Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA ワ州日本文化会館

Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA ワ州日本文化会館 JCCCW | Sharing and promoting Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage.

To learn more about our programs and activities please visit our website at http://www.jcccw.org/.

Check out this sneak peak for the All Things Japanese Sale tomorrow as volunteers have been setting up all day in the Bi...
08/22/2026

Check out this sneak peak for the All Things Japanese Sale tomorrow as volunteers have been setting up all day in the Big Dojo at the JCCCW!

There are literally thousands of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items to peruse at the sale - stacked on the tables and arranged in boxes underneath, all available for browsing. Find everything from tea sets to beautiful textiles like kimono, and more!

Don’t forget to check out the Director’s Sale in the Conference Room, where a carefully curated collection of beautiful and unique items such as unique pottery and stunning woodblock prints await!

The All Things Japanese Sale will be held from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, August 22nd, and 10 AM to 2 PM on Sunday, August 23rd. Stop by and see what treasures you can unveil!

Everything is while supplies last! All proceeds generated from the sale will go towards supporting the JCCCW’s public programming.

*The Hosekibako Japanese Resale Shop will be open during event hours.

*All major credit cards and cash will be accepted during the sale

日本の物専門のセール、「オール・シングス・ジャパニーズ・セール」が明日に迫りました。ボランティアの皆さんが準備を進めているところですが、どんなものがあるか少しお見せしましょう。

注意深く選ばれた何千種類もの日本の物や日本風の物が、テーブルの上にも下にもぎっしり並びます。陶器や漆器から着物や装飾品までありとあらゆる物が出そろいますので、こぞってご来店下さい。皆様にお買い物をしていただいたセールの収益は当文化会館の活動を通じてコミュニティに還元されます。

「オール・シングス・ジャパニーズ・セール」は8月22日（土）の午前10時～午後5時、翌23日（日）の午前10時～午後2時です。またセールの開催中は当会館内にある日本の物専門の再販店「宝石箱」も営業しています。セールの収益はJCCCWの文化活動を通じて社会に還元されます。

*現金または主要なクレジットカードがご利用いただけます。

✅ Hosekibako’s In-Person Store

Thurs - Sun | 10 AM - 3 PM

✅ Shop Online

https://www.jcccw.org/hosekibako-online

The JCCCW’s All Things Japanese Sale is happening THIS WEEKEND: Saturday, August 22nd from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, Aug...
08/21/2026

The JCCCW’s All Things Japanese Sale is happening THIS WEEKEND: Saturday, August 22nd from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, August 23rd from 10 AM to 2 PM.
This is a huge rummage sale of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items, from home decor to games to cookware – all at affordable prices! The Director’s Sale, located in the Conference Room, will feature a selection of carefully curated items including unique pottery, ikebana vases, various artwork, and more.

We will be accepting cash and all major credit cards. All proceeds will go to supporting the JCCCW’s programs!

We hope to see you there!

日本の物専門のセール、「オール・シングス・ジャパニーズ・セール」が今週の８月２2日（土）午前１０時〜午後５時。８月２３日（日）午前１０時〜午後２時の開催になります。
インテリア雑貨やゲーム、調理器具に至るまで、日本や日本をテーマした様々な品物が手ごろな価格で並ぶ、大規模なセールイベントです。
そして、会議室で行われる「ディレクターズセール」も同時に開催されます。厳選された品々が並びます。

お支払いは現金及び、主要クレジットカードがご利用いただけます。収益はすべて、JCCCWが提供する無料の運営資金に充てられます。

皆様のご来店を心よりお待ちしております。

✅ ATJS Webpage:

https://www.jcccw.org/atjs

✅ About Hosekibako:

https://www.jcccw.org/hosekibako

The Fall Quarter Registration for the Seattle Japanese Language School (SJLS) Adult Program is now open! Classes are hel...
08/16/2026

The Fall Quarter Registration for the Seattle Japanese Language School (SJLS) Adult Program is now open!

Classes are held online on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Students can choose between Genki or Marugoto courses, which focus on either grammar or conversational skills. Another option is Japanese for Travelers, a crash course in simple, practical Japanese. Click on the link below to learn more, or see which course is right for you.

