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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:20241019T130000
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SUMMARY:OPENING RECEPTION: NOW & THEN: Life In Community Art - Rich Tokeshi\, Leon Sun\, Leland Wong
DESCRIPTION:OPENING RECEPTION- NOW & THEN: Life In Community Art – Rich Tokeshi\, Leon Sun\, Leland Wong. \nJOIN US! Reception and Artists’ Talk\nSaturday\, Oct 19\, 2024\, 1- 4PM\nRefreshments Provided. RSVP \nFALL ARTISTS’ SALE with Purple Fire Gems (Leslie Yee-Murata\, jewelry designer)\nSaturday\, November 16\, 12-5PM \nHOLIDAY ARTISTS’ SALE\nSaturday\, December 7\, 12-5PM \n  \nNOW & THEN: Life In Community Art – Rich Tokeshi\, Leon Sun\, Leland Wong \nAn exhibition which presents the new works and old favorites of San Francisco Nihonmachi’s Community Artists. \nOur time-honored artists of J-Town herald their diverse cultural heritage\, share their personal and spiritual journeys through life and celebrate a deep sense of community of now and then. They reflect on what’s happening in the streets and in the world. \nOPENS October 15\, 2024 thru December 31\, 2024 \nM-F\, 1st Saturdays of the month\, 12-5PM\nNJAHS Peace Gallery\n1684 Post Street\, SF Japantown\, CA 94115\n(next to Cal Bank and Trust) \n  \n 
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/now-then-life-in-community-art-rich-tokeshi-leon-sun-leland-wong/
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibitions,Exhibitions,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241015T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
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SUMMARY:NOW & THEN: Life In Community Art
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]NOW & THEN: Life In Community Art – Rich Tokeshi\, Leon Sun\, Leland Wong. An exhibition\, which explores new works and old favorites of San Francisco Nihonmachi’s Community Artists. \nSan Francisco – The National Japanese American Historical Society\, Inc. hosts the exhibit NOW & THEN: Life in Community Art with artists Richard Tokeshi\, Leon Sun and Leland Wong now through December 31\, 2024. \nOur time-honored artists of J-Town herald their Asian American cultural identities\, share their personal and spiritual journeys through life and celebrate a deep sense of community of now and then. The artists\, through their works\, reflect on what’s happening in their world and on the street. \nOctober 15\, 2024 to December 31\, 2024 \nM-F\, 1st Saturdays of the month\, 12-5PM\nNJAHS Peace Gallery\n1684 Post Street\, SF Japantown\, CA 94115\n(next to Cal Bank and Trust) \nJOIN US! Reception and Artists’ Talk\nSaturday\, Oct 19\, 2024\, 1- 4PM\nRefreshments Provided\nClick here to RSVP \nFALL ARTISTS’ SALE with Purple Fire Gems (Leslie Yee-Murata\, jewelry designer)\nSaturday\, November 16\, 12-5PM \nWHAT NOW? ARTIST TALK\, DEMO & HOLIDAY ARTISTS’ SALE\nSaturday\, December 7\, 12-5PM \nWHAT NOW? An Artist Perspective with Leon Sun\, Live Art Demo with Rich Tokeshi\, (Silkscreen) and Leland Wong. Art Sale with Light Refreshments. EVENT IS FREE! \nIn the aftermath of the recent 2024 elections\, questions loom What Now? Our trio of community artists whose lived experiences have spanned three decades of community activism\, Asian American Studies struggles\, housing displacement and Anti-Asian hate have their own call and response through their art. The question\, What Now?  frames this upcoming weekend public program \, as our artists are asked to answer the question\, each in their own way through their personal insights as Japantown community artists. We invite folks to gather in friendship and food for an artist talk by Leon Sun\, live drawing by Leland Wong and an in-person silk screen printing demonstration by Rich Tokeshi along with Leslie Yee-Murata\, Purple Fire Gem Jewelry. Artists’ Artwork will be on sale for purchase. \nWhat Now? A Public Program: Art Talk\, Live Art\, Silk Screen Printing Demo & Art Sale.\nSaturday\, December 7\, 2024. NJAHS Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco CA 94115\, 12- 5PM. Leon Sun\, What Now? An Artist Perspective  with Live Demo by Leland Wong and Rich Tokeshi[/vc_column_text]Download Flyer[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/now-then-life-in-community-art-rich-tokeshi-leon-sun-leland-wong-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibitions,Exhibitions,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240924T170000
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SUMMARY:Hybrid Presentation: Community-Accountable Archaeology Partnership Project at Leupp Isolation Center
