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‘Star Trek’ and social media hero George Takei is 2015 Tomodachi Award winner

April 2, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Tomodachi is a Japanese word meaning friend. “Star Trek” actor and gay rights advocate George Takei is the newest friend of the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW). The organization named him as its 2015 Tomodachi Award winner at the Seventh Annual Tomodachi Luncheon on March 27. […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles, Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Annette Clark, George Takei, JCCCW, Japanese Americans, Karin Zaugg Black, Kurt Tokita, Lori Matsukawa, Masahiro Omura, Michi Hirata North, Professor Lorraine Bannai, Regimental Combat Team, Rick Wong, Seattle University, Star Trek, Tokyo, Tomodachi Award, Toshio Nomura, Vol 34 No 15 | April 4 - April 10

Yoshitomi launches “Memories” program

March 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Karen Yoshitomi, the new Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) executive director, has launched the “Omoide (Memories)”program series for 2015. She presented her organizational vision and goals in her first public appearance last week. The JCCCW resumes its series, at its cultural center at 1414 South Weller Street. A native Washingtonian, Karen is […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Community Center, JCCCW, Karen Yoshitomi, Omoide Memories, South Weller Street, Vol 34 No 12 | March 14 - March 20

BLOG: Internees created art to cope

August 1, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Making art is a way to kill time and pain. Lee’s words reminded me of some of the exquisite artwork made by Japanese Americans who were being incarcerated during World War II.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2013, JCCCW, Japanese Americans, Publisher Ng's blog, Vol 32 No 32 | August 3 - August 9, Washington State

Russell Joe joins JCCCW as CAO

July 29, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Former Issaquah City Councilmember Russell Joe joined the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) as the organization’s new chief administrative officer on July 1. CAO is a new position to the organization, following the restructuring of JCCCW’s leadership infrastructure. The CAO and COO positions replace the former executive director position.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Bif Brigman, CAO, COO, Community Center, Former Issaquah City Councilmember Russell Joe, Hunts Point, JCCCW, Vol 32 No 31 | July 27 - August 2

Professor honors Japanese American baseball in research

June 13, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Gabrielle Nomura Northwest Asian Weekly Long before Ichiro, Seattle’s Japanese American community had other baseball

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Asian American, Board President, Gabrielle Nomura, JCCCW, James Sakamoto, Japanese Americans, Japanese Baseball Champions Photo, Japanese Internment, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Northwest, Safeco Field, Seattle University Professor Marie Wong, Sweet Cakes, Tyrus Okata, United States, Vol 32 No 25 | June 15 - June 21

Name in the News: JCCCW hosts Tomodachi Luncheon, honors Tsutakawa family and Mariners president

April 8, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) hosted their 5th annual Tomodachi Luncheon on Thursday, March 28, raising over $67,000 to help support JCCCW programs and underwrite the organization’s daily operations …

Filed Under: Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: 2012, Chuck Armstrong, Community Center, Garfield Orchestra Gerry, JCCCW, KING, Lori Matsukawa, Seattle Mariners, Seattle University, Tomodachi Luncheon

JCCCW receives 4Culture “Heritage Special Projects” grant

June 18, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Japanese Cultural Community Center for Washington (JCCCW)’s “Unsettled – Resettled: Seattle’s Hunt Hotel” is a recipient of a $7,000 Heritage Special Projects grant through 4Culture, a cultural services agency for King County. The grant supports proposals to document and interpret the history of King County and promote appreciation for its heritage and cultural traditions.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Hunt Hotel Project, JCCCW, King County, Stephen Kitajo, Susumu Tsutsumi, Unsettled Resettled Seattle, Vol 31 No 25 | June 16 - June 22

JCCCW’s annual Tomodachi Luncheon celebrates the year’s achievements and new board members

April 23, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Community Center, JCCCW, Japanese Language Library, Japanese Language School, Lori Matsukawa, President Kurt Tokita, President Lori Matsukawa, Tomodachi Luncheon, Vol 31 No 17 | April 21 - April 27

Aug. 1: JCCCW welcomes Japanese Agricultural Exchange Council

August 29, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Japanese Cultural & Community Center (JCCCW) welcomes a new tenant, the Japan Agricultural Exchange Council – U.S. Branch. “TJ” Takashi Yoshikawa serves as the branch’s director …

Filed Under: Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: Big Bend Community College, JCCCW, Moses Lake, Takumi Yoshinaga, japan

Feb. 4: Clarence Moriwaki leaves the JCCCW, Kirsten Henning takes over

February 3, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Clarence Moriwaki, chief executive officer of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW), is leaving his position, effective Feb. 4

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2011, Clarence Moriwaki, Community Center, Girl Scouts, JCCCW, Kitsap County Commission, Pyramid Communications, Vice President Kirsten Henning, Vol 30 No 6 | February 5 - February 11

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