NOW & THEN: Life In Community Art
Our time-honored artists of J-Town herald their diverse cultural heritage.
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OPENING RECEPTION: NOW & THEN: Life In Community Art – Rich Tokeshi, Leon Sun, Leland Wong
FeaturedOPENING RECEPTION- NOW & THEN: Life In Community Art - Rich Tokeshi, Leon Sun, Leland Wong. JOIN US! Reception and Artists' Talk Saturday, Oct 19, 2024, 1- 4PM Refreshments Provided. RSVP FALL ARTISTS' SALE with Purple Fire Gems (Leslie Yee-Murata, jewelry designer) Saturday, November 16, 12-5PM HOLIDAY ARTISTS' SALE Saturday, December 7, 12-5PM NOW…
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FALL ARTISTS’ SALE
NJAHS Peace Gallery 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesStop by for Fall Holiday sale with artists' works and merchandise! Rich Tokeshi, Leon Sun, Leland Wong with Purple Fire Gems, Leslie Yee, and Murata. Light refreshments will be provided by staff, friends and volunteers.
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HOLIDAY ARTISTS’ SALE
NJAHS Peace Gallery 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us for some Holiday Cheer and refreshments at the NJAHS Peace Gallery.
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Lauren Ito – To Our Ancesors – SFAC Emerging Artist Grant
Read the Zine here! https://toourancestors.com/ The late Janice Mirikitani shared that we must, “write towards the light.” In this spirit of Janice’s message and calling in care, a cohort of Japanese diasporic artists will convene to co-create a love letter to our ancestors inspired by the Japanese poetic form of renshi. Renshi is a collaborative…
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2025 Bay Area Day of Remembrance | Carrying the Light for Justice: Neighbors not Enemies
FeaturedAMC Kabuki 8 Theatres 1881 Post Street, San Francisco, United StatesThe 2025 Bay Area Day of Remembrance is quickly approaching. On Saturday February 16th, join us from 1 to 3 PM commemorating the Executive Order 9066. Secure your tickets here -> https://bit.ly/4acDZ9P All are welcome! $10 suggested donation. This in-person gathering will take place at the AMC Kabuki 8 Theaters - 1881 Post Street, San Francisco…
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Drag Performance and Asian American and Pacific Islander LGBTQ2S+ Social Mixer
NJAHS Peace Gallery 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAsian American and Pacific Islander LGBTQ2S+ Mixer Presented by the QTAPI Coalition of the SF Bay Area, Japantown Rainbow Coalition, and supported by the Japanese American Citizen's San Francisco Chapter. UPDATE: MAY 23, 2025 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm NJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery, 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Queer…
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LATENT AUGUST: Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki – An Exhibit
FeaturedMilitary Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United States +1 moreMost 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. As Japanese Americans, born and raised in America, we are positioned to see the atomic bombing from both vantage points. Thus, now…
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2025 Annual Members Luncheon Meeting & Genealogy Workshop
Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United States2025 Annual Members Meeting - July 12, 2025, Noon to 2:30PMCOME FOR THE VIEW, STAY FOR THE FOODNJAHS Annual Members Luncheon Mtg @ MIS Historic Learning Center, Presidio of San Francisco Check out the spectacular views from new Crissy Field Picnic Area Guided Tours, 2025 Program updates Explore LATENT AUGUST: Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki…
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We Choose Peace- Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki
Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEye Witness for Peace: 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings Program Series /vc_column_text]REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKIWe Choose Peace: Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki. San Francisco's Japantown Weds. 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…
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We Choose Peace- Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki
National Japanese Historical Society 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEye Witness for Peace: 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings Program Series /vc_column_text]REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKIWe Choose Peace: Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki. San Francisco's Japantown Weds. 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…
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We Choose Peace- Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki
National Japanese Historical Society 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesEye Witness for Peace: 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Atomic Bombings Program Series /vc_column_text]REMEMBERING HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKIWe Choose Peace: Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki. San Francisco's Japantown Weds. 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…
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Contested Histories Exhibit Opening Talk & Tour at MISHLC
Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesBuy Tickets Here on Eventbrite - NJAHS & JANM Members Attend Free - Bentos Are Additional Cost Come join us for the official opening reception of Contested Histories, a Japanese American National Museum traveling exhibition at NJAHS' Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center in the Presidio of San Francisco. Purchase and reserve your bento lunches,…
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WE ARE ALL AMERICANS! FREE Outdoor JAZZ Concert with Paul Yonemura & Friends -Sun Nov 2
Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center, Building 640 640 Old Mason St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us for a fun-filled afternoon - FREE JAZZ Concert with Paul Yonemura and Friends. Option. Order Delica's Japanese Bento Lunch & tea available by Pre-orders only ($20) Free Seating available indoors. In 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…
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Book Talk at NJAHS: “Rockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement” by Mary Uyematsu Kao
National Japanese Historical Society 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesRockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the 1970s Asian Movement Featuring over 350 black and white photos chronicling the beginning of the youth-inspired, multi-generational Japanese-American community activism in Los Angeles. Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 1pm Dive into the photojournalism of Mary Uyematsu Kao as she discusses her second-book edition, Rockin the Boat: Flashbacks of the…
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Printed Legacies: A Community Silkscreening Demonstration with JAM50 Exhibit Artists
National Japanese Historical Society 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPrinted Legacies: A Community Silkscreening Demonstration with JAM50 Exhibit Artists Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 12 pm - 4 pm Join 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,…
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Salute to Service: The Nisei Soldier Tribute (NEW DISCOUNT: $60)
Palace of Fine Arts Theater 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSINGLE EVENT: Salute to Service: The Nisei Soldier Tribute Saturday, February 21, 2026 7 PM Program ONLY Palace of Fine Arts Theater, 3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123 NEW DISCOUNTED RATE: $60 per person for National Japanese American Historical Society members* Go to give.classy.org/SaluteToService to purchase tickets. Price has been updated on website. Deadline…
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UNBREAKABLE Cherry Blossom Festival Picture Book Signing at NJAHS
National Japanese Historical Society 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesCherry Blossom Festival book signing and fun family activity on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 1-3 pm at NJAHS, Japantown, SF. UNBREAKABLE: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp, is a powerful and poignant picture book that delves into the world of American incarceration camps during World War II through the eyes…
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4/22 Earth Day Poetry & Performance: Planting a Seed in Japantown
National Japanese Historical Society 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesOverview Join us at the NJAHS Peace Gallery in SF Japantown on 4/22 for Earth Day vibes with poems and performances celebrating nature! 4/22/26 Earth Day Poetry & Performance Planting a Seed in Japantown Come celebrate Earth Day with us in person at this important community event, free with RSVP. Enjoy light refreshments and…
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Generations of Expression: Japanese American Youth Shaping Culture
KOHO Co-Creative Hub 1675 Post St, San Francisco, United StatesWhen: Sunday, May 24, 2026, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Where: KOHO Co-Creative Hub at 1675 Post St 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94115 Join us as we close out AAPI Month and usher in Pride Month with an afternoon of fashion, drag, and cultural expression at KOHO Co-Creative Hub. Organized by the National Japanese…