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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T173000
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SUMMARY:4/22 Earth Day Poetry & Performance: Planting a Seed in Japantown
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nOverview\n\n\n\nJoin us at the NJAHS Peace Gallery in SF Japantown on 4/22 for Earth Day vibes with poems and performances celebrating nature! \n  \n\n\n\n\n4/22/26 Earth Day Poetry & Performance\nPlanting a Seed in Japantown\nCome celebrate Earth Day with us in person at this important community event\, free with RSVP. Enjoy light refreshments and an evening of performances by USC Poet-in-Residence Mason Granger\, world reknown storyteller Brenda Wong Aoki\, and others (to be announced)\, to celebrate nature and community. This event is organized in the spirit of the “Reconnecting the Western Addition” initiative to bring together the Black\, Japanese\, and Jewish communities connected to the Western Addition. Emceed by next generation leader Seba Chang\, Japantown Cultural District Community Outreach Lead\, with closing remarks by next generation leader Emma Grover\, National Japanese American Historical Society Program Manager. Seating is limited\, so RSVP today. Help us plant seeds for a greener future! 🪴 \nHosted by the Japantown Cultural District in partnership with the National Japanese American Historical Society. Refreshments provided\, in part\, by KOHO Creative Hub. \n\n\n\n  \nClick here to register.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/plantingaseedinjapantown/
LOCATION:National Japanese Historical Society\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091850
CREATED:20260112T194437Z
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SUMMARY:Printed Legacies: A Community Silkscreening Demonstration with JAM50 Exhibit Artists
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nPrinted Legacies: A Community Silkscreening Demonstration with JAM50 Exhibit Artists\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026 at 12 pm – 4 pm\nJoin JAM50 artist Rich Tokeshi and friends at NJAHS for a silkscreening program centered on passing tradition from one generation to the next. The first half of the event will feature a live silkscreening demonstration\, offering insight into the history\, techniques\, and cultural significance of the practice. In the second half\, participants will take part in a guided takeaway silkscreen activity\, creating a printed piece to bring home. Together\, we’ll celebrate printmaking as a living tradition—one sustained through shared knowledge\, creativity\, and collective memory.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nTo register\, click here\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9526″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/printedlegaciesdemo/
LOCATION:National Japanese Historical Society\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260125T140000
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CREATED:20251222T205249Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk at NJAHS: "Rockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement" by Mary Uyematsu Kao
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nRockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement\nFeaturing over 350 black and white photos chronicling the beginning of the youth-inspired\, multi-generational Japanese-American community activism in Los Angeles.\nSunday\, January 25\, 2026 at 1pm\nDive into the photojournalism of Mary Uyematsu Kao as she discusses her second-book edition\, Rockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement. Featuring over 350 black and white photos chronicling the beginnings of the youth-inspired\, multi-generational Japanese-American community activism in Los Angeles. Their efforts spread from California to New York. \nThis exciting in-person event will include an author talk with Mary Uyematsu Kao followed by a community panel discussion and Q&A featuring Shoshana Arai\, Keith Kojimoto\, Kiana Hume.  \nMary Uyematsu Kao is the former publications coordinator for UCLA Asian American Studies Center\, is currently retired\, and writes for the Rafu Shimpo’s “Through the Fire” column.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””] \nTo register\, click here\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/rockintheboat/
LOCATION:National Japanese Historical Society\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251102T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20251023T010056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T233435Z
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SUMMARY:WE ARE ALL AMERICANS! FREE Outdoor JAZZ Concert with Paul Yonemura & Friends -Sun Nov 2
