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FIFA World Cup 26™ Seattle Host City Poster Designed by Shogo Ota Announced
By Hana Tadesse NAP Contributor
On April 3, the Seattle FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup 26™ Local Organizing Committee (Seattle FWC26) announced the winner of the Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Seattle Host City Poster contest during the Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk. This is the first time that a FIFA World Cup™ has worked with local artists in each host city to design each location’s poster.
During Seattle’s unveiling, attendees heard from Shogo Ota, the winning designer. Ota, hailing originally from Japan, has called the Pacific Northwest home for more than a decade and owns and operates Tireman Studio on Camano Island, Washington. Seattle’s official poster will be shared
▲ Left to right: Lauren “Lu” Barnes, defender, Seattle Reign; Peter Tomozawa, CEO SeattleFWC26; artist Shogo Ota; and Stefen Frei, goalkeeper, Seattle Sounders.
▶︎ Winning poster design by Shogo Ota.
internationally as a lasting symbol of Seattle’s role in the world’s biggest sporting event, showcasing the
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A nine-person panel of volunteers narrowed 40 entries to four finalists, each from a different city in Washington. To learn more about the Seattle poster contest and three runners-up, please visit: http://www.seattlefwc26.org.
"The City of Seattle is proud to be one of 16 host cities in North America for the 2026 FIFA World Cup games, and even more proud to welcome the world to the Pacific Northwest region," said Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. "We are hard at work preparing to ensure the region is ready to both host a oncein-a-lifetime experience for locals and visitors from across the globe, and showcase the rich history, vibrant culture, and beauty of our region and our communities. This poster is a reflection of who we are and what makes our region special."
while they’re here, and I also hope people find the small details in the poster that say so much about who we are in Seattle and Washington.”
“Pioneer Square has long been a place where culture, creativity and community converge,” said Lisa Howard, executive director of Pioneer Square Alliance.
Official logo for SeattleFWC26.
“From murals and art installations to game-day energy, our neighborhood embodies the intersection of artistic expression and a passion for sports.
As the FIFA World Cup™ draws near, the host city poster offers a powerful opportunity to showcase that spirit — both around Pioneer Square and to a global audience.”
Fans can visit: www.FIFAWorldCup. com to view posters for all 16 host cities, discover the story behind each design and learn more about the artists. Fans will also be able to immediately own these pieces of FIFA World Cup™ history, as posters will be available for purchase on the site on April 19. Additional merchandise, inspired by the posters, will be available in the months ahead.
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“Our poster contest received so many wonderful entries from across Washington," said Leo Flor, chief legacy officer of Seattle FWC26. “We love how Shogo’s design includes fun, local Seattle references, including some of our iconic arches like the historic Chinatown gate, the Pacific Science Center, and the stadium, all under the watch of our most sacred mountain. We’re thrilled to share with the world our Seattle design and the community behind it.”
“I am so excited for visitors and residents alike to experience the good energy of this event in beautiful Seattle,” said Shogo Ota. “My design highlights our beautiful landscapes and that we welcome all people. I hope people make good memories
About Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ (SeattleFWC26)
Seattle FWC26 is the local organizing committee for Seattle’s participation as one of the 16 host cities selected for the FIFA World Cup 26™. As a not-for-profit organization, SeattleFWC26’s vision is to foster a positive legacy for our region guided by the spirit of soccer, innovation and inclusion. To keep updated on the latest news and involvement opportunities with SeattleFWC26, please sign up at: http://www.seattlefwc26.org/getinvolved.
FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the largest international sporting event ever staged. Three host countries, 16 host cities, 48 teams, and 104 matches unite an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams and games, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans across 16 unique stadiums and billions worldwide. The tournament will take place in June and July 2026. For the latest FIFA World Cup 26™ information visit: https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/ mens/worldcup.
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Bainbridge Island Commemorates 83rd Anniversary of Day of Forced Removal
By Ellen Sato Faust NAP Contributor
More than 200 community members gathered on March 30 to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the day of forced removal at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial, Washington. Bainbridge Island holds a unique place in history as the first community where Japanese Americans were forcibly removed under the U.S. Civil Exclusion Order No. 1 and relocated to the Manzanar concentration camp in California.
In 1941, U.S. Army Lieutenant General J. L. DeWitt initially allowed families to "voluntarily" move east of the Cascade Mountains. He suddenly revoked permission three weeks later. On March 24, U.S. Civil Exclusion Order No. 1 was issued, designating Bainbridge Island as the first area that American citizens and their alien parents would be forced to leave.
The commemoration, which was first held in 2002, has grown to include not only long-time dedicated supporters of the memorial but also a new generation of survivors’ descendants, newer residents of the island, staff from the Friends of Minidoka and the Seattle-area U.S. National Park Service as well as local officials and partners who have contributed to the development of the exclusion memorial.