✅ Sign Up for Adult Classes or Learn More

https://www.jcccw.org/sjls-adult-classes

Have you seen “kamon” (also called “mon”) or family crests before? Kamon originated in the mid to late-Heian period (794...
08/15/2026

Have you seen “kamon” (also called “mon”) or family crests before? Kamon originated in the mid to late-Heian period (794-1185) as a way of identifying powerful families, which then spread to the warrior class and served the practical purpose of identification during battles. Eventually, mon grew popular among commoners, and today are typically used for formal kimono, wrapping cloths for formal gifts, family tombs, and more.

Similar to a European coat of arms, kamon are typically thought of as identifiable emblems of a family or clan, though they’ve expanded to include shrines, temples, and businesses. They feature stylized depictions of nature like plants or animals, or manmade things like buildings and tools.

You can find kamon emblazoned on many of Hosekibako’s items. Explore their rich diversity and history by picking up one of our many dolls, kimono, prints, and others! We also have books filled with thousands of crests - come take a look to see traditional motifs and find yours if you have one!

*The Hosekibako Resale Shop will be closed on Friday, August 21st in preparation for the All Things Japanese Sale

多くの日本の家庭には先祖から伝えられた家紋があります。家紋は平安時代に貴族が使い始めたと言われていますが、その後、寺社も紋を持つようになり、武士はかぶとやのぼりに家紋を付けて、敵味方の区別や手柄を立てた時の目印としました。平和な江戸時代には庶民も家紋を用いるようになり、今日では正装の着物や墓石などによく見られますが、植物や動物、建物や道具類など無数のデザインがあります。
宝石箱にも家紋や寺社の紋が付いた着物や人形、風呂敷、数千種類の紋を集めた本もあります。ぜひご覧ください。

✅ Hosekibako’s In-Person Store

Thurs - Sun | 10 AM - 3 PM

✅ Shop Online

https://www.jcccw.org/hosekibako-online

The Hosekibako Japanese Resale Shop will be closed on Friday, August 21st to prepare for the All Things Japanese Sale, h...
08/14/2026

The Hosekibako Japanese Resale Shop will be closed on Friday, August 21st to prepare for the All Things Japanese Sale, happening the following Saturday and Sunday (August 22nd and 23rd). We thank you for your understanding and hope that you will be able to join us for the sale!

✅ Hosekibako’s In-Person Store

Thurs - Sun | 10 AM - 3 PM

✅ Shop Online

https://www.jcccw.org/hosekibako-online

✅ All Things Japanese Sale

https://www.jcccw.org/atjs

Calling all volunteers!The All Things Japanese Sale is just around the corner, and the JCCCW needs your help! This is on...
08/09/2026

Calling all volunteers!

The All Things Japanese Sale is just around the corner, and the JCCCW needs your help! This is one of the largest events of the year, featuring thousands of Japanese and Japanese-themed items in a massive rummage sale.

Volunteers are needed on Friday, August 21st for set-up, and especially during the event on Saturday and Sunday, August 22nd -23rd for tasks such as cashiering, wrapping items, and customer service. Whether you’ve volunteered at the JCCCW before or this is your first time, everyone is welcome. Light snacks and refreshments will also be provided. Help out and join the fun!

✅ Check out the link below for more information:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdL8gHGpA5euYckLVkdXIxWxhaWfKs7s3YSry8BpHCTL8mLAw/viewform

*Correction: In previous posts, the event start time was listed incorrectly. The correct time is 10 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Enjoying the great outdoors? Here’s two nature-related Japanese national holidays! Umi no Hi, also known as “Marine Day”...
08/08/2026

Enjoying the great outdoors? Here’s two nature-related Japanese national holidays! Umi no Hi, also known as “Marine Day”, is celebrated on the third Monday of July each year. Originally called “Umi no Kinenbi” or “Marine Memorial Day”, it commemorated the Meiji emperor’s return from a sea voyage. It was renamed and became the first national holiday among the months of June, July, and August in 1995. People celebrate by taking trips to the sea or swimming at a beach.

On dry land, there’s “Yama no Hi” or “Mountain Day”, established in 2016 and celebrated on August 11th. Over two-thirds of Japan’s terrain is mountainous, which has affected the country’s development since ancient times. The holiday was created to promote an appreciation of mountains and encourage people to visit them.

These natural elements are common motifs because they play an important part in the daily lives, beliefs, and artistic inspiration of Japanese people. Come check out the sea and mountain designs at Hosekibako. From stunning images of Mount Fuji to sea-themed tableware, there’s something for everyone!

