The Panama Hotel in Nihonmachi (Japantown) in Seattle is a 1910 hotel built by the first Seattle Japanese American architect when Japanese individuals could not own property. It was mainly used for ...

The Bellevue Arts Fair (BAF) announces the launch of Living Traditions, a new multicultural exhibition series celebrating the ...

White River Buddhist Temple Bon Odori – Sat, Jul 25; 4-9:30 p.m. White River Buddhist Temple, 3625 Auburn Wy N, Auburn. Join us for the festivities – bon dancing, taiko performances, food and more.

Ellen and Don Nakata. Location and date unknown. Photo courtesy of Susan Allen. Bainbridge Island has long been subject to power outages during the winter months. The store purchased a small generator ...

Left to right: Con. Gen. Makoto Iyori; Yuko Iyori; and Allen Nakamoto, former NVC Commander carrying wreath to the Nisei war memorial monument. Photo credit: Christine Kendrickson. On Memorial Day, ...

Local artist Miya Sukune was busy completing an exhibit for the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) in Seattle, Washington and a piece of artwork in Ober Park on Vashon Island. Both are a tribute ...

Public restrooms are located at the Seattle International District/Chinatown Light Rail Station during SeattleFWC26™ June 12–July 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Additional portable restrooms are available at ...

Japan Fair, the free weekend-long celebration of all things Japanese and Japanese American (JA), will celebrate its 10th anniversary June 26-28 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. This year’s ...

In February, Consul General of Japan in Seattle Makoto Iyori and his wife Yuko hosted a reception at their official residence welcoming home participants of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program ...

Volunteers preparing the rice for visitors to pound into a mochi mass. Photo credit: Barbara Mizoguchi. Volunteers rolling and preparing the mochi. Photo credit: Barbara Mizoguchi. Volunteer young ...

Video chat. Tsuru was able to connect with a detainee inside the NW ICE Processing Center. He shared the inadequate healthcare and severe medical conditions he suffers through inside the facility.

An honorable delegation of Japanese government and business officials observing Lumina Greenland’s mining operations. Photo courtesy: Dale Allen. Lumina Sustainable Materials Greenland (pioneering ...