Welcome to the NHAW/JCCCW/JLS website
Heritage remembered... an exceptional gift to the future.

We are an organization that is committed to preserving, promoting and sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage. We do so by creating, funding and supporting multi-cultural and intergenerational education which celebrates diversity, art, culture, and language. We are also devoted to preserving Japanese American history and heritage. By honoring both the contributions and challenges of Pacific Northwest Issei and Nisei generations, we offer publications, family legacy projects and the Northwest Nikkei Museum. 

Recently, the Seattle Japanese Language School (SJLS) and the NHAW/JCCCW have joined forces to further these efforts. This will result in growth of the cultural programs offered at the center and in doing so will encourage and advance our cultural education and preservation efforts.
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.
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Thank You for Your Votes!

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington was awarded $75.000 in the Partners in Preservation grant offered by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation for noteworthy historic sites in Puget Sound!

After a month of whirlwind voting - all the ballots are in and we are humbled by the support and effort shown by the community. We could not have done it without your help!

Our grant will allow for restoration of the main façade of the Historic Register Buildings by removing existing asbestos and vinyl siding and restoring original wood siding and windows.

Thank you for your support!!

2010 Community Rummage Sale

Click here to check out photos from our Kodomo no Hi event!
Click here to register for the
Regional Taiko Gathering in Seattle 2010!
Are you interested in learning Karate, Taiko Class or Judo??
Click here to find out about classes available at JCCCW!
What a GREAT sale! Thank you to all who assisted, volunteered, donated and purchased items! Please help us refine and better our event! Take a moment and fill out our survey - Click Here to Take Our Survey!
Japanese Community Service becomes 18th Founding Family of JCCCW with gift of $50,000