Ayame Kai Summer Market is a vibrant annual event that brings together community, culture, and craftsmanship in support of Keiro Northwest's eldercare programs—Nikkei Manor assisted living and Kokoro ...

Announcing the release of my new single “ETHEREAL” on February 14th on SRG Jazz/Virgin Music Group. “ETHEREAL,” (a Jeff Lorber composition) will be featured on my upcoming album, “QUANTUM.” Yuko ...

今年も、6月20日の「国際日系デー」が近づいてきました。 海外日系人協会では、この「国際日系デー」を広く広報することを目的に、 昨年、一昨年と開催し好評を得た「クイズ！NIKKEI around the WORLD」の第3弾を今年も開催します。 世界各地の日系コミュニティよりお寄せいただいた情報を元に ...

History of Seattle Nikkei Immigrants from ‘The North American Times’ This series explores the history of the pre-war Japanese community in Seattle, by reviewing articles in “The North American Times," ...

Interview by Elaine Ikoma Ko, Special to The North American Post All photos provided by Terry Takeuchi Terry Takeuchi, Seattle-born, third-generation Japanese American, is the owner of Terry’s Kitchen ...

Fifth Annual Haiku Winners Celebrated at Mukai Farm & Garden By Leah Okamoto Mann NAP Contributor On April 28, winners were announced at the Haiku Festival Finale at Mukai Farm & Garden on Vashon ...

By Mimi Shiraki NAP Contributor The Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, held at the Seattle Center from April 12 to 14, celebrated its 45th anniversary. Showcasing Japanese culture, ...

Junichi Sumi — Deputy Consul General of Japan in Seattle By Keiko Miyako Schlegel NAP Contributor Translated by Bruce Rutledge NAP General Manager Junichi Sumi Born in Shimane Prefecture in 1973.

By Hiroshi Kashiwagi, Amy Uyematsu, and traci kato-kiriyama For the column’s inaugural post, we wanted to begin with the theme of “place, location, and community” and to highlight two veteran ...

Interview by Elaine Ikoma Ko, Special to The North American Post All photos provided by Jan Johnson unless denoted otherwise. Jan Johnson is a Pacific Northwest native who has traveled extensively in ...

Japan Business Association of Seattle (Shunju Club) Supporting the Japanese Community for 60 Years. The Japan Business Association of Seattle (JBA), now colloquially known as the Shunju Club, was ...

By Chisaki Sato NAP Contributor Did you see gorgeous cherry blossoms this year? They show up for just a moment in early spring. For a short duration before the blooms disappear, people in Japan engage ...