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 […]

Bellevue College will hold a ceremony for the permanent installation of the Never Again is Now mural on campus on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The ceremony, titled “Never Again is Now: A Permanent Commitment,” seeks to honor the work of Seattle artist and activist Erin Shigaki while committing to learning from past injustices and mistakes made throughout history. The mural depicts two Japanese American children on the day […]

Major League Rugby Semi-Final Sunday, June 14 at 7:30 PM PT Seattle Seawolves vs California Legion The road to the Major League Rugby Championship runs through Seattle as the Seawolves host the California Legion in the Western Conference Semi-Final at Starfire Stadium. Following a 33-19 victory over California to close the regular season, Seattle secured […]

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 […]

Join Us for a FREE, Family-Friendly Festival! Enjoy two days of delicious street foods*, fun children’s games, and live entertainment, including taiko drumming and lion dance. The festival will be held on 6th & Weller Street, on the northside of Seattle Uwajimaya. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Honoring Victims, Promoting Peace The mission of From Hiroshima to Hope is to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war and violence. We educate for peace, non-violent conflict resolution and nuclear disarmament through a public outdoor event on August 6th featuring music, speakers, and a lantern-floating […]

Sno-Isle Library System, is hosting a series of community celebrations! Come join us for taiko in the middle of a beautiful natural amphitheater as part of the Lynnwood Library, part of the Our World music series hosted by the Lynnwood Library. Thank you to our community partner, Lynnwood Parks, Recreation, and Arts Department.

Free with RSVP Friday Night Fun opens the doors to the museum for an evening of fun and learning after our usual daytime hours. Everyone is invited to enjoy talks, gallery tours, performances, relaxing music, and delicious cocktails and snacks. This is a chance to visit the galleries for free and gain new perspectives through […]