Nihon Go Gakko, Language school building in International District, Seattle, United States.
The Nihon Go Gakko occupies a location at 1414 South Weller Street, featuring a structure that reflects traditional educational architecture from the early 20th century.
Founded in 1922, the school building served as a central point for Japanese-American education until World War II, when it became a civil control center.
The institution maintains Japanese language instruction and cultural programs as part of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington.
Students can access comprehensive Japanese language courses and cultural activities through programs managed by the community center administration.
The building stands as one of the few remaining pre-World War II Japanese language schools in the Pacific Northwest registered as a national historic place.
Location: Seattle
Address: 1414 South Weller Street
GPS coordinates: 47.59806,-122.31056
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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