‘The North American Times’ was first printed on September 1, 1902, by publisher Kiyoshi Kumamoto from Kagoshima, Kyushu. At its peak, it had a daily circulation of about 9,000 copies, with ...
Kay Hirai will be closing her award-winning hair studio after 30 years in business. The studio (3041 78th SE) has been too large for the reduced flow of clients since the start of COVID-19. “Change is ...
北米報知財団とワシントン大学による共同プロジェクトで行われた『北米時事』オンライン・アーカイブ(https://hokubeihochi.org ...
Seattle Matsuri Taiko performing during the 2025 Seattle Bon Odori in front of the Seattle Buddhist Temple in July 2025. Photo credit: Takuya Izumi. In July, Bon Odori was presented by the Seattle ...
A couple of years ago I met Tomoyuki Uehara at a kenjinkai (Japan prefecture association) event and had a great time chatting with him. He was so upbeat and willing to talk about his life that he even ...
As you may know, Toshiko Hasegawa won re-election as the Port of Seattle Commissioner in Washington. She ran unopposed with 97.85 percent of the vote countywide. I had a chance to meet with Hasegawa ...
Jan Johnson is a well-known name, not just in Seattle but throughout the world. She has welcomed thousands of visitors to the historic Panama Hotel and Tea House in Seattle’s Nihonmachi (Japantown) ...
Terry Takeuchi is the owner and self-described “homeboy cook” at one of the most beloved Bellevue restaurants, Terry’s Kitchen. While he is the nightly chef in the kitchen, he never misses the ...
Bruce Harrell, former Seattle City Council member for twelve years (2007-2019), has rare life experience as a biracial child of an African American father and Japanese American mother. Growing up in ...
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, ...
Lin Tokura 13, began playing the violin at age three and made her orchestral debut at 11. She has performed three recitals at Carnegie Hall in New York City and has been named Young Artist by both the ...
The White River Buddhist Temple would like to thank everyone for their support in 2025 and wishes you a Happy New Year and an excellent 2026! Looking back on this year, I feel there have been many ...