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Japan Fair 2023
“Japan Fair is a free, two-day festival in Bellevue, WA across the lake from Seattle, celebrating Japanese art and culture. Formerly known as “Aki Matsuri”, Japan Fair is a communal endeavor of musicians, artisans, community organizations, and businesses from both Japan and the U.S. who come together to share their products, talents, and knowledge of…
A Glimpse into Seattle’s Vibrant Japanese-American Past
Hundreds of vintage photos are on display at the Wing Luke Museum.
Judging by the 400 archival photographs on display at the Wing Luke Museum, bridal portraits were a steady source of income for Japantown’s Takano Studio. Founded in 1910, the Japanese-American photography studio was a thriving business until 1942, when Japanese citizens were sent to internment camps. But before that, Takano captured Seattle’s vibrant Japanese community…
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