Over the years, many Japanese local businesses have been integral to both supporting our festival and contributing to Japanese-American culture in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. As such, it’s our honor to highlight these businesses on our site and tell a little bit of their stories.
Founded on a sunny afternoon on the warm grass of Seattle’s Seward Park on May 8, 1976, the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival has grown to become a three-day celebration enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people.
Welcome to the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival! Each year we put on a weekend-long celebration of Japanese and Japanese-American culture.
OUR ROOTS
Founded on a sunny afternoon on the warm grass of Seattle’s Seward Park on May 8, 1976, the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival has grown to become a three-day celebration enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people...read more
2024 FESTIVAL
The 49th annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival will be held on April 12-14, 2024.