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In this Issue

JCCCW News, Notices and Special Events
- JCCCW Rummage Sale is July 10!
- Partners in Preservation Grant
- Japanese Community Service donates $50,000
- Japanese Language School Update
- 2010 Minidoka Pilgrimage
- Project: Community! Graduation
Programs, Classes and Workshops at JCCCW
- Seattle Japanese Language School
- Volunteers Needed for JCCCWs Nikkei Bunko
- Summer 2010 Youth Taiko Workshop
- Hyogo BCC Opens New Gallery at JCCCW
- The School of TAIKO
- Additional Classes
JCCCW Clubs and Groups
- Mosaic
- Yoisho! JCCCW Volunteering
- Japanese Conversation Club
- Ganbaru JCCCW Internship Program
Community Notices
- The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
- Uwajimaya Is Searching For A New Bag Design
- Public Performance: Taste a Taiko Sampler!
Community Events Calendar



JCCCW News, Notices and Special Events


July 10: Rummage Sale

Rummage sale

Rummage Sale- July 10, 9AM - 3PM. Start your spring cleaning now. Clean out your storage and support the Cultural Center! We are looking for donations of items to be sold at our annual Rummage Sale. Items of special interest are: Japanese collectibles, antiques, artwork, dolls, toys, gently-used clothes, household goods, dishes, records, and more.

Drop off your donations on July 8th (Thursday) and 9th (Friday) from 9AM to 7PM.

This is a huge sale and we have lots of items for you and your family. Bargains and treasures abound at this sale! Asian Antiques and Collectibles, Clothing, Records, Sporting Goods, Books, Housewares, Kimono and much more! There is something for everyone.

We will only accept items that are clean and in good working order, and unfortunately we cannot accpet the following items: baby furniture, baby car seats, mattresses, large furniture, microwaves, TVs, computers, exercise machines, outdated magazines, skis, ski boots and bowling balls. Check out our website for a complete listing of items.

We are also scheduling volunteers for the Rummage Sale from 7:30AM to 4PM on the day of the sale, and 9AM - 8PM on the two set-up days. We appreciate if people would like to help out for the whole day, but we ask that our volunteers sign up for a minimum of 4-hour shifts. Come see old friends, meet new ones and have FUN!

Interested volunteers should contact admin@jcccw.org or call (206) 568-7114.


WE WON!! $75,000 Partners in Preservation Grant!

Thank you all for voting (and re-voting) for the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington and for supporting our successful Kodomo no Hi open house event!

After a month-long flurry of activity, your strong support helped us win the 4th highest amount awarded from the $1 million grant competition from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation for noteworthy historic sites in Puget Sound! (For full details click here: www.preservationnation.org/partners-in-preservation/seattle/)

Our $75,000 grant will help restore the main façade of our National Historic Register buildings by replacing the existing asbestos and vinyl siding and restoring them with original wood siding and windows. Out of 25 finalists, the JCCCW was honored to be one of the 11 major grant award winners.

Thank you again for all of your support – we couldn’t have done it without you!!

Japanese Community Service of Seattle gives $50.000 to JCCCW!

As a show of deep community and generational support, one of the oldest Japanese community organizations – the Japanese Community Service of Seattle (JCS) – donated $50,000 to one of the youngest – the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington, becoming the JCCCW’s newest Founding Family that will list the names of all past and current presidents of the JCS.

“The generous donation from the JCS was a delightful surprise,” JCCCW President Lori Matsukawa said. “We are humbled by this vote of confidence from the longtime caretakers of the Japanese Language School. We cannot – and will not – let them down.”

“Now that the merger (between the Nikkei Heritage Association of Washington and the Japanese Language School) is complete (to create the JCCCW), the only thing the JCS thought about was how to show our full support and to make sure that the project is successful,” JCS President Tsutomu “Tom” Sasaki said at the JCCCW’s June Board Meeting. “We have been watching and evaluating how (new CEO Clarence Moriwaki) has stepped in and taken charge. We are very comfortable with his ability to follow through and the board’s leadership, and therefore we are committing basically 100% of our savings to fund this project.”

Sasaki hopes that their generous gift will inspire support and contributions to the JCCCW from other Nikkei and Japanese American organizations and individuals.

Japanese Language School of Seattle Update

 

Summer Japanese languages classes are underway for adult evening classes and Saturday summer school classes began on July 3.  The regular Saturday classes – which run during a normal school year – ended on June 19 with an end-of-year ceremony for the 85 students where perfect and near-perfect attendance certificates were presented by JCCCW CEO Clarence Moriwaki. “I applaud each and everyone one of you for coming in your Saturdays to learn Japanese and gain an appreciation of Japanese culture and heritage,” Moriwaki said.

