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SUMMARY:People and Places Will Not Be Erased
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 23\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn August 23\, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) will hold an in-person Day of Action for advocates to speak up on behalf of America’s national parks\, and as a partner org\, we invite you to join us. You can RSVP here. \nOur event will place special emphasis on the five designated park sites where Japanese Americans were incarcerated: Manzanar\, Minidoka\, Tule Lake\, Amache and Honouliuli National Historic Site. Just across the water\, Bainbridge Island was the first place Japanese Americans were forcibly removed from their homes and sent to confinement sites that are now at risk of erasure. America must not risk repeating its mistakes by censoring the lessons these sites teach. \nCome listen to speakers\, wave signs and demonstrate solidarity with our national parks and cultural sites protected within the National Park System. Together we’ll tell members of Congress to protect every park – big and small. \nAfter the event\, the Wing Luke Museum will lead a walk down the Japanese American Remembrance Trail. Please RSVP to reserve your spot on the tour! \nOur national parks represent a promise to preserve nature and history there for generations to come. That promise is being broken with dramatic funding cuts\, staff reductions and attempts to dramatically alter the historical narratives at our parks. Cancelling park funding\, rescinding grants to historical and cultural preservation organizations\, firing park staff and removing informational materials at parks amounts to a concerted effort to erase some of the most important stories told at our national parks. \nWHAT: Protect Every Park Gathering – Solidarity with Japanese American Incarceration Sites \nWHEN: Saturday\, August 23\, 10 – 11:30 a.m. PT\, program at 10:15 a.m. \nWHERE: Seattle Waterfront Park – Overlook Walk\, 1505 Alaskan Way\, Seattle\, WA 98101. Walk down the stairs from Old Stove Brewing at Pike Place Market or walk past the temporary parking spots near the Pike Place Market Parking Garage Entrance until you see our group. \nWHO: Speakers include Bainbridge Island City Council  member Clarence Moriwaki\, Executive Director with the Asian American and Asian & Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation Huy Pham\, and artist and advocate Erin Shigaki representing Tsuru for Solidarity and the this committee. Added support from the Wing Luke Museum and NPCA. \nThere are events planned around the country\, so if you aren’t in Seattle\, please find one here!
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/people-and-places-will-not-be-erased/
LOCATION:Seattle Waterfront Park Overlook Walk\, 1505 Alaskan Way\, Seattle
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Japanese Heritage Night Seattle Mariners
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 10\, 2025. Celebrating Japanese Heritage during Ichiro Hall of Fame Weekend. Join us at T-Mobile Park for Japanese Heritage Day on Sunday\, August 10-the final day of Ichiro Hall of Fame Weekend! We’ll be celebrating the iconic Ichiro and the Japanese community here in Seattle and across the Pacific Northwest. Plus\, with this special offer\, you’ll head home with a Mariners-themed Japanese Heritage Jersey and $5 of every ticket sold will benefit the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington. \nPurchase Includes:\nSpecially priced $65 Main Level or $46 View Level ticket to Sunday\, August 10 game vs. Tampa Bay Rays.\nMariners-themed Japanese Heritage Jersey.\n$5 donation to the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington for every ticket sold.\nDeadline to purchase: Friday\, August 8 – 5 p.m. \nRedeem your Mariners-themed Japanese Heritage Jersey (while supplies last) by bringing your ticket to Section 339 before the end of the 3rd inning. This giveaway is only available to those who purchase through this special offer. Fans must present an equal number of valid Themed Ticket Special game tickets to receive multiple giveaway items. \nEvent Location\nT-Mobile Park – Seattle Mariners Baseball Field\, 1250 1st Ave S\, Seattle\, WA 98134 \nEvent Title\nJapanese Heritage Day Event – Seattle Mariners Baseball at T-Mobile Park (Free T-Shirt Through Special Offer Link)
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/japanese-heritage-night-seattle-mariners/
LOCATION:T-Mobile Park\, 1250 1st Ave South\, Seattle\, 98134
