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Any person that wants to promote the learning, sharing and celebration of Japanese culture and traditions in Alaska is welcome to join our membership.

Japan Arts Connection Lab (JACLab) was born to provide a dynamic platform for Japanese artisans and master craftsmen to share their gifts, techniques, and passion for their craft with the rest of the world.

Connecting the World with Japanese Music and Culture.

JCA has started by co-founder, Ringtaro Tateishi and Asako Tateishi: full time Japanese Taiko Performers. All programs are organized by Asako Tateishi as President/Executive Director, Ringtaro has created the art of Taiko as an Artistic Director, taking advantage of his unique experience – 10 years of experience as a former member of the world-famous Taiko group ONDEKOZA and performed every day at Walt Disney World / Epcot for 7 years. Asako also at Epcot as Disney’s international artist as member of Matsuriza.

Japan Fair is a free, two-day festival in Bellevue, WA across the lake from Seattle that celebrates Japanese art and culture. Formerly known as “Aki Matsuri”, Japan Fair is a communal endeavor of musicians, artisans, community organizations, and businesses from both Japan and the U.S. who come together to share their products, talents, and knowledge of Japan. Through live performances on stage, hands on exhibits, cultural workshops, and vendor booths, the public is immersed in the music, dance, artisanry, and philosophy of Japan.

We want to help people connect their daily lives with loving God and loving their neighbor. Although we began as a Japanese-American community, we continue to diversify in the makeup of our ages, backgrounds and opinions. Followers of Christ, seekers, skeptics and beyond are all welcome!