Open to the Public
October 5 (Saturday), 10am – 5pm
Bellevue College Main Campus
3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
Free Admission
Free Parking in the BC Garage. Other Parking Lots $3 per day.
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Movie Screening: Godzilla (1954)
Happy 70th Anniversary!
映画鑑賞：ゴジラ（英語字幕付き）
Godzilla (1954)
ゴジラ
96 minutes – in Japanese (with English subtitles)
Come and watch the original Godzilla movie from 1954!
1st Showing: 11:00am – 12:30pm
2nd Showing: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: B Building, Room 104
Free Admission
All-Day Activities
一日中楽しめる場所
| Time | All-Day Activities 一日中楽しめる場所 | Location | ||
| 10am–5pm | Anime Cafe アニメ・カフェ | C Building Room 164 | ||
| 10am–5pm | Board Game of GO 囲碁（屋内） Seattle Go Center | C Building Cafe Lobby | ||
| 10am–5pm | Board Game of GO (Outdoors) 囲碁（屋外） | E Building Courtyard | ||
| 10am–5pm | Calligraphy Hands-on Instruction 書道体験 Meito Shodo-Kai Calligraphy Association | L Building Lobby | ||
| 10am–5pm | Tanimoto Children’s Calligraphy Class 書道体験 | C Building Cafe Lobby | ||
| 10am–5pm | Catch Rubber Duckies アヒルちゃん掬い (in lieu of Kingyo-Sukui) （金魚掬いの代わり） | C Building Water Fountain | ||
| 10am–5pm | Doraemon Theatre ドラえもん劇場 (in Japanese only) | R Building Room 101 | ||
| 10am–5pm | Ikebana (Flower Arrangement) Display 生花展示 Ikebana International – Seattle Chapter 19 | D Building Room 106 | ||
| 10am–5pm | Karaoke Room カラオケ Free of charge, with 30,000 songs! | E Building Room 126 | ||
| 10am–5pm | Kid’s Play Room with Japanese Toys 子供の遊び部屋 | R Building Room 106-B | ||
| 10am–5pm | Language Exchange 日英で話そう会 Practice speaking English and Japanese! Japanese Culture Exchange Club + Volunteers | D Building Room 103 | ||
| 10am–5pm | Origami 折り紙 Puget Area Paperfolding Enthusiasts Roundtable | C Building Cafe Lobby | ||
| 10am–5pm | Photo Booth / Yukata Booth 浴衣・写真ブース | L Building Lobby |
| Time | Markets マーケット | Location | ||
10am–5pm | Flea Market / Japan Market 蚤の市／ジャパン・マーケット Click here to see photos! | R Building Room 103-ABC | ||
10am–5pm | Manga Swap 漫画交換 Over 500 Books! | R Building Room 110-AB |
Exhibitors
For more information and links about the exhibitors, click here!
Exhibitors marked with a * has a lecture or presentation (see below).
| Time | Exhibitors | Location |
| 10am–5pm | Community Table: Soy Source, North American Post, Lighthouse, etc. | L and C Building Lobbies |
| 10am–5pm | Consulate-General of Japan of Seattle JET Program * | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Flea Market / Japan Market Click to see photos! | R Building Room 103-ABC |
| 10am–5pm | Hyogo Business & Cultural Center Find Habatan around the campus! | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Information Booth / Lost & Found | C Building Cafe Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Ikebana International – Seattle Chapter 19 * | D Building Room 106 |
| 10am–5pm | Japan Travel | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Japan-America Society of the State of WA * | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Japanese Choirs in Seattle: Echo Chorus, Sound Singers, Cabin Choir, Evergreen Glee Club, Sing S’mores | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | JIA Foundation SEIJIN-shiki USA | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Kenjinkai Groups: (Fukuoka, Fukushima, etc.) | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Keiro Northwest / Nikkei Manor | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Kimono Art | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Meito Shodo-Kai Calligraphy Association | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Neely Mansion Association | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Nisei Veterans Committee and NVC Foundation * | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Pacific Northwest Naginata Federation * | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Photo Booth / Yukata Booth | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Puget Area Paperfolding Enthusiasts Roundtable (PAPER) | C Building Cafe Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Rain City Sumo | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Seattle Go Center | C Building Cafe Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Seattle IT Japanese Professionals | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Tanimoto Children’s Calligraphy Class | C Building Cafe Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Seattle District * Tea Ceremony | D Building Room 106 |
| 10am–5pm | Team Strongarms * | C Building Courtyard |
| 10am–5pm | Voice Library in Japanese * | L Building Lobby |
| 10am–5pm | Volunteer Check-in Booth | R Building East Lobby |
Music Performances, Lectures,
Presentations, and Demonstrations
楽曲パフォーマンス・日本文化特別講座＆実演・武道
For more information and links about the performers and presenters, click here!