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Mukai Kizoku Ishiki Obon Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 2025. A “Kizoku Ishiki Obon” celebration will be hosted at the Vashon Cemetery Saturday\, August 9th\, noon to 5 p.m. Kizoku Ishiki means a deep sense of belonging and Obon is the annual festival to appreciate our ancestors\, our indebtedness to others and joyfully dance. This free and fun cultural event will include dance\, art displays\, walking tours\, picnicking\, performances and more. Kizoku Ishiki Obon will honor and learn about our Asian immigrant ancestors and recognize our Black\, Indigenous\, and immigrant ancestors buried at the Vashon Cemetery. For information\, visit www.vashoncemetery.org. \nObon is a joyful Asian festival of remembrance traditionally celebrated in July and August. In many cultural traditions\, ancestral veneration remains deeply ingrained in daily life. These communal celebrations maintain a connection to the past and seek guidance from ancestors concerning health\, agriculture and community. Fresh food\, family activities and community connection are integral to Obon celebrations. \nA Bon Odori Buddhist folk dance is often performed during these festivals. It provides an opportunity to celebrate and honor an ancestor’s life with “okagesama de” – a Japanese saying meaning I am because of you. It is an expression of gratitude for those that have gone before us. Festival attendees will be invited to join these simple communal Bon Odori line dances. \nThe Vashon celebration will include special performances\, including traditional Japanese music by Minyo members and Koto no Wa; poetry by author\, lawyer and activist Troy Osaki\, classical harp by Vanessa Stovall and dani tirrells’ Congregation\, with dance excerpts from Elysium (afterlife). \nMembers from The Vashon Heritage Museum and Mukai Farm and Garden will be located throughout the grounds to share information about families buried at the cemetery. There will be guided walking tours highlighting the cemetery trees\, including the recently planted cherry tree from the Vashon Island Fruit Club’s “100 Cherry Trees Project”. On display will be cultural crafts and a Friendship Bench with the Aunties. \nAugust 9th is the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. The Vashon Obon will commemorate this terrible event by offering a special peace procession of costumed dancers in a siege of herons during the Obon celebration. Local artist\, Chantal Uto designed the heron costumes which were commissioned by the Wild Wood Foundation. \nEstablished in 1977\, the King County Cemetery District #1 is a public owned cemetery district located on Vashon Island. Part of their mission includes ensuring that the cemetery grounds reflect the character and traditions of Vashon-Maury Island\, both historic and present. \nKintsugi Somatic Art\, event organizer\, is founded and directed by multi-disciplinary artist and social justice activist\, Leah Okamoto Mann. “Kintsugi” is a Japanese concept which means mend with gold. It is the art of repairing broken things\, traditionally pottery or glass. It is also a metaphor for human resiliency and recovery. \nFor event information\, visit the Vashon Cemetery District #1 website at www.vashoncemetery.org.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/mukai-kizoku-ishiki-obon-festival/
LOCATION:Vashon Cemetery\, 19631 Singer Rd SW\, Vashon Island\, 98070
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:All Things Japanese Sale
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9 and Sunday August 10\, 2025. Come to the JCCCW to experience this rummage sale chock-full of Japanese items at affordable prices. Find everything from lacquerware\, traditional artwork\, and beautiful secondhand kimono\, along with various accessories. \nHead to the Hosekibako Japanese Resale Shop Instagram page for a sneak peek of some of the items that will be available during the sale! Keep an eye out for a glimpse of some special Director’s Sale items that will be available to purchase in the Conference Room during the sale\, handpicked by our Executive Director. There are literally thousands of items that are available to fall in love with and take home\, so don’t miss out!
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/all-things-japanese-sale-3/
LOCATION:JCCCW\, 1414 South Weller Street\, Seattle\, 98144
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Seattle Hiroshima Club Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 9\, 2025. Join the fun and invite your friends and family to our annual Seattle Hiroshima Club picnic. RSVP to info@seahiro.org \nThe picnic will be held in Seattle’s Seward Park at shelter #3 from 10am – 2pm. The club will provide hamburgers (and condiments)\, hot dogs\, watermelon and water; please bring a side dish to share. For those that do not eat beef hamburgers\, there will be some non-meat hamburgers. \nThere will be games\, bingo and prizes for all and time to chat old friends and new friends. \nOpen to SHC members\, family\, and friends.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/seattle-hiroshima-club-picnic-2/
LOCATION:Seward Park\, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. South\, Seattle\, 98108
CATEGORIES:SHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250806T180000
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SUMMARY:From Hiroshima to Hope
