Accepted Goods and Items Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington 1414 South Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144 Phone: 206-568-7114 Fax: 206-568-7121 Email: [email protected] ACCEPTED ITEMS: Gently used Japanese and Japanese inspired items. Examples include: Art: Japanese Scrolls, Ukiyo-e Prints, Paintings, Drawings, Calligraphy, Screens, Posters Books: Japanese Books or books in English about Japan and Japanese Americans Clothing: Kimono, Obi, Kanzashi, Geta, Zori, Haori, Hakama, Yukata, Jinbei, Handbags Dolls & Decorations: Kokeshi, Maneki Neko, Statues, Carvings, Okimono, Figurines, Daruma, Uchiwa, Sensu (fans), Lacquerware, Tengu, Noh Masks, Dolls and Doll Cases Furnishings: Tansu, Hibachi, Byoubu, Kotatsu (table, futon), Shoji Screens, Vases Kitchen & Cooking Items: Rice Cookers (syamoji), Mochi Machines, Donabe (hot pot), Sweets Molds Martial Arts Items: Dogi (Karate, Judo, Kendo, Kyudo, Aikido), Kendo Shinai, Bows for Kyudo, Sumo Items Musical Instruments: Shakuhachi, Koto, Taiko Drums, Shamisen Seasonal Items: Hina Ningyo (Dolls), Koinobori (carp flags) New Years, Matsuri/Festival Items, Boy’s Day Items Tablewares: Chawan, Teapots, Tea Sets, Sake Sets, Chopsticks, Japanese Dishes, Ceramics, Hashioki, Jubako Tea Ceremony Items: Kyuusu, Yunomi, Kogo, Koro, Futaoki, Tetsubin Textiles: Furushiki, Noren, Sakiori, Katazome, Tsutsugaki, Kasuri, Indigo, Shibori, Tenugui Toys: Kendama, Tako, Hagoita, Koma (Tops), Syogi, Go, Plush dolls, Hanafuda (card game) ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: Appliances (home equipment) – e.g. Refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines Automobile Parts Beauty Products (cosmetics) – e.g. perfume, shampoo, soaps Bed Parts – e.g. mattresses or frames Books that are Not Accepted – Encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, any books NOT related to Japan or Japanese American culture and history e.g. Chevrolet history book Electronics – e.g. cameras, laptops, televisions, stereos, peripheral equipment Flammable Products – Any items that operate or contain gasoline or fuel e.g. stoves, heaters Furniture not of Japanese origin – e.g. couches, tables, office furniture Hazardous Products – Any item that poses a hazard to health e.g. batteries, paints, cleaning products Heavily Damaged Items – e.g. picture frames with shattered glass, chipped bowls, punctured artwork, heavily soiled clothing Ivory – Any item that is made of or includes ivory Japanese American Historical Items – e.g. camp furniture, camp jewelry, immigration documentation Office Supplies – e.g. binders, paper, pencils, folders (unique Japanese items accepted) VHS – Any VHS equipment or video cassette Weapons – e.g. bats, swords, large knifes If we accept an item but are not able to sell it, then the JCCCW pays the price to dispose of it. .