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \nCommunity-Accountable Archaeology Partnership Project at Leupp Isolation Center \nTuesday\, September 24\, 2024 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm\nNJAHS Japantown Peace Gallery\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94115\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us04web.zoom.us/j/77563159225?pwd=gYFQRbTRh4x2V1hdGk5wnwCDY7ZGLa.1 \nMeeting ID: 775 6315 9225\nPasscode: 5zV7LZ \n  \nCo-presented by Koji Lau-Ozawa\, Jun Sunseri\, and Davina Two Bears. \nJoin us in the afternoon on Tuesday\, September 24 for a hybrid Zoom and in-person presentation on the initial findings from an archaeological project exploring the grounds of the Leupp Isolation Center\, an isolation center for Japanese American “troublemakers” following the December 1942 Manzanar Uprising that was established at the site of the former Indian boarding school of Leupp on a Navajo reservation in Arizona. \nThis archaeological initiative utilizes a community accountable approach\, in service to the unique priorities of the Diné (Navajo) and Nikkei communities\, and began first with agreements between the archaeologists and the communities around the Old Leupp site\, including Birdsprings and Leupp\, as well as input from descendants of Japanese Americans imprisoned at Leupp. \nIn their talk\, the archaeology team will share some of their initial results from their first season of fieldwork at the Old Leupp site\, as well as seek mentorship from community members as they work on analyzing their results and co-crafting next steps. \nAbout the team: The team is made up of Diné and Nikkei members: Davina Two Bears\, Jun Sunseri\, and Koji Lau-Ozawa. Davina is Diné and originally from Birdsprings\, Arizona\, a community adjacent to Leupp. Kojun “Jun” Ueno Sunseri is shin-issei\, born in Tokyo with biological paternal roots from Ueno and emigrated at five years old to the United States to be raised in other cultures in Southern California and eventually adopted. Koji Lau-Ozawa is a sansei/yonsei from San Francisco. His grandparents\, along with great-grandparents\, aunts and uncles\, were all incarcerated at the Gila River Incarceration Camp where he focused his first major research project. \nClick here for the full press release.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/hybrid-presentation-community-accountable-archaeology-partnership-project-at-leupp-isolation-center/
LOCATION:National Japanese Historical Society\, 1684 Post Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
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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/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240810T190000
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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
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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;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T160000
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Day of Remembrance 2024 | Carrying the Light for Justice: Finding Our Way Home
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/dor24/
LOCATION:Private: AMC Kabuki 8 Theatres\, 1881 Post Street\, San Francisco\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231127T170000
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SUMMARY:MISHLC 10th Anniversary: A Visual Review
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thanks for attending the 10th anniversary of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center! It was a celebration to remember. \n  \n [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n \n												\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/mishlc-10th-anniversary-a-visual-review/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231231T143200
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SUMMARY:Renshi Love Letter Kickoff
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URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/renshi-love-letter-kickoff/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T160000
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SUMMARY:MIS Historic Learning Center - 10th Year Anniversary - Nov. 12\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe day’s events will include: \n\nTwo public lectures at the Presidio Officers’ Club by the foremost authority on the Military Intelligence Service\, Dr. James C. McNaughton\, author of Nisei Linguists: Japanese Americans in the Military Intelligence Service During World War II\nAn optional sit-down lunch in the Presidio Officers’ Club’s beautiful Ortega Ballroom\nTours\, presentations and the public unveiling of a brand new photo kiosk honoring the Nisei Veterans of the Military Intelligence Service at the MIS Historic Learning Center\, Bldg. 640\, on Crissy Field \n\nA new vet photo exhibit by Shane Sato accompanied by a book signing\n\n\nThe deadline for registration for the 10 Year Anniversary Event is October 31. \nUPDATE: ALL EVENTS ARE SOLD OUT EXCEPT