The National Japanese American Historical Society is happy to announce the opening of our oral history booth at Building 640, along with excerpts from our Redress, Reckoning, and Recovery project. Made possible by funding from the National Writing Project's "Building A More Perfect Union" recovery grant, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National…
AKIRA TANA, & FRIENDS PERFORM AT NEW PRESIDIO TUNNEL TOPS with Kim Nalley & Jimi Nakagawa Duo Music Makers; Bands Behind Barbed Wire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62A_np7XJ1s (Video Credit: NJAHS/Biosphere Productions. Claudia Katayanagi) (Mark Shigenaga, Photographer) Photographic Usage Terms: Images are provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ This means that you can share — copy and…
Queer Reflections at Peace Gallery NJAHS invites visitors to examine how we see and remember this Summer in the Peace Gallery, on Now until August 5, Queer Reflections asks about or memories, perceptions and what we see in ourselves an others. Featuring Midori (美登里) and Tina Kashiwagi the exhibit examines perception and memory. …
JOIN US THIS SATURDAY OR FILL OUT AND SEND IN YOUR PROXY TODAY! NJAHS 2023 ANN MBRS PDF fillable Guest Speakers: Prof. Dana Nakano, Japanese Americans Millennials: Rethinking, Generation, Community, and Diversity Iszac Gaton, producer, co-director J-town, A Visual Novel, A Game Demonstration JOIN US FOR BENTO LUNCH? Eventbrite Registration
A new Photo Exhibit by Takeshi Moro September 16th - October 22nd, 2023 On display at the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center 640 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94129 With a very special Conversation and Book Signing with Dennis Makishima and Kenny Murakami September 24 at 1:30PM Open on weekends from 12PM…
Conversation and Book Signing with Takeshi Moro, Dennis Makishima, and Kenny Murakami September 24th at 1:30PM Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center 640 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94129 Join us on September 24th at 1:30PM at the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center for a very special in-person conversation with Dennis Makashima and…
The NJAHS 2024 Winter Raffle is now open! PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
We are happy to have Enemy Alien Files hosted at Southwest Texas Junior College campus in Crystal City, located at 215 W. Zavala St. The Enemy Alien Files: Hidden Stories of World War II examines the history of civilian Federal High School at Crystal City Internment Camp, Carroll Brincefield internment during the second world war…
The Go For Broke Spirit by Shane Sato November 11th, 2023 - March 31st, 2024 On display at the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center 640 Mason Street, Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129 Open from November 11th, 2033 - March 31st, 2024, Weekends from Noon to 5PM Located in the Military Intelligence Service Historic…
The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary of the opening of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center on Sunday, November 12. The day’s events will include: Two public lectures at the Presidio Officers' Club by the foremost authority on the Military Intelligence Service, Dr. James C. McNaughton, author of…
The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) celebrates the 10 Year Anniversary of the opening of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center on Sunday, November 12. The day’s events will include: Two public lectures at the Presidio Officers' Club by the foremost authority on the Military Intelligence Service, Dr. James C. McNaughton, author of…
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Thanks for attending the 10th anniversary of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center! It was a celebration to remember.
The 2024 Bay Area Day of Remembrance is quickly approaching. On Saturday February 17th, join us from 2 to 4 PM commemorating the Executive Order 9066, followed by a candle lighting procession through the streets of Japantown. Secure your tickets here. All are welcome! $10 suggested donation.
Historic Bon Odori Multimedia Exhibit On View at NJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery as Part of Commemorative Cultural Arts Series July 1 - Sept. 30, 2024 “American Bon Odori: Dancing in Joy & Remembrance” NJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery, 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 Curated by Dr. Wynn Kiyama and Jane Suiei Naito Presented by…
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. This event will feature storytellers and poets who will…
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!
Community-Accountable Archaeology Partnership Project at Leupp Isolation Center Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm NJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery, 1684 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77563159225?pwd=gYFQRbTRh4x2V1hdGk5wnwCDY7ZGLa.1 Meeting ID: 775 6315 9225 Passcode: 5zV7LZ Co-presented by Koji Lau-Ozawa, Jun Sunseri, and Davina Two Bears. Join us in the afternoon…
OPENING 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…
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. Light refreshments will be provided by staff, friends and volunteers.