April 2019
Never Again is Now: The Art and Activism of Millennial Nikkei
Doors open at noon with live taiko drumming by Seattle Kokon Taiko at 12:15 p.m. Event begins at 12:30 p.m. Free event How are millennials of Japanese ancestry honoring the legacy of their grandparents and great-grandparents who were incarcerated during World War II? Why is it important to tell this story of racial prejudice and civil liberties denied for generations to come? Seattle JACL and Densho invite you for an afternoon of art, live performance, and dialogue at Wing Luke…
Find out more »Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
Friday 4/26: 10am-6pm Saturday 4/27: 10am-6pm Sunday 4/28: 10am-6pm Seattle Kokon Taiko will be performing Sunday at 2:30pm in the Armory at Seattle Center http://www.cherryblossomfest.org/ Founded on a sunny afternoon on the warm grass of Seattle’s Seward Park on May 8, 1976, the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival was moved to the Seattle Center in 1978 and has grown to become a three-day celebration enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people over the decades. Over the years, the…
Find out more »June 2019
St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
For over 20 years, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series has made running fun by infusing each course with live bands, cheer teams and more. Our focus to deliver best-in-class running events, where music is core and our community encourages participants to feel like they are something bigger than themselves. We promise to bring more music, better runner support, improved technology, and more community engagement to every event, every step of the way. Want to join the race? Register…
Find out more »ACRS 2019 Walk for Rice
Walk for Rice is a family and pet friendly event features lion dancing, a martial arts demonstration, Japanese taiko drumming and a performance by the Seattle Chinese Girls Drill Team, before a 2.5 mile walk/run around Seward Park. Come take part in this long-standing and beloved community tradition and help raise money to fight hunger in our community.
Find out more »Japan Fair 2019
Japan Fair is a free, two-day festival in Bellevue, WA, 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. Our…
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August 2019
From Hiroshima to Hope
From Hiroshima to Hope has been created by local peace, faith and community organizations every year since 1984, The Seattle event is the oldest and largest anywhere outside Japan. More than a thousand attendees participated again last year. The 2017 From Hiroshima to Hope Planning Committee welcomes all those who wish to come and experience the feeling of community, the music and the sight of a thousand lanterns drifting on the lake. It offers the hope that we can resolve international conflicts without violence, and learn the habit…
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