Through September 14, 2026. This exhibition explores the complex relationship between place and belonging through the lens of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) identity. In this exhibit, […]

June 13, 2025 to January 4, 2027. Co-curated by Native Hawaiian artist and kapa-maker, Lehuauakea, and artist and educator, Kanani Miyamoto, this exhibition sheds light on the often-overlooked histories and […]

June 24 to July 29, 2025. The Mukai Studio Ghibli Fest kicks off on Tuesday, June 24 at 7:00 PM with a showing of Porco Rosso the 1992 film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, about a WWI former ace fighter, who has been transformed by a curse to have the head of pig.   This […]

Saturday, July 12 and Sunday July 13, 2025. 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 […]

July 24 to August 14, 2025. Widely considered one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, Akira Kurosawa created transcendent works of art that challenged cinematic limitations, illuminating the universal truths of the human condition, adapting Shakespeare, and inspiring the world of Star Wars. SIFF is thrilled to present this retrospective of new 2K […]

Saturday, July 19 and Sunday July 20, 2025. It's the 93rd Seattle Bon Odori Festival! Come join in this annual Japanese dance festival. There will be food, a beer garden, taiko drumming performances with interactive demonstrations and more. Bring your friends and family.

Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Join us for the launch of the Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films, a new online collection of 100+ films, spanning 80 years of footage, documenting the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.This virtual program will be moderated by Densho founder Tom Ikeda and feature […]

Saturday, July 26, 2025. White River's 2025 Bon Odori on July 26th 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 Performance, and last but not least FOOD! All are […]

Saturday, July 27, 2025. Celebrate summer with us at our annual Bon Odori Summer Festival, a joyful afternoon of taiko drumming, foods, local vendors, kimono photoshoots, bake sale, traditional dance, […]