Saturday, June 13, 2026. This free, family-friendly event will celebrate the exciting sport of dragon boat racing, featuring competitive races, cultural performances, and community engagement. The festival also features cultural experiences such as live music, traditional ceremonies, Indigenous performances, and a marketplace of local artisans and food vendors. The festival honors the ancient Chinese tradition […]
Thursday, June 18, 2026. Organizers of the CID Summer Kickoff are inviting the public to participate in an official Guinness World Records attempt for the Largest Dim Sum Gathering on June 18 in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID). The record attempt is part of the CID Summer Kickoff, a day-long celebration featuring local restaurants, artists, performers […]
Saturday, June 20, 2026. Browse the curated selection of Japanese vintage goods, handmade items, and local vendors. Enjoy the festive atmosphere featuring a bake sale, raffle, and live music & hula performances throughout the day. 🎐 This year, we’re excited to welcome you to our new location at the Tukwila Community Center in the outdoor […]
Saturday, June 27 and Sunday June 28, 2026. Japan Fair is a free, two-day festival in Bellevue, WA across the lake from Seattle, that celebrates Japanese art and culture. Formerly known as "Aki Matsuri", Japan Fair is a communal endeavor of musicians, artisans, community organizations, and businesses from both Japan and the U.S. who come […]
Saturday, July 18 and Sunday July 19, 2026. Summer is around the corner and so is Bon Odori! Join us in celebrating our 94th annual Seattle Bon Odori! Join us for Japanese-folk dancing, delicious food, live entertainment and so much more! We can't wait to see you there! Bon Odori is a centuries-old Japanese Buddhist […]
Saturday, July 25, 2026. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join us for White River's 2026 Bon Odori on July 25th from 4 - 9:30 PM. The event is free and all are welcome to join our festivities - from the Okinawan Kenjin-Kai Eisa Taiko Performance, Kids' Obon Dance, Service, Dancing, the Seattle Matsuri Taiko […]
Saturday, July 26, 2026. Nikkei Manor’s annual Bon Odori Summer Festival brings traditional dance, taiko drumming, and Japanese street food to residents and the public. Cultural Performances: Live taiko drumming and traditional folk dancing (Bon Odori).Food & Community: Summer festival foods, drinks, and social engagement with community elders.
Saturday, August 1, 2026. We can't wait to welcome everyone back this Summer for our Bon Odori Festival! Whether it is your first time attending or your 20th, we hope to see you all. Obon is also known as Kangi-e or "Gathering of Joy” and is a major festival and Jodo Shinshu memorial service to […]
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026. The All Things Japanese Sale event is back! Our one-of-a-kind rummage sale has something for everyone — dishware and tableware, dolls and toys, fabrics and textiles and so much more! Thousands of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items are available at an affordable price! Income generated from this event […]
Saturday, August 22, 2026. Japanese Heritage Night with the Seattle Mariners is back, and it’s happening on Saturday, August 22nd at T-Mobile Park! Facing off against the Chicago Cubs, first pitch will be at 4:15 PM. This year, as part of the Seattle Mariners’ support of the JCCCW, fans who purchase tickets by clicking on […]
