Governor of Fukushima prefecture Masao Uchibori.” The award was presented by the kenjinkai as they hosted a small, special luncheon for his immediate family by request. It was at Terry’s Kitchen ...

Brandon Lee and the New Wave of American Isekai Anime. By Ryoko Kato NAP Contributor. In recent years, anime based on online “reincarnation” novels has become a popular trend ...

Celebrating 50 years of taiko. Jazz percussionist and early innovator of Japanese taiko, Endo embodies the evolution of taiko in America. Seamlessly blending funk, jazz, Afro-Cuban & Hawaiian music.

You might recall NAP’s April 11, 2025 issue on page 7 about the Day of Remembrance activities. One of them was about the opening of Emerging Radiance at the Bellevue Public Library in Washington, an ...

Left to right: Yuko Iyori, Con. Gen. Makoto Iyori, Steve Sumida holding his commendation, and Gail Nomura holding flowers. Photo credit: Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle. Dr. Stephen Hiro Sumida, ...

From May 2025, North American Post became a monthly publication. New Issues are published every 4th Friday of the month.

On November 3rd, Seattle will have the opportunity to see Grammy Award-winning koto jazz musician Yukiko Matsuyama at the Royal Room. She will be accompanied by local artist Chris Kenji Beer on the ...

Ruby Luke, sister of the late political and cultural pioneer Wing Luke of Seattle, Washington, passed away on September 8 at the age of 91.

Holiday Market – Sat, Nov 15; 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tukwila Community Center, 12424 – 42nd Ave S, Tukwila. Sponsored by Ayame Kai. Come purchase Japanese food, crafts, gifts for Christmas, and more! Proceeds ...