Saturday, May 16, 2026. Walk for Rice brings communities together to support the ACRS Food Bank in Seattle's Chinatown-International District and raise awareness about food insecurity in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. Each year, the food bank distributes nearly one million pounds of food, including culturally familiar staples like rice, tofu, and fresh produce, […]
Saturday, May 16, 2026. Each year, Vashon Island gathers to remember a profound and painful chapter in its history—the forced removal of Japanese Americans during World War II. On May 16, 1942, members of Vashon’s Japanese American community were ordered to leave their homes, farms, and businesses under Executive Order 9066. Families were given only […]
Saturday, May 21, 2026. Join us for an evening of remembrance marking the 84th anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from South Puget Sound in May 1942. Now in its 9th year, the event, curated by Tamiko Nimura, features a book fair, author chats, and a panel discussion exploring Japanese American stories. This […]
Sunday, May 24, 2026. Celebrate a special preview of the new musical adaptation of the best selling novel, "Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet". This exclusive event features the first act, along with bonus songs--an early sneak peak, followed by an intimate conversation with the producers, Lainie Sakakura and Paul Fujimoto. Sundays performance […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026. The Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center invites you to bring your family and friends to try different hand-powered water sports. You are welcome to try one or all of the hand-powered water sports such as dragon boating, outrigger canoeing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. No experience needed. All ages welcome. Instructions, life […]
Sunday, May 31, 2026. King County Library System is proud to join more than 140 library systems across California, Oregon, and Washington in One Book, One Coast — the West […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
