Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center - Now until 6pm on Sunday, April 26th 2015!

                                               

 

    Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

                   Go and enjoy all things Japanese during this wonderful festival happening at Seattle Center this weekend!

For more info. go here. 

Japanese Winter Festival with puppet show, Taiko Drumming, Kid's Kimono Show and more at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue - Sunday, January 25th 2015 from 11am-3:30pm

Head to Crossroads Mall and check out the Japanese Winter Festival!

Come & enjoy a wonderful event with:

Balloon Art

Kids' Kimono Show

Puppet Show

Japanese Taiko Drumming

Sumi-e Work Shop

Craft Sale

Calligraphy Demo

Event location: South Concourse & Market Stage

For more info. go here.

Bunka no Hi 2014 - a Japanese Culture Festival at JCCCW in Seattle - Sunday, November 16th 2014 from 11am-5pm

Head to Seattle and enjoy Bunka no Hi!

" Bunka no Hi is the JCCCW’s premier annual cultural event and is a celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage. Bunka no Hi is filled with performances, cultural demonstrations, games, and other activities as a true community wide event, with booths and informational displays from a variety of local vendors and nonprofit organizations. No matter where your interests lie, Bunka no Hi will have something for everyone! "

Event Exhibitors & Activities:

Exhibitor / Activity All Day / Demonstration

Bean Fish Food

Budokan Judo Dojo Demonstration

Calligraphy – Midori Kono Thiel All Day

Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle – Furoshiki Workshop All Day

Haiku NW & Rainier Ginsha Haiku Workshop (ENG/JPN) All Day

Hosekibako All Day – 20% Off Sale

Hyogo Business and Cultural Center All Day

Kabuki Academy Demonstration

Kamishibai – Paper Theater (ENG/JPN) Demonstration

Kaze Daiko Demonstration

Kirigami & Origami All Day

Koto – Miyagikai Demonstration

Math Abacus School of Seattle – Soroban All Day

Minyo Folk Dancing Demonstration – Audience Interaction!

Nikkei Bunko All Day

Omoide (Memories) Project Demonstration

Regional Taiko Group Demonstration

Sakura Con All Day

Seattle Go Center All Day

Seattle Seido Karate Demonstration

Setsuko Pastry All Day – Food Vendor

Shakuhachi (Japanese Flute) Demonstration

Story Telling – Lori Whaley Demonstration

Tea Ceremony Demonstration

Tokyo Dog All Day – Food Vendor

Wotagei Demonstration – Audience Interaction!

For more info. go  here.

"Aki Matsuri" - aka Fall Festival - A festival of Japanese Culture with workshops, demos, martial arts, puppet shows and more - Saturday and Sunday, September 6th and 7th from 10am-6pm (until 4:30pm on Sunday)

Head to Bellevue College and experience this wonderful festival!

" Every Fall, ENMA presents "Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival)", a 2-day program of Japanese cultural, educational, and fun events for all age groups.

The Aki Matsuri is a celebration of Japan's rich cultural heritage. A large number of local artists and craftpersons practicing Japanese-style arts and crafts (including the performing arts and martial arts), and Japan related businesses & organizations will be participating during the entire two day event activities. 

2014 will be our 17th year to present the Aki Matsuri. "2014 Aki Matsuri" will be held on September 6 (Saturday) and 7 (Sunday), 2014 at the Bellevue College's main campus located in Bellevue, Washington. " 

For more info. go here.

KODOMO NO HI (CHILDREN'S DAY FESTIVAL) AT JCCCW IN SEATTLE - SUNDAY, MAY 4TH 2014 FROM 11AM-5PM

   

For more info. go here.

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center - Now through Sunday, April 25th - 27th 2014 - Various times

Sounds beautiful and fun!

" Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japan through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods and games. This year's feast for the senses features Taiko drumming, artisan demonstrations, and a theatrical stage production, Otokichi about the first Japanese shipwreck survivors on US (Washington state) soil.

The Festival was founded 39 Years ago in appreciation of 1,000 cherry trees gifted to Seattle by Prime Minister Takeo Miki on behalf of the Japanese government in commemoration of the nation’s bicentennial. It is the first ethnic festival to be held at Seattle Center annually and the oldest in the Seattle Center Festál series. "

For more info. go here.