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon – FREE JAZZ Concert with Paul Yonemura and Friends.\n\nOption. Order Delica’s Japanese Bento Lunch & tea available by Pre-orders only ($20)  Free Seating available indoors.\n\n\n\nIn tribute to the 100/442/MIS Nisei Veterans and to honor their Legacy for Peace and Reconciliation\, NJAHS is proud to present WE ARE ALL AMERICANS!\nwith Paul Yonemura and FRIENDS\, a five member Jazz ensemble for an hour long FREE concert at the MIS Historic Learning Center\, Crissy Field west\, Presidio of San Francisco.\nMusician-composer Paul Yonemura celebrates and honors his mentor band leader\, the late George Yoshida\, a former MIS Nisei soldier\, and acknowledges his MIS father the late Mas Yonemura with this Pre-Veterans Day JAZZ Concert at this historic site*.\n\nFunded in part by the GRANTS for the ARTS and the K/T Foundation\, members and supporters of NJAHS.\n\n\nREGISTER HERE for FREE EVENT\n\n\n\n\nDonations or sponsors WELCOMED\n\n\n\n\n\nON DISPLAY. Come view the traveling exhibit CONTESTED HISTORIES: Preserving and Sharing a Community Collection\, from the Japanese American National Museum (until Jan 10\, 2026). General admission will apply. \n\nDownloable FLYER\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nBLDG 640 HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE. Located at the historic site of the first US Army language school which secretly trained Japanese American soldiers in Japanese military intelligence at the start of World War II\, the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640 in the Presidio of San Francisco honors and commemorates the legacy of the Japanese American Soldiers who served as military intelligence linguists during WWII in the Pacific. The National Japanese American Historical Society together with The Presidio Trust\, and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area ensure that the courage\, sacrifice\, and patriotism of these veterans are remembered by future generations.\nThe history of these linguists is rooted in secrecy. The Army Language School\, founded on November 1\, 1941\, one month prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. Some fifty-eight second-generation Japanese Americans\, or Nisei\, along with two Caucasian soldiers\, were trained as military interpreters in an abandoned airplane hangar on Crissy Field. Despite austere conditions\, the program produced about 6\,000 graduates. The Nisei’s specialized knowledge of Japanese culture and language gave American forces a tactical and strategic advantage\, and their work helped lay the foundation for a democratic Japan after the war.\nIronically\, in 1942\, the Nisei soldiers and the school was moved to Camp Savage\, Minnesota\, and later to Fort Snelling\, MN while their families among the 120\,000 Japanese American were excluded from their homes on the West Coast and eventually incarcerated in American concentration camps.\n\nIn 2000\, the MIS was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their meritorious service\, In 2012\, the veterans of the MIS along with the famed100th Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team were honored with a Congressional Gold Medal.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/we-are-all-americans-free-outdoor-concert-with-paul-yonemura-friends/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
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SUMMARY:We Choose Peace- Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Eye Witness for Peace: 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings Program Series /vc_column_text]REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKI \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We Choose Peace: Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki. San Francisco’s Japantown \n\nWeds. Aug. 6\, 2025  @ 4:15PM. We Choose Peace. Osaka Way Peacemaking\, 200\,000 Blessings. Gather around 3:45PM. Live Performance by Gen Taiko\, Japanese American Religious Federation\, Japantown Cultural Arts District\, National Japanese American Historical Society\, Lao Seri Association & more.\nSat.. Aug. 9\, 2025 @11:02AM. We Choose Peace. Osaka Way Peacemaking: Generations of Joyful Dance for World Peace.. Live Performance by Gen Taiko\, Japanese American Religious Federation\, Japantown Cultural Arts District\, Nihonmachi Little Friends\, National Japanese American Historical Society\, & more.\nSat. Aug. 9\, 2025. 12 NOON.  AMC Kabuki 8 Theatres. Film Screening of White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007\, 86 min). Steven Okazaki\, filmmaker. Primetime Emmy Award winner.\nSat. Aug. 9\, 2025\, 2PM. 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. AMC Kabuki 8 Theatres.1881 Post St. Interfaith Blessing. A Girls from Hiroshima (2022) by Cynthia Liu. Keynote presentation by Manon and Kanon Iwata\, founders of Teens 4 Disarmament & Nonproliferation. Reflections of Hibakusha\, Lanterns of Remembrance Ceremony. Presented by Eyewitness for Peace Consortium: Friends of Hibakusha\, Nichi Bei Foundation\, Japanese American Religious Federation\, Genryu Arts\, National Japanese American Historical Society\, Japantown Task Force\, Inc. FREE EVENT. Donation Suggested. RESERVE TICKETS HERE.  SPONSORS\nVisit LATENT AUGUST: Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki exhibit at NJAHS Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, 12 – 5PM. Sat & Sun Aug 2 & 3\, Monday – Friday and 1st Saturdays thru September 30\, 2025. FREE\nand @ MIS Historic Learning Center at Building 640\, Presidio of SF (Weekends only\, 12-5PM). $10 Admission.. NJAHS Members FREE. VISIT\nSept 24\, 2025 @ 11AM. NJAHS- 1684 Post St. LATENT AUGUST: Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. SFSU Panel Discussion.\nSept 24\, 2025 @1PM. Studio Gen- Japan Center East Mall\, 2nd Floor. Art & Activism for Peace. The role .of art making in community\, art panel discussion\, bon odori workshop.\n\n\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/we-choose-peace-remembering-hiroshima-nagasaki-3/