This year’s theme, "A Place to Call Home," honored the extraordinary fact that more than 50% of Bainbridge Island’s Japanese American population returned home after World War II—a higher percentage than almost any other West Coast community. This program skillfully wove together historical accounts of survivors with contemporary stories of descendants reflecting the community’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and resilience.
The event began with a blessing and land acknowledgment delivered by Elilai Abraham of the Suquamish Tribe, followed by Council member Clarence Moriwaki reading the City of Bainbridge Island’s proclamation designating March 30 as "Nidoto Nai Yoni – Let It Not Happen Again" Day. The proclamation stated, in part: “On this solemn anniversary, we remember
the injustice of Executive Order 9066 and honor the resilience of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American community. We recommit to standing against racism, xenophobia and feardriven policies—then and now.”
Washington State Representative Greg Nance (District 23) reflected on the importance of remembering this history and shared his personal connection to Bainbridge Island, having grown up in its school district. He warmly acknowledged two of his former teachers in attendance: Hisa Matsudaira, a survivor and former physical education teacher, and Joyce Nishimura, Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community Board of Directors secretary and former science teacher. Alongside State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (District 37), Nance demonstrated both a deep understanding of the Japanese American exclusion and a personal connection to the families and communities affected.
thanks to a combination of federal and state grants, private foundations and broad community support. The City of Bainbridge Island will be sending out for bid construction of the required water main extension on April 2, with work to begin this summer. While external factors continue to influence the visitor center’s timeline, Faust estimated that construction could be completed as early as the first half of 2026.
Before the keynote addresses, Ellen Sato Faust, executive director of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association, provided an update on the new visitor center, the final addition to the memorial. Despite delays in permitting, she announced that the $4.5 million capital campaign goal had been largely achieved,
Keynote Speakers: Voices from the Past and Present
The program concluded with moving keynote addresses by Karen Beierle and Debra Grindeland, both of whom shared deep personal stories that underscored the significance of home and community.
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Crowd at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial Wall. Photo credit: Paul Dunn
Woman with a walker takes time to visit and hang a string of origami cranes next to a family name located on the memorial wall. Photo credit: Paul Dunn.
Remembering UW Professor Albert Kobayashi
By UW Mechanical Engineering Department NAP Contributor
University of Washington (UW) Professor Emeritus Albert Satoshi Kobayashi passed away at 100 years old. He had seen UW Mechanical Engineering through decades of change and was one of the first researchers in UW Engineering togain global recognition. He also playeda significant role in the department’s modernization and expansion intoresearch.
Kobayashi was born December 9, 1924in Chicago, Illinois as the son of Toshiyuki and Taka (Torii) Kobayashi. However, he moved to Japan as a kindergartner and lived with his grandmother. Heattended the an American School and a Japanese private school before enrollingin the University of Tokyo. World War IIbroke out during his first year of college and he was banned from returning tothe U.S. At the time, he was living withhis uncle but the home was bombed and it forced them to relocate. Kobayashi remembersgoing to shelters during the constant air raids and playing games likemahjong. “I don’t think I learned muchthat year,” he says.
Kobayashi had dual citizenship andwas almost drafted into the Japanese army. Fortunately, “The government deferred people studying science orengineering until they finished their education,” he said.
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child, her mother encouraged her to be kind to the Japanese American families who had been taken away.
As the war ended, Kobayashi was able to complete his undergraduate degree. 1947-1950, he worked as a tool engineer at Konishiroku Photo Industry, a Japanese company that made cameras and photographic supplies. Then he returned to the U.S. and was accepted to the UW graduate school. Kobayashi receiveda master’s degree in mathematics writing a paper about experimental mechanics. It led him to pursue his Ph.D. at theIllinois Institute of Technology.
Then Kobayashi took a break fromschool during which he married Elizabeth Midori Oba in 1953. He worked as a design engineer in 1953-1955 at Illinois Tool Works, applying his knowledge of differential geometry. After completing his Ph.D., Kobayashi workedas a research engineer then 1958-1975 he worked at Boeing. Kobayashi also became an assistant professorin 1958, and later a Mechanical Engineering (ME) professor in 1965 at the UW.
During that time, Kobayashi received the Boeing-Pennell Professorship in 1989. His pioneering fracturemechanics research focused on crack propagation, also known as metal fatigue, as well as combining experimental and numerical stress analysis techniques. As a result, working with Boeing enabled himto gain valuable insights into aerospace industry needs.
