2026 Japan Week Supporters


BC’s Japanese Culture Exchange Club members have been actively fundraising for JAPAN WEEK, but we need support from the community to make this a successful event. The Bellevue College Foundation is accepting donations on our behalf. Your gift to the Bellevue College Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, in support of JAPAN WEEK @ BC is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Please click here to make your donation. All donors will receive acknowledgment on the JAPAN WEEK website and in the printed program – unless you wish to remain anonymous.



Government and Non-Profit 501 (c)(3) Organizations


We’re deeply grateful for the support of our community — your generosity and encouragement mean so much to us. Thank you for believing in what we do.

Kawabe Memorial Fund – Bank of America, N.A., Trustee
Asia-Northwest Cultural Education Association / SakuraCon

Supporting Organizations:

  • Uwajimaya
  • JFC International
  • Paris Miki Optical
  • I Love Sushi Bellevue
  • Bento-ya Goemon
  • Sugimoto Tea Company
  • Yakult USA
  • Temple University Japan
  • Mimibunko
  • Erratic Kendamas
  • TRES Sandwich
  • Ta Joia
  • Wise Leadership, LLC
  • Echo Chorus
  • シアトル日本語情報サイト JUNGLECITY.COM
  • Light House
  • North American Post
  • Soy Source
  • Vivi Navi Seattle

Individual Supporters:

  • Janice Abe
  • Nobuko Barnett
  • Chiko Bird
  • Phil Carey
  • Steve Collins
  • Jake Evinger
  • Peggy Hardt
  • Andy Kawahara
  • Nora & Stan Lance
  • Kiara Mecham
  • Mitsunaga family
  • Yoko Moriyama
  • Jim & Ako Murphy
  • Tomoko Nakaone
  • Takako Reckinger
  • Leena Shah
  • Yuri Goda Siy
  • Christine & Brian Smith
  • Steven Smith
  • Sachiyo T. Smith née Negishi
  • Bill & Anne Stewart
  • Akiko Tojo
  • Arisa Wang
  • Sumi Watanabe

…and many other anonymous donors!

Thank you for the support, everyone! 👍
みなさん、ご支援ありがとうございます。