LOCATION:National Japanese Historical Society\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Exhibit,Exhibitions,Exhibitions,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20250802T061529Z
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SUMMARY:We Choose Peace- Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Eye Witness for Peace: 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings Program Series /vc_column_text]REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKI \n[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We Choose Peace: Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki. San Francisco’s Japantown \n\nWeds. Aug. 6\, 2025  @ 4:15PM. We Choose Peace. Osaka Way Peacemaking\, 200\,000 Blessings. Gather around 3:45PM. Live Performance by Gen Taiko\, Japanese American Religious Federation\, Japantown Cultural Arts District\, National Japanese American Historical Society\, Lao Seri Association & more.\nSat.. Aug. 9\, 2025 @11:02AM. We Choose Peace. Osaka Way Peacemaking: Generations of Joyful Dance for World Peace.. Live Performance by Gen Taiko\, Japanese American Religious Federation\, Japantown Cultural Arts District\, Nihonmachi Little Friends\, National Japanese American Historical Society\, & more.\nSat. Aug. 9\, 2025. 12 NOON.  AMC Kabuki 8 Theatres. Film Screening of White Light/Black Rain: The Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki (2007\, 86 min). Steven Okazaki\, filmmaker. Primetime Emmy Award winner.\nSat. Aug. 9\, 2025\, 2PM. 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. AMC Kabuki 8 Theatres.1881 Post St. Interfaith Blessing. A Girls from Hiroshima (2022) by Cynthia Liu. Keynote presentation by Manon and Kanon Iwata\, founders of Teens 4 Disarmament & Nonproliferation. Reflections of Hibakusha\, Lanterns of Remembrance Ceremony. Presented by Eyewitness for Peace Consortium: Friends of Hibakusha\, Nichi Bei Foundation\, Japanese American Religious Federation\, Genryu Arts\, National Japanese American Historical Society\, Japantown Task Force\, Inc. FREE EVENT. Donation Suggested. RESERVE TICKETS HERE.  SPONSORS\nVisit LATENT AUGUST: Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki exhibit at NJAHS Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, 12 – 5PM. Sat & Sun Aug 2 & 3\, Monday – Friday and 1st Saturdays thru September 30\, 2025. FREE\nand @ MIS Historic Learning Center at Building 640\, Presidio of SF (Weekends only\, 12-5PM). $10 Admission.. NJAHS Members FREE. VISIT\nSat. Sept 24\, 2025 @ 11AM. NJAHS- 1684 Post St. LATENT AUGUST: Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki. SFSU Panel Discussion.\nSat. Sept 24\, 2025 @1PM. Studio Gen- Japan Center East Mall\, 2nd Floor. Art & Activism for Peace. The role .of art making in community\, art panel discussion\, bon odori workshop.\n\n\n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/we-choose-peace-remembering-hiroshima-nagasaki/
LOCATION:National Japanese Historical Society\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Exhibit,Exhibitions,Exhibitions,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20250802T063713Z
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SUMMARY:LATENT AUGUST: Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki - An Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Most Americans view the dropping of the atomic bomb from an aerial view\, a massive impressive mushroom cloud. Most Japanese see the bombing from the ground\, with all the human cost and devastation. \nAs Japanese Americans\, born and raised in America\, we are positioned to see the atomic bombing from both vantage points. Thus\, now more than ever\, it is imperative tat we bring all these perspectives into view and move toward a greater understanding of nuclear warfare and its implications today. \nCome visit LATENT AUGUST: The Legacy of Hiroshima and Nagasaki\n-The National Japanese American Historical Society\, Inc. \n\nExhibit is divided in TWO LOCATIONS \nJuly 11 – Sep. 10\, 2025\nSat & Sun\, Noon – 5PM\, $10 general admission\, FREE to members\nMIS Historic Learning Center\n640 Mason St\, Bldg. 640\nCrissy Field\, Presidio of San Francisco  CA 94129 \nJuly 11 – Sept 30\, 2025\nMon – Fri\, Noon – 5PM\, FREE\nNJAHS Peace Gallery\n1684 Post Street\nSan Francisco Japantown CA 94115 \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8941″ css=””][vc_single_image image=”8940″ css=””][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/latent-august-legacy-of-hiroshima-nagasaki-an-exhibit/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Exhibit,Exhibitions,Exhibitions,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="NJAHS":MAILTO:njahs@njahs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20241011T034122Z
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SUMMARY:HOLIDAY ARTISTS' SALE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some Holiday Cheer and refreshments Saturday\, December 7\, 2024\, 12-5PM at the NJAHS Peace Gallery. \nHosted by NJAHS.