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025. Remembrance and Lanterns Shine Hope on Green Lake. \nWith music\, poetry\, and a lantern floating ceremony\, From Hiroshima to Hope will shine hope and light on Green Lake on Wednesday evening\, August 6\, the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9. The annual remembrance event honors the victims of the atomic bombings\, and all victims of violence. With 1\,000 candle-lit lanterns floating on Green Lake\, From Hiroshima to Hope is one of the largest commemorations of the atomic bombings held outside of Japan. \nFrom Hiroshima to Hope begins at 6:00 PM with lantern preparation\, followed at 6:30 PM with performances by Koto no WA and Heron Dancers. The family program gets underway at 7:00 PM and features the popular Japanese American drumming group\, Seattle Kokon Taiko. Sharon Maeda\, noted Seattle social justice activist and journalist\, will emcee the program. Performers include keynote speaker Stan Shikuma\, activist with Tsuru for Solidarity; Seattle Youth Poet Laureate Janae Lu\, The Rhapsody Songsters\, Cello performance by Seattle-Japan Suzuki Institute\, and Patrick Johnson on shakuhachi. The candle-lit lantern ceremony begins at 8:00 PM\, with lanterns floating on the lake at dusk. This year also marks the 83rd anniversary of Executive Order 9066\, which led to the incarceration of Japanese Americans on the U.S. West Coast. \nThe event is created annually by the non-profit organization\, From Hiroshima to Hope\, and is sponsored by local community organizations\, with grant support from The Abe Keller Peace Education Fund. It is held just south of the Bathhouse\, on Green Lake’s northwest shore near West Green Lake Drive North and Stone Ave North. The event is free and open to the public. For more information:   https://fromhiroshimatohope.org or \n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/FromHiroshimaToHope\n\n2025 Sponsors\, Supporters and In-Kind Donors \nSpecial thanks for grant support to the Abe Keller Peace Education Fund \nSponsors: Abe Keller Peace Education Fund\, Asian Counseling and Referral Service\, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance\, Earthcare Not Warfare\, Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action\, Hanford Challenge\, Japanese American Citizens League – Seattle Chapter\, Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington\, No More Bombs\, Pax Christi Northwest\, Plymouth Church Peace Action\, Seattle Hiroshima Club\, Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Women’s Association\, Veterans for Peace Daniel Ellsberg – Chapter 92\, Washington Against Nuclear Weapons Coalition\, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility\, Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation – Seattle Chapter\, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience \nSupporters: Blades of Change\, Buddhist Peace Fellowship\, Dec. 13th Network for Poland\, El Salvador & Disarmament\, El Centro de la Raza\, Ethnic Heritage Council\, Nipponzan Myohoji Temple\, Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple \nIn-Kind Donors: Dunn Lumber\, Greenlake Boathouse\, Greenwood Senior Center\, Marie Okuma Johnston \n  \nCommunity support is crucial! Donations make this free\, public event possible! Please consider making a contribution today. We are a (501)c3 non-profit organization. \nThe public event is free. Donations are welcome\, on-site\, or in advance here. \n 
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/from-hiroshima-to-hope-3/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Atomic Bomb Memorial Service
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 3\, 2025. We invite you to volunteer to help us host this important event. Contact info@seahiro.org \nThe Seattle Hiroshima Club is sponsoring the Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial Service which will be held on August 3\, 2025 at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple gymnasium. The doors open at 9:00am; photos of the destruction at both Hiroshima and Nagasaki will be shown from 9:30 to 10:00am\, and the service will begin at 10:00am. Beginning this year\, we will make the memorial service an interdenominational service and invite other organizations to participate in the service in our commitment to advocating for peace and abolishing atomic weapons. \nPlease note: There is limited space and we would like to allow those families affected by the atomic bomb to be able to attend in person. We encourage others to watch the live streaming of the service https://www.youtube.com/@SeattleBuddhistTemple/streams
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/interfaith-atomic-bomb-memorial-service/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:SHC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T200000
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SUMMARY:Tacoma Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 2\, 2025. The summer Bon Odori Festival Event has been an annual tradition for over 65 years\, sponsored by the Tacoma Buddhist Temple. The public is welcome to participate and enjoy traditional Japanese festival dancing\, taiko drumming entertainment\, Japanese food\, memorial candle lighting\, beer garden serving local beer and sake\, and plant sale. Candle lighting ceremony in the garden after the Bon Odori. \nThis event is free\, everybody is welcome.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/tacoma-bon-odori-3/
LOCATION:Tacoma Buddhist Temple\, 1717 Fawcett Avenue\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250727T130000
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SUMMARY:Bon Odori Nikkei Manor
