2024-11-11T23:10:04-07:00 2023-12-31 833411932 Nishijin Accounting and Consulting LLC 7265 South 135th Street Seattle WA 98178 990EZ 2023-01-01 823478918 ASUNARO ASUN 4256490791 care of BCA - 14640 NE 24th Street Bellevue WA 98007 Yuka Shimizu Director and President of the Board 4256490791 2024-11-11 1 1 Kanako Matsumoto P02281182 2063211824 2024-11-11 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X https://www.japanfairus.org/ X X 103174 X 41392 61782 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 103174 0 0 0 7018 51958 376 34334 93686 9488 16487 0 25975 X 90490 88637 0 0 1562 13916 92052 102553 75565 76578 16487 25975 To introduce Japanese traditional and modern art and culture to public through supporting small NPO organizations, having the seminar and workshop for all different age groups. Asunaro is charitabloe, cultural, and educational non profit organization for open to the public. The Japan Fair is a community event open to the public, free of charge. It is an exhibition that nurtures and promotes both traditional and modern Japanese cultural arts and crafts. Japan Fair 2023 was held at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, attracting over 25,000 visitors over two days. Japan Fair strives to showcase Japanese heritage while sharing current trends from modern Japan. The event aims to increase cultural awareness and bring together diverse communities in the Pacific Northwest, fostering open collaboration among many cultures and people. In 2023, Japan Fair featured 16 live performances on the main stage, including Taiko drumming, choral singing, martial arts demonstrations, a Kimono show, and a cosplay contest. The event hosted 70 to 80 exhibition booths staffed by local and international exhibitors. Visitors also enjoyed 11 free workshops and seminars, along with a kids' activity area. Japanese and Japanese-American artists who promote uniquely traditional and modern arts and crafts that appeal to a broad audience are encouraged to participate. Artist participation is advertised both in Japan and the U.S., welcoming those whose passions reflect modern social statements, such as Sakura-Con or new kimono styles and fabrics from Kimono Art. 92340 X 88776 In October 2015, in Takahata of Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, the program began with just one school and has since expanded to include 21 schools with thousands of students across Japan. The program offers classes in local communities for individuals interested in rediscovering the joy of learning, expanding their horizons, learning from experts in various fields, or simply making new friends and connections. Since all the schools are interconnected, both within and outside Japan, they facilitate cultural exchanges and international connections, fostering greater understanding and friendship between people in the United States and Japan. In 2023, Seattle Necchu hosted an in-person seminar featuring a well-known film composer based in Bellevue, Washington, and began planning to welcome the Necchu School Japan tour group to visit Seattle Necchu the following year. 0 4793 93569 Yuka Shimizu Director and President 2.00 0 0 0 Allen Nakamoto Director, Vice President and Treasurer 1 0 0 0 Suzumu Takahashi Director and Vice President 1 0 0 0 Noriko Palmer Director and Secreatary 1 0 0 0 Tsutomu Sasaki Director 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 72131 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WA Yuka Shimizu care of BCA - 14640 NE 24th Street Bellevue WA 98007 4256490791 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 65299 1437 16661 9063 41393 133853 45205 0 0 0 61782 106987 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110504 1437 16661 9063 103175 240840 2000 0 2500 4000 6150 14650 2000 0 2500 4000 6150 14650 226190 54 52 0 106 110558 1489 16661 9063 103175 240946 0.93876 0.93884 0 0 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 These are refunds of prepaid expenses. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Yuka Shimizu Director and Presiden of the Board Operating Funds X 30000 72131 0 1 1 72131 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Supplies;8904|Event Prizes;8933|Insurance;3215|Bank and Merchant Charges;1510|Travel;1011|Food;1200|Advertizing and Promotion;7382|Deprecation Expense;446|Books and Subscriptions;1454|Misc Expenses;279^Total;34334^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Prepaid Expense;12800|Fixed Assets;1116^Total;13916^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Deferred Booth Fee Revenue;3025|Due to BCA Parent Association;1422|Loan from Director and President of the Board;72131^Total;76578^ We have filed an extension request for 2023 Form 990-EZ and i was accepted by the IRS in May 2024.