Saturday, April 4, 2026. 🌸Join us in Japantown for SAKURA MATSURI! More than 12 small businesses and pop ups in Japantown will be offering Sakura specials, food, springtime items, sales, music, giveaways, crafts, and more! Come enjoy hanami 花見 or ‘flower viewing’ at Kobe Terrace Park, a tradition in Japan to celebrate the coming of […]
April 10 to 12, 2026. Join us for the 51st Annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center. This free, weekend-long celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture features traditional performances, authentic food, cultural demonstrations and workshops. Attractions include taiko, martial arts, tea ceremony, music, food, arts and crafts, sake, games, ikebana.
Saturday, April 11, 2026. For the first time in the Pacific Northwest, Defining Courage comes to Seattle with new stories of local Nisei veterans, brought to life with all-original music by Grammy-winner Daniel Ho, the RAISE Choir, and Harold Payne. Defining Courage is a story about what it means to be an American. The show […]
April 13-27, 2026. Japan Tour presented by North American Post. Join an unforgettable group tour of Japan - a perfect blend of tradition, culture, & adventure. Great for first timers and seasoned explorers.
Every third Thursday, April to September 2026. Welcome all Kenjinkai clubs, Nikkei communities, organizations and more. Free admission for those who have active memberships in Kenjinkai clubs, Nikkei org or company employees. Donations and potluck dinner welcome.
Saturday, April 18, 2026. Join the Mokuʻāina a Wakenikona Hawaiian Civic Club for ʻAha Mele, a joyful celebration of Hawaiian culture and community, April 18th at the Athletic Center at Tacoma Community College. Enjoy live Hawaiian music, hula, ʻono Hawaiian food, Hawaiian-owned vendors, and hands-on cultural workshops. ʻAha Mele is a time to celebrate, connect, […]
April 23-26, 2026. A project of Seattle Center and Seattle Center Foundation, Seattle/King County Clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and thousands of volunteers to produce the largest community-driven free health clinic of its kind in the United States. Consider volunteering for this event. There are a wide range of positions and times. This […]
May 2026. Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Seattle Aquarium! Join us for special programming, a scavenger hunt and more throughout May. We’ll have special talks on Wednesdays and Sundays related to AAPI communities and marine conservation. Come chat with an Aquarium scientist and learn more about careers in science at […]
Sunday, May 3, 2026. Guests will have the opportunity to try games like yo-yo fishing, crafts, or can make creations with Japanese LaQ blocks. There will be a range of demonstrations from koto (Japanese harp) by Koto no WA to tea ceremony by East-West Chanoyu Center to taiko by Kaze Daiko. We'll once again be […]
Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Check your expectations at the door for this night of wildly adventurous music from Hiromi and Sonicwonder. Mixing influences that range from Chick Corea to Frank Zappa and funk fusion, Hiromi follows her own musical path, attracting fans of all ages with compositions that run the gamut from Mozart to metal […]
