Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (Japanese: ワシントン州日本文化市民会館) (JCCCW) is a registered nonprofit organization that was formed in 2003 after the merger of the Japanese Language School and the Nikkei Heritage Association of Washington.[1] Its headquarters are located in the Little Saigon neighborhood of the Seattle International District, and offers a number of programs, events, and classes opened to the community. The organization's mission statement is "To build and grow a central gathering place for sharing and promoting Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage."[2]

History

Founded in 2003 by Seattle community leaders such as TV Anchor Lori Matsukawa, Judge Ron Mamiya, and former state Representative Kip Tokuda, the JCCCW is dedicated to preserving, promoting and sharing Japanese and Japanese American history, heritage and culture.

History and heritage projects

Omoide Project

Omoide means "memories" and is a workshop and publication project developed to collect and share childhood recollections of Japanese Americans during World War II. These personnel accounts are intended to educate future generations to "encourage open dialog and discussions on constitutional rights, personal history, cultural development, immigrant experience in the US, family values, and multi-cultural issues."[3]

Northwest Nikkei Museum

The Northwest Nikkei Museum are small exhibits dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Nikkei from the Pacific Northwest. Exhibits have included:

Events and programs

Events

Programs

References

  1. Mochizuki, Ken (November 15, 2006). "Japanese American Cultural Center closer to becoming a reality". International Examiner.
  2. "Mission, Vision, Core Values". Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington.
  3. "Omoide Project". Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington.
  4. 1 2 "Yuji’s Omusubi". Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington.

External links

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