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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/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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/
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T160000
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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
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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:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250429T033332Z
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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:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250306T184705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T184705Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250423T212520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T212520Z
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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:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250426T004230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250426T004852Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250413T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250319T042049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T042049Z
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SUMMARY:Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:April 11-13\, 2025. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series and takes place at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion. It is free and open to the public. \nSeattle Center Festál presents Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival in partnership with Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee (SCBJCF). The festival deepens the understanding and serves as a vehicle for sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage through hundreds of performing and martial arts\, exhibits and demonstrations\, hands-on children’s activities\, culinary treats\, and more! \nSeattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival is the first ethnic festival held annually at Seattle Center and the oldest in the Festál series. It distinguishes itself through innovative and in-depth outreach to the public through traditional/contemporary Japanese art\, new scientific and technological innovations\, and cultural examinations\, especially race and social justice of Japanese in America\, Japanese Americans\, and Japanophiles. \nThe festival strives to deepen and expand mutual understanding\, serve as a vehicle for people to exchange ideas\, and promote as well as recognize cultural contributions and achievements of the Japanese American community. \nThe first festival was initiated by Mayor Wes Uhlman and community leaders to commemorate a gift of 1\,000 cherry trees to Seattle on the occasion of the U.S. Bicentennial by Japan’s former Prime Minister\, Takeo Miki. It was held at Seward Park for three years. \nIn 1979\, the festival moved to Seattle Center and has now grown into a three-day celebration enjoyed by thousands of people each year.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/cherry-blossom-japanese-cultural-festival/
LOCATION:Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250102T155423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T155423Z
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SUMMARY:International Children's Friendship Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 5 and Sunday\, April 6\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\nInternational Children’s Friendship Festival is an event that is well-established and recognized in the Northwest as a volunteer-run festival with a loyal crowd and an increasing number of new children every year. The festival is annually recognized by proclamations of several elected officials in Washington State. The event is free and open to the public. \nThe event is currently looking for Japanese children as participants to perform on their stage. Check out their website to learn more. The deadline is January 17\, 2025. \n 
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/international-childrens-friendship-festival/
LOCATION:Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall\, 305 Harrison St\, Seattle\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250306T182043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T182043Z
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SUMMARY:Densho Mobile Collections Event
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 30\, 2025. Calling All Legacy Families: Bring Your WWII-Era Photos and Heirlooms to the Densho Mobile Collections Event. Densho\, in partnership with the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial\, has arranged to bring its new mobile collections team to Bainbridge Island for an afternoon of scanning and documenting historical photos and heirlooms to be added to the Densho Digital Archives and the BIJAC Collection for inclusion in the telling of our island’s Japanese American history. \n\nFamilies may bring as many as 20 items to scan. Please sign up to reserve your spot and receive follow-up information.\nAcceptable items for day-of scanning include: photographs (no rolled photos)\, letters\, documents (between 1 to 10 pages long)\, and small artifacts (no larger than 20 inch cubed or 12 inches cubed). In general\, we are looking for items related to immigration\, pre-war Bainbridge Island\, the incarceration and forced removal\, and the immediate post-war return.\nItems that we cannot scan day-of\,  but that we would be interested in scanning at Densho’s office in Seattle: photo albums\, documents (containing more than 10 pages)\, scrapbooks\, journals\, diaries\, and community directories and yearbooks. We look for topics related to all aspects of the Japanese American experience\, from immigration to redress/reparations and activism.\nDensho is available to host a virtual meeting to answer questions in advance of the event. Please sign up if you are interested.\nEach family will receive complimentary digital files of their items. These will be delivered approximately one month after the event.\nContributors must sign a Photo and Document release form in order to share their collection in the Densho Digital Repository and BIJAC Collection.\n\n 
