September 2023
Japan Festival Mukai Farm and Garden
https://mukaifarmandgarden.org/japan-festival-2023/ Mukai Farm & Garden’s 6th annual Vashon Japan Festival returns on Saturday, September 9th from 11-6pm. Come celebrate Vashon’s rich Japanese American history and enjoy cultural programming including Seattle Kokon Taiko drummers, Kendo Kai martial arts demonstration and our always popular nominoichi Japanese flea market. Bring the family and enjoy delicious Japanese food and drink, drop by the Children’s Village and decorate koinobori ‘carp streamers’, dance the Soran Bushi and Bon Odori, and sing karaoke Enjoy workshops including bonsai,…
Find out more »Luminata 2023
The Fremont Arts Council celebrates the autumnal equinox with our illuminated lantern parade around Green Lake! Settle Kokon Taiko opens the event at the dock at 7:30pm The lantern shop will open at 5:30 PM on Saturday September 23rd. You can purchase lanterns, with all proceeds benefiting the Fremont Arts Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The procession will begin at 7:30 PM following the lead band around Green Lake. At the end of the parade, some illuminated art will be on…
Find out more »Japan Week @ Bellevue College
Join us at the 7th Annual Japan Week at Bellevue College. This is the first fully in-person event since 2019. Come see SKT perform at 1:15pm Stay for Japanese cultural events, activities and demonstrations, including: Arts and crafts Traditional culture Pop culture Fashion and design Films Food History Holiday and festivals Home and garden Martial arts and sports Music and dance Story time Toys and games Travel
Find out more »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/
Find out more »January 2024
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…
Find out more »February 2024
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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