Open Seattle Japanese Language and Culture Meetup

04/16/2023

Thank you for coming 🤘❤️

10/17/2020

Join Us for the U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation's New Bridging Scholars-TeamUp Webinar Series: Connecting scholars & friends during this challenging time!

07/24/2019

【梶岡潤一監督がシアトルに！「杉原千畝を繋いだ命の物語」上映会＆パネルディスカッション】
A Film Screening of Sugihara Survivors and Panel Discussion with Director Junichi Kajioka

Join us for a panel discussion and screening of two films about Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara.
Date and time: Monday, July 29, 6:30pm – (doors open at 5:45pm)
Venue: Broadway Performing Center at Seattle Central College

Please RSVP at https://sugiharaseattle.eventbrite.com. Admission is free but seats are limited.

Prior to the event, we have an opportunity to speak with the director of one of the films, Mr. Junichi Kajioka, with light refreshments served, starting at 5:45pm.

Mr. Sugihara served as Vice Consul in Kaunas, Lithuania during the Second World War and helped thousands of Jews flee Europe by issuing transit visas to them so that they could travel through Japanese territory. The first movie, Sugihara Survivors, is a short documentary that depicts a person’s journey to discover what became of those refugees after the war. The second movie, Persona Non Grata, is a 2015 Japanese biographical film that not only depicts Sugihara’s actions during WWII, but also portrays his life and struggles.

04/20/2019

Ichi Bichi https://www.facebook.com/Ichibichiband/ playing at Cherry Blossom Festival at Seattle Center next Saturday the 27th at 3:00pm.
You may look around for Japanese culture and activities then stop by Fisher Pavilion outside stage to see Ichi Bichi!
Hope to see all of you!!
FREE and ALL AGES!!!

02/06/2019

We still have spots left for this Friday. Join us!

Fri, Feb 8, 2019, 6:00 PM: Coco Izakaya is a Korean/Japanese Izakaya style restaurant probably known for their Asian curry and Ramen. Last I checked, they prefer one check so bring cash or be ready to

10/07/2018

Join us for another Japanese Conversation Class at the Lake Forest Park Library.

Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 3:00 PM: Open conversation can be a great way to practice a language and make new friends.Sometimes, it also helps to have a little structure.Join us for an hour of semi-structured

10/05/2018

RSVP needed!

Fri, Oct 12, 2018, 6:00 PM: We're going to India Gate restaurant for October Meetup on the Eastside!https://indiagatebellevue.com/You may order your own dish or you may order and share dishes with you

06/11/2018

Fado Irish Pub will be showing many of the World Cup matches, and although they weren't planning on being open for this one, they said they'd be willing to make an exception.

If we can get 20 people to commit to an early breakfast (and maybe a mimosa or two), Fado will open its doors just for us. But we do need you to commit when you RSVP.

The game starts at 8am. The following game at 11am will be Poland vs. Colombia, which means that if Japan wins or ties in either of its first two games, you'll definitely want to stick around for this consequential game.

Let's fill the place with Japan supporters!

RSVP on the Meetup site.

Sun, Jun 24, 2018, 8:00 AM: Japan is an underdog against all of its opponents in the Group Stage, but the odds for a team victory are best against Senegal, the 2nd of three matches in the group. (Japa

06/01/2018

Check out the next Eastside BBQ Meetup with Open Seattle Japanese Language and Culture Meetup Group

Fri, Jun 8, 2018, 6:00 PM: BBQ at Crossroad Park.I’ve submitted a request to reserve a table to the city of Bellevue. Hopefully I’ll hear back from them soon. If the request doesn’t go through, we’ll

01/08/2018

What goes around, comes around -- and that includes fresh sushi.

Let's meet! Let's eat! Reserve your seat!

1/11, 7:00 PM: Kaiten Sushi in Lower Queen Anne / Westlake! Parking available in the QFC garage. Or take the 3 or 4 bus, or walk from the Monorail station at Seattle Center.Individual orders, get what