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2026 Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Japan Week presents many highlights during this year’s Saturday Festival (October 10)!<\/p>\n

Celebrating Anniversaries for Japanese Brands<\/strong><\/a>
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Kazuma Jinnouchi<\/strong> \u2013 Behind the Music: Composing for Games, Films and Anime<\/a>
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Mikoshi & Yosakoi Parade<\/a>
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Little Red Riding Hood: <\/strong>Another Story <\/strong>(Japanese Musical)<\/a>
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Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibition<\/a>
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<\/a>Celebrating:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Super Mario Brothers<\/strong> \u2013 40th Anniversary in Global Markets
Dragon Ball<\/strong> \u2013 40th Anniversary of the TV Anime Series
Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> \u2013 30th Anniversary<\/p>\n

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Behind the Music:
Composing for Games, Films, and Anime
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Kazuma Jinnouchi
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October 10 (Sat), 12:30 \u2013 1:30pm
B Building, Room 104

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Kazuma Jinnouchi<\/strong> is a composer for film, television, and video games whose music blends orchestral writing with contemporary sound design to create emotionally resonant, cinematic experiences. Collaborating with filmmakers, studios, and orchestras across Japan, the United States, and Europe, he has developed a musical voice that balances intimate storytelling with large-scale cinematic expression.<\/p>\n

His film credits include Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume<\/em>, winner of Best Music at the 46th Japan Academy Film Prize and nominated for Best Music \u2013 Feature at the 51st Annie Awards, as well as Star Wars: Visions \u2013 The Ninth Jedi<\/em>, Netflix’s Leviathan<\/em>, Ghost in the Shell SAC_2045<\/em>, and ULTRAMAN<\/em>. He also received a BAFTA Games Award nomination for Best Music for Halo 5: Guardians<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.kazumajinnouchi.com<\/a>
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kazjin2612\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Omikoshi & Yosakoi Parade
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Vancouver Sakura-kai
Pikake School
Mai Yuasa Suratos Dance Team

October 10 (Sat), 3:00 \u2013 3:20pm
between C Building Water Fountain and Carlson Theater

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Sign up<\/a> to be a Mikoshi Carrier on Saturday!
<\/strong>(must be at least 15 years old)<\/p>\n

Experience the excitement and energy of our Mikoshi & Yosakoi Parade<\/strong>, a vibrant celebration of Japanese tradition and community spirit. The parade opens with an energetic Yosakoi dance performance by children led by Mai, a former Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters official cheerleader. The young students of Pikake School will proudly carry their children’s mikoshi (portable shrine), followed by the Sakura-kai Mikoshi from Vancouver, Canada. Filled with music, movement, and festive spirit, this colorful procession is sure to delight visitors of all ages and capture the spirit of a traditional Japanese festival.<\/p>\n

Please come join us and cheer them on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Little Red Riding Hood: Another Story <\/strong>
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Performed in Japanese
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October 10 (Sat), 3:30 – 4:30pm
Carlson Theater
Free admission (no food or drinks in the theater)

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Back by Popular Demand! The hit musical that delighted audiences is returning this fall for JAPAN WEEK!<\/p>\n

Little Red Riding Hood: Another Story<\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover a fresh and heartwarming twist on the classic tale of Little Red Riding Hood. Filled with laughter, memorable songs, lively dancing, and an inspiring story, this musical is perfect for audiences of all ages. Performed entirely in Japanese, this production offers a wonderful opportunity to experience Japanese language and culture through live theater.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccd Carlson Theater, Bellevue College (no eating or drinking inside the theater)
\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Free Admission<\/p>\n

Step into a whole new world of Little Red Riding Hood! Bring your family and friends and join us for this special performance. We look forward to welcoming you!<\/p>\n

Contact: mimibunkosea@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiroshima-Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit<\/strong>
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Courtesy of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Nuclear Weapons Awareness

October 5 \u2013 8 (Mon – Thurs) and October 10 (Sat)

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Join us during the 10th Japan Week @ Bellevue College for the Hiroshima Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Exhibit, a powerful reminder of the lasting impact of nuclear weapons and the urgent need for peace. There will be over 30 specially curated photos, data panels, and historical materials from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (courtesy of Nuclear Weapons Awareness), so don\u2019t miss this opportunity to learn what happened 80 years ago in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.<\/p>\n

More information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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