HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2026! Come join us as we celebrate the new year on Bainbridge Island at the 2026 Mochitsuki event hosted by the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community! Seattle Kokon Taiko will be performing at 11:45 am and 2:00 pm - Performance is free, but tickets […]

Green River College is hosting our Lunar New Year 2026 celebration in February. The event will feature cultural performances, music, and community activities for students, faculty, and guests.

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 […]

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 […]