“Albert’s outstanding
She painted a vivid picture of what it was like to be non-Japanese in the close-knit community left behind after the forced removal. Now on the board of the exclusion memorial association, Beierle also shared that her high school senior prom date was Frank Kitamoto, the late founder of the memorial. She remains deeply committed to preserving history, standing up for justice and supporting the Bainbridge Island community.
In the final keynote address, Debra Grindeland honored the legacy of her mother, Jane Kitamoto Akita, a former public health and school nurse who pioneered the Natural Helpers Peer Counseling Program used in high schools. Akita was only nine months old when her family was sent to Manzanar incarceration camp in California. Her earliest childhood memories were of life in the camps at Manzanar and Minidoka. After the war, her family returned to Bainbridge Island when she was four years old. As an adult, Akita dedicated herself to
researchcontributions helped ME gain a reputation for excellence in the U.S. and acrossthe world,” says ME Chair and PACCAR Endowed Professor Alberto Aliseda. While collaborating with industry and government partners, Kobayashi became a worldrenowned expert in fracture mechanics. It is key to ensuring partsof airplanes, buildings, cars and medical devices are robust and safe for decades in service.
Kobayashi’s research projects ledhim abroad with his late wife. He was a visiting professor at Université dePoitiers in France for a month, and he spent two sabbatical leaves to collaborate with researchers at the University of Tokyo. Throughout his academic career, he publishedmore than 500 papers.
In 1997, Kobayashi retired and became professor emeritus. He enjoyedgoing to UW football games with his family which included his three daughters. Yet he also continued to serve on Ph.D. committees and conduct research on funded projects until 2005.
Today, the Albert S. Kobayashi Endowed Fund in Mechanical
educating high school students about her family’s wartime experiences. Though Akita passed away at a relatively young age, her daughter carries on her legacy. Raised on the eastside in Bellevue, Washington, Grindeland later chose to move back to Bainbridge Island with her young family and continue the work started by her uncle Frank Kitamoto and her mother on behalf of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American community. Her story reflects the broader narrative of younger generations returning to Bainbridge Island for its welcoming community, excellent schools and deep-rooted history—a true place to call home.
A Ceremony of Remembrance
As is tradition, the commemoration concluded with the solemn reading of the 276 names inscribed on the memorial wall — each one representing a Japanese American resident of Bainbridge Island in 1942. Thousands of origami cranes, donated from across the country, were distributed to attendees. Participants
Engineering provides support for ME graduate education and scholarship related to the areas of engineering mechanics,experimental mechanics and mechanics of materials. Fracture mechanics is now a core part of engineering education and research. “WhenI started out, fracture mechanics was new and on the rise. I was lucky to rideon the wave,” said Kobayashi.
In addition to receiving numerous awards for his work, Kobayashi also received the Order of the Rising Sun with Ribbon award from the emperor of Japan through the Prime Minister’s office. It is given to individuals who have demonstrated distinguished service to Japan.
remembrance.
Nidoto Nai Yoni – Let It Not Happen Again.
walked the gravel path to the memorial wall hanging them on the wall in
Akira Sakuma pointing to her great grandfather's name, Satoru Sakuma, with her grandfather Bryan Sakuma. Photo credit: Paul Dunn.
UW ME Prof. Emeritus Albert Kobayashi surrounded by current or emeritus UW ME faculty. Standing left to right: chair Alberto Aliseda, Prof. Joseph Garbini and Prof. John Kramlich. Seated left to right: Prof. Emeritus James Riley, Boeing-Pennell Endowed Prof. Ramulu Mamidala, Kobayashi and Prof. Emeritus Norman McCormick. Photo credit: UW ME Dept.
By Barbara Mizoguchi NAP Editor
Day
Of
Remembrance Conclusion
In the March 14 and 28 issues of NAP, some of the Day of Remembrance (DOR) activities were featured. This issue concludes those summaries. In addition, the City of Bellevue, Kirkland, Fife, Port of Seattle and King County announced their 2025 proclamation of remembrance.
For those unaware of DOR, the Puget Sound area had a record number
of events this year. It is an annual acknowledgement of February 19, 1942, in American history when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed U.S. Executive Order 9066. It allowed the U.S. Army during World War II to forcibly and hastily remove all Japanese and Japanese Americans living in Washington, Oregon and California to the interior of the U.S.
Look for the summaries with this symbol: DOR
Emerging Radiance: Honoring the Nikkei Farmers of Bellevue
By Janelle Wetzstein NAP Contributor
On February 19, the Day of Remembrance for Japanese American incarceration, the City of Bellevue partnered with the King County Library System to unveil Emerging Radiance. It is an art installation and audiovisual experience created by Michelle Kumata and Tani
Ikeda. The unveiling took place at Bellevue Library, where the city's newest art acquisition will be on display for at least two years. Local elected officials, dignitaries and elders from the Japanese American community joined the artists and attendees for an evening celebrating Bellevue's diversity and strength.
