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Virtual Art Space, September 2020: Michael Zitka: Wood Objects

Virtual Art Space, September 2020: Michael Zitka: Wood Objects

September 03, 2020

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Mask Haiku Challenge -THANK YOU!

Mask Haiku Challenge -THANK YOU!

September 01, 2020

Thank you participants! This was a very tough decision because we love every single one of your haiku!

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Hai! Japantown, August 20-30, 2020

Hai! Japantown, August 20-30, 2020

August 20, 2020

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Virtual Art Space, August 2020: Tommer Peterson: Calligraphy

Virtual Art Space, August 2020: Tommer Peterson: Calligraphy

August 06, 2020

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Higo's Five and Dime

Higo's Five and Dime

July 23, 2020

My mother tows me in the red Radio Flyer to Higo’s in Japantown when the Smith Tower looms tallest west of the Mississippi and the sidewalks on Jackson Street are knotty planks.

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Summer means Bon Odori Season

Summer means Bon Odori Season

July 16, 2020

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Virtual Art Space, July 2020: Murray + Murray

Virtual Art Space, July 2020: Murray + Murray

July 10, 2020

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Kintsugi Repair Service - JMCraft Store

Kintsugi Repair Service - JMCraft Store

July 07, 2020

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Covid-19 Update and Ways to Shop at KOBO

Covid-19 Update and Ways to Shop at KOBO

June 29, 2020

While our storefronts are temporarily closed, we are fulfilling online orders and offer shipping or curbside pickup at checkout. (Curbside Pickup is available at our Capitol Hill location only.)

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In Solidarity with Black Lives Matter, To Be Silent is Not an Option.

In Solidarity with Black Lives Matter, To Be Silent is Not an Option.

June 18, 2020

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Ideas for Father's Day - June 21st

Ideas for Father's Day - June 21st

June 17, 2020

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Virtual Art Space, June 2020: Yoshi Nakagawa: Works On Paper

Virtual Art Space, June 2020: Yoshi Nakagawa: Works On Paper

June 11, 2020

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