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 Coast's biggest shared community reading program. Organized by LA County Library, this region-wide book club invites millions of readers to read and discuss the same […]
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 experiences such as live music, traditional ceremonies, Indigenous performances, and a marketplace of local artisans and food vendors. The festival honors the ancient Chinese tradition […]
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 June 18 in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID). The record attempt is part of the CID Summer Kickoff, a day-long celebration featuring local restaurants, artists, performers […]
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 & hula performances throughout the day. 🎐 This year, we’re excited to welcome you to our new location at the Tukwila Community Center in the outdoor […]
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 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 […]
Saturday, July 11, 2026. JASSW is pleased to offer a special opportunity to meet Katsura Sunshine before his live rakugo performance in Seattle. Katsura Sunshine is an internationally acclaimed rakugo storyteller who brings the 400-year-old Japanese art of comic storytelling to audiences around the world in English. Before his Seattle performance, join us for an […]