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 27\, 2025. Celebrate summer with us at our annual Bon Odori Summer Festival\, a joyful afternoon of taiko drumming\, foods\, local vendors\, kimono photoshoots\, bake sale\, traditional dance\, and kids activities! \nWhether you’re dancing\, shopping\, or simply soaking up the atmosphere\, this event is for everyone.\n Free and open to the public Please note: street parking only\nCome be part of this lively community tradition!\nProceeds from the bake sale and Ayame Kai Guild vendor booth benefit Nikkei Manor Assisted Living Community and Kokoro Kai Adult Day Center.\nThis year\, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Keiro Northwest\, we are fortunate to have the support of an Open4Culture grant from 4Culture — King County’s cultural funding agency. Thank you\, 4Culture!\nVendors this year are..\nKoto Jelly CoffeeSeattle-Kobe Sister City AssociationKibeco BoxShishido CreativeOnigiri SanzanDoskoiAyame Kai Guild\nNo other vendors will be added for 2025. Do not message anyone on Facebook soliciting vendors. Keiro NW and Nikkei Manor do not charge vendors anything for participating in our Bon Odori Summer Festival.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/bon-odori-nikkei-manor/
LOCATION:Nikkei Manor\, 700 6th Avenue South\, Seattle\, 98104
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250726T160000
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SUMMARY:White River Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 26\, 2025. White River’s 2025 Bon Odori on July 26th from 4 – 9:30 PM. The event is free and all are welcome to join our festivities – from the Okinawan Kenjin-Kai Eisa Taiko Performance\, Kids’ Obon Dance\, Service\, Dancing\, the Seattle Matsuri Taiko Performance\, and last but not least FOOD! All are welcome.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/white-river-bon-odori-4/
LOCATION:White River Buddhist Temple\, 3625 Auburn Way North\, Auburn\, 98002
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250723T130000
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SUMMARY:Densho Incarceration Films
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025. Join us for the launch of the Digital Library of Japanese American Incarceration Films\, a new online collection of 100+ films\, spanning 80 years of footage\, documenting the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.This virtual program will be moderated by Densho founder Tom Ikeda and feature a panel of speakers—film scholar and educator Frako Loden\, filmmaker and former Internet Archive leader Wendy Hanamura\, as well as Densho Content Director and historian Brian Niiya—who will discuss the role of film in preserving memory\, shaping public understanding\, and teaching this critical history. You’ll also learn about the project’s origins\, view a short montage of featured films\, and hear why this collection is essential for both preservation and education.Register at bit.ly/JAFilmLibraryThe event is co-hosted by Densho and Internet Archive\, and this project was made possible through the generous support of the Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program. All are welcome to attend and explore this important new resource.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/densho-incarceration-films/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250720T220000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
CREATED:20250520T002006Z
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SUMMARY:Seattle Bon Odori
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 19 and Sunday July 20\, 2025. It’s the 93rd Seattle Bon Odori Festival! Come join in this annual Japanese dance festival. There will be food\, a beer garden\, taiko drumming performances with interactive demonstrations and more. Bring your friends and family.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/seattle-bon-odori-3/
LOCATION:Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple\, 1427 South Main Street\, Seattle\, Washington\, 98144
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250718T210000
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SUMMARY:Kurosawa!
DESCRIPTION:July 24 to August 14\, 2025. Widely considered one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century\, Akira Kurosawa created transcendent works of art that challenged cinematic limitations\, illuminating the universal truths of the human condition\, adapting Shakespeare\, and inspiring the world of Star Wars. \nSIFF is thrilled to present this retrospective of new 2K and 4K restorations courtesy of Janus Films. From contemporary masterpieces such as Stray Dog\, High and Low\, and Ikiru to period pieces reimagining genre like Yojimbo\, Sanjuro\, The Hidden Fortress\, and Throne of Blood\, Kurosawa’s art is as timely as ever. This series will also include the 4K restorations of Seven Samurai and Ran (Rialto Pictures)\, and 2K restorations of Rashomon and Red Beard.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/kurosawa/
LOCATION:SIFF Cinema Downtown\, 2100 4th Avenue\, Seattle\, 98121
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250713T180000
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SUMMARY:Japan Fair
