October 2023
Branch Out at the Pacific Bonsai Museum
The Pacific Bonsai Museum's Board of Directors invites you to a fun and festive afternoon in support of Pacific Bonsai Museum in an unparalleled location. Enjoy stunning bonsai, hear live entertainment, cheers to friends with delicious bites & libations, and participate in a stirring paddle raise, all in celebration of the first 34 years of Pacific Bonsai Museum’s collection. Event Registration: https://pacificbonsaimuseum.org/events/branch-out-2023/
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Mochtsuki 2024
For over a millennium, making and eating the sweet rice treat mochi (moe-chee) has been a celebrated New Year’s tradition in Japan, with generations of families and communities coming together to wish good health and prosperity for the new year. Join the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) at the annual Mochi Tsuki Festival. Highlights include performances from the acclaimed Seattle taiko drum group Kokon Taiko, a mochi making presentation, and a pictoral history of the award-winning exhibit “Kodomo No…
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Lunar New Year Celebration @ North Seattle College
Happy Lunar New Year!!! Come celebrate The Year of the Dragon with us at North Seattle College
Find out more »Lunar New Year Celebration with the Phinney Neighborhood Association
Happy Lunar New Year!!! Come celebrate The Year of the Dragon with us at Phinney Center! This FREE neighborhood event runs from 1pm - 4pm It will be an inclusive and diverse new event for North Seattle that honors the traditions of the Asian cultures that celebrate the Lunar New Year and supports local Asian-led businesses and organizations. Our current PhinneyWood Lunar New Year plans include: Lantern making at the Phinney Center from 1-4 pm LQ Lion Dance performance at…
Find out more »Japan-America Society of the State of Washington JUMP
Join the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Japan-America Society of the State of Washington as we honor Nisei Veterans and celebrate the strong ties between Japan and the USA. We encourage active and veteran service members to take part in this event and connect with the community! There will be delicious Japanese and American food, presentations from guest speakers, a special classical Japanese dance performed by Mari Ikeda-Wilson, and an exciting Taiko performance by Seattle Kokon Taiko! Everyone is Welcome! There is…
Find out more »CIDBIA Lunar New Year Celebration
Welcome to CIDBIA's annual Lunar New Year Celebration. 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon! Vendor booths will line up along S King St., dance performances and music will take place throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park, foodies will have the opportunity to explore 40+ food walk destinations — you can truly feel the atmosphere of this cultural intersection. We look forward to celebrating with you soon! The Lunar New Year Celebration highlights each zodiac animal and celebrates the…
Find out more »March 2024
Shinka Evolution: LeMay- America’s Car Museum’s Japanese Vintage Car Show
LeMay – America’s Car Museum is proud to announce Shinka: An Immersive Japanese Automobile Exhibit, opening to the public on March 16, 2024. This one-of-a-kind exploration of Japan’s automotive heritage will offer visitors unparalleled access to some of the most iconic and important vehicles to come out of Japan. The display will feature everything from classic models that laid the foundation of the Japanese automotive identity, to legends of the ’90s and their modern-day successors, providing Museum guests the opportunity…
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Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival will take place on April 12-14: 11am-5pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. Seattle Kokon Taiko is performing on Saturday, April 13 in the Armory. Time: 4pm performance Seattle Armory Building 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109 Seattle Center Festál presents Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival in partnership…
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