FOR JAMES MCNAUGHTON SECOND LECTURE AND MISHLC OPEN HOUSE. \nClick Here to register for James McNaughton Second Lecture and MISHLC Open House \nThe Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center (MIS Historic Learning Center) is a 13\,000 square foot educational center devoted to the history of Japanese Americans and dedicated to the MIS Japanese American veterans. It is situated along the Presidio of San Francisco’s Crissy Field at the site of the original MIS language school\, and is within walking distance of the newly created Presidio Tunnel Tops. Visitors from around the world have the opportunity to learn about the MIS\, as well as the history of Japanese Americans\, including WWII incarceration at the MIS Historic Learning Center. \n  \nFull schedule below: \n\n10 AM: Registration and Refreshments at Presidio Officers’ Club\n11 AM – 12 PM: James McNaughton Lecture #1 at Presidio Officers’ Club\, Moraga Hall\n12 PM -1:45 PM: Luncheon Program at Presidio Officers’ Club\, Ortega Ballroom\n2 PM – 3 PM: James McNaughton Lecture #2 at Presidio Officers’ Club\, Moraga Hall\n2 PM – 5PM: MIS Historic Learning Center Open House at MIS Historic Learning Center\n2:30 PM – 3 PM: Karen Tanaka Lucas Presentation #1 at MIS Historic Learning Center\n3:30 PM – 4 PM: Karen Tanaka Lucas 2nd Presentation #2 at MIS Historic Learning Center\n3:30 PM – 5 PM: James McNaughton Meet n Greet at MIS Historic Learning Center\n4:15 PM – 4:45 PM: Karen Tanaka Lucas Presentation #3 (if needed) at MIS Historic Learning Center\n\n  \nLocations: \nPresidio Officers’ Club\n50 Moraga Ave\, San Francisco\, CA 94129 \nMilitary Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640 (MISHLC)\n640 Mason St. San Francisco\, CA 94129 \n  \nLooping Shuttle Service Schedule: \nThere will be a looping shuttle bus available connecting the Presidio Officers’ Club and the MIS Historic Learning Center. Times below: \n\n10:00 AM Depart Presidio Officers’ Club for MISHLC\n10:30 AM Depart MISHLC for Presidio Officers’ Club\n12:00 PM Depart Presidio Officers’ Club for MISHLC\n1:30 PM Depart MISHLC for Presidio Officers’ Club\n2:00 PM Depart Presidio Officers’ Club for MISHLC\n2:30 PM Depart MISHLC for Presidio Officers’ Club\n3:00 PM Depart Presidio Officers’ Club for MISHLC\n4:00 PM Depart MISHLC for Presidio Officers’ Club\n4:30 PM Depart Presidio Officers’ Club for MISHLC\n5:00 PM Depart MISHLC for Presidio Officers’ Club\n\n \n  \nIn Conjunction with the 10 Year Anniversary\, NJAHS is Launching a National Campaign to Honor Nisei Veterans of the Military Intelligence Service \nDEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31\, 2023 \nMIS Families are urged to submit photos of their veterans to help fill a missing chapter in WWII history \nNJAHS seeks your help in honoring the 13\,000 MIS service members and their affiliates whose covert intelligence work and operations helped speed the end of World War II and the advancement of a democratic government in post-war Japan.  \nIn recognition of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, NJAHS will launch the MIS Veteran Photo Tribute at the MIS Historic Learning Center. A digital photo kiosk that includes your veteran’s photo will be unveiled at the 10 year anniversary event on Sunday\, November 12\, and we welcome your attendance. This digital kiosk will be located on the MIS Historic Learning Center’s existing MIS Honor Wall\, which lists the names of some 13\,000 MIS and affiliates who served in various capacities from 1941-1952 The task of collecting the photos of these MIS and MIS-related veterans and their affiliates (civilian instructors\, support staff\, Naval Intelligence\, Counter Intelligence Corp (CIC)\, WACS\, Korean War MIS) is expected to take some time because of the wartime shroud of secrecy and the fact that many have passed away since the end of the war.  \nThe task of collecting thousands of veteran photos is daunting\, and that’s why NJAHS seeks your help. Whether you are an MIS veteran family member or descendant or you know of someone who should be honored\, we encourage you to submit a scanned digital image of a vintage photo of your veteran in military uniform for inclusion in the MIS Veteran Photo Tribute. \n  \nHere’s how you can help:  \n\nScan an image (300dpi) of a vintage enlistment photograph of your MIS veteran in his/her military uniform at the time of service ideally.  Headshots are preferred\, but not necessary.\nFill out the attached information form\, including the use of photo consent form  Your contact information is required should our NJAHS staff need to contact you with follow up questions. Information submitted will be used for purposes of the photo exhibit only.\nEmail your photo to mis@njahs.org  no later than October 31.\nA suggested donation of $100 will be used to prepare your photo for inclusion in this permanent photo display.
