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AKI MATSURI SPONSORS
(as of July 31, 2008)
Aki Matsuri is presented by
Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association (ENMA)
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~ Recognizing our 2008 Sponsors ~
The
Eastside Nihon Matsuri Association is greatly honored to have
the following Major Sponsors as partners in presenting the 11th
Annual Aki Matsuri. Our shared goal of "building bridges
between the people of Japan and the USA are being met through
this cultural event that emphasizes the nurturing and promotion
of the cultural arts of Japan". Aki Matsuri is the interface,
the place where a shared interest in the arts can bring citizens
together in a friendly and educational environment.
The continuation and success of this community event is made
possible through the generous support of our benevolent benefactors.
We hope you will make your appreciation known to these few that
come to the fore in support of this important Northwest Japanese
Cultural Art Exposition.
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Sankei
Travel of Americas, Seattle Branch - is our "air-bridge"
with Japan providing each year for the travel of our Japan-based
guest artists to and from Japan for the Aki Matsuri.
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Sankei
Travel is a multi-branch full-service travel agency that has
been providing top rated travel services for both domestic and
international travel for over 30 years.
Website: www.sankeitravel.com
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| 4Culture
- is King County's cultural services agency. 4Culture was established
in January of 2003 to continue the work of the King County Arts
Commission, Public Art Commission and the heritage programs
of the Landmarks Commission. 4Culture is a tax-exempt public
corporation. 4Culture is a new model for public support of cultural
programs. It combines the resources of the public sector with
the flexibility of a non-profit. Through the integration of
four program areas, 4Culture stimulates cultural activity and
enhances the assets that distinguish our communities as vibrant,
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Tateuchi
Foundation
- The Atsuhiko & Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Foundation seeks to
promote and improve international understanding, knowledge and
the quality of relations between Japan and the United States.
This is being done through a structured program of contributions
and grants for charitable purposes.
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The foundation is specifically interested in (but is not limited
to) programs that: 1) Stimulate educational opportunities for
students involved in contemporary Japanese studies; 2) Promote
artistic and cultural exchanges between the United States and
Japan. Website: www.tateuchi.org
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Consulate
General of Japan in Seattle - We at the Consulate-General
of Japan in Seattle assist not only the Japanese nationals living
within our jurisdiction, but also the local communities by providing
cultural and general information about Japan in hopes of strengthening
the bonds of friendship and cooperation between Japan and our
neighbors in the Pacific Northwest. Our jurisdiction extends
through Washington, Northern Idaho and Montana.
Website: www.seattle.us.emb-japan.go.jp
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CONSULATE-GENERAL
OF JAPAN in SEATTLE
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| Japan
Business Association of Seattle (JBAS) - JBAS, sometimes
known, as Shunju Club is a consortium of Japanese corporations
and/or their subsidiary companies incorporated in the United
States. The start of the Association can be traced back to the
year of 1922 and, since then, the organization has been aggressively
acting in the Pacific Northwest Region as the representing entity
of Japanese enterprises. Their main missions are: 1) to manage
Seattle Japanese School located in the City of Bellevue; 2)
to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and the United
States in economic and cultural areas; and 3) to promote friendship
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May
Family Foundation - is managed by the family of the
late J. Earle "Lefty" May, and contributes to nonprofit
endeavors in which family members are directly involved.
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Motoda
Foundation - Kiyo Motoda was born in Yamaguchi-ken,
Japan in 1899. Motoda-san formed The Motoda Foundation in 1982.
The Foundation gives generously to various Nikkei activities
with a particular interest in education, and the promotion of
Japanese culture.
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Nandemoya,
Inc. -
is a local, full-service, construction, remodeling, repair,
and maintenance contractor with a commitment to green building
practices. We believe it is important to take an active role
in the community so we donate to various organizations on both
a local and national level. Among the organizations we sponsor,
donate, and/or volunteer with are the Eastside Nihon Matsuri
Association, Japan America Society of Washington State, The
Japan Business Association, the Densho project, Doctors with
out Borders and the American Civil Liberties Union. You can
learn more about our company at www.nandemoyainc.com.
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| Uwajimaya,
Inc. -
is the largest family-owned and operated Asian food and gift
market in the Pacific Northwest. |
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Founded in 1928, Uwajimaya first sold fishcakes and other Japanese
staples to area laborers from the back of a truck - today, Uwajimaya
has markets in Bellevue, Seattle and Beaverton, Oregon. Uwajimaya
strives to serve communities and the public through a variety
of promotions of Asian cultures, event sponsoring, educational
material distribution, local program support and charitable
contributions.
Website: www.uwajimaya.com
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Japanese
American Citizens League, Lake Washington Chapter
- was formed around 1980 by a current board member, John Matsumoto,
and other Nisei who saw a need for a JACL chapter responsive
to the interests and needs of Japanese Americans on the Eastside.
The chapter was involved in 1997 with helping bring a Japanese
drama to the Meydenbauer Theater as a major highlight of Japan
Week in Bellevue. The next year, when Japan Week in Bellevue
disbanded, the chapter helped get the Aki Matsuri started, serving
for two years as its fiscal and non-profit agent.
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Since
then, JACL members have been much involved in many aspects of
the Matsuri. The Lake Washington chapter is one of 112 chapters
nationally comprising the Japanese American Citizens League,
founded in 1929 and is the oldest Asian American civil rights
organization in the United States. Website: www.jacl.org.
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Japan
National Tourist Organization
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- International
Student Programs
- Student
Programs
- Campus
Operations - Facilities & Security
- Food
Services
- Printing
Services
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| Mutual
Fish Co. |
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Pac-Maru,
Inc
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