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Jazz Band Hiroshima Returns to Seattle

The North American Post March 8, 2013 0

Hiroshima performs in Seattle on Jan. 15 – 17 drawing long-time band and jazz fans. Photo by Hajime Watanabe/ The North American Post By Hajime Watanabe The North American Post They just

Movie Voices One World, One Love, One Family

The North American Post February 7, 2013 0

By Cody Sokkappa The North American Post On Dec. 8, before the movie screening of Jun Ai at the Asian Resource Center in the International District, my ears were filled with whispers of both

Seattle Betsuin Celebrates New Year

Shihou Sasaki February 7, 2013 0

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Church celebrated the New Year at its gym on Jan. 6 gathering hundreds of members and guests from the Nikkei community organizations. After an announcement of the new church officers, the

Nikkei Films Shown in Seattle Asian American Film Festival

The North American Post February 1, 2013 0

Hibakusha/ Images courtesy of Seattle Asian American Film Festival By The North American Post The Seattle Asian American Film Festival will celebrate nation-wide Asian American media artists and their works on Jan. 25

Showcase of Local and International Talent at City Arts Fest

Travis Suzaka November 9, 2012 0

The Head and the Heart’s Jonathan Russell plays a solo acoustic set on Capitol Hill at the All Pilgrims Church. Seattle is known worldwide as being a mecca for music, where numeous legendary

Sansei Journal – On Dance Lessons

David Yamaguchi May 23, 2012 0

Pairs dance Salsa after men practice steps that fit music beats 1-2-3, and women do the same for steps that follow on beats 5-6-7. Photo by Shiho Sasaki / The North American Post. MY INTRODUCTION

Kodomo no Hi: Seattle Celebrates Children’s Day

Tammy Chang May 9, 2012 0

A clear Sunday sky successfully draws nearly 1,000 visitors to JCCCW’s annual Kodomo no Hi event. Photo by Tammy Chang. Colorful flying carp streamers and origami cranes decorated the Japanese Cultural & Community Center

Drum Beat Commemorates 70 Years of Remembrance

The North American Post Staff February 22, 2012 0

Seattle Kokon Taiko begins performing for the Day of Remembrance on Sunday. Photo by Yuki Hatano/ The North American Post. The 2012 Day of Remembrance Taiko Concert at Seattle University gathered over 300 attendees to

Sake Tasting with Deems Event Successful

The North American Post Staff November 27, 2011 0

The first benefit event by the Hokubei Hochi Foundation, Sake Tasting with the Deems Tsutakawa Quartet, had over 130 attendees last Wednesday at the Nagomi Teahouse Space in the International District. While enjoying six

Local Musician Joins Japan Relief Effort

The North American Post Staff October 31, 2011 0

Jazz musician Emi Meyer and her music fellows Motoki Yamaguchi of drum and Masanori Hattori of bass joined local Japan Relief charity concerts “Kizuna” last week. The trio performed in Tula’s on Oct. 16