2023: Bunka no Hi 2023 - Free Cultural Festival Event Dedicated to Celebrating Japanese CultureNEW

Bunka no Hi Japanese Culture Day| 文化の.  Join Us for This Free Event. 
Bunka no Hi (Japanese Culture Day) is a holiday in Japan celebrating Japanese culture. Bunka no Hi at the JCCCW, or Japanese Culture Day is a free cultural festival dedicated to celebrating, commemorating, and educating the public about Japanese and Japanese American culture in the Seattle area. Children, families, and the general public are encouraged to attend this free event!

This year, the Bunka no Hi festival will center around the theme of “paper.” We will feature papercraft activities and exhibits on Japan’s unique way of using paper such as origami, kirigami (folding, then cutting paper), and kiri-e (paper-cutting). There will also be unique demonstrations and performances, including martial arts such as iai battojutsu (a type of traditional martial art using swords) and karate, kamishibai (storytelling), classical dance, tea ceremony, taiko (Japanese drumming), and more!

Please note: We will provide an update on our COVID-19 safety & masking policy on our website.

Event Date
Saturday, November 4, 2023

Event Time
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Festival Location
Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington | 1414 S. Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144