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/densho-mobile-collections-event/
LOCATION:Bainbridge Island Museum of Ar\, 550 Winslow Way East\, Bainbridge Island\, 98110
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250330T220000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20241228T165824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T165824Z
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SUMMARY:June Kuramoto and Kimo Cornwell
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 29\, 2025 and Sunday\, March 30\, 2025. June Kuramoto with Kimo Cornwell of the group Hiroshima will be performing at Terry’s Kitchen in Bellevue. There will be two shows for you to relax\, order food from Terry’s and enjoy the performances.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/june-kuramoto-and-kimo-cornwell/
LOCATION:Terry’s Kitchen\, 5625 119th Ave SE\, Bellevue\, 98006
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250329T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250306T184234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T211954Z
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SUMMARY:KINTSUKUROI Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 28 and Saturday\, March 29\, 2025. The JCCCW has partnered with Ikeibi Films to bring the film Kintsukuroi to Seattle! This emotional film shares the injustices and hardships experienced by Japanese American families as their lives were forever changed by the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Join two families from California on their journeys as they are forced to leave their homes and taken to the concentration camps. Some of the families’ members eventually find themselves on the European battlefront to join the war effort as part of the now legendary 442nd Regimental Combat Team\, composed almost entirely of Nisei and the most decorated unit in U.S. military history. \nThe film will be screened twice in the last week of March. Each screening will be followed by a Q & A session with members of the cast and crew\, such as producers Kerwin Berk and Samantha Takizawa\, along with David Kiyoshi Tom – the actor for Mr. Ibata and a UW alumni! \nThe first screening will be held at the University of Washington Architecture Hall\, Room ARC 147 on Friday\, March 28th. Doors open at 6 PM and the film will start at 7 PM. The second will be held at the historic Nippon Kan Theater on Saturday\, March 29th. Doors open at 4 PM and a small reception will be held prior to the film’s screening\, beginning at 5 PM. Tickets are selling fast and must be purchased in advance\, so don’t delay! \nSupport for the film screenings provided through a George and Sakaye Aratani CARE (Community Advancement Research Endowment) Award.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/kintsukuroi-film-screening/
LOCATION:University of Washington’s Architecture Hall\, 3943 W Stevens WY NE Room Arc 147\, Seattle\, 98195
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250210T035510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T035510Z
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SUMMARY:UW Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 22\, 2025. UW Nikkei Student Union Day of Remembrance will be held at Intellectual House on the UW campus which can be accessed via public transit or by car. Free parking is available on Saturday afternoon in the Padelford Garage and N6 lot on campus. Admission to the event itself is free\, and we will be offering food catered by Sam Choy’s for a fee of $8. \nThe event will feature several speakers and performers\, including an introduction from Vince Schleitwiler from the UW American Ethnic Studies department\, talks from Ann Kaneko\, director of the film Manzanar\, Diverted: When Water Becomes Dust\, and Tsuru for Solidarity\, as well as a performance from UW Taiko Kai! We will also be folding origami cranes as a symbol of peace with help from the UW Origami Club. We are so honored and excited to have each of these impactful groups/individuals at our event. \nEveryone is welcome to attend. Make sure to RSVP and reserve refreshments.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/uw-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:UW Intellectual House\, 4249 Little Canoe Channel NE\, Seattle\, 98105
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250219T213545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T213545Z
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SUMMARY:Lost & Found: Searching for Home
DESCRIPTION:Through September 14\, 2026. This exhibition explores the complex relationship between place and belonging through the lens of Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) identity. In this exhibit\, artists unpack attempts to reconnect with their cultural homelands\, through both physical and emotional journeys\, to answer the timeless question: where and what defines “Home”? \nExpressed in a variety of media including painting\, video and installations\, this uniquely AANHPI perspective inspires conversation to both empower and challenge our perceptions of home and highlight the challenges to finding belonging in diaspora. The exhibition features captivating work from a diverse range of artists including including Eric Chan / 陳志宇 / 진지유\, Lauren Iida\, Ravleen Kaur\, and Kyler Pahang.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/lost-found-searching-for-home/
