Open to the Public<\/strong>
October 10 (Saturday), 10am \u2013 5pm<\/strong>
Bellevue College Main Campus<\/strong><\/h2>\n3000 Landerholm Circle SE, Bellevue, WA 98007<\/em><\/p>\nFree Admission
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nNew<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> This year, we will celebrate milestone anniversaries for several Japanese franchises! Special activities are planned for Saturday:<\/p>\n\n- Super Mario Bros.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 40th Anniversary in Global Markets
– Local casual matches of Mario Kart 8 on the Switch 2!<\/li>\n- Dragon Ball<\/strong> \u2013 40th Anniversary of the TV Anime Series
– Dragon Balls Scavenger Hunt!<\/li>\n- Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> \u2013 30th Anniversary
– Pok\u00e9mon TCG Trading Hall!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nClick here<\/a> for more information!<\/p>\nNew<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Join film and game composer Kazuma Jinnouchi<\/strong><\/a> for “Behind the Music: Composing for Games, Films, and Anime.” Discover the creative process behind his music for acclaimed works including Suzume, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and much more.<\/p>\nNew:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Little Red Riding Hood: Another Story<\/strong><\/a> returns to JAPAN WEEK! This heartwarming musical features songs, dancing, laughter, and a fresh twist on the classic tale\u2014all performed in Japanese. Performed in the Carlson Theater.<\/p>\nReturning:<\/strong>\u00a0Experience the vibrant Mikoshi & Yosakoi Parade<\/strong><\/a>, featuring an energetic Yosakoi Dance by Mai Yuasa Suratos, the Pikake School children’s Omikoshi, and the Sakura-kai Mikoshi from Vancouver, Canada. Come join us and cheer them on!<\/p>\nReturning:<\/strong> Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit<\/strong><\/a> – Join us for the 10th Japan Week @ Bellevue College and explore over 30 photos, data panels, and historical materials from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, highlighting the lasting impact of the atomic bombings and the importance of peace. Courtesy of Nuclear Weapons Awareness.<\/p>\nReturning: <\/strong>Five Contests with Prizes!<\/p>\n\n- Paper Airplane Contests<\/a><\/li>\n
- Anime Trivia Contest<\/a><\/li>\n
- Kendama Contest<\/a><\/li>\n
- Beyblade Contests<\/a><\/li>\n
- Cosplay Contest<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Enjoy a wide variety of cultural activities, demonstrations, and workshops!
(subject to change)<\/em><\/p>\n\n- Calligraphy<\/li>\n
- Flea Market, Japan Market<\/a>, and Manga Swap<\/li>\n
- Board game of Go<\/li>\n
- Ikebana<\/li>\n
- Japanese-American Incarceration Camps<\/li>\n
- Karaoke<\/li>\n
- Manga Drawing Workshop<\/li>\n
- Martial Arts Demonstrations<\/li>\n
- Onigiri Workshop<\/li>\n
- Origami<\/li>\n
- Sumi-e Workshop<\/li>\n
- Taiko Performances (at Carlson Theater)<\/li>\n
- Tea Ceremony<\/li>\n
- Yukata Photo Booth<\/li>\n
- And many more lectures and workshops!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Free Admission <\/p>\n New<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> This year, we will celebrate milestone anniversaries for several Japanese franchises! Special activities are planned for Saturday:<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> for more information!<\/p>\n New<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Join film and game composer Kazuma Jinnouchi<\/strong><\/a> for “Behind the Music: Composing for Games, Films, and Anime.” Discover the creative process behind his music for acclaimed works including Suzume, Halo, Metal Gear Solid, Batman: Arkham Shadow, and much more.<\/p>\n New:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Little Red Riding Hood: Another Story<\/strong><\/a> returns to JAPAN WEEK! This heartwarming musical features songs, dancing, laughter, and a fresh twist on the classic tale\u2014all performed in Japanese. Performed in the Carlson Theater.<\/p>\n Returning:<\/strong>\u00a0Experience the vibrant Mikoshi & Yosakoi Parade<\/strong><\/a>, featuring an energetic Yosakoi Dance by Mai Yuasa Suratos, the Pikake School children’s Omikoshi, and the Sakura-kai Mikoshi from Vancouver, Canada. Come join us and cheer them on!<\/p>\n Returning:<\/strong> Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit<\/strong><\/a> – Join us for the 10th Japan Week @ Bellevue College and explore over 30 photos, data panels, and historical materials from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, highlighting the lasting impact of the atomic bombings and the importance of peace. Courtesy of Nuclear Weapons Awareness.<\/p>\n Returning: <\/strong>Five Contests with Prizes!<\/p>\n Enjoy a wide variety of cultural activities, demonstrations, and workshops!
Free parking in the BC Garage, $3 fee on other parking lots<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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– Local casual matches of Mario Kart 8 on the Switch 2!<\/li>\n
– Dragon Balls Scavenger Hunt!<\/li>\n
– Pok\u00e9mon TCG Trading Hall!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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