Sponge Presents Free Japanese Cultural Event for Families: Setsubun, New Year’s Bean-Throwing Festival in Bellevue - Saturday, February 1st 2014 from 2-4pm - RSVP!

What fun! 

" Sponge invites families to a free cultural event in February at its center in Bellevue, to celebrate the Japanese tradition of Setsubun. For Setsubun, we throw fuku mame (fortune beans) at the ogre Oni to drive away bad luck and welcome good fortune. Come make an Oni mask, throw beans at funny ogres, eat Japanese snacks and enjoy a free children’s Japanese language mini-class. "

RSVPs are recommended; call 206-227-7138 or email events@spongeschool.com. 

For more information about Sponge go here.

6th Annual "Bunka no Hi" at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) in Seattle - Sunday, November 3rd 2013 from 11am-5pm

" Bunka no Hi is the JCCCW's premier annual cultural event and is a celebration of Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage. Bunka no Hi is filled with performances, cultural demonstrations, games, and other activities as a true community wide event, with booths and informational displays from a variety of local vendors and nonprofit organizations. No matter where your interests lie, Bunka no Hi will have something for everyone! "

Bunka no Hi 2013 Highlights:

Nintendo Wii U, Soroban,

 

Martial Arts, Haiku Poetry,

 

    Tea Ceremony, Minyo Folk Dancing

 

Seattle Go Center, Taiko, 

Consulate General of Japan in Seattle, NW Nikkei Museum:      

                  Bases as Bridges: Baseball from Japan to the U.S.,

and Much More!

For more info. go here.

 

16th Annual Aki Matsuri (Japanese Fall Festival) at Bellevue College - Now, Saturday, September 7th until 4:30pm on September 8th 2013

Go and enjoy a celebration of Japan's rich cultural heritage!

" A two-day program of Japanese cultural and educational events for all ages! The matsuri includes 2 full days of on-stage Performing Arts, Martial Art demonstrations by local dojo members, Puppet Shows based on Japanese Folk Tales, Tea Ceremony and Ikebana demonstrations, more than 75 exhibit booths, and workshops (bonsai, shakuhaxhi, and taiko). Meet with Aki Matsuri Mascot and friends! Browse through "Nomi-no-ichi … a Japanese style flea market" to make a lucky find! "

For more info. go here.

Kodomo no Hi (Children's Day Festival) at JCCCW in Seattle - Sunday, May 5th 2013 from 11am-5pm

 

 

" Children's Day is a fun and exciting introduction to the rich world of children’s culture in Japan. JCCCW welcomes families in the community to take part in the Kodomo no Hi festival as an opportunity to experience multiculturalism while celebrating the health and growth of all children. "

 

 

Highlights include:

 

Traditional Games

Armor and helmet try-on and information table by the Consulate General of Japan in Seattle

Kamishibai (Japanese Story Telling)

Martial Arts

Music

Manga Workshop  

Water Yoyo

Northwest Nikkei Museum - Art Behind Barbed Wire exhibit

Nikkei Bunko (Library)

Hosekibako (Resale Shop)

Mariner Moose

And More!

For more info. go here.

 

 

 

 

Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center - Friday, April 26th-Sunday, April 28th 2013 - Various times

Take the family and enjoy and learn about all things Japanese!

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival 

" Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Japan through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods and games. This feast for the senses features Taiko drumming and artisan demonstrations. This year, the Festival will attempt to create a Guinness World Record with the Japanese Abacus Challenge of the Super Computer.

The 38th annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival focuses on the theme of Numbers. Did you know that the name "Google" was adopted from the word "Googol," which signifies the number digit - One, followed by 100 zeros? Do you know how many zeros a "Nivenonagintillion" contains? The Festival delves into these and other numeric fascinations. It also will attempt to create a new Guinness World Record involving a challenge between a Japanese Abacus device called Soroban and the Super Computer. "

For more info. go here.

"Bunka no Hi" Japanese Culture Day - at the JCCCW in Seattle - Sunday, November 4th 2012 from 11am-5pm

For more info. go here.

