Letters of Suresh

12th Avenue Arts 1620 12th Avenue #203, Seattle

April 24 to May 12, 2024.  A captivating play by acclaimed playwright Rajiv Joseph. Directed by David Hsieh and Julie Beckman, this play is a sequel to Joseph's Animals Out of Paper (playing on alternate nights) and provides a moving exploration of love, memory, and the enduring impact of handwritten words. About the Play In the ghost-filled city of Nagasaki, Japan, […]

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Mukai Haiku Festival Award Ceremony

Mukai Farm & Garden 18017 107th Ave SW, Vashon

April 28, 2024. Poets and Haiku enthusiasts, the moment has arrived! We are thrilled to announce our annual Haiku Festival, a celebration of the art of haiku and a gathering of creative spirits. We’re calling for submissions for our Haiku Festival in 5 categories: Nature, Heritage, Reflections, Social Justice, and Young Poets. 📅Submissions: April 1-14 […]

Kodomo ni Hi Children’s Day

JCCCW 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle

May 5, 2024 11:00am to 5:00pm. Kodomo no Hi, or “Children’s Day,” is a fun and exciting opportunity for young people to learn more about children’s culture in Japan. Hosted by the JCCCW, this free-to-attend annual festival connects children and families in the community with a shared multicultural experience. Japanese and Japanese American culture, art, […]

All Things Japanese Sale

JCCCW 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle

Saturday, June 22 10AM to 5PM and Saturday, June 23, 2024 10AM to 2PM. The All Things Japanese Sale (ATJS) 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 […]

All Things Japanese Sale

Saturday, June 22 10AM to 5PM and Sunday, June 23 from 10AM to 2PM. . If you’d like to beat the crowd, no problem! There will be a ticketed preview sale event on the evening of Friday, June 21st from 5 pm to 7 pm! You can purchase tickets online. If you’re looking for Japanese […]

Walk for Rice

Seward Park 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S, Seattle

Saturday, June 29, 2024 Supporting community at the ACRS Food Bank For generations, Walk for Rice brings people and communities together to raise funds for the ACRS Food Bank in Seattle's Chinatown-International District and nutrition program and awareness about food insecurity in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (ANHPI) communities. The fundraising campaign kicks off in the spring and culminates in a multicultural […]

Japan Fair

Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th Street, Bellevue, WA, United States

June 29 and 30. 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 together to share their […]

When It’s Time to Consider Assisted Living

Nikkei Manor 700 6th Avenue South, Seattle

Thursday, July 11, 2024 1:30 to 3:30PM. Join us for a seminar from Nikkei Manor's Marketing and Sales Director, Thomas Papastavrou, conversation with peers and bento! RSVP to Tomoko Faasuamalie at 206-726-6474; [email protected]

Seattle Bon Odori

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple 1427 South Main Street, Seattle, Washington

Saturday, 20 July 2024 and Sunday, 21 July 2024. 2:00PM to 8:00PM. Seattle Buddhist Temple Obon Festival Event that features a variety of American and Japanese foods for sale, games, live entertainment, cultural displays, dancing, beer garden, live music. Bon Odori is a traditional summer festival event in which we honor our ancestors who have […]

White River Bon Odori

White River Buddhist Temple 3625 Auburn Way North, Auburn

Saturday, July 27, 2024. Join us for White River Buddhist Temple's 2024 Bon Odori Festival on Saturday, July 27th from 4 - 9 pm. Obon (お盆) is the Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. It is of significant religious importance and is the biggest event of the year for the Temple. […]