Built in 1909, the Nippon Kan (Theater) was the cultural center for Seattle’s Japanese American community. The stage hosted international stars of traditional Japanese theater performances, along with local dance groups. Unfortunately, the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II forced the Nippon Kan to board up its doors. It wasn’t until years later, as the wounds of war began to heal, that the Nippon Kan again glowed as a gathering place. The stage offered a platform for actors to tell the story of the incarceration and of the difficult journey back to belonging.
Nippon Kan (#20)
Nippon Kan (#20) is part of the following tour legs:
Chinatown-International District Segment
Nippon Kan (#20) is part of the following tours:
Redlining Heritage Trail
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