Nippon Kan Theatre, Historical performance venue in International District, Seattle, United States
The Nippon Kan Theatre stands within a three-story building that includes a meeting hall and dormitory spaces in Seattle's International District.
Built in 1909 by the Nippon Kan Company under banker Tatsuya Arai's leadership, the theatre served as a central gathering place until its closure in 1942.
Before World War II, the theatre presented Japanese theatrical productions, martial arts demonstrations, film screenings, and community performances for Seattle residents.
The venue accommodates 463 people and provides multiple rooms for events, including a main stage area and separate spaces for preparation.
The theatre's original stage curtain, decorated with early 20th-century business advertisements, remains preserved at the Wing Luke Museum's Tateuchi Story Theatre.
GPS coordinates: 47.60098,-122.32535
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:42
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