From Shikoku to Seattle The Tsuyoshi and Yayoi Inouye Family History. By Geraldine Shu NAP Contributor. Tsuyoshi Inouye was born and raised in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, in a rural ...

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 ...

In recent years, anime based on online “reincarnation” novels has become a popular trend in Japan. Among them, one title stands out, “The Beginning After the End” (TBATE). Originally published as a ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...