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/mis-historic-learning-center-10th-year-anniversary-nov-12-2023/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:MIS Historic Learning Center - 10th Year Anniversary - Nov. 12\, 2023
DESCRIPTION: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.\nThe day’s events will include: \n\nTwo public lectures at the Presidio Officers’ Club by the foremost authority on the Military Intelligence Service\, Dr. James C. McNaughton\, author of Nisei Linguists: Japanese Americans in the Military Intelligence Service During World War II\nAn optional sit-down lunch in the Presidio Officers’ Club’s beautiful Ortega Ballroom\nTours\, presentations and the public unveiling of a brand new photo kiosk honoring the Nisei Veterans of the Military Intelligence Service at the MIS Historic Learning Center\, Bldg. 640\, on Crissy Field \n\nThe deadline for registration for the 10 Year Anniversary Event is October 31. \nUPDATE: ALL EVENTS ARE SOLD OUT EXCEPT FOR JAMES MCNAUGHTON SECOND LECTURE AND MISHLC OPEN HOUSE. \nRegistration for James McNaughton Second Lecture and MISHLC Open House \nThe Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center (MIS Historic Learning Center) is a 13\,000 square foot educational center devoted to the history of Japanese Americans and dedicated to the MIS Japanese American veterans. It is situated along the Presidio of San Francisco’s Crissy Field at the site of the original MIS language school\, and is within walking distance of the newly created Presidio Tunnel Tops. Visitors from around the world have the opportunity to learn about the MIS\, as well as the history of Japanese Americans\, including WWII incarceration at the MIS Historic Learning Center. \n  \nFull schedule below: \n\n10 AM: Registration and Refreshments at Presidio Officers’ Club\n11 AM – 12 PM: James McNaughton Lecture #1 at Presidio Officers’ Club\, Moraga Hall\n12 PM -1:45 PM: Luncheon Program at Presidio Officers’ Club\, Ortega Ballroom\n2 PM – 3 PM: James McNaughton Lecture #2 at Presidio Officers’ Club\, Moraga Hall\n2 PM – 5PM: MIS Historic Learning Center Open House at MIS Historic Learning Center\n2:30 PM – 3 PM: Karen Tanaka Lucas Presentation #1 at MIS Historic Learning Center\n3:30 PM – 4 PM: Karen Tanaka Lucas 2nd Presentation #2 at MIS Historic Learning Center\n3:30 PM until Closing: James McNaughton Meet n Greet at MIS Historic Learning Center\n4 PM – 4:30 PM: Karen Tanaka Lucas Presentation #3 (if needed) at MIS Historic Learning Center\n\nLocations: \nPresidio Officers’ Club\n50 Moraga Ave\, San Francisco\, CA 94129 \nMilitary Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640 (MISHLC)\n640 Mason St. San Francisco\, CA 94129 \n  \n \n  \nIn Conjunction with the 10 Year Anniversary\, NJAHS is Launching a National Campaign to Honor Nisei Veterans of the Military Intelligence Service \nDEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31\, 2023 \nMIS Families are urged to submit photos of their veterans to help fill a missing chapter in WWII history \nNJAHS seeks your help in honoring the 13\,000 MIS service members and their affiliates whose covert intelligence work and operations helped speed the end of World War II and the advancement of a democratic government in post-war Japan.  \nIn recognition of the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, NJAHS will launch the MIS Veteran Photo Tribute at the MIS Historic Learning Center. A digital photo kiosk that includes your veteran’s photo will be unveiled at the 10 year anniversary event on Sunday\, November 12\, and we welcome your attendance. This digital kiosk will be located on the MIS Historic Learning Center’s existing MIS Honor Wall\, which lists the names of some 13\,000 MIS and affiliates who served in various capacities from 1941-1952 The task of collecting the photos of these MIS and MIS-related veterans and their affiliates (civilian instructors\, support staff\, Naval Intelligence\, Counter Intelligence Corp (CIC)\, WACS\, Korean War MIS) is expected to take some time because of the wartime shroud of secrecy and the fact that many have passed away since the end of the war.  \nThe task of collecting thousands of veteran photos is daunting\, and that’s why NJAHS seeks your help. Whether you are an MIS veteran family member or descendant or you know of someone who should be honored\, we encourage you to submit a scanned digital image of a vintage photo of your veteran in military uniform for inclusion in the MIS Veteran Photo Tribute. \n  \nHere’s how you can help:  \n\nScan an image (300dpi) of a vintage enlistment photograph of your MIS veteran in his/her military uniform at the time of service ideally.  Headshots are preferred\, but not necessary.\nFill out the attached information form\, including the use of photo consent form  Your contact information is required should our NJAHS staff need to contact you with follow up questions. Information submitted will be used for purposes of the photo exhibit only.\nEmail your photo to mis@njahs.org  no later than October 31.\nA suggested donation of $100 will be used to prepare your photo for inclusion in this permanent photo display.