| Time | Music Performances 楽曲パフォーマンス | Location |
| 10:30–11:00am | Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute) Performance 尺八演奏 Araki Kodo VI (Hanz Araki) | D Building Room 106 |
| 12:00–12:30pm | Taiko Performance 太鼓演奏 The School of Taiko/Japan Creative Arts | L/R Building Courtyard |
| 12:30–12:45pm | Taiko Trial 太鼓トライアル Ringtaro Tateishi | L/R Building Courtyard |
| 1:45–2:45pm | Shakuhachi (Bamboo Flute) Workshop 尺八ワークショップ Araki Kodo VI (Hanz Araki) | D Building Room 106 |
| 2:00–2:30pm | Taiko Performance 太鼓演奏 Seattle Kokon Taiko | L/R Building Courtyard |
| 2:00–3:00pm | Echo Chorus エコーコーラス | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 2:00–3:00pm | Evergreen Glee Club エバーグリーン・グリー・クラブ | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 2:00–3:00pm | Sing S’mores シング・スモアス | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 3:00–3:30pm | Okinawan Music & Dance 沖縄音楽＆舞踊 Mako and Munjuru | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 3:00–3:30pm | Okinawa Taiko Performance 沖縄太鼓演奏 Okinawan Kenjin Kai Chijinshuu of WA State | L/R Building Courtyard |
| 3:30–4:15pm | Japanese Dance and Shamisen Music 日本舞踊＆三味線 Kabuki Academy | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
Lectures and Presentations: Participants Page
| Time | Lectures and Presentations 日本文化特別講座・実演 | Location |
| 10:15–11:00am | Dorayaki Making Workshop 1 どら焼きワークショップ Bellevue College Japanese Students | C Building Room 165 |
| 11:00–12:00pm | JET Program / Japanese Government Scholarships JETプログラム / 政府奨学金 Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle | B Building Room 102 |
| 11:00–12:30pm | Movie Screening: “Godzilla” 1 ゴジラ | B Building Room 104 |
| 11:00–12:00pm | The WWII Forced Incarceration of Japanese/Japanese Americans and Its Legacy 第二次世界大戦における 日本人/日系人の強制収容とその遺産 Dr. Larry Matsuda | C Building Room 140 |
| 11:00–12:00pm | Washoku (Japanese Cuisine) and Longevity 和食と長寿 Sayuri Barritt | D Building Room 102 |
| 11:00–12:00pm | Ikebana (Flower Arrangement) Display & Demonstration 生花展示＆デモンストレーション Ikebana International – Seattle Chapter 19 | D Building Room 106 |
| 11:00–12:00pm | Manga Drawing Workshop 漫画ワークショップ Arisa Nakamura | R Building Room 102 |
| 11:30–12:00pm | Puppet Show (in Japanese) 1 人形劇 Mimibunko | A Building Room 138 |
| 11:45–12:30pm | Dorayaki Making Workshop 2 どら焼きワークショップ Bellevue College Japanese Students | C Building Room 165 |
| 12:15–12:45pm | Kamishibai Japanese Storytelling (in Japanese) 紙芝居 Voice Library in Japanese | B Building Room 102 |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Japanese Business Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts 日本ビジネスマナー Japan Business Association of Seattle | C Building Room 140 |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Nutrition for Muscle Building at Any Age 全世代のための栄養と筋肉増強 Sayuri Barritt | D Building Room 102 |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Tea Ceremony – Omotesenke-Style 1 茶道デモンストレーション Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Seattle District | D Building Room 106 |
| 12:30–1:30pm | Calligraphy Painting Workshop 1: Learn about basic Japanese calligraphy 書道ワークショップ：書道のお話いろいろ Chiyo Sanada Designs | R Building Room 102 |
| 1:00–2:00pm | Shiatsu (Finger Pressure Massage) Workshop 指圧ワークショップ Stan Shimizu | B Building Room 102 |
| 1:15–2:00pm | Dorayaki Making Workshop 3 どら焼きワークショップ Bellevue College Japanese Students | C Building Room 165 |
