1/6/2024 - Join the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) at the annual Mochi Tsuki Festival. Highlights include performances from the acclaimed Seattle taiko drum group Kokon Taiko, a mochi making presentation, and a pictoral history of the award-winning exhibit “Kodomo No Tameni – For the sake of the children.” BIJAC members will prepare some […]
February 3, 2024. Join us as we ring in the Year of the Dragon with a day full of festive art activities for the family, community booths, storytime, and more! We will be joined by Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association for our special Lion Dance celebration beginning at 10 AM with […]
As of January 11, 2024: One week has passed since the arson and the second fire. As the initial shock from the fire and its aftermath gradually diminishes within the Arson Restoration Project Committee (ARPC), we acknowledge the challenge of envisioning the current state of the temple. Please be assured that the ARPC is diligently […]
Monday, February 19th is the annual Day of Remembrance community stewardship event at the Exclusion Memorial. On this day we remember the anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, while coming together as a community to clean and beautify the Memorial in advance of our March 30th Commemoration event. Thanks to our wonderful partners […]
Sun, Feb 25th, 1:00 PM @ Northwest Film Forum T1 Available February 26, 12:00 AM - March 3, 11:59 PM, 2024] Stream online... Ricky and Bobby Okamura, the current owners of Benkyodo mochi shop, established in 1906, make a difficult decision to close their family business. The 115 year old Japanese pastry shop, a landmark […]
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM In partnership with the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, Seattle Rep will host two readings by the incredible members of the Omoide Writing Group as they share the stories of generations of Japanese Americans in the Seattle area. From immigration to incarceration […]
February 25, 2024 2:00pm to 4:00pm and 5:00pm to 7:00pm In partnership with the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, Seattle Rep will host two readings by the incredible members of the Omoide Writing Group as they share the stories of generations of Japanese Americans in the Seattle area. From immigration to incarceration to […]
February to April on select Saturdays. In the early 1900s, Seattle’s Japantown —Nihonmachi — stretched from 4th Avenue South to 23rd Avenue South, a bustling enclave of family homes and independently owned shops, grocery stores, and entertainment venues. In the aftermath of Pearl Harbor came Executive Order 9066 in 1942, which forced all persons of […]
March 30, 2024. The Commemoration of the 82nd Anniversary of Forced Removal will be held on March 30th, 11:00 a.m. at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial. The theme of this year’s program is “Teach the Children,” addressing the need for a new generation to share the stories of incarceration survivors. The keynote speaker is […]
April 2 to April 29, 2024. The Miller Library located at the Center for Urban Horticulture welcomes Aki Sogabe for her exhibit, Walking in Nature. From the artist’s statement: My medium, paper cutting (kiri-e in Japanese), is an ancient and traditional art form. I have created my own style and made it a fine art. […]