日本では、7月の第３月曜日は「海の日」で、もともとは明治天皇の船による巡幸を記念した日でしたが、1995年から海に感謝する日として国民の休日になりました。8月11日は「山の日」で、2016年に山の恩恵に感謝し、山に親しむ日として国民の休日になり、お盆休みにつながる日が選ばれました。海に囲まれ、国土の3分の2以上が山という日本ならではの国民の休日ですね。
宝石箱では、海や山をかたどった文様の食器や風呂敷から、昔の風景を描いた浮世絵、雄大な富士山の自然を捉えた写真集まで、海や山にちなむ商品を幅広く取り揃えています。 是非ご来店下さい。

✅ Hosekibako’s In-Person Store

Thurs - Sun | 10 AM - 3 PM

✅ Shop Online

https://www.jcccw.org/hosekibako-online

*Correction: In previous posts, the time was listed incorrectly as beginning at 11 AM instead of 10 AM. We apologize for...
08/03/2026

*Correction: In previous posts, the time was listed incorrectly as beginning at 11 AM instead of 10 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Ready to rummage?

The JCCCW’s annual All Things Japanese Sale is happening on Saturday, August 22nd from 10* AM to 5 PM and Sunday, August 23rd from 10* AM to 2 PM.

This massive rummage sale will have thousands of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items from traditional dishware to fun knick knacks – some items will cost just a quarter!

Want to donate items before the sale? Stop by the Hosekibako Japanese Resale Shop during regular hours: Thursday through Sunday, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Dishes, cookware, and kimono/yukata are particularly appreciated.

Happy shopping!

✅ ATJS Webpage:

https://www.jcccw.org/atjs

✅ About Hosekibako:

https://www.jcccw.org/hosekibako

With summer in full swing, let’s learn about the custom of “shochu mimai”, or summer greetings! Shochu mimai refers to t...
08/01/2026

With summer in full swing, let’s learn about the custom of “shochu mimai”, or summer greetings! Shochu mimai refers to the custom of sending a summer-themed postcard to a friend or relative wishing them good health during the hot weather. Sent between July and early August, with “zansho mimai” (lingering summer heat) coming through the end of August, it’s also used to catch up with people you don’t see often. Hosekibako has cards inspired by shochu mimai, featuring artwork that represents the rich history of Japanese Americans.

From Roger Shimomura’s triptych titled “Nikkei Story” depicting periods of time significant to Japanese Americans, to Kenji Hamai Stoll and Erin Shigaki’s “We the Ancestors” mural celebrating Nikkei culture, these exclusive greeting cards are the perfect way to check in on those important to you - for shochu mimai or any other occasion!

夏に挨拶状を送り合う習慣は江戸時代に始まり、その後近代に入って郵便制度の発達と共に暑中見舞いや残暑見舞いとして定着したそうです。日本では普通、夏向きの絵葉書を送り合いますが、宝石箱特製のカードを使って普段ご無沙汰しているお友達に一筆したためてみませんか？ロジャー・シモムラの「日系ストーリー」や、エリン・シガキ、ケンジ・ハマイ・ストールの日系文化をテーマとした壁画など、日系の芸術家による当文化会館ゆかりの絵や日本の物の写真などをあしらっており、よそでは買えないものばかりです。

✅ Hosekibako’s In-Person Store

Thurs - Sun | 10 AM - 3 PM

✅ Shop Online

https://www.jcccw.org/hosekibako-online

Let’s get ready to rummage!The JCCCW’s annual All Things Japanese Sale is happening in just under a month on Saturday, A...
07/30/2026

Let’s get ready to rummage!

The JCCCW’s annual All Things Japanese Sale is happening in just under a month on Saturday, August 22nd from 10 AM to 5PM and Sunday, August 23rd from 10 AM to 2 PM.

This is a massive rummage sale that will have thousands of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items from traditional dishware to fun knick knacks – some items will cost just a quarter!

Want to donate items before the sale? Stop by Hosekibako Japanese Resale Shop during regular hours: Thursday through Sunday, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Dishes, cookware, and kimono/yukata are particularly appreciated.

Happy shopping!

✅ ATJS Webpage:

https://www.jcccw.org/atjs

✅ About Hosekibako:

https://www.jcccw.org/hosekibako

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1414 S Weller Street
Seattle, WA
98144

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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