LOCATION:Wing Luke Museum\, 719 S. King Street\, Seattle\, 98104
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250208T033412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T033412Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance Proclamation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025. The County invites you to join us in honoring and remembering the Japanese American community impacted by the signing of Executive Order 9066\, 83 years ago. \nWe will gather to solemnly reflect on this day in history\, pay tribute to the resilience of the Japanese America community and the lessons learned from this dark chapter in our nation’s history. \nCouncilmembers Dembowski and Zahilay will issue a Day of Remembrance proclamation at the February 18th County Council meeting\, and we invite members of the public to join us. Densho and JACL Seattle will receive the proclamation. We are hoping for a good showing that sends a message that we must never let this part of American history repeat itself. \nIn 2017\, the King County Council issued a Day of Remembrance proclamation for the 75th anniversary of the signing of Exec Order 9066. It feels more important than ever to reflect upon the grave injustices and violations of civil liberties that were so easily imposed on members of our Japanese Americans community during World War II to denounce a repeat of these actions. \n 
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/day-of-remembrance-proclamation/
LOCATION:King County Courthouse Council Chambers\, 516 Third Avenue\, Seattle\, 98104
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250417T152843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T152843Z
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SUMMARY:Ireicho National Tour 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:The Book of Names National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration National Tour 2025-2026\nOn February 18\, 2025\, we launched an ambitious effort to bring the Ireichō\, a book monument containing the names of 125\,284 individuals of Japanese ancestry unjustly incarcerated during World War II\, to different camps and communities throughout the US.\nThe tour kicked off at the National Archives/Navy Memorial Visitors’ Center in Washington DC\, where the Book of Names was displayed alongside the original copy of Executive Order 9066. The 100-year old Masaharu Ishii stamped his sister’s name in the Ireichō to officially kick off the national tour which continued with stamping opportunities to commemorate the Day of Remembrance at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History from February 19-21\, 2025. \n\nNamed after the Japanese term for “consoling the spirits\,” the Ireichō monument honors both those who have gone before us as well as those who carry on the memories and legacies of forced removal\, unjust incarceration\, and family separation. Every visitor to the monument is invited to contribute to the creation of the monument by marking one or more names in the Ireichō with a blue hanko stamp. For many camp survivors and descendants\, leaving this mark has been a way to honor the personhood of a family member who suffered the indignities and losses of the wartime incarceration. \n\nYou are the monument to this history. By participating in the stamping of the book during the national tour\, you\, too\, become part of the permanent record of the names and the honoring of them. The tour will run to late summer 2026\, when the Ireichō will be formally gifted to the Japanese American National Museum by the Irei Project. JANM is our partner for the national tour\, as part of JANM on the Go.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/ireicho-national-tour-2025-2026/
CATEGORIES:Ongoing Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260627T104356
CREATED:20250205T210606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T220616Z
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SUMMARY:Tengu and Taiko!
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 16\, 2025. Seattle University and the Minidoka Pilgrimage Planning Committee is pleased to present the 2025 Japanese American Day of Remembrance marking over 80 years since the signing of Executive Order 9066 on February 19\, 1942 that forced all persons of Japanese ancestry off the West Coast of the United States. \nThe 2025 program will have two parts. Exhibits and a way to support the Minidoka pilgrimage will be available in Atrium\, and the first half of the program will be the special screening of the documentary on The Tengu Club\, a club that has been around since the 1930s. It is a salmon fishing club that was formed by Japanese Americans. Members of the club were denied entry to local fishing derbies\, and thus the club was created and remains open to all. \nThe second half of our program will feature the Seattle University Hidaka Taiko club and will include special guest performers. Hidaka Taiko\, founded in 2016\, was started by an exchange student from Sophia University in Tokyo\, Japan. This dynamic club continues to flourish and welcomes players of all skill levels. \nWe will also be having a panel discussion after the movie\, moderated by Lorraine Bannai\, Professor Emeritus from Seattle University School of Law.
URL:https://seahiro.org/event/day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Seattle University Piggot Hall\, 901 12th Avenue\, Seattle\, 98122
CATEGORIES:Upcoming Events
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