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Come celebrate Bunka no Hi (Culture Day) at the JCCCW on Sunday, November 1, 2026 from 11 AM to 5 PM!The life and philosophy of Sam Goto (1933-2017), local Japanese American cartoonist, will be the focus of the event this year. Sam’s comic strip, Seattle Tomodachi, ran in the North American Post from 2012 until 2017 and featured Japanese and Japanese American culture as explained by the main character Samurai Shigeru.
In collaboration with Sam’s daughter, Kelly Goto, Bunka no Hi this year which will bring to life her book Seattle Samurai: A Cartoonist’s Perspective of the Japanese American Experience. This award-winning book explores her father’s philosophy based on bushidō (samurai code of conduct), and provides a glimpse into understanding the guiding principles behind Japanese American culture. The comics featured in the exhibit will also include Japanese translations.
The event will also feature samurai-related demonstrations and activities, such as an Iaido sword demonstration and a samurai armor display.
Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about the Game of Go by the Seattle Go Center, watch a tea ceremony demonstration by the East-West Chanoyu Center, enjoy fun craft activities, and purchase some traditional Japanese food!
Bunka no Hi is a free, family-friendly event that is open to all.
www.jcccw.org/bunka-no-hi
今年の「文化の日」は11月1日（日）に開催します！
今回は、シアトル地域で活動した日系アメリカ人のマンガ家、サム・ゴトウさん(1933-2017)の人生と作品に焦点を当てます。サムさんの娘さんであるケリー・ゴトウさんが、受賞作である著書「シアトル・サムライ」にまとめられた内容をもとに、マンガを含めて日英両語での展示を行い、ケリーさん自身による講演も日本語訳付きで行われます。
またサムさんのマンガの背景となった日系人の歴史と体験や、サムさんが武士道や日本の価値観を生き方の指針としていたことから、居合道の実演やよろいかぶとの展示など武士の文化も紹介します。
他に囲碁体験、茶道の実演、工作、食べ物の販売などもあり、子供から大人まで楽しめるイベントです。4Cultureのご支援により、どなたでも入場無料でお越しになれますので、ぜひお見逃しなく！
Featured Presentations:
Seattle Samurai presentation by author Kelly Goto
Story readings by the Omoide Project
Muso Shinden-ryu style of Iaido (sword art demonstration)
Presentation by local manga artist Arisa Nakamura
Calligraphy presentation
Exhibits, Booths & Activities
Seattle Samurai exhibit
Book signing by Kelly Goto
Japanese Armor & Sword display
Replica armor try-on for kids
Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle booth
Minidoka Pilgrimage booth
Densho booth
Tsuru for Solidarity booth
Seattle Go Center booth
Tea Ceremony demonstrations by East-West Chanoyu Center
Family history display by youth students from the Seattle Japanese Language School
Reading room with books about Japanese American history and the samurai code of conduct
Food vendors
Tokara
Kozmo Kitchen
Koto Jelly Coffee
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Event venue
1414 S Weller St, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98144
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