Apr 03
North American Nippon Educational Services is looking for 12 ~ 14 host families for high school students from Japan this summer for four weeks. The boys and girls are attending classes at the Northwest School Summer Program in Seattle. Desired location: Seattle or EastsideDates: July 20 – August 18, 2019Students’ ages: 15 – 17 years …
Jul 12
Come and join JETAA & friends for an informal happy hour at the Seattle Bon Odori Festival! We will be gathered in the beer garden, which is located behind the Seattle Buddhist Temple. Please note that ID will be required to enter! Who: PNW JETAA & Friends What: Beer, friends, and all the Bon Odori …
Mar 28
Hardcore Hanami Time! Sunday, April 2nd , 1-3 PM Rain or Shine – There is no Plan B! Bundle up & bring snacks to share & warm drinks! We’ll try to figure out the best place to hang out in the quad if it rains. See you Sunday! UPDATE: All buildings will be closed on …
Feb 14
This first Asia Business Forum of the year will assess the economic prospects for China, India and Japan in 2017 and the impact of President Trump’s new trade policies and campaign promises. Join ABF’s panel of experts for a lively discussion of the issues making an impact in the region and across the Pacific. As …
Jan 14
Join us for a showing of Tampopo at SIFF Cinema Uptown on Friday! An unbelievably charming ramen western (yep, that’s what it is), “Tampopo” is being shown in a beautiful 4k restoration on the big screen! To sweeten the deal, Samurai Noodle Truck will be serving ramen from 5pm in front of Uptown Cinema …
Sep 25
It’s here again! What you’ve been waiting all year! Come join us and make Japanese paper the traditional way and eat yummy snacks while you do it. All details are here: Washi Washoku Event page When: October 22nd, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: The Dojo at JCCCW Tickets: Brown Paper Tickets
Sep 14
“Reflections on Japanese Cooking” Saturday, Sept. 17 @ 12:30 pm Beginning with 16th century sword making traditions for the Imperial House of Japan to arguably some of the finest cutlery produced today, Fujiwara Aritsugu and his name are still synonymous with fine blades. Celebrating a new book simply titled, “Aritsugu“, Kinokuniya Bookstore in Seattle is hosting a special presentation this …