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 12 and Sunday July 13\, 2025. 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 products\, talents\, and knowledge of Japan. Through live performances on stage\, hands on exhibits\, cultural workshops\, and vendor booths\, the public is immersed in the music\, dance\, artisanry\, and philosophy of Japan.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/japan-fair-3/
LOCATION:Meydenbauer Center\, 11100 NE 6th Street\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T123000
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SUMMARY:Discover the Art of Japanese Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 28\, 2025. \nEmbark on an exciting\, hands-on journey into the beautiful world of Japanese calligraphy\, or Shodo! Taught by experienced calligrapher Chiyo Sanada\, this workshop invites you to explore the timeless art of writing with brush and ink. Whether you’re completely new to calligraphy or simply curious about Japanese culture and artistic expression\, this class offers a welcoming space to learn\, create\, and connect. \nThroughout the session\, you’ll become familiar with the essential tools of Shodo\, including the fude (brush)\, sumi (ink)\, and washi (paper). Chiyo will guide you step-by-step through basic brushstrokes\, teaching you how to master balance\, control\, and form as you write key Japanese characters. With each stroke\, you’ll experience the calming flow of ink on paper and begin to create expressive\, beautiful calligraphy of your own. \nNo prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity and \nSUPPLY INFORMATION\nAll materials are covered by the non-refundable materials fee. \nCOURSE DETAILS\nAfter registration\, course details are available via the Northwind Art School learning portal. Learn more \nABOUT CHIYO\nChiyo Sanada’s lifelong passion is the art of Japanese calligraphy (Shodo). Originally from Hiroshima\, Japan\, she began training in calligraphy at the age of seven and has dedicated her life to mastering and sharing this traditional art form. For the past 25 years\, Chiyo has made her home in the Pacific Northwest\, where she continues to inspire others through teaching and cultural exchange. \nThrough her work\, Chiyo aims to create meaningful connections with people around the world\, using the expressive beauty of calligraphy as a bridge between cultures. Sharing the spirit and traditions of Japan brings her great joy. \nArtist website: Chiyo Sanada \nprepare to be inspired by the art and spirit of Japanese calligraphy. \n 
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/discover-the-art-of-japanese-calligraphy/
LOCATION:Northwind Art\, 701 Water St Building 324\, Fort Worden\, Port Townsend\, 98368
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T120000
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SUMMARY:Walk for Rice
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 28\, 2025. For over 30 years\, Walk for Rice has brought people together to raise funds for the ACRS Food Bank and nutrition programs while raising awareness about food insecurity in Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities. The campaign kicks off in the spring and concludes with a multicultural community celebration and three-mile walk at Seward Park in June. \nAsian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities are diverse and growing\, yet many face barriers to securing food\, emergency meals\, and other basic necessities. The ACRS Food Bank ensures those experiencing food insecurity can receive culturally familiar items like rice\, tofu\, dry noodles\, and fresh produce such as bok choy. Each year\, the Food Bank distributes around one million pounds of food to around 5\,000 people\, the majority seniors and children. \nSince the first walk in 1990 by co-founders Sam Mitsui and Herb and Bertha Tsuchiya\, Walk for Rice has grown from 45 walkers to hundreds of participants each year\, raising more than $4 million to fight hunger in our region. Join the community and Walk for Rice!
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/walk-for-rice-2/
LOCATION:Seward Park\, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. South\, Seattle\, 98108
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
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SUMMARY:Mukai Studio Ghibli Festival
DESCRIPTION:June 24 to July 29\, 2025. \nThe Mukai Studio Ghibli Fest kicks off on Tuesday\, June 24 at 7:00 PM with a showing of Porco Rosso the 1992 film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki\, about a WWI former ace fighter\, who has been transformed by a curse to have the head of pig.   This new English dub features the voices of Michael Keaton\, Cary Elwes\, Susan Egan\, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley\, \nAnd karaoke at Ghibli Fest will be back\, by popular demand\, so you can sing your heart out. \nUnfortunately\, in order to secure licensing from Ghibli Studios\, we had to agree to minimum admission charge of $6. This differs from our original “donation only” policy\, but we guarantee that no one will be denied admission if they do not have $6. We will cover it another way. Of course\, donations on top of the admission fee are warmly accepted.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/mukai-studio-ghibli-festival/
