On July 31, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center welcomed Tetsuo Matsushita to Seattle. Matsushita, a 21-year-old student from the International Christian University, made the journey from Los Angeles, Calif., to Seattle on a bicycle. Matsushita’s 24-day and 1,400-mile solo bike ride was a part of a charity to help raise funds towards Tohoku Relief, […]
JCCCW’s annual Tomodachi Luncheon celebrates the year’s achievements and new board members
Last month, more than 350 guests attended the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) Tomodachi Luncheon, which raised $60,000 through sponsorships and donations. The luncheon also commemorated a change in board members, with President Kurt Tokita filling the shoes of past board President Lori Matsukawa, who served on the board for nearly 10 […]
Feb. 4: Clarence Moriwaki leaves the JCCCW, Kirsten Henning takes over
Clarence Moriwaki, chief executive officer of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW), is leaving his position, effective Feb. 4
International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election
The 2010 International Special Review District Board election will be held on Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Bush Asia Hotel, 409 Maynard Avenue South, in the basement
Attention: New expanded hours at Nikkei Bunko Japanese Language Library
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) Nikkei Bunko Japanese Language Library recently expanded its hours of operation.
Sept. 16: Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki tours JCCCW
Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki toured the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) in Seattle. The tour included seeing his ancestor’s calligraphy work.
Aug. 28: First Omusubi event enhances Japanese and Japanese American heritages
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) partnered with the Hyogo Business and Cultural Center and held its first Omusubi event at the center’s location in Seattle.
Aug. 17: JCS Donates $50,000 to JCCCW
The Japanese Community Service of Seattle (JCS), one of the oldest Japanese community organizations, donated $50,000 to the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington
March: Clarence Moriwaki new CEO of JCCCW
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington’s (JCCCW) new chief executive officer is Clarence Moriwaki. He will oversee the operations and development of the JCCCW.