During the event, Bellevue City Councilmember Dave Hamilton expressed his deepest gratitude to the artists for bringing these stories to life, and to the King County Library System for its partnership in sharing this important history with our community.
community
Deguchi, Robert Hirotaka. Photo credit: City of Bellevue
"Through this work," said Hamilton, "we reaffirm that Bellevue’s strength comes from its people, past, present and future.
Emerging Radiance was originally commissioned through the Meta
Open Arts Program*. It is a small farmhouse with murals featuring Bellevue residents on each side. The installation uses augmented reality technology and allows visitors to hear recordings and watch animated illustrations. It is about real Bellevue farmers from the first half of the 20th century. Toshio Ito, Rae Matsuoka Takekawa and Mitsuko Hashiguchi share their connections to the land before the war, during the incarceration and post-World War II. These first-person accounts were created and preserved by the Densho Project**.
“The skin tones are shades of gold and yellow to convey reverence and honor for these individuals and the Japanese American farming community,” said artist Michelle Kumata. “The color also represents how these people were viewed and targeted at that time, and how we – Asian Americans – continue to be viewed and targeted as yellow people and forever foreigners. Yellow represents how we own our unique cultures, heritage and history. We embrace the beauty of being different.”
An interactive website augments the reality experience of Emerging Radi-
ance. Also, a documentary film about the artwork is currently available on the site. at: https://www.emergingradiance.org/.
*Meta was formerly known as Facebook – a social media company. The expansion of its Open Arts Program to the Spring District is close to downtown Bellevue and has provided ongoing support for artists in the area. Through this program, Meta has become one of the fastest-growing commissioners of local art in the Puget Sound region. Its Bellevue office includes the Tribeca awardwinning Emerging Radiance art installation.
**Densho documents testimonies of Japanese Americans who were unjustly incarcerated during World War II in the 1940s before their memories are extinguished. There are irreplaceable firsthand accounts, coupled with historical images and teaching resources, to explore the principles of democracy and promote equal justice for all.
Artists and
members gather in front of the Emerging Radiance farmhouse at Bellevue Library: Alice Ito, Tani Ikeda, Michelle Kumata, Angie Miraflor, James To, Beth Takekawa, Janice
DOR
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE リメンブランス・デー
UW Day of Remembrance: Bridging Past and Present
By Takuya Izumi NAP Contributor
In February the Day of Remembrance , was presented by the University of Washington (UW) Nikkei Student Union at the Intellectual House on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington. The Day of Remembrance commemorates the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II in 1942. The event started with an impressive performance by UW Taiko Kai. Vincent Schleitwiler, professor of American Ethnic Studies at UW, then gave a presentation on the history of the Nikkei community in Seattle before and after World War II. The final session was a panel discussion featuring
Ann Kaneko, a filmmaker known for her personal films that weaved her intimate aesthetic with the complex intricacies of political reality. During the event, attendees also had the opportunity to make origami cranes with the support of the UW Origami Club. In Japan, origami cranes have long been a symbol of good luck, representing wishes for longevity, peace and fulfillment. However, on this occasion, they carried a special meaning—serving as a reminder to prevent tragedies like those of World War II from ever happening again.
Despite the heavy rain that day, many people attended, making the event a meaningful and productive gathering.
The Day of Remembrance presentation at UW started with an impressive performance by UW Taiko Kai. Photo credit: Takuya Izumi.
Tsuru Organizes Two Day of Remembrance and Resistance Events
By Barbara Yasui NAP Contributor
Tsuru for Solidarity, a Japanese American nonviolent, direct action, social justice organization, held two Day of Remembrance and Resistance events in Washington this past February.
The first one marked the 83rd anniversary of the signing of U.S. Executive Order 9066 by U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt in 1942. Tsuru members and the community gathered in Hing Hay Park located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, then walked to Chiyo's Garden adjacent to Nihonmachi Alley in Japantown. Re-enactors dressed in 1940s era clothing and carrying old suitcases, walked several blocks, just as their ancestors did when forced from their homes and sent to incarceration camps. Taiko players from Tobe Taiko greeted the crowd upon arrival. A short press conference and program followed with the theme "Remembrance and Resistance." Speakers from Tsuru and
its partner, La Resistencia, pointed out the connections between the mass roundup and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II and the current roundup and detention of immigrants happening today. Following the press conference, a smaller group of Tsuru members and supporters walked to sites of trauma and resilience for Japanese Americans. These included: Nihonmachi Alley, the Immigration and Naturalization Service building, King Street (train) Station and Pike Place Market. The marchers held a brief healing ceremony at each site.