 To celebrate the ending of the JLS school year, the students enjoyed the annual Undokai (field day) event on June 12 held at the Seattle Buddhist Church Park. About 75 students and their parents attended, cheered on by seniors from nearby Nikkei Manor and Seattle Keiro as they played and competed in numerous games and activities.

 The JLS also held another successful “Annual Plant Sale” on June 5th, on the wood deck outside of the Nikkei Bunko (Japanese Language Library).


2010 Minidoka Pilgrimage
From June 24th - June 27th, more than 150 people from all over the United States participated in the 2010 Minidoka Pilgrimage in Twin Falls Idaho, the highly anticipated official event to the Minidoka Concentration Camp that has been ongoing annually since 2002.
This year’s pilgrimage marked the first time that the Minidoka Pilgrimage partnered with the Civil Liberties Symposium sponsored by the College of Southern Idaho. Currently in its fifth year, the Civil Liberties Symposium focuses on civil liberties issues relating to Japanese American incarceration and consists of a series of presentations by college professors, academics, social justice and civil liberties advocates. Entitled “Civil Liberties and the Arts”, this year’s symposium featured a number of different artists, filmmakers and authors. Pilgrimage participants were able to attend the second day of the symposium on June 25th which included presentations by Seattle area natives Roger Shimomura and Larry Matsuda; Jeanne, Wakatsuki-Houston, author of Farewell to Manzanar ; and Mira Nakashima, daughter of acclaimed artist George Nakashima. 

Pilgrimage participants visited the Minidoka National Historic site and walked on the very ground where the Minidoka Concentration camp once stood. They were also able to hear from Superintendent Wendy Jansen who talked about the upcoming renovations and additions to the site which will make it more visible and add to the considerable history already present. Perhaps the most personal and meaningful aspect of this and every pilgrimage is the ample time given for former incarcerees to share their stories and for everyone to discuss the importance of preserving the historical legacy of Japanese American incarceration, the effect that it had on the community and the relevance that it continues to have today in light of the discrimination that all communities of color continue to face. 

While the pilgrimage is devoted to remembering Japanese American internment and the injustices that occurred at the Minidoka Concentration Camp, it is also a unique opportunity for building community and fellowship amongst pilgrims.  The 2010 Pilgrimage also featured lively performances by Portland Taiko, the Ukulele group from Nikkei Horizons as well as a Karaoke night and Tanko Bushi dance. Throughout the pilgrimage there was a tremendous outpouring of emotions, support and universally all in attendance were touched by the proceedings. For more information about the Minidoka Pilgrimage please visit www.minidokapilgimage.org.

Project: Community! Graduation
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The Japanese Community and Cultural Center's first annual Project: Community! graduation will be held on July 20th from 2 PM – 4 PM at the JCCCW located at 1414 South Weller Street.

Graduation will feature a presentation of the Project: Community! culminating project and reflection by the participants on the importance of leadership and the role of youth in the community. The public is invited and all are encouraged to come out in support of the first Project: Community! graduating class. Some food and drinks will be provided but this event is a potluck so please bring your favorite dish to share.

We hope you can make it! For inquiries and RSVP, please contact projectcommunity@jcccw.org or admin@jcccw.org. You can also call us at (206) 568- 7114 for more information.

(Project: Community! is a new youth leadership program run by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington in partnership with the Japanese American Citizens League. The program is geared toward high school students and focuses on developing self identity, creating awareness of the issues affecting Japanese America and increasing youth leadership within the Nikkei community. Project: Community! is organized around a variety of hands on learning sessions and dynamic projects that are designed to enrich students through knowledge of self identity, a sense of place and community. Previous activities featured unique field trips and special activities including a historical walking tour of Nihonmachi led by Uncle Bob Santos and a Q&A session with internationally acclaimed artist and Seattle native son Roger Shimomura. )



Programs, Classes and Workshops at JCCCW


Seattle Japanese Language School

 

While the Japanese Language School has ended and summer vacation and summer JLS classes are just getting underway, it’s really not too early to think about enrolling for classes this fall.
 
The Japanese Language School year starts on Saturday, September 11 from 9 – 11 AM, with beginning to advanced Japanese language classes for children ages 6 and up.
 
