April 5, 2024 through February 23, 2025. Hello Auntie, Hello Uncle explores the many roles Elders play in our communities, celebrates their lives and achievements, and honors the wisdom gained with time. This exhibit elaborates on who an Elder can be and what a society that values and supports an Elder might look like. In […]
August 16, 2024 through May 11, 2025. Seattle’s pre-WWII nihonmachi, or Japantown, looked very different than it does today. In the decade before the war, three Issei artists flourished in the thriving Japanese community before the mass incarceration changed the face of the neighborhood forever. Kamekichi Tokita (1897-1948), Kenjiro Nomura (1896-1956), and Takuichi Fujii (1891-1964) […]
Saturday, September 7, 2024. Mukai’s Japan Festival this year features taiko drums, mochi pounding, bon dance, a Children’s Village, arts workshops and even a kimono workshop. We are particularly thrilled that for our Festival Finale, we will be joined by indie pop star singer, songwriter and composer Tomo Nakayama. Plus yummy food! Our theme this […]
Friday, September 13, 2024. Featuring: CHiLi GiRL (Shinobu Kawashima) & MPC GIRL USAGI. Special Guest Artists Jeff Chin & Leonard Berman. CHiLi GiRL (Shinobu Kawashima) is a singer-songwriter and four-time National Champion in classical Tsugaru Shamisen. Her performances are a captivating fusion of powerful shamisen melodies and innovative vocals, showcasing her versatility and creativity, and her […]
Wednesday, 9/18/2024. The Seattle Hiroshima Club will be hosting its annual golf tournament on Wednesday, September 18th at Foster Golf Course.
Enter by September 30, 2024. It's time to make your travel dreams come true in your bucket list! With all thanks to Tourism Year sponsors, JNTO and Lucasfilm are excited to announce this fabulous giveaway to win a trip to Japan! All you have to do is answer simple quiz, enter your email and cross […]
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - Thursday, October 31, 2024. Discover the gardens this fall during our annual Squash Hunt. Explore the grounds with your map in search of these home-grown, decorative delicacies! Children can get a sticky tape bracelet from the volunteer greeter or Guest Services staff and set off on a fall gathering adventure […]
Saturday, October 5, 2024. Welcome to Japan Week 2024! This will be our 8th annual JAPAN WEEK @ Bellevue College, presented by the BC Japanese Culture Exchange Club. Our Matsuri (festival) day open to the general public and to Bellevue College students who missed the weekday events. Japan Week aims to introduce multiple facets of […]
Saturday, October 5. The bazaar is having a farmers market, bake sale and ohagi! You can pre-order food with selections such as BBQ salmon, vegetarian yakisoba, curry pie, BBQ chicken and even suno dogs! Orders can be picked up on the day of the bazaar between 1:00 to 6:00PM. Order here https://blaineevents.square.site/ A portion of […]