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/mis-historic-learning-center-10th-year-anniversary-nov-12/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:NJAHS Debuts New Exhibit “The Go For Broke Spirit” by Shane Sato\, at the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center
DESCRIPTION:The Go For Broke Spirit by Shane Sato\nNovember 11th\, 2023 – March 31st\, 2024\nOn display at the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\n640 Mason Street\, Presidio of San Francisco\, CA 94129\n  \nOpen from November 11th\, 2033 – March 31st\, 2024\, Weekends from Noon to 5PM \nLocated in the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning\nCenter | Building 640\, 640 Mason Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94129 \n$10 General Admission | Free for veterans and children under 12 \nFREE Admission during opening weekend. \nAdditionally\, the book series\, including “The Go For Broke Spirit: Portraits of\nCourage” and “The Go For Broke Spirit: Portraits of Legacy”\, will be\navailable for purchase in person on opening day. \n  \nAbout the Exhibit \nNJAHS is excited to announce the newest exhibit at the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center: The Go For Broke Spirit\, an over twenty year long photography project by Shane Sato that explores both his Japanese American identity\, and the “untold” histories of the Nisei and Japanese American veterans of World War II. \nThe series of portraits features Nisei and Japanese American veterans\, dressed in military uniforms similar to the ones they once donned during the war. The juxtaposition between their age and their vintage dress offers viewers a chance to “see into the past” and “equate these men\, in the twilight of their lives\, to the vets who fought in WWII” (Sato\, The Go For Broke Spirit). Each portrait captures the feelings of these men\, and what it might have been like fighting for a country that imprisoned their family and friends\, the racism they endured for looking like the enemy\, and their ultimate triumph. \nSato aims to inspire the audience through the triumphs of the Nisei\, and also show the complex range of emotions these men must have felt fighting for this country . . . a country that did not fight for them. \nThe Go For Broke Spirit now also includes Japanese Americans who fought after WWII\, in the Korean\, Vietnam\, and Gulf Wars. Simultaneously\, it provides awareness to the Japanese American War Memorial Court in Little Tokyo\, CA.\, and the MIS Historic Learning Center in the Presidio of San Francisco. Through his portrait series and gallery exhibitions\, Sato hopes that everyone will remember the diversity of the American soldiers who served this country\, as well as those Japanese Americans who gave their lives for this country’s freedom. \n  \nAbout the Artist \nShane Sato is a Los Angeles based photographer who has been photographing for the past 30 years. His works range from more somber and historical themes such as The Go For Broke series\, to creative and experimental fashion shoots. Find his portfolio at Shane Sato Photography + Video\, and learn more about The Go For Broke Spirit here.
