Welcome to the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington
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.
What's Happening at JCCCW?
Here's a sampling of activities at the Cultural Center!
Register Today for the Upcoming Yuji's Omusubi 7.0 Lunch Event
Yuji’s Omusubi has quickly become one of JCCCW and HBCC’s most popular programs, bringing Japanese American and Japanese young adults together through cooking and eating Japanese and Japanese American dishes. These events give participants the opportunity to learn new recipes, create community and make new friends. On February 25th, Yuji's Omusubi participants will cook Udon, which are Japanese noodles, and also omusubi (rice-balls). Click here for more information!
Hosekibako ("Jewelbox") Resale Shop Open Thursdays, Friday & Saturdays 10 am - 3 pm
This shop is filled with Japanese art, antiques, collectibles and household treasures. Items are donated from community members adding to the ever changing inventory of Japanese items. The proceeds from sales directly support the programs and operations of the Japanese Cultural & Community Center. It's the perfect time to find a special gift this holiday season for the antique, art and collectible lovers in your life! You may donate Japanese items in good condition, come shop or even volunteer! Learn more!
Omoide ("Memory") Book Project
We offer a wonderful collection of books containing stories written by Japanese Americans about their memories before, during and after World War II. These books are a terrific gift idea to share the personal histories and experiences of Japanese Americans. You may order on-line or stop by our office.
You Can Help Contribute to an Exhibit of Arts & Crafts Made in Incarceration Camps - Hurry! Deadline is January 3, 2012.
February 19 is the 70th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066. As part of a city-wide effort to preserve the memory of this episode of American history, the NW Nikkei Museum will be curating a show featuring arts and crafts made in incarceration camps. Do you have a piece of art or craft that was made in camp? The NW Nikkei Museum is asking community members who might have pieces of camp art to loan them to the Museum for display in our upcoming exhibit. If you have something that we might be able to use, please fill out the "Call for Crafts" form by Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Learn more about this project!
Unsettled - Resettled: Seattle's Hunt Hotel
You may be the key to unlocking a wealth of knowledge about the more than 100 men, women and children who lived in the Japanese Language School buildings following their incareration during World War II. With your help, we can create an accurate listing of the residents and establish a physical acknowledgement at the Cultural Center, displaying the name of each resident. If you can help, please email Bif Brigman at bif @jcccw.org or call 206-568-7114.
2012 Nikkei Cultural Heritage Program
Here's a unique and exciting way to learn! The Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program (NYCHP) in cooperation with the Kobe YMCA Language Program is designed for participants to gain a better understanding of their cultural heritage and discover Japan! The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California teamed up with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Los Angeles, the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Up to 5 participants from each Cultural Center will be chosen for the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program in Kobe, Japan. Applications available now and are due Friday, March 9, 2012. Program dates: Monday, July 2 - Friday, August 4, 2012. For full details and the application, please visit the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California's website.
JCCCW's Seattle Japanese Language School Accepting Students Today!
Did you know that youth, ages 6-18, may sign up for Japanese Language School classes at any time throughout the year? The instructors are committed to having the doors of learning opportunity continually open for young students. The instructors will work with each student to catch them up to the current level of assignments and topics.
All adult classes are 8 week sessions, meeting one day a week for two hours; from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Class levels range from Beginner I to Intermediate. The next available adult class will begin January 11, 2012.
For more information. Or contact us at jls@jcccw.org or 206-323-0250.
Plus, the Seattle Japanese Language School is now taking registration for its 2012 Summer program for kids! Find out more about this program or register.
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