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/holiday-artists-sale/
LOCATION:NJAHS Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Exhibit,Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20241011T033839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T002515Z
UID:10000302-1731758400-1731776400@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:FALL ARTISTS' SALE
DESCRIPTION:Stop by for Fall Holiday sale with artists’ works and merchandise! Rich Tokeshi\, Leon Sun\, Leland Wong with Purple Fire Gems\, Leslie Yee\, and Murata. \nLight refreshments will be provided by staff\, friends and volunteers.
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/fall-artists-sale-rich-tokeshi-leon-sun-leland-wong-with-purple-fire-gems-leslie-yee-murata/
LOCATION:NJAHS Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Exhibit,Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20240914T180023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T211903Z
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SUMMARY:Midori Kai 2024 Arts & Crafts Boutique
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The 2024 Midori Kai Arts and Crafts Boutique is upon us. We would like to gratefully announce that NJAHS is one of the several grant recipients receiving an award at this event. Our warmest thank yous to Midori Kai for this honor. Find us tabling on Saturday\, September 14th![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/midori-kai-2024-arts-crafts-boutique/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20240806T194644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T000145Z
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SUMMARY:A Love Letter to J-Town: Stories of Resilience
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join KOHO\, REALSOUL\, Ryan Takemiya\, and the National Japanese American Historical Society this Saturday\, August 10 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM for “A Love Letter to J-Town: Stories of Resilience”\, a special event that highlights the history of redevelopment and gentrification in Japantown through storytelling. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will feature storytellers and poets who will share personal and historical perspectives on Japantown’s rich legacy. The full lineup of performers is: \n\nLauren Ito\nJoyce Nakamura\nMickey Imura\nRichard Hasimoto\nFrancis Wong\nJudy Hamaguchi\nSarah Matsui\nGreer Nakadegawa-Lee\n\nIn addition to the storytelling\, attendees can explore a variety of local vendors offering unique goods and crafts. \nClick here for more information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/a-love-letter-to-j-town-stories-of-resilience/
LOCATION:KOHO Co-Creative Hub\, 1675 Post St\, San Francisco\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20240611T212933Z
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SUMMARY:American Bon Odori: Dancing in Joy & Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”8261″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nHistoric Bon Odori Multimedia Exhibit On View at NJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery as Part of Commemorative Cultural Arts Series\nJuly 1 – Sept. 30\, 2024\n“American Bon Odori: Dancing in Joy & Remembrance”\nNJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94115\nCurated by Dr. Wynn Kiyama and Jane Suiei Naito\nPresented by the American Bon Consortium in partnership with the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) \nVibrant\, colorful\, and joyous—Obon dancing (Bon odori) is a kaleidoscope of movement and rhythm\, deeply rooted in Japanese Buddhist traditions. In the 1930s\, Reverend Yoshio Iwanaga introduced Bon odori to Buddhist communities up and down the American West Coast. Since that time\, Bon odori has remained an important Japanese American tradition\, through the devastation of World War II concentration camps\, the difficult postwar years\, and into the 21st century. \nAs the Buddhist Churches of America marks its 125th anniversary\, “American Bon Odori: Dancing in Joy and Remembrance\,” celebrates the legacy of Rev. Yoshio Iwanaga\, Obon dance teachers past and present\, and all who have entered the dance circle. \nDrawing upon archival photos\, rare films\, and artifacts\, “American Bon Odori” chronicles the history and significance of Obon dancing (“Bon odori”) in the continental United States\, from the 1930s and the mass incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II\, through the postwar era and into the 21st century. Principal curator\, Dr. Wynn Kiyama\, has written extensively on Bon odori for Discover Nikkei\, Wheel of Dharma\, and Portland State University’s Digital Archive. Assistant curator\, Jane Suiei Naito\, is a member of the BCA Archive Committee and a Sogetsu Ikebana instructor. \nThe exhibit will also feature 3 special workshops on July 6\, August 3\, and September 7 in the Peace Gallery. Further details below. \nGallery hours: Monday to Friday\, and first Saturdays of the month: 12 Noon to 5 pm \nAdditional gallery days: Sunday\, September 1\, and Monday\, September 2 (Labor Day)\, from 12 Noon to 5 pm. \nGroup Tours: Click here to arrange a group tour for all ages or call (415) 921-5007. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nAdditional Programming\nSaturday\, July 6th\, 1 – 2 PM\nUchiwa Fan Making Workshop\nHosted by Jane Suiei Naito\nNJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94115\n \nSaturday\, August 3rd\, 1 – 2 PM\nTenugui Towel Making Workshop\nHosted by Reiko Iwanaga (Hanayagi Reimichi)\nNJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94115\n \nSaturday\, September 7th\, 1 – 2 PM\n“The Magic of Dancing Obon” Dance and Talk\nFeaturing Bon dance creator\, activist\, and cultural icon\, Nobukuo Miyamoto\, in conversation with Dr. Wynn Kiyama\nNJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94115 \nRegister for workshops here: https://forms.gle/tQBuM2QS2bp1wJxq7[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3/5″][vc_column_text css=””] \nSunday\, September 8th\, 1 – 3 PM\n“American Bon Dancing – In Joy and Remembrance”\nPresented in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival\nGreat Lawn\, Yerba Buena Gardens (Mission St. between 3rd & 4th St) \nThe Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers an encore presentation of “American Bon Dancing: Dancing in Joy & Remembrance\,” on Sunday\, September 8th from 1 – 3 pm\, at the Great Lawn on Mission Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood. Presented by the American Bon Consortium in partnership with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival with support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). \n“American Bon Dancing: Dancing in Joy & Remembrance” invites individuals of all backgrounds to “just dance.” No prior experience is necessary as participants join the dance circle\, honor the memories of those who have passed\, and dance in gratitude for the present moment. Reiko Iwanaga (Hanayagi Reimichi)\, Bon dance master and daughter-in-law of Rev. Yoshio Iwanaga\, collaborates with an array of Bon dance artists for a once-in-a-lifetime afternoon of Bon dancing and music. Two new Bon dances commissioned by the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) Music Committee will be presented. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”8239″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]Photograph by Isao Isago Tanaka[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nNobuko Miyamoto\, Bon dance maker\, arts icon\, activist\, and subject of a new documentary\, “A Song in Movement\,” will teach her BCA-commissioned work\, “Kangie” (Gathering of Joy). \nBonbu Stories\, a new Asian American arts collaborative group whose members include Emily (Yoshihara) Imazumi\, Miharu Okamura\, Sydney Shiroyama\, Miko Shudo\, Kendall Tani\, and Vicky Zhang\, will share “Lantern Song\,” also commissioned by the BCA Music Committee. \nPJ Hirabayashi of TaikoPeace will lead the Bon dance circle in “Ei Ja Nai Ka\,” a contemporary favorite performed with San Jose Taiko. Ensohza Japanese Folk Ensemble will perform traditional Bon dance music. \nAll events are free and open to the public. See details at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival\nhttps://ybgfestival.org/event/american-bon-dancing-2024/ \n  \nFunding made possible by The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation\, National Endowment for the Arts\, and San Francisco Japantown Foundation. For Exhibit and Workshop details\, visit https://www.njahs.org/one-day-events/ or call (415) 921-5007. For the Dance event\, visit https://ybgfestival.org/event/american-bon-dancing-2024/ or call (415) 543-1718. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/american-bon-odori-dancing-in-joy-remembrance/
LOCATION:NJAHS Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Exhibit,Exhibitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
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SUMMARY:Threads of Remembrance: Asian American Quilts of Memory at Peace Gallery
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]NJAHS is pleased to host Threads of Remembrance; Asian American Quilts of Memory at the NJAHS Peace Gallery from Saturday\, April 8 to Friday\, May 19\, 2023. Monday to Friday\, 12pm to 5pm\, the first Saturday of May and both weekends of Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival (Apr. 8 & 9 and 15 & 16\, 11am to 5pm).  Featuring quilts from the East Bay Nikkei Quilters\, Donna Kotake\, Jeanie Low and Carolyn Hayashida.  Gallery is free and open to the public.  Funded by San Francisco Grants for the Arts. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/threads-of-remembrance-asian-american-quilts-of-memory-at-peace-gallery/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Exhibit,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20221130T140947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T222148Z
UID:10000162-1669885200-1669892400@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Dec. 1- Community Meeting-SFJACL's History Mural
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/dec-1-community-meeting-sfjacls-history-mural/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160625T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20151009T190457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151009T190457Z
UID:10000033-1466870400-1466870400@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Open House Program
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/open-house-program/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160102T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160102T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091851
CREATED:20151008T111822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151204T095020Z
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SUMMARY:1st Saturday NJAHS Peace Gallery Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/1st-saturday-njahs-peace-gallery-open-2/
LOCATION:NJAHS Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture
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