New evening Japanese language classes for adults begin on August 16 and run for eight weeks, for beginning and intermediate skill levels.
 
To enroll or for more information, please contact us at JLS@cccw.org , call 206 323-0250 or visit the website at http://www.jcccw.org/JLSClasses.html



Volunteers Needed for JCCCWs Nikkei Bunko

Nikkei Bunko is a Japanese language library located at the JCCCW. The library has a large collection of both current and historical Japanese language books available for loan. Currently the library is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 10AM-2PM. In order for the library to reach a wider audience, we would like to extend these hours and open the library on Saturdays during the Japanese Language School’s hours of instruction.




Job Description: Volunteer librarians are needed to take care of daily operational duties of the library; including:
· opening/closing
· greeting guests
· providing assistance to guests if needed
· tidying up
· organizing of books, etc.

When: Tuesdays – 2PM - 6PM; Fridays – 2PM - 6PM; Saturdays – 9AM - 1PM
Where: The Nikkei Bunko is located at: 511 16th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144

Qualifications:
· Japanese language ability (reading & writing)
· Friendly attitude
· Interest in Japanese language literature
· Dedication to sharing and promoting Japanese & Japanese American culture

How to Apply: If interested, please email us at:admin@jcccw.org. Or call the office at: 206-568-7114. Or stop by the office at 511 16th Ave S, Seattle, Wa 98144. For more information, visit the JCCCW website

 

Summer 2010 Youth Taiko Workshop!

 

KAZE DAIKO is a performing taiko group for youth and young adults with strong ties to the local Japanese-American community. In Kazedaiko, we strive to develop an appreciation of Japanese music and movement; to learn about Japanese and Japanese American culture, history and heritage; to help members develop and maintain a sense of identity, pride and self-confidence; to reach out to a broader community in support of diversity, tolerance and mutual education; to foster teamwork and unity of purpose.

Summer 2010 Youth Taiko Workshop:
At the Japanese Culture Community Center (JCCCW) 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle

8 classes on Wednesdays from 5PM - 6PM starting June 23 ending August 11th. Cost: $80 Please contact Peter Matsudaira at haruminik@comcast.net to reserve your spot.

Hyogo BCC Opens New Japanese Gallery


On June 10, the Hyogo Business and Cultural Center hosted more than 70 people at a festive grand opening reception of their new Hyogo Gallery. Featuring unique traditional crafts and cultural exhibits from Washington state’s sister prefecture (state) in Japan, the items ranged from beautiful pottery, textiles and clothing to exquisite hand-made candles to traditional woven baskets. Indeed, on hand at the reception were master artisans who performed demonstrations who actually made the candles and baskets before the eyes of amazed onlookers.
 
The Hyogo Gallery is located at 1414 South Weller and is usually open during normal business hours, five days a week – please contact the Hyogo Business and Cultural Center for more information at 206 728-0610, office@hyogobcc.org or visit their website at http://www.hyogobcc.org/

 


The School of TAIKO

The School of TAIKO, founded by Ringtaro Tateishi who is a professional Taiko drummer and former member of ONDEKOZA, a world renowned Japanese Taiko team. From 1989 to 2000, he was the group artistic director. And after he left, he instructed the members of ONDEKOZA and performed with them until 2002. In his team life, he visited over 26 countries and held over 1,000 performances. He also participated in their "U.S.A. Running Tour".....

To see more visit the School of Taiko website One of their mission is ... give a chance to know Japan and make the place to do self-study with Taiko world!

And most important thing is ...... TAIKO IS VERY FUN!!!!
They recently opened a facebook page. Click here to join Facebook.


Additional Classes

There are plenty of activities and classes available at the JCCCW, such as karate (Tom Tanaka), judo (Budokan Dojo) and Taiko (One World Taiko). Please check out our website for more information:
http://www.jcccw.org/Classes-at-JCCCW.html



JCCCW Groups and Clubs


Mosaic

In partnership with the MAViN Foundation, this group focuses on mixed heritage experiences within the Japanese American community.

Meetings are held regularly at JCCCW.Come and be part of the discussion and socializing.
More info by contacting JamieS@jcccw.org
or join our Mosaic group page on Facebook.


Yoisho! JCCCW Volunteering

“Yoisho” is a Japanese word used to express physical effort. Likewise, the JCCCW’s Yoisho! Program is the part of the organization that allows us to provide programs and events for the community and achieve our goal of promoting and sharing Japanese and Japanese American history and heritage. This vital piece of the JCCCW’s operation, of course, is our volunteers. Our volunteers come from various cultural, social, and education backgrounds, which makes it such a great learning experience.