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/njahs-debuts-new-exhibit-the-go-for-broke-spirit-by-shane-sato-at-the-military-intelligence-service-historic-learning-center-2/
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SUMMARY:Enemy Alien Files at Southwest Texas Junior College Crystal City Texas Campus
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to have Enemy Alien Files hosted at Southwest Texas Junior College campus in Crystal City\, located at 215 W. Zavala St. \nThe Enemy Alien Files: Hidden Stories of World War II examines the history of civilian \nFederal High School at Crystal City Internment Camp\, Carroll Brincefield \ninternment during the second world war by the American government\, and explores the \ncomplex history of who gets to be a citizen and why and who is afforded the protections \nof due process. \n  \nOpen from now until January 1st\, 2024 Enemy Aliens Files finds a home at SWTJC near by \nthe Crystal City Camp\, one of the largest internment centers for ‘enemy aliens’ and non-citizens \nduring the war.  Crystal City was the family camp and confined upwards of three thousand people at its most populous and was a staging center \nfor repatriation and deportation. \n 
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/enemy-alien-files-at-southwest-texas-junior-college-crystal-city-texas-campus/
LOCATION:Southwest Texas Junior College\, 215 W. Zavala St.\, Crystal City\, TX\, 78839\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240131T170000
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SUMMARY:2024 Winter Raffle
DESCRIPTION:The NJAHS 2024 Winter Raffle is now open! \n \nPURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/2024-winter-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T133000
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SUMMARY:Benign Neglect: Conversation and Book Signing w/ Takeshi Moro\, Dennis Makishima\, and Kenny Murakami
DESCRIPTION:Conversation and Book Signing with Takeshi Moro\, Dennis Makishima\, and Kenny Murakami\nSeptember 24th at 1:30PM\nMilitary Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\n640 Mason Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94129\n  \nJoin 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 Kenny Murakami\, two legendary figures in the Bay Area garden universe\, to celebrate the release of Takeshi Moro’s photo book and accompanying photo exhibit\, Benign Neglect: Historic Japanese American Bonsai. The Benign Neglect: Historic Japanese American Bonsai book will be available for purchase and can be signed after the event. For those who cannot make the trek\, we hope to livestream the event and have the event video recorded. \n  \nClick here to RSVP for this FREE Event\n  \n  \nAbout the Exhibit (on view September 16 – October 22) \nArtist and photographer Takeshi Moro’s Benign Neglect: Historic Japanese American Bonsai features sixty bonsai photographs that were cultivated by Issei (first generation) and Kibei (born in the U.S.\, educated in Japan\, and later returned to the U.S.) Japanese Americans. These bonsai were started after the Japanese Americans returned from WWII American concentration camps. Some of the plants were likely started from seeds. \nDennis Makishima\, a bonsai and aesthetic pruning master\, inherited the bonsai after the initial creators of the bonsai passed away. He took care of them for over thirty years\, trying to honor the style envisioned by the original practitioners. By the time Dennis received these historic bonsai\, many were in poor condition. He dealt with dead branches\, forms that were far from ideal\, and some that were just barely alive. Dennis resuscitated them and called them “old fashion style” in contrast to the “contemporary style\,” which is more common today. \nAside from the living descendants of the Issei and Kibei generations\, the 60-70-year-old bonsai are likely all that remain alive from that period. In 2022\, Dennis retired and donated his entire bonsai collection. The bonsai have likely dispersed all over the state and country\, flourishing\, just like so many other aspects of Japanese American culture. \n  \nAbout the Panelists \nTakeshi Moro is Associate Professor of Studio Art at Santa Clara University. For the past decade\, he has focused on working with communities and the collaborative process of art making. He is the founder and director of tmoro projects\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community art space in the Bay Area. Moro’s work has been exhibited internationally\, including solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and Serlachius Museot\, Finland. \nDennis Makishima (b. 1947) was born and raised in Berkeley\, California.  A Sansei (third generation Japanese American)\, his mother and father were Kibei (born in the U.S.\, educated in Japan\, and later returned to the U.S.). A graduate of Berkeley High School\, Dennis served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam\, and graduated from U.C. Berkeley\, where he majored in Political Science. \nDennis is a pioneer of Aesthetic Pruning (ornamental tree pruning up to 15 feet in height) and coined the term and its definitions (ladder was 10 feet tall and he was 5 feet tall). He created the now nationally renowned Aesthetic Pruning Program at Merritt College and has mentored over 100 apprentices during his illustrious career.  A revered celebrity practitioner\, he has pruned over 10\,000 trees\, including in San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden\, a tree that Walt Disney personally planted in Disneyland\, and Ruth Bancroft’s Garden. In addition to their much sought-after commissioned work\, he and his students continue to volunteer their time pruning trees in Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Berkeley and many other temples with Japanese garden-style trees in the San Francisco Bay Area. \nApproximately two years into Dennis’ aesthetic pruning practice he had the good fortune to meet Mas Imazumi\, a bonsai master in Northern California. They were both at a family party in Hayward\, CA —Mas’ son married into Dennis’ wife’s family. Dennis overheard Mas talking about bonsai and soon after Dennis signed up for Mas’ bonsai class. \nIn 1990\, he was selected to apprentice under Bonsai Master Yasuo Mitsuya 三ツ矢 又生 for 18 months in Toyohashi\, Japan. After returning from his training in Japan\, Dennis taught aesthetic pruning and bonsai to students\, and then travelled the world giving workshops. He was active in the bonsai community and served in leadership roles for the Golden State Bonsai Federation for 20 years\, including as President from 2002 to 2004. \nDennis’ works may be found in the prestigious Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino\, CA\, the Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu\, Japan\, and also in the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt in Oakland\, CA. \nKenny Murakami is a third generation Cal grad with over 50 years in the horticulture industry. Former owner of the Moraga Garden Center\, he is now retired and working on his long neglected garden. Go Bears!