Japanese Kabuto Origami Event for Kids at Miki House in Bellevue - Sunday, May 6th 2012 from 1-5pm

Check out this fun event for kids celebrating Children's Day!


" Kabuto is the traditional Samurai warrior’s helmet. Japanese people have been celebrating children’s health and happiness on Children’s Day, May 5, for centuries and Kabuto is the symbol of its celebration. At this event, children and families are invited to fold wearable paper Kabuto together with instructors. Each family who participates in the event will receive a complimentary Uchiwa, the traditional Japanese fan. One complimentary Uchiwa is offered per family while supplies last. "

No reservation required.


For more info. go here.

"Kodomo no Hi" (Children's Day) at Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington in Seattle - Sunday, May 6th 2012 from 11am-5pm

Image courtesy of JCCCW

JCCCW is hosting the annual "Kodomo no Hi" event at the Cultural Center.  "Kodomo no Hi" will feature children’s games, activities, singing, dancing, crafts, demos, coloring contest, scavenger hunt, storytelling, and displays  as well as cultural performances and exhibitions such as Taiko and Karate. This is a fun and popular event!

Here is the schedule for the day: 

 

11:30am   Seattle Seido Karate 

11:30am   Kamishibai 

11:45am   Karen Akada (Children’s songs)

12:00pm   Calligraphy by Midori Thiel

12:40pm   Kaze Daiko 

  1:00pm    Budokan Judo Club

  1:30pm  Kamishibai by Fumi Groves

  2:00pm  Kimochi Band (Music)

  3:00pm Kamishibai by Fumi Groves

  3:15pm  The Minyo Dancers (Folk song) 

  4:15pm  Okinawa Kenjinkai Taiko

All-day Activities:

■Manju Sale(Umai-do)

■Kanji Name Tag Making (Japanese Language School) 

■Fish with Streamer Making

■Koinobori & Kabuto Origami

■Koinobori Hat Making

■Manga Workshop  

■Koinobori Windsock Making

■Kokeshi Doll Making

■Kendama Demo, Making & Game

■Kanzashi Making

■Musha Ningyo & Ohinasama Coloring Contest

■LaQ

■Happi & Yukata Try-on (Hyogo Business & Cultural Center) 

■Paper Sumo Making & Matches

■Kokeshi & Samurai Cutouts

■Water Yoyo

■Scavenger Hunt

■Japanese Consulate Information & Paper Kabuto Making

■Yoroi & Ohinasama Display & Yoroi Try-on 

■Yoroi Factory

■Northwest Nikkei Museum - Art Behind Barbed Wire exhibit

■ Nikkei Bunko (Library)

■ Hosekibako (Resale Shop)

For more info. go here and here.

Japanese Anime and more for Teens at the Bothell Library - Thursday, January 26th 2012 from 3:30-5pm

Do you have a teen or know a teen that loves manga and anime? Do you think they would be interested in learning more about all things Japanese? Then have them check out this event featuring things from the Japanese culture like anime plus fun Japanese-themed projects and activities.  Snacks will be provided as well.



For more info. go here.

Free make and take at Michaels - Passport to Fun - Japan - Tuesday, July 19th from 11am-2pm

Free make and take Passport to Fun projects at Michaels again. This time Japan is highlighted with a foam printing block and origami craft.

For more info. go here.

Cherry Blossom & Japanese Festival this weekend at Seattle Center April 1st - 3rd

Go see the beautiful Cherry Blossom and Japanese Festival this weekend for free at the Seattle Center!

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

April 1-3, 2011 Seattle Center House, Fisher Pavilion

http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal/detail.asp?ev_eventnum=4  From their website:  Explore Seattle’s deep connections with Japan and celebrate the beauty of spring at the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival. Presented by the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee.   What can you do in 2011? Learn the game GO, play with Japanese toys and participate in a tea ceremony demonstration, while you explore Seattle’s deep connections with Japan and celebrate the beauty of spring. The event is a feast for the senses. Delicious food, Taiko drumming, Japanese artisan demonstrations, skate board routines and artwork present both a modern and ancient view of this complex culture.