Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle

06/05/2026

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Graphic credit: Embassy of Japan in the U.S.

06/04/2026

The city of Sequim (WA) and the city of Shiso (Hyogo, Japan) are celebrating their 33rd anniversary of sister city relations this month.

Shiso is known for its rich natural surroundings, as the area is mostly forest. Also, it is believed that sake was first made in Shiso. It is said that the first Japanese sake was brewed in the waters of the Nukui River, which flows behind the Niwata Shrine.

There are several sake breweries in Shiso. You can try sake tasting and enjoy the delicious food offered there.

Photo credits: Hyogo: The Heart of Japan Official page

06/03/2026

外務省HPにFIFAワールドカップ特設サイトが開設されました。こちらのサイトでは大会期間中の治安・安全情報を随時発信しています。是非ご利用ください！

https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/ca/ss/pagew_000001_02610.html

06/02/2026

We are happy to announce that applications for the 20th Japan International MANGA Award are now open. The application period for the Award will be from April 15 to June 30, 2026. We look forward to receiving entries from MANGA artists worldwide!

https://www.facebook.com/manga.award

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

On May 25, Consul General Iyori and Mrs. Iyori attended the 81st Annual Memorial Day Service at Lake View Cemetery, presented by the Nisei Veterans Committee and the NVC Foundation. The service included a flag ceremony by Boy Scout Troop 252, prayers by local religious leaders, and remarks by The Hon. Jim McDermott, former U.S. Congressman, and Mr. Nyle Miyamoto, whose father served in the U.S. Army’s 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. Consul General and Mrs. Iyori joined Japanese American community leaders in placing wreaths at the Nisei War Memorial Monument to honor fallen Japanese American soldiers.

5月25日、伊従総領事夫妻は、二世退役軍人委員会（NVC）及びNVC財団が主催する、レイクビュー墓地での第81回メモリアルデー追悼式典に出席しました。式典では、ボーイスカウト第252団による国旗掲揚式、地元の宗教指導者による祈祷、そして元米国下院議員のジム・マクダーモット氏、及び第二次世界大戦中に米陸軍第442連隊戦闘団で従軍した父を持つナイル・ミヤモト氏による挨拶が行われました。伊従総領事夫妻は、日系アメリカ人コミュニティの指導者らと共に、戦没した日系アメリカ人兵士を偲び、二世戦没者記念碑に花輪を捧げました。

05/27/2026

On May 23, Deputy Consul General Tsuge participated in the 50th anniversary of Kisaragi-kai (Japanese Women’s Association). We sincerely appreciate the members who, for the past 50 years, have supported Seattle’s Japanese community and advanced the appreciation of Japanese culture throughout the region.

５月２３日、津下首席領事は、如月会設立５０周年行事に出席しました。５０年もの間、シアトルの日本コミュニティーに貢献され、シアトル地域における日本文化の普及に尽力されてきた会員の皆様に、心から感謝します。

2nd photo: Current Chair Yumiko Snyder / 現会長のスナイダー由美子さん
3rd photo: Longtime Former Chair Ms. Narachiyo Sekine / 長年会長を務めていた関根楢千代（せきねならちよ）さん

Photo credits: David Yamaguchi

05/26/2026

📖🌏 Calling all translators! The 11th Japan International Translation Competition is now accepting applications from May 1 to 31, 2026. Organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, this competition aims to discover and nurture talented translators of Japanese literature. Two categories are available: Modern Literature and Classical Literature. Apply now!

📖🌏 翻訳家の皆さん、ぜひご応募ください！第11回文化庁翻訳コンクールの応募期間は2026年5月1日（金）から31日（日）です。現代文学部門と古典文学部門の2部門があります。日本文学の優れた翻訳家を目指す方、ふるってご応募ください！

https://www.jlpp.go.jp/competition11/