LOCATION:Mukai Farm & Garden\, 18017 107th Ave SW\, Vashon\, 98070
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
CREATED:20250603T153348Z
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SUMMARY:Ayame Kai Summer Market
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21\, 2025. Ayame Kai Summer Market is a vibrant annual event that brings together community\, culture\, and craftsmanship in support of Keiro Northwest’s eldercare programs—Nikkei Manor assisted living and Kokoro Kai adult day program. \nAs a nonprofit fundraiser\, the market features local makers\, crafters\, and vendors offering Japanese and Asian-inspired goods\, along with a beloved bake sale filled with homemade treats! Proceeds directly benefit the well-being of our elderly residents and participants\, ensuring they continue to receive the culturally tailored care and support they deserve.\n\nLimited handicap parking is available.To support a cash-free experience\, we gladly accept all major credit cards and Apple Pay.\nFor more event information\, please visit https://ayame-kai-market.raiselysite.com
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/ayame-kai-summer-market-2/
LOCATION:Uwajimaya Corporate Parking Lot\, 4601 6th Ave South\, Seattle\, 98108
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T140000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
CREATED:20250520T202911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T202911Z
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SUMMARY:Ayame Kai Summer Market
DESCRIPTION:Ayame Kai Summer Market is a vibrant annual event that brings together community\, culture\, and craftsmanship in support of Keiro Northwest’s eldercare programs—Nikkei Manor assisted living and Kokoro Kai adult day program. The market features local makers\, crafters\, and vendors offering Japanese and Asian-inspired goods\, along with a beloved bake sale. Proceeds directly benefit the well-being of our elderly residents and participants\, ensuring they continue to receive the culturally tailored care and support they deserve.\nLimited ADA parking is available.\nTo support a cash-free experience\, we gladly accept all major credit cards and Apple Pay.\nFor more event information\, please visit https://ayame-kai-market.raiselysite.com
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/ayame-kai-summer-market/
LOCATION:Uwajimaya Corporate Parking Lot\, 4601 6th Ave South\, Seattle\, 98108
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250622T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
CREATED:20250517T035406Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Con 2025
DESCRIPTION:June 20 to 22\, 2025. An event that celebrates pop culture\, movies\, television\, comic books\, anime\, collectibles\, gaming\, and music to create fan experiences and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities each Summer. Meet Brian Tochi and many others at Summer Con. \n\nBrian Tochi is an actor and voice artist with a prolific career spanning over five decades. Tochi debuted in 1968 on the sitcom He & She. He gained early recognition as Ray Tsing Tao in Star Trek: The Original Series and later appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation. His guest roles included The Brady Bunch\, Kung Fu\, and Hawaii Five-O.\n\n\nIn the 1980s\, Tochi became widely known for playing Toshiro Takashi in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise and Cadet Tomoko Nogata in Police Academy 3: Back in Training and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. Tochi voiced Leonardo in the first three live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films (1990-1993).\n\n\n\nHis television work includes recurring roles in St. Elsewhere as Dr. Alan Poe and Santa Barbara\, plus a lead in Space Academy as Tee Gar Soom. Tochi also starred alongside Patrick Swayze in The Renegades.\n\n\n\nAs a voice actor\, he lent his talents to animated series like Avatar: The Last Airbender (Than\, Ham Ghao)\, Dexter’s Laboratory\, Johnny Bravo\, and Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (Liu Kang)\, as well as films like The Iron Giant and Mulan II.\n\n\n\nMeet Brian Tochi all weekend at the Washington State Summer Con. He will be with us signing autographs\, meeting fans\, taking photos\, and speaking on a TMNT panel. Tickets are on sale now at: http://wasummercon.com
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/summer-con-2025/
LOCATION:Washington State Fair and Events Center\, 110 9th Ave SW\, Puyallup\, 98371
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
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SUMMARY:Seattle Dragon Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 14\, 2025. Come join the fun as 40 dragon boat teams race the south end of the lake with a view of the Seattle skyline and iconic Space Needle across the finish line! Local and out of state dragon boat clubs will be participating as well as community teams. \nBring the family out as food trucks and the Kraken Buoy mascot will be on hand. There will be a taiko drum performance\, Filipino\, Vietnamese and Chinese lion dancing and even Graceland Manila (Filipino Elvis impersonator and band).