A second event was held at the U.S. Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing Center (more commonly known as the Northwest Detention Center NWDC) in Tacoma, Washington. A crowd of over 150 people gathered in the rain to hear speakers from Tsuru and La Resistencia call for the closure of NWDC and for the cessation of all deportation flights out of King County International Airport. Tamiko Nimura, co-author of We Hereby Refuse ,
talked about the parallels between the Tule Lake, California, incarceration camp and NWDC. Mary Abo, a Japanese American incarceration survivor, encouraged people to be the advocates and allies that Japanese Americans did not have in 1942. The
program concluded with a procession to the gates of the NWDC where participants hung tsuru (paper-folded cranes) on the fence as the crowd chanted “No estan solo! You are not alone!” to convey hope and solidarity for the people held inside.
Day of Remembrance Event Draws Overflow Crowd
By Mukai Farm & Garden
NAP Contributor
This year’s annual observance of the Day of Remembrance at Mukai Farm & Garden, commemorating the signing of U.S. Executive Order 9066 by U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt, was attended by an overflow crowd. The event featured a documentary
profiling 63 Japanese American men, all U.S. citizens, who refused to be drafted into the American military after being incarcerated at the Amache Relocation Center in Colorado.
Vashon Island, Washington, resident, Dr. Joe Okimoto was interned as a child. He spoke about how the violations of civil liberties and human rights experienced by all Japanese American people are happening again. Thousands of immigrants and people of color are currently being singled out for deportation. He urged the audience not to despair or withdraw, but to stand up for the rights of others.
Tsuru for Solidarity standing with La Resistencia protesting in front of the NWDC. Photo credit: Tsuru for Solidarity. DOR
CALENDAR
Earthen Elegance: The Ceramic Art of Bizen – Now-Jun 9, Wed-Mon, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (closed Tuesdays). Portland Japanese Garden, 611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland. Celebrates contemporary ceramic art and vessels that preserve a time-honored collaboration of earth, fire and the artist’s hand. Bizen is a ceramic center that has continued its unique form of pottery for over 900 years. See: https:// japanesegarden.org/events/earthenelegance-the-ceramic-art-of-bizen/.
Building Wonder: Bonsai Tree houses by Dave Creek – Now-Dec 31, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.(closed Mon). In the Pavilion, Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St, Federal Way. Six magical, tiny treehouses built into the branches of dearly departed bonsai trees. Each treehouse is a masterpiece of patience and wonder organically designed and crafted by Dave Creek. The exhibition glimpses into Creek's creative journey, including his mobile "van life" studio where he worked on his craft on the road.
Echoes of the Floating World –Now–Jan 4, 2026; Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m., free 5-8 p.m.; Fri-Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Mon-Tue. Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma. Striking collection of 18th, 19th and early 20th-century Japanese woodblock prints from the museum and others. Displayed alongside works by contemporary Northwest artists. This exhibition honors the rich legacy of ukiyo-e while exploring its cultural impact on today’s
artistic expressions. See: https://www. tacomaartmuseum.org/exhibit/echoesof-the-floating-world/.
What’s in a Name? – The restored Mukai Farm & Garden Fruit Barreling Plant will become the Vashon food hub but what should we call it? It will be the new home for Fernhorn Bakery, a bigger space for Refill Vashon, the debut of Fuku Ferments’s koji food products and VIGA’s commercial kitchen, freezer storage, communityavailable farm equipment and development of regional markets for Vashon fresh and preserved foods. If you have suggestions, contact a Mukai board member at: info@ mukaifarmandgarden.org or see: https://mukaifarmandgarden.org/ about/about-friends-of-mukai/.
Anime Auteurs: Metropolis – Sun, Apr 13, 4:30 p.m. SIFF Cinema Uptown, 167 Republican St, Seattle on the Seattle Center campus. New experience in cutting-edge animation featuring stunning imagery and unforgettable characters. Based on the classic comic created by Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy), written
by Japanese anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) and directed by Rintaro (Galaxy Express 999). Show up early to shop anime-inspired prints from local artist Boya Sun! For more info, see: https://www.siff.net/cinema/intheaters/metropolis.
Small Business Support ProgramWorkshop online – Apr 14, 15, 28 & 30. WA St. Dept. of Commerce's Small Business Resiliency Network and Japan-America Society of the St. of WA provides culturally and linguistically relevant support at no cost for entrepreneurs and small business owners who are non-native English speakers. Services include workshops on tax returns, legislative updates and food business incubation support. See: https://jassw.info/ event-6133946.