| 1:45–2:45pm | Calligraphy Painting Workshop 2: Hands on Calligraphy Demonstration 書道ワークショップ：書道体験 Chiyo Sanada Designs | R Building Room 102 |
| 2:00–3:00pm | Tokaido: 2000 Years of Japanese History 東海道：日本2000年の歴史 Lisa Maria d’Aquila Japan-America Society of the State of WA | C Building Room 140 |
| 2:00–3:30pm | Movie Screening: “Godzilla” 2 ゴジラ | B Building Room 104 |
| 2:30–3:30pm | Furoshiki Workshop 風呂敷ワークショップ Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle | B Building Room 102 |
| 2:30–3:30pm | WWII Experiences of Nikkei Soldiers, 442nd Regimental Combat Team 第二次世界大戦における日系兵士の経験・ 第442連隊戦闘団 Nisei Veterans Committee and NVC Foundation | D Building Room 102 |
| 2:45–3:15pm | Planetarium Storytime + Constellation Show (in English) 紙芝居 Voice Library in Japanese with Dr. Joel Lamb (BC Astronomy Faculty) | B Building Room 244 Planetarium |
| 2:45–3:30pm | Dorayaki Making Workshop 4 どら焼きワークショップ Bellevue College Japanese Students | C Building Room 165 |
| 3:00–4:00pm | Tea Ceremony – Omotesenke-Style 2 茶道デモンストレーション Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Seattle District | D Building Room 106 |
| 3:00–4:00pm | Gundam and Gunpla ガンダムとガンプラ Ansh Chavda | R Building Room 102 |
| 3:15–4:15pm | Publishing a Board Game in Japan 日本でボードゲーム出版 Gary Kacmarcik | C Building Room 140 |
| 3:45–4:15pm | Planetarium Storytime + Constellation Show (in Japanese) 紙芝居 Voice Library in Japanese with Dr. Joel Lamb (BC Astronomy Faculty) | B Building Room 244 Planetarium |
| 4:00–5:00pm | Hanako: Introduction to Middle- and High-School Life in Japan 花子：日本の中高生の生活紹介 Lisa Maria d’Aquila Japan-America Society of the State of WA | B Building Room 102 |
| 4:15–5:00pm | Dorayaki Making Workshop 5 どら焼きワークショップ Bellevue College Japanese Students | C Building Room 165 |
| 4:30–5:00pm | Puppet Show (in Japanese) 2 人形劇 Mimibunko | A Building Room 138 |
Martial Arts: Participants Page
| Time | Martial Arts 武道 | Location |
| 10am–5pm | Sumo (Booth Only) 相撲（ブースのみ） Rain City Sumo | L Building Lobby |
| 10:30–11:15am | Arm-Wrestling: Team Godzilla vs. Team Gundam 腕相撲：ゴジラチーム vs ガンダムチーム Team Strongarms | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 11:15–11:45am | Naginata (Tendoryu) 薙刀 Pacific Northwest Naginata Federation | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 11:45–12:15pm | Kendo 剣道 Cascade Kendo Kai | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 12:15–12:45pm | Ishu-jiai Match 異種試合：剣道 vs 薙刀 Cascade Kendo Kai vs. Pacific NW Naginata Federation | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 12:45–1:15pm | Jodo 杖道 Hoshu Dojo | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
| 1:15–1:45pm | Iai 居合 Seibu-ryu Iai Battoujutsu | C Building Cafeteria Stage |
Contests
コンテスト
Join our contests and win prizes!
| Photo Submission Contests 写真投稿コンテスト | |
| Character Bento Contest – キャラ弁コンテスト Deadline: Sept. 27 (Fri), 11:59pm (PST) | |
| Origami Contest – 折り紙コンテスト Deadline: Sept. 27 (Fri), 11:59pm (PST) |
| Time | On-Campus Contests 現地参加コンテスト | Location |
| 10:15–10:45am (Kids) 11:00–11:30am (Teens) 12:30–1:00pm (Adults) 1:15–1:45pm (Kids) 2:30–3:00pm (Teens) 3:30–4:00pm (Adults) | Paper Airplane Contest 紙飛行機コンテスト | E Building Courtyard |
| 12:45–1:45pm | Trivia Contest トリビアコンテスト MC: Derek Nguyen, Thien Nguyen | B Building Room 104 |
| 1:00–1:45pm | Kendama Contest けん玉コンテスト | C Building Courtyard |
| 4:15–5:00pm | Cosplay Contest コスプレコンテスト MC: Nate Mottle | C Building Cafeteria Stage |