding in a traditional usu (stone bowl) with locally-crafted kine (cherry wood mallets) Form your own mochi balls…then eat them […]

Saturday, January 18, 2025. Join us as we welcome the Year of the Snake with a day full of festive art activities for the family, featuring community booths, storytime, and […]

Sunday, January 19, 2025. Experience Japanese culture and celebrate your coming-of-age with your fellow SEIJINs in Bellevue, WA! Eligibility for New SEIJIN 2025 Anyone born between 2003 and 2005 regardless of their nationality, ethnicity or Japanese language proficiency. New SEIJINs Free to attend (pre-registration is required), Space is limited to the first 150 registrants. General […]