Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington

The Nikkei Heritage Association
of Washington (NHAW)
is a
501(c)(3) organization.

The Japanese Culture and Community Center
of Washington
is a project
of the NHAW.
2010

Omoide
Omoide: Childhood Memories is a book of personal short stories comprised of childhood recollections of the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans.  The Omoide project supports social studies educators and classroom learning by providing primary source content including a presentation by the authors. (Read more...)


Project: Community!
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Pacific Northwest, in partnership with JCCCW, has put together Project: Community!   Our goal is to foster youth leadership through a variety of activities with a built in mentorship program. Students in the program will learn more about themselves while also learning how to make a difference in the community. (Read more...)


Nikkei Genealogy
Have you ever wanted to learn more about your family tree? Unsure of what genealogy resources are available? Don't know where to start or how to begin? We will show you how! This fun and informative two-evening workshop will help you get organized, identify resources and get you started on tracing your family history!

  • Immigration documents,
  • US Census records,
  • War Relocation Act files,
  • National Registries,
  • Websites, Directories and more!

First session: Wednesday, June 2nd, at 1:30-3:30 OR 6:30-8:30
We will get you organized and give you the tools to begin gathering information!
Second session: Wednesday, June 16th, at 1:30-3:30 OR 6:30-8:30
We will take the information you have gathered and help you begin the amazing journey of tracing and documenting your family roots.

Space is limited and registration is required.
To register: email admin@jcccw.org or call (206) 568-7114


Minidoka Revisited
The past, present and future of the Minidoka War Relocation Authority Camp will be the subject of the 4th Omoide community forum held on May 15, 1 to 3 pm, at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington located at 1414 South Weller street.

The forum entitled "Minidoka Revisited" will focus on the experiences of Japanese Americans who were incarcerated at Minidoka, the importance and history of the pilgrimage and remembrance effort and what is being done to preserve the Minidoka historical site for future
generations.

Panelist will include former Minidoka internees, the sponsors of the annual Minidoka Pilgrimage and guest panelists Rev. Brooks Andrews, of Stanwood and Ms. Anna Tamura of the National Park Service. Rev. Andrews will talk about his father, Rev. Emery Andrews, who moved with his Seattle congregation to Idaho to assist camp residents. Ms. Tamura will discuss the future plans for the site now designated as the Minidoka Internment National Monument.

The public is invited to attend and light refreshments will be served. The Omoide Project is an oral history program dedicated to preserving the memories of Japanese Americans incarcerated during the Second World War as well as the history and experiences of the Seattle area Nikkei community that is run through the Japanese Community and Cultural Center of Washington. The next Omoide community forum will be held on October 16th and feature the experiences of the "Shin Issei" people of Japanese ancestry who immigrated to the United States after World War 2.


NW Nikkei Museum
Committee meets regularly and reviews software and hardware options for the NW Nikkei Museum. The collection has been finalized and stored in Building II, and is ready to transition to the next phase  of inventory and cataloguing. Contact Bif at bif@jcccw.org.


Mosaic - Multiethnic Heritage Group
Partnering with MAViN Foundation, this group focuses on issues related to multiethnic and multicultural heritage. Contact Jamie at jamies@jcccw.org for more information.
Next meeting: March 11 at JCCCW!


LGBTQQIA API Affinity Group
Safe and nurturing place where API folks can come together, get support, develop friendships, share in community and plan and participate in activities, events and special occasions. Contact Bif at bif@jcccw.org for more information.

We are excited to be working in solidarity with Tadaima. Tadaima is a group for all folks from the Japanese Diaspora. Mixed race/ethnic folks are welcome and encouraged. This is a new group and they are focusing on teach-ins and group building/anti-oppression activities. Come check them out at their facebook or google group. Okaeri!


Japanese Conversation Club
Konnichiwa Minasama! Nihongo ga hanasemasu ka? For anyone who is interested in sharpening or keeping up their Japanese language skills, the Japanese Conversation Club is for you. It is a chance to practice with speakers of all levels, improve on language skills, learn about japanese culture and make new friends!

When: Every Thursday, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Where:        JCCCW, 1414 S. Weller St
Cost:   $5
Next meeting times:    7/22, 29, 8/5,12, 19,26

More information is available at machikow@jcccw.org or Machiko Wada at (206) 568-7114.


An nai
An nai is the JCCCW Docent Program where volunteers lead historic and informational tours of the JCCCW campus including buildings and programs.


Ganbaru
This is the  JCCCW Intern Program. Youth and young professionals volunteer on communications, museum and library sciences, organizational development and programs. Contact admin@jcccw.org if you are interested in joining the Ganbaru program.


Yoisho!
Program for and about JCCCW volunteers, such as volunteer appreciation, recruitment, engagement and retention. Volunteers have supported us in many of our events, such as Bunka no Hi, Mochitsuki, Rummage Sale, and more (Check out our recent events). Contact admin@jcccw.org for more details.


Nikkei Bunko
Japanese Language Library open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10am - 2pm. Contact admin@jcccw.org
Programs at JCCCW