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Organization
Community Focus
Location
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, American (US), Asian, Asian American, Japanese, Japanese American
Location
Seattle, WA
Kaze Daiko has been providing Seattle area youth and their families with unique opportunities in culture, rhythm. movement, friendship, and community involvement since 2000.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, American (US), Asian, Asian American, Japanese, Japanese American
Location
Seattle, WA
Japanese American News Outlet
Community Focus
WA, Japanese
Location
Tacoma, WA
Mary Ohno, Director of the Kabuki Academy is teaching traditional Kabuki style Japanese dance and Naga-uta style shamisen music, from children to adults at Seattle Central College and her studio in Tacoma.
Community Focus
WA, Japanese, Japanese American
Location
Seattle, WA
Keiro NW is a nonprofit in Seattle, WA working to provide culturally-competent elder care to the community.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Presbyterian, Japanese
Location
Seattle, WA
Community Focus
East Asian, North European, East European, WA, American (US), Asian, Australian, Chilean, European, Finnish, Japanese, Mongolian, Pasifika, Russian, South Korean
Location
Bellingham, WA
The Bellingham Sister Cities Association is a community based organization providing opportunities for local residents to develop relationships and build a sense of community with the people of the world. We seek to promote intercultural understandings, economic and tourism ties, and world peace. This is accomplished through cultural and athletic exchanges, educational programs, and community events.
Community Focus
East Asian, North European, East European, WA, American (US), Asian, Czech, European, Japanese, Latvian, Taiwanese
Location
Bellevue, WA
Today, the SCI network represents more than 2,500 communities with some 137 countries around the world. Bellevue joined this effort in 1969 when the city of Yao, Japan, became its first Sister City and the Bellevue Sister Cities Association was officially established!

In 2019 Bellevue Sister Cities Association will celebrate it’s 50th anniversary as an organization and it’s 50th anniversary of being a Sister City to Yao, Japan!
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Japanese
Location
Seattle, WA
The exceptional pioneers who sustained our organization during one of the most difficult periods in US history laid a strong foundation for the work of future generations of Japanese Americans who believe strongly in the principles of justice, equality and fair play.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Japanese
Location
Mercer Island, WA
At Cascade Kendo Kai we aim to build an inclusive yet rigorous environment of learning and self reflection.

We share our present understanding of kendo through a unique Japanese-American perspective while paying homage to the values and spirit of the pioneering kendo sensei who came before us.
Community Focus
African American, WA, Jewish, Black, Japanese, Latina/e/o/x, Native American, Settler
Location
Seattle, WA
Living Voices is a nationally touring educational theatre bringing life to history through the power of live theatre, video, and personal discussion
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Japanese
Location
, WA
Sharing Japan's Tradition in Today's Lifestyle.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Japanese
Location
Kent, WA
The Japanese American Citizens League is a national organization whose mission is to secure and safeguard the civil and human rights of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and all communities who are affected by injustice and bigotry.
Community Focus
WA, American (US), Japanese
Location
Bainbridge Island, WA
Welcome to the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) website. As you explore this site you will learn about the history of our community on Bainbridge Island as well as our current activities that maintain community connections, celebrate diversity, and promote civil liberties education.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Japanese
Location
Townsend , WA
SALISH SEA BUTOH is a collective of USA-based dancers, performers and multimedia artists -- originally co-founded by Iván-Daniel Espinosa and Cosmo Rapaport -- in the Pacific Northwest to deepen the study and exploration of Japanese Butoh and Butoh performance.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Japanese
Location
Seattle, WA
Serves Washington, Northern Idaho (Idaho county and nine northernmost counties), Montana.
Community Focus
East Asian, South European, East European, WA, American (US), Asian, Canadian, Croatian, European, Japanese, Romanian, Russian
Location
Anacortes, WA
Anacortes Sister Cities Association. Joining hands around the world.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, American (US), Asian, Asian American, Japanese, Japanese American
Location
Vashon, WA
Founded by Issei pioneer B.D. Mukai in 1926 as a strawberry farm, Mukai Farm & Garden today is on the National Register of Historic places with its rare heritage home, Japanese Garden, and Barreling Plant. Open and free to the public, it celebrates Vashon Island’s Japanese American and agrarian heritage. Come visit!
Community Focus
East Asian, South European, North European, WA, American (US), Asian, Chinese, European, Irish, Italian, Japanese, South Korean
Location
Spokane, WA
We are the umbrella organization that supports the activities of Spokane’s five Sister City Societies.
Community Focus
East Asian, WA, Asian, Japanese
Location
Seattle, WA
Japanese Magazine
Community Focus
Buddhism, East Asian, WA, Asian, Japanese
Location
Spokane, WA
The Spokane Buddhist Temple has provided the Spokane community with a place to hear and experience the Dharma.