 

The goal of the Yoisho! Program is to engage people throughout our community in volunteerism and foster leadership. Yoisho! also strives to maximize the learning experience of volunteers involving them in our organization more so than most volunteer opportunities allow. Since volunteers are the backbone of the JCCCW, another goal of Yoisho! is to acknowledge the hard work of volunteers and offer appreciation for their devotion. To be a part of this program, visit our website to register online JCCCW. You can also call our office: 206-568-7114, or email us: Admin@jcccw.org and let us know what your interests are. We would love to have you share your skills with us!

Japanese Conversation Club

Whether you are learning Japanese and want to gain more practical speaking experience or you just want to keep your Japanese skills sharp, the JCCCWs Japanese Conversation Club has something to offer you. The club discusses a variety of topics including current events, Japanese culture, sports, literature and much more. Come together with other Japanese speakers and practice your Japanese. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 6PM - 8PM at the JCCCW located at 1414 S. Weller St. The club meets in the lounge.
See you there!

For more information please contact Machiko Wada at machikow@jcccw.org


Ganbaru JCCCW Internship Program

JCCCW is happy to offer its Ganbaru Internship Program to college students or recent college graduates. Ganbaru gives interns the opportunity to work with the JCCCW in a more involved way; working closely with our staff to coordinate and implement many of the different projects and programs at the JCCCW. The program is designed to give interns valuable work experience and acquire meaningful skills that will help them in their future careers while simultaneously making an important contribution to the JCCCW. For more information please contact Bif at Bif@jcccw.org

 


Community Notices



The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
NEW EXHIBIT:A Refugee´s Journey of Survival and Hope
May 14-December 12, 2010



See life through the eyes of a refugee through personal stories, moving photographs and multimedia. Hear first-hand accounts of how refugees survived war, violence and oppression with hopes for a better future for their families. Ponder the trials of starting a life with nothing, in strange places and foreign cities, and having to call this new place a home.

7PM - 8PM: Open to public | Free admission | No RSVP required




Uwajimaya Is Searching For A New Bag Design!
For all you graphic artists, here´s your opportunity to shine!

 

CREATE A LOOK FOR UWAJIMAYA´S DESIGN A BAG CONTEST AND WIN $1,000 IN UWAJIMAYA GIFT CARDS!The winning design will be printed on environmentally friendly shopping bags that will be available for sale at all four Uwajimaya retail locations. Our "Design Our Next Bag Contest" begins on May 18, 2010, 9:00AM (Pacific Daylight Time), and ends July 20, 2010, 4:00PM (Pacific Daylight Time). http://www.uwajimaya.com/designabag_contest.html for more information.







Public Performances: Taste a Taiko Sampler!








The 2010 Regional Taiko Gathering will present three hour-long Taiko Sampler performance programs that will be open to the public on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday, August 15 in Kane Hall 130, University of Washington. 12 groups from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, British Columbia and Alberta will perform as part of a biennial conference for taiko players in our region. Saturday programs at 1:45PM and 5:10PM. Sunday program at 1:30PM. Tickets will be available at the door only. Suggested donation of $5. See you there!

Kane Hall 130, University of Washington Saturday, August 14 1:45PM - 2:50PM Taiko Sampler #1 4 groups 5:10PM - 6:15PM Taiko Sampler #2 4 groups Sunday, August 15 1:30PM - 2:35PM Taiko Sampler #3 4 groups For more information, email playtaiko@gmail.com or call Stan at 206-919-1465.




Community Notices


ONGOING

  • Through June 13: Bloodiness: June Sekiguchi. Nikkei artist June Sekiguchi will partipate in a joint exhibition at Columbia City Gallery. Artist reception will be held at 5PM - 8PM on May 1.Call (206) 760-9843 or email kathyf@columbiacitygallery.com.
  • Through June 19: "Cultural Transcendence" exhibit, featuring Nikkei artists Heidi Kumao and Brent Watanabe among others, at Wing Luke Asian Museum. Visit www.wingluke.org or call (206) 623-5124.
  • Through June 26:Nikkei Ceramic Sculptor Kensuke Yamada exhibit his works "I and Love and You" at Catherine Person Gallery

UPCOMING

To donate to JCCCW, go to our web site at www.jcccw.org. Or you can mail your donation to NHAW and JCCCW at 1414 S. Weller St, Seattle, WA 98144 USA.