ANNIVERSARY OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 9066 & Honoring the Kumasaka Family Thursday, February 19, 11-2:30pm Location: North Seattle College - The Grove ACTIVITIES 11:30AM-12:30PM Lunch by Chef Joe Japanese 12:20-12:30PM Opening & Welcome 12:30-1:00PM Speakers: Maya Hayashi & Sara Beckman from Densho 1:00-1:30PM Taiko drum performance by Seattle Kokon Taiko 1:30-2:30PM Arts & Crafts & Snacks […]

Join us at John Hay Elementary School at the Cultural Heritage Night where we'll celebrate different cultures through music, food, and presentations!

The 2026 Creative Composition Challenge is a live taiko show consisting of ALL NEW COMPOSITIONS. 13 in person groups and 5 online groups have been writing and composing brand new music to be showcased. Tune in at 2PM on March 28th to catch the HOTTEST new Taiko compositions.   The show will be happening on […]

Defining Courage is a story about what it means to be an American. The show is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei Soldier, Americans of Japanese ancestry who served in the segregated military units of the 100th IB, 442nd RCT, MIS, and 522nd FAB. Considered among the greatest fighting units in American military […]

Join us for the 51st Annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center between Friday, April 10 and Sunday, April 12, 11 am – 5 pm each day. This free, weekend-long celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture features traditional performances, authentic food, cultural demonstrations and workshops. Seattle Kokon Taiko is performing […]

We're proud to perform in support ACRS' mission and vision. SKT Performances 09:15am: Start of the event 10:30am: Send off the Walkers 11:15am: Celebrate the Walkers return   Walking to End Hunger, One Grain at a Time For over 30 years, Walk for Rice has brought people together to raise funds for the ACRS Food […]

After a cold winter, koi at the Seattle Japanese Garden are looking forward to our friendly visitors (and a feast)! Koi at the Seattle Japanese Garden are awake from their winter hibernation and ready to eat. Admission is free for all youth 12 and under from 10am to 2pm for Family Saturday.   More info to […]

The Inauguration Ceremony (Rakkei Shiki) for the Pacific Northwest Peace Pagoda is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Poulsbo, Washington. Held at the Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action, this invitation-only event by Nipponzan Myohoji features traditional Buddhist ceremonies to dedicate the new monument, which stands near Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor to promote world peace. […]

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month on Wednesday, May 27 at Shorewood High School! Bring the whole family for an evening full of culture, community, and fun! Food trucks roll in at 5:00 pm — come hungry and enjoy delicious eats from a variety of local favorites.Don’t miss our headlining TAIKO performance […]