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/seattle-dragon-boat-festival/
LOCATION:South Lake Union Park\, 860 Terry Ave North\, Seattle\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
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SUMMARY:A Story of Sadako
DESCRIPTION:May 30\, 31 and June 6\, 7\, 2025. Produced first at Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) in 2001\, A Story of Sadako is a biographical account of Sadako Sasaki\, a 12-year-old girl who contracted leukemia 10 years after the bombing of Hiroshima\, and her classmates who honored her legacy by building a monument. In this 2025 remount\, the story will unfold in a choral reading style by an ensemble of actors in one-act.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/a-story-of-sadako/
LOCATION:Youth Theatre Northwest\, 4400 86th Ave SE\, Mercer Island\, 98040
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
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SUMMARY:Online Haiku Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 27\, 2025. Learn more about haiku (it’s not just counting syllables) at “Haiku Targets\,” a free all-ages public Zoom workshop led in English by Michael Dylan Welch. You will learn some of the key “targets” (not rules) for haiku\, such as the kigo (season word)\, kireji (cutting word\, dividing the poem into two parts)\, and other techniques. We’ll enjoy haiku in English and Japanese and you’ll have an opportunity to try writing and sharing your own haiku (optional). \nMichael Dylan Welch is a founder of National Haiku Writing Month and the Seabeck Haiku Getaway\, cofounder of the Haiku North America conference and the American Haiku Archives\, webmaster for Haiku Northwest (www.haikunorthwest.org)\, and president of the Redmond Association of Spokenword. He was keynote speaker for the 2013 Haiku International Association conference in Tokyo and has been teaching haiku for thirty years. His haiku have won numerous prizes and have been translated into at least twenty languages. Michael’s website\, devoted mostly to haiku\, is www.graceguts.com.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/online-haiku-workshop/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
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SUMMARY:Junky Junco Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 25\, 2025. Visiting the Museum for AANHPI Heritage Month or just to check out what’s new at the Marketplace? Local artist Khuyên Lâm\, behind the small business Junky Junco\, will have a pop-up in the store! Meet the artist behind breathtaking scenic watercolor art and adorable Seattle landmarks series; Junky Junco offers unique souvenirs that celebrate the West Coast\, from Bellingham to San Diego. Each piece is made for both locals and travelers alike. \n“The name’s Khuyên Lâm. Born and raised at the doorsteps of Yosemite\, my work is inspired by the many places my wanderlust has taken me. By day\, I’m a designer at National Geographic/Disney; by night\, I juggle a variety of creative mediums. Through my work\, I hope to take you on a journey to visit the places of my memories.”
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/junky-junco-marketplace/
LOCATION:Wing Luke Museum\, 719 S. King Street\, Seattle\, 98104
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T140000
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SUMMARY:Looking Back Looking Forward
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 24\, 2025. The Wing Luke Museum invites the community to “Looking Forward\, Looking Back”. Together\, we’ll honor the past\, engage with the present\, and shape the future of the Eng Family homestead parking lot. \nIn 2023\, the Museum acquired the site from the Eng family to steward the homestead as part of its immersive educational programming and extend its exhibits into the community. The homestead was one of the last remaining intact single-family homes in the C-ID and an inspiring symbol of resilience\, resourcefulness\, and quiet resistance in the face of redlining laws prevalent at the time. The original home is being preserved\, however\, the parking lot is currently being assessed for alternative\, creative uses. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Canton Alley\, from King Street to 611 8th Ave. South\, for interactive activities\, art making\, refreshments\, and more—including discussions with urban planners and an opportunity to share your vision through a community survey. \nFollow the Museum’s social media for updates\, and learn more about the Eng family homestead here.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/looking-back-looking-forward/
LOCATION:Eng Family Homestead\, 611 8th Ave. South\, Seattle\, 98104
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
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SUMMARY:South Sound Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 15\, 2025. Join us for an evening of remembrance marking the 83rd anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from South Puget Sound in May 1942. \nThis year’s South Sound Day of Remembrance features a walking tour\, performances\, and a ceremonial procession that honors the stories of Tacoma’s historic Japantown community. \nEvent Schedule\n5:00 – 6:30 PM | Walking Tour led by public historians Tamiko Nimura and Michael Sullivan \n\n\nTour begins at Theater on the Square Plaza – 917 Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA \n\n\nVisit sites significant to Tacoma’s Japanese American history \n\n\nThe Tacoma Buddhist Temple will be hosting an open house during the walking tour from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Scheduled as a brief stop\, visitors are welcome to stay and explore this landmark\, view rarely seen historic photographs\, or simply rest. Greg Tanbara\, a member of one of the Temple’s founding families\, Wendy Hamai\, the former Temple Board President\, and Reverend Tadao Koyama will be available to answer questions. \n\n\nApproximately 1.5-mile trip with some steep hills\, ending at the Washington State History Museum. \n\n\n6:30 – 7:30 PM | Performances & Procession \n\n\nTacoma Fuji Taiko performs at the Washington State History Museum amphitheater (6:30 – 6:50 PM) \n\n\nCeremonial procession to Union Station\, led by costumed performers including Leah Mann and an ensemble \n\n\nUnion Station is the historic site where Japanese Americans were ordered to report before incarceration \n\n\nAccessible & Alternative Options\n\nAdmission to the museum and the exhibition REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State is free as a part of Third Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM.\n\nA slideshow of tour stops will be available at the Washington State History Museum. Admission to the museum and the exhibition REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State. \n\n\nAn extensive digital exhibition Tacoma Japantown from Tamiko Nimura is available online for free \n\n\nLimited Keepsakes\n\n\nThe first 80 registrants through Downtown On the Go will receive a limited-edition linocut folio  by Yoshi Nakagawa\, typeset by Write253 \n\n\nAll walking tour participants will receive a set of 5″x7″ postcards featuring tour locations \n\n\n25 complete folio sets will be available at the museum for those enjoying the slideshow \n\n\nPresenting Partners\nThis free program is held in partnership with: \n\n\nDowntown on the Go \n\n\nWashington State Historical Society \n\n\nWrite253 \n\n\nYoshi Nakagawa \n\n\nTacoma Buddhist Temple & Fuji Taiko \n\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/day-of-remembrance-south-sound/
LOCATION:Washington State History Museum\, 1911 Pacific Avenue\, Tacoma\, 98402
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
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SUMMARY:UW JSA Matsuri
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 10\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\nUW JSA’s Matsuri is back again this year on May 10th! The theme is this year\, “Edo-Jidai” will transport you back to the Edo period of Japan\, full of extraordinary art and culture. \nYou’ll be able to experience the traditional feel of a Japanese Matsuri\, or festival\, through game booths\, raffle opportunities\, several UW club performances\, and of course\, delicious foods! \nUW Matsuri is a public event with FREE entry for people of all ages to come together and enjoy Japanese culture! Tickets are required to play games and get food. They will be available for purchase at the door.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/uw-jsa-matsuri/
LOCATION:UW Student Union Building (HUB)\, 250 Schmitz Hall 1410 NE Campus Pkwy\, Seattle\, 98195
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
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SUMMARY:Kodomo no Hi
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 4\, 2025. Mark your calendars for Sunday\, May 4th and get ready to delve into the mysteries of yokai at Kodomo no Hi (Children’s Day) at the JCCCW! Yokai are supernatural beings from Japanese folklore – some are said to inhabit everyday objects\, some are mimics\, and some even more closely resemble humans! From the kappa to tengu\, there are hundreds of different yokai – each with their own unique quirks and appearances. \nCome discover  the most famous yokai and make some fun yokai-themed crafts! Translator and yokai specialist Zack Davisson will be giving a fun-filled presentation all about these mysterious beings. This free all-ages event will also feature live martial arts demonstrations\, taiko drumming\, tea ceremony demonstrations\, and local food vendors. You won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/kodomo-no-hi/
LOCATION:JCCCW\, 1414 South Weller Street\, Seattle\, 98144
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T160000
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SUMMARY:Saigon to Seattle
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 3\, 2025. Friends of Little Sài Gòn invites community members\, organizations\, institutions\, and advocacy groups to join us in commemorating the stories of Vietnamese refugees in King County and their journey over the past 50 years. \n​​This event series includes the premier screening of the FLS-produced short film Sàigòn to Seattle: 50 Years After the War. \n​The film will have multiple screenings on Saturday\, May 3rd at Hoa Mai Park. This family-friendly event includes music and cultural performances as well as the opportunity to pose for family portraits. These portraits will be featured in an upcoming exhibit at the Little Saigon Creative about individuals and families affected by the Vietnam War. \n​The film features oral histories\, background research about the Vietnam War\, and the history of the Vietnamese community in King County. It also touches on the development of Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood. including economic development in Little Saigon and migration waves. A booklet will accompany the film with additional research\, oral histories\, and archival photographs. \n\n​🖼️Free family photography sessions with photographer Minh Carrico at Nisei Veterans Committee’s Memorial Hall from 12pm – 4pm. Sign up required: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScS6Zo4Yu2…/viewform
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/saigon-to-seattle/
LOCATION:Hoa Mai Park\, 1224 South King Street\, Seattle\, 98144
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250501T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T093807
CREATED:20250426T004230Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Islander Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 1\, 2025. Aloha Mai Kakou! Noah Lum and I am a current student at the University of Washington in Seattle. I work with many Pacific Islander students at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture through a research group we call Research Family. \nAttached you will find a flyer of our Oceanic STEAM Spotlight event.At this event we will have Research Family students sharing their work and research with the public\, student dance performances\, Native Hawaiian lei making in the Artist Studio\, Pacific Islander scientists connecting and teaching with the Oceania cultural collections\, activities for our younger visitors\, tabling from community members and organizations\, and much more! \nThis is an open and free event for the entire public. If you have any questions\, please feel free to contact me or Rachael Tamngin at rlt9@uw.edu. *This is an open and free event to the public so please feel free to share widely with your relations and networks.Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on May 1! \nMahalo\,\nNoah Lum & Research Family
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/pacific-islander-heritage-month/
LOCATION:Burke Museum\, 4303 Memorial Way NE\, Seattle\, 98195-0001
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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