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So much was stored in my Jackson Building studio … memories, past paperwork, and more than a few vintage treasures. I’ll be posting as I unearth them from the pile of boxes in my home workspace, starting with these sweet sunflower Lustreware dishes from Japan, circa 1940-50. Hand painted, each measures 3” x 1” and is ideal for holding snacks or jewelry, so pretty on a table or vanity. Slight imperfections as to be expected for items of this age, but otherwise in good condition. Hand wash only. Set of four (two orange, one blue, one yellow); $24. Local pick up, please. Message me if you’re inclined.

Me as Mini Momo will be popping up within 👘💕🌸 Come say hello!

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🍙 Join us in Japantown for GANBARE MARKET on Saturday, June 20th (11 AM–4 PM + dinner specials)! 🍱

🛍️ Explore 12+ local small businesses and pop-ups offering food, drinks, shopping, art, live music, prizes, exclusive Japantown merch, and more.

⚽️ Save the date and kick off the summer with us in Japantown!

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I guess it’s true, what they say: When one door closes, another one opens. And this time, that door leads to the new bake shop owned by Vince Vu.

Anh Oi Bake Shop, welcome to the Jackson Building.

After a year of popping up around town, Vince has settled in a storefront in Japantown’s historic Osami space. 🍪You may have dropped by the old barbershop during Sakura Matsuri or Hai! Japantown. Now it’s a community hot spot for a pick-me-up snack, drink or special little something.

I think of Anh Oi as a boutique for baked goods and gifts, with Vince as the head buyer who curates the collection. The shelves are filled with small-batch cookies, breads, pastries and diverse flavors created by a rotating roster of local makers.

Thanks to Anh Oi will happily occupy the shop at least through the end of October.

For a real sense of the shop and the mission behind it, follow on Instagram — Vince is not only a baker himself, he’s a delightful writer who sees the world through fresh and optimistic eyes. He’s rapidly becoming one of the accidental ambassadors of , and when you meet him, you’ll know why.

Anh Oi Bake Shop
314 Sixth Ave South
In Japantown
Ohanhoi.com

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A love letter to the Jackson Building

Well, I finally did it. After nearly 25 years of moving around ‘s Jackson Building, I’m officially gone. I sure am gonna miss it — I didn’t even live in my parent’s home this long!

Back in the early 2000s, as Copy Queen freelance fashion writer, I occupied #102 (which strangely enough is on the second floor), then became Momo Mama at the corner of Jackson and Sixth, and then person-in-flux, back upstairs. And now, I’ve quietly slipped out the back door.

I’ll miss my secret studio, with its polished wood floor and mahogany moulding; the mini sink in the corner, the “Private” entrance to nowhere, and original obscuring glass door. The view of the trafficked street below, framed by green leaves in the spring, and bare branches in the winter. And in the hallway, the long leather walkway salvaged from a battleship, leading the way to the window overlooking the alley, where the mural of reminds us that Never Again is Now.

And I’ll miss my interesting neighbors: the artists, writers and music makers sharing walls with professionals from differing realms, all so vital to creating community.

And mostly, I’ll miss the possibilities the Jackson Building presented to me. It’s is where I found myself, a self that I didn’t know existed. Where I became part of something greater than I could’ve ever imagine. And even though I no longer hold the key to the corridors, you know I just can’t stay away. Stay tuned for more adventures to come. xo Lei Ann

Calling all dumpling dudes and divas!

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🥟 YOU WIN SOME. YOU DIM SUM.

It’s official: Seattle is leading the charge to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for World’s Largest Dim Sum Meal, right here in the CID on JUNE 18! 🏆

The current record stands at 764 people. Australia holds the crown right now, but from the field to the table, Team USA is taking over 🇺🇸 all in one massive week! We need the whole community to pull up, take a seat, and help us bring this global title home, family-style🫰🥢

🎟️ Participation is 100% FREE and open to everyone, but you MUST pre-register to lock in your spot at history’s largest dim sum table!

🔗 Tap the or head to cidsummer.com/guinness to register now!

Head over to happening now! Still plenty of treasure to discover. And you’ll likely find me hanging around the Kimono Zone, I’d sure love to say hello. 👘💕

Kyoto Art and Antiques
Today through Sunday, May 31
11:00 - 6:00 every day
5840 Airport Way South
In Georgetown
kyotoartandantiques.com
New stock added daily

Treasure hunt at Sakura Matsuri Market! 🌸🏯🎏🎎

Today, Saturday, April 4, 11-4
Osami’s Barber Shop
314 6th Ave South

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The cherry blossom are cooperating by continuing to bloom! 😍🌸😍🌸😍

Come stroll the secret spot for hanami — flower viewing — then join us in Japantown for free family fun!

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🌸Sakura Matsuri 🌸
Saturday April 4, 11am-4pm

Explore Seattle’s Japantown thru specials, food and retail popups, and discounts. Stop by any participating location to pick up a printed brochure.

Swipe thru to discover Japantown’s Sakura Matsuri 🌸

💖 DANNY WOO GARDEN
Restaurant2Garden Booth, stop here to collect a stamp on your brochure!

💖 FUJI SUSHI
Cherry Blossom Cocktail and Cherry Blossom Roll | 11am-9:30pm

💖 ONIBABA
$10 Bento Box Special, 12-2pm

💖 PANAMA TEA ROOM
Raspberry Sencha & Mochi

💖 MANEKI
Inari Special, 5-9pm

💖 OSAMI’S (PIONEER BARBER SHOP)
Sakura Matsuri Market, 11am-4pm
Vintage & Vinyl, Tarot & Art, Candle Refills, 3 DJs, 2 Food Pop Ups

💖 SAIREN
Salt & Creme Pop Up, Single Sploot Dog Portraits
Spring Hana Sale 4/4-4/12

💖 KOBO @ Higo
Flowering Waters Matcha & Hojicha Pop Up

💖 ITSUMONO
Sakura Lemonade, 4pm to Close

💖 ZAKKA-YA
15% Off Storewide, Sakura Risograph Debut

💖 FORT ST. GEORGE
“Look What You Made Me Drink” Cocktail Special

💖 TRICHOME
Spring Sale 4/4-4/12, 20% Off Sunglasses
& Glassware, $10 Mushroom Gummies Singles

🌳Come enjoy hanami 花見 or ‘flower viewing’ at Kobe Terrace Park, a tradition in Japan to celebrate the coming of spring with picnics and gatherings below the blooming trees.

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Spring cleaning is done! The historic Osami’s Barbershop is festooned and ready to be filled with Japantown fun. Won’t you join us?

Sakura Matsuri Japantown
Osami’s Pop-Up Shop
Saturday, April 4
11:00 - 4:00
314 6th Ave South

Festivities extend beyond the barbershop throughout the neighborhood, but I’ll share what’s within these walls since it’s where you’ll find me. For more info on the entire event, check out

🌸 Iro-Iro Vintage: a collaborative collection of things random including Japanese this-and-that, once-loved clothing and art.

🌸 Lulumière Candle Refills: turn your vessel into an enchanting candle, or refresh a favorite fragrance of this PNW candlemaker.

🌸 Carina del Rosario “Lay Your Burden Down”: a community-based project sharing hand-written heartache — come participate! .carina

🌸 Tarot Readings with KittenChops: purrrrfect predictions from a Seattle-based psychic/illustrator using her own adorable tarot cards.

🌸 Yoks Cafe: a sip of Hawaii in non-dairy drinks.

🌸 Anbai Seattle: delicious and gut-friendly food in locally made bento boxes.

🌸 / : three local talents take their turns providing Sakura Matsuri music.