Food Safety: Essential Basics for Food Business seminar – Tue, Apr 22, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Nisei Veteran’s Committee Memorial Hall, 1212 King St, Seattle. For those planning to start a food business or already in the industry. Covers essential food safety topics and key steps to safely launch your food venture. Topics include basic food business knowledge, cooking for business vs. home cooking, necessary licenses and permits, using commissary kitchens, shared kitchen safety and the Cottage Food License for smallscale operations. Sponsored by Japan-America Society of the St. of WA. Register at, see: https://jassw.info/ event-6121167.
Consolidating Constitutional Legitimacy in Japan: Concepts, Metrics and Pathways Forward , The Griffith and Patricia Way Lecture 2025 – Apr 22, 5:30 p.m. University of Washington, Kane Hall, second floor, Walker-Ames Room, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle. Lecturer Kenneth Mori McElwain, professor of Comparative Politics at the Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo, Japan and currently a visiting scholar at Columbia University, New York, NY. Reception to follow. Free and open to the public. RSVP at: bit.ly/4ijE2UR. For more info, see: https://jsis.washington.edu/ japan/news/griffith-and-patricia-waylecture-2025-kenneth-mori-mcelwain/. Sponsored by UW Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies Japan Studies Program.
Seattle Samurai: A Cartoonist's Perspective of the Japanese American Experience with Kelly Goto – Wed, Apr 23, 7:30p.m. Town Hall, The Wyncote NW Forum, 1119 Eighth Ave (Entrance off Seneca St.), Seattle. In conversation with Lori Matsukawa, former television anchor, Kelly Goto blends her text with photos and memorabilia that help contextualize her father’s work. The late artist Sam Goto drew over
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CALENDAR カレンダー
250 multi-paneled comic strips called Seattle Tomodachi (“friends of Seattle”) for The North American Post newspaper. It chronicled the lives and stories of early Japanese settlers, their Japanese-American children and other descendants. Drum performance by Seattle Kokon Taiko. Tickets at: https://www.seattlesamurai.com/.
Legacy Education Series: Estate Planning Essentials by Bo Lee from Senior Wealth Advisor at Beacon Pointe – Fri, Apr 25, 1:30 p.m. Nikkei Manor, 700 Sixth Ave S, Seattle. See:
www.keironw.org.
First Annual TacomaKitakyushu Children's Day Festival – Sat, Apr 26; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Point Defiance Park near the Japanese Gardenat the pagoda, 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma. Features kendama, origami, and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Hosted by the TacomaKitakyushu Sister City Committee. TKCC.Childrens.Day@gmail.com.
