June 2019
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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Vashon Island Japan Festival
Date: September 14, 2019 Festival Time: 11:00am - 8:00pm SKT Performance Times: 12:00pm & 2:30pm Location: Mukai Farm & Garden, 18017 107th Avenue SW, Vashon, WA 98070 Join Mukai Farm & Garden for our 2nd annual Vashon Japan Festival! Celebrate the newly replanted gardens of Mukai Farm & Garden. Learn what’s happening at the historic fruit processing plant and how you can be a part of this vibrant community venue. The Vashon Japan Festival is a traditional Japanese style street…
Find out more »2019 Japan Week @ Bellevue College
2019 Japan Week @ Bellevue College Saturday, September 28, 2019 Event: 10:00am - 5:00pm Bellevue College 3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA SKT Performance: 11:00am - 11:30am Bldg. L-Courtyard FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING FREE WIFI The opening Saturday of Japan Week is a Japanese festival “Matsuri,” open to the public and dedicated to celebrating Japan’s rich culture and history. Join us for a day of games, music, workshops, and activities: Play with traditional Japanese toys in the “kids” corner, shop…
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Japanese Garden Maple Festival
Photo by Eric Guevremont Join us for Momijigari (紅葉狩り) – the beloved tradition of appreciating nature’s art. Each day brings out more colors to the Seattle Japanese Garden during this time of year creating a breathtaking view. We have Self-guided Maple Tour Brochures, Maple Scavenger Hunt & Maple Leaf Origami available (11am-1pm) everyday with other special cultural experiences waiting for you on weekends during the festival. 11 am - 1 pm - Maple Scavenger Hunt & Maple Origami Photo by…
Find out more »December 2019
Redmond Lights Holiday Event
This progressive, three-part event starts at Redmond City Hall and takes you on a luminary walk along the Sammamish River Trail to Downtown Park and the Redmond Town Center. At City Hall campus, you’ll enjoy music performances and the tree lighting ceremony! View light and art installations and thousands of luminaries as you stroll down the Redmond Central Connector. More art and music awaits you at Downtown Park. On Saturday evening, a Winter Wonderland awaits you at Redmond Town Center,…
Find out more »January 2020
Mochi Tsuki Festival at Bainbridge Island
31st Annual Mochi Tsuki Festival Saturday, January 4, 2020 Woodward Middle School 9125 Sportsman Club Rd NE, Bainbridge Island 11 AM to 3 PM Seattle Kokon Taiko Performances at 12pm and 2pm This event is free and no pre-registration is required. Bainbridge Island Ferry Schedule 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…
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