Spring Work Party! – Sat, Apr 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mukai Farm &Garden, 18017 107th Ave SW, Vashon. Join us for a day of community and
contribution! Inside Crew: If you prefer staying dry and indoors, join our team focusing on sprucing up the historic house. Outside Crew: For those who love the fresh air and getting their hands dirty. No matter your preference, there is a task for everyone! Bring comfortable clothes you do not mind getting dirty (or paint on!), sturdy shoes, and a cando attitude! We will provide tools and refreshments. RSVP by April 12th so we can get a head count at: https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLS dfy9irzNd87k3l8yS5CVHlkDemCv74p CoeH75UbVlEzJbVXA/viewform.
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Contact: (206)325-8811 or contact@ seattlekoyasan.com
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ドとサファイヤと思われる
はティファニー社の Tス ほどよい華やかさがある。とも華美になりすぎない、マイルネックレス。二人
のは、両親からもらい、ルティエ社製のラブシリー肌身離さず着けているカ ズのペンダントだ。 の 樺 かばさわ 沢 和 わかな
３月後半、関東で雪が 降ったと思ったら、その１ 週間後には 25 度越え。さ という言葉の定義すら曖ろうし、今や「季節外れ」ぞかし桜も戸惑ったであ 昧になってきた。 それはさておき今回は、 随分時間は経ってしまっ たが、 2 0 2 4 年夏のパ リオリンピックの話題を。 私が子どもの頃の日本 手たちを競技中も見られジュエリーを身につけた選の個性を垣間見るようなだった。それが今や、各々ーはある種相反するものでは、スポーツとジュエリ るようになった。 昨年夏のパリオリンピ ック。バレーボールの宮 部 藍 あいり 梨 選手の首元に光る
選手の首に
早 はやた 田
ケーブルのブレスレット部に青のスチールセーリングたバックルとエンド。それイヤモンドが敷き詰められルのイエローゴールドにダると、おそらくラージモデのブレスレット。写真を見 分から成る、約 1 1 0万 円のモデルだろう。フォー ス 10 シリーズは、創業者で ら、貴金属のチェーン等でト部分もケーブルの色かエティー豊か。ブレスレッヤモンドの有無など、バラスチール、ゴールド、ダイれる。バックルとエンドは、レットが元になったと言わして作ったお手製のブレスにヨットのケーブルを使用の息子が、バケーション中あるフレッド・サミュエル氏 カスタマイズが可能だ。 同じ手首に、ダイヤモン
ゥ
万円。こちらでもサ ので、２つのブレスレットのファイヤが使用されている てリングの方は、ビー青にリンクしている。
はじめとするジュエリー好話題になった、ショーメを きの彼女 。 ショーメのことを話す前 た、パリのジュエリーブランと、まずは右手首にまとっにほかのものから紹介する ド、フレッドのフォース
1 7 8 0年 と」いう趣旨のコメントを着けてメダルを取りに来たメのペンダントとリングをダルをデザインしたショーを手がけた。早田選手は「メンピックメダルのデザインて地位を確立し、パリオリョセフィーヌの御用達とし創業でナポレオンの皇后ジ している。 まずペンダントはリア ン（絆）シリーズの一つで、ザインが特徴だ。お値段約からは×のように見えるデからは立体的だが、正面めにクロスさせた感じ。横サファイヤが連なる輪を斜ダイヤモンドが連なる輪と 1 2 0
本コラムでも何度か言及 クゴールドのリングは現行ブレスレットを１つ。ピンリーズで、リングを２つとが実はショーメのリアンシ見を元に最近購入したのし始めている。今までの知つ中古のジュエリーを購入騰と円安を考えて、少しずしている通り、最近金の高
ーションで並ぶ。フォース青から群青色までのグラデ対称にサファイヤが薄目のから留め具に向かって左右 10 の青いケーブルとサファ イヤの青がリンクする。 そしてショーメのネックレ スへと繋がる。
ブレスレット中央にダイヤで、留め具の反対側であるホワイトゴールドのベースか。もしそうであるならば、イスバーグではないだろうかったが、ダミアーニのア モンドが約
10 個並び、そこ
（蜂の巣状）が地金のみとかってしまうからなのか。試合中だとラケットにぶつケットを持つので、やはりきのため、左手で卓球のラっていた。早田選手は左利彰式で左手の人差し指に光中は身に着けておらず、表に並ぶ。このリング、試合ダイヤを配したものが交互称が変わっていて驚いた。ブサイトを確認したら名記事を書くにあたり、ウェて、このショーメのリング。けている。それは良いとしには試合中でもリングを着ただ右の人差し指と薬指称だったはず（ビーは蜂の元々はビーマイラブいう名 Beeと Be をかけている）。 推進するのが狙いなのかもえて自分で購入する事をてしまうから、名称を変く、購入のきっかけを狭めり物という意味合いが強ビーマイラブだと、愛の贈 しれない。
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北米俳壇 レニア吟社俳句 2025年３月例会より レニア吟社例会 毎月第一土曜日七時より 夏雲システム及びズームによるオンライン句会 スーパーのワゴンを籠に持ち替えて
人の世はやさしと思ひ余寒あり雛飾り幼にかえって母思ふ 草木のいまだ目覚めぬ北の春弟忌桜吹雪の墓所をゆく 落椿拾いて水に二つ三つ 春の宵 夫 の奏づるピアノかな
犬強く春を歩す人曳きにけり山の端に春日の落つる国の王麗かや遺跡の門を抜ける牛 杲 はこどり 鳥 や答え探すのもう止める 皺皺になっていけども春の宵 二月果つ酸素ボンベと父の間で弁当を両手で受くる灌仏会春の雪運ばれてゆく獣の背 雛の間に赤子の我が坐す写真待ち侘びる春を見ずにし逝きにけり若芝や寝癖の上にヘッドホン 黎明に浮かぶ黄身色春の月梅香る卒寿の母の緩歩かな雫落つ日さす軒下春浅し風が去り木は通せんぼ春の宵銀色の稜線に落つ春の月残雪を踏む廃坑の線路跡ピンク地のスニーカー履き春来たる春の宵浮橋揺らす波濤かな 春の宵犬の散歩も遅くなり 春の宵便り来ぬ人ふと思う春宵の夕餉の父は風呂上り背を正す恩師の庭の白椿残雪や着陸態勢手を握る 春の宵漆の椀に月映す
スティーブンス多喜子 〃 渡辺菜穂 〃 ラインウェバー友子 〃 卜円伎鬼 〃 細野やすい 〃 俳句付き懐石メニュー木の芽和え美しきものの一つに春の雪あかねさす日毎にふふむ御所の梅梅東風や道真公の屋敷跡 マフラーに顔半分の園児かな 春めくや土の匂ひの子を抱く春光へ指先伸ばすヨガマット麻雀の入門講座梅ふふむ 百歳の母も紅差し雛祭 竹 しない 刀 数 あまた 多 の傷や卒業す
吉原クリステイ光風
「いっぺんに花粉症や」と夫の言う
黄金のコナの夕陽を浴びながら
夕餉の知らせを待ちわびている
シアトル短歌会詠草 2025年３月例会より
例会 第二月曜日月曜日午前十時Mirabellaにて (206) 851-4303 atamiya@comcast.net
車の上も黄に覆われて ハワイ • ミモザをそえてテラスで朝食コナ共に旅する母の遺影
凍てついて溶けない雪道散歩する わたしも犬もブーツを履いて
春来たる卒寿も過ぎて久しかり 一日単位の暮らしとなりぬ 雛まつり友に招かれ祝ふ今日 持ち寄り料理に弾むおしゃべり
独りに足りる 糧 見定める 黄昏にバレンタインのチョコひとつ 口に含みて亡き夫しのぶ
田村美雪
田宮愛子
楠見房子
キャンプレーン
久美子
杖つき歩む義母のお伴に 春宵やお内裏様を眺めつつ いちごサンドでお茶する三日
獏となり夢のかけらをほおばれば はるけし春のささめき繁し お花見に川辺に集う人を縫い
円天井に水かげろうは反射して 戯 れ解けるを飽くなく眺む
目薬を入れるたびに目は霞む 混迷深まる今のアメリカ 美しく雪化粧した山々が 湖上に浮かぶ洞爺湖の藍 広大な北海道を横断す 豊かな自然に心躍らせ
どのニュース見ても訴訟という言葉 不安な社会いつまで続く
土居万亀子 西田伊津子 リーあふひ 神田美鈴
や友人たちなど、多様な人種、同窓会を開催した。会員の家族ンにて、１年降りとなる第３回ハーベスト・ビュッフェレストラの会」が、４月５日、タコマのマ地域の日系婦人会「たんぽぽちゃんとひいおばあちゃんと一緒サインのナミちゃんは、おばあ写真の一部。下写真左、ピースを大いに楽しんだ。以下は記念れに同じ空間を共有できることができた者など、みながそれぞぶりに実際に顔を合わせること話でのやりとりではなく、久しりに思いがけず再会した者、電年齢層の人が集まる中、数年ぶ に参加。 （提供：池田真理ウィルソン）
今月の切り絵 『春風』 曽我部アキ
れた。桜が満開となれば雰囲イメージを得た駅舎が建てら１９１４年に日本の建築から完成し、利用者が増えたため末にストリートカーの駅が 気が出るにちがいない。 少し離れて、海を見下ろす の昔、日系移民が「タコマ富士」とため、その雄大さがよく伝わる。そシアトルからよりも近くに見えるい。まだ雪を多く残すレニア山は桜色のコントラストが素晴らしと海の青色や新緑の木々、そして丘の住宅街にも桜は点在する。空 呼んでいたものだ。 あった。
年に結成されたタコ
レニア吟社 写真俳句
写真：茂木ひさを 俳句：根岸幸子 撮影場所：ベトナム北部
見に行った場所は、大きな１本がもあることが分かった。実際に地元公園の名所もあれば、並木道アンス公園内の日本庭園や、ほかの端にあるポイント・ディファイ鑑賞に出かけてみた。市内北西多くはまだ花を咲かす前。真に収める訪問者もいたが、いに満開となっていた。写開花を迎え、しだれ桜もきれ 少し時期が早かったようだ。 ポイント・ディファイアン スの公園内にはパゴダと呼ばれる建物がある。
桜の季節到来。タコマ方面に桜
郷愁の景色
あえて言うのであれば、州 思い起こさせるだろうか。シら見えた景色が、古き時代を東部と西部を横断する道路か を目に、車を走らせながらふと考ろうか。日本と大きく異なる情景れを見て郷愁の思いを抱いたのだ年前に農地で働く移民たちは、ことした夕日が沈んでいく。１００真っすぐに延びる。その先に赤々や湿地、そして農地が広がる道がアトルのような起伏もなく、平原 えを巡らせていた。
などほとんど残っていないだ発が進む中で１世紀前の面影村の近くにあるが、地域の開上）博物館・日本庭園もこの農して開設されたモリカミ（森ろう。
あったことで知られている。村「ヤマト（大和）コロニー」がの入植地としてつくられた農 そこに入植した一人、京都府 出身の森上
てくると、標識に「ヤマトロード」イを下り、南のマイアミに近づいなった。北から徐々にフリーウェ事の関係で車で走り回ることに対に位置するフロリダ州。仕マイルを走る州道７９４号で、大ラトンという街を東西に約９・５というサインが出てくる。ボカきな通りだ。 この地は 20
米本土でワシントン州と正反
世紀前半に日系移民
（佐々木
志峰）
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