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/benign-neglect-conversation-and-book-signing-w-takeshi-moro-dennis-makishima-and-kenny-murakami/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibit,Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Benign Neglect: Historic Japanese American Bonsai Photo Exhibit at the MISHLC
DESCRIPTION:A new Photo Exhibit by Takeshi Moro\nSeptember 16th – October 22nd\, 2023\nOn display at the Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\n640 Mason Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94129\n  \nWith a very special Conversation and Book Signing with Dennis Makishima and Kenny Murakami \nSeptember 24 at 1:30PM \n  \nOpen on weekends from 12PM to 5PM\nGeneral Admission is $10\, Veterans and children under 12 are free\nVery limited parking; consider arriving via Muni 30\n  \nAbout the Exhibit \nArtist and photographer Takeshi Moro’s Benign Neglect: Historic Japanese American Bonsai features sixty bonsai photographs that were cultivated by Issei (first generation) and Kibei (born in the U.S.\, educated in Japan\, and later returned to the U.S.) Japanese Americans. These bonsai were started after the Japanese Americans returned from WWII American concentration camps. Some of the plants were likely started from seeds. \nDennis Makishima\, a bonsai and aesthetic pruning master\, inherited the bonsai after the initial creators of the bonsai passed away. He took care of them for over thirty years\, trying to honor the style envisioned by the original practitioners. By the time Dennis received these historic bonsai\, many were in poor condition. He dealt with dead branches\, forms that were far from ideal\, and some that were just barely alive. Dennis resuscitated them and called them “old fashion style” in contrast to the “contemporary style\,” which is more common today. \nAside from the living descendants of the Issei and Kibei generations\, the 60-70-year-old bonsai are likely all that remain alive from that period. In 2022\, Dennis retired and donated his entire bonsai collection. The bonsai have likely dispersed all over the state and country\, flourishing\, just like so many other aspects of Japanese American culture. \n  \nAbout the Artist \nTakeshi Moro is Associate Professor of Studio Art at Santa Clara University. For the past decade\, he has focused on working with communities and the collaborative process of art making. He is the founder and director of tmoro projects\, a 501(c)(3) non-profit community art space in the Bay Area. Moro’s work has been exhibited internationally\, including solo exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and Serlachius Museot\, Finland. \n\nDennis Makishima (b. 1947) was born and raised in Berkeley\, California.  A Sansei (third generation Japanese American)\, his mother and father were Kibei (born in the U.S.\, educated in Japan\, and later returned to the U.S.). A graduate of Berkeley High School\, Dennis served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam\, and graduated from U.C. Berkeley\, where he majored in Political Science. \nDennis is a pioneer of Aesthetic Pruning (ornamental tree pruning up to 15 feet in height) and coined the term and its definitions (ladder was 10 feet tall and he was 5 feet tall). He created the now nationally renowned Aesthetic Pruning Program at Merritt College and has mentored over 100 apprentices during his illustrious career.  A revered celebrity practitioner\, he has pruned over 10\,000 trees\, including in San Francisco’s Japanese Tea Garden\, a tree that Walt Disney personally planted in Disneyland\, and Ruth Bancroft’s Garden. In addition to their much sought-after commissioned work\, he and his students continue to volunteer their time pruning trees in Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple in Berkeley and many other temples with Japanese garden-style trees in the San Francisco Bay Area. \nApproximately two years into Dennis’ aesthetic pruning practice he had the good fortune to meet Mas Imazumi\, a bonsai master in Northern California. They were both at a family party in Hayward\, CA —Mas’ son married into Dennis’ wife’s family. Dennis overheard Mas talking about bonsai and soon after Dennis signed up for Mas’ bonsai class. \nIn 1990\, he was selected to apprentice under Bonsai Master Yasuo Mitsuya 三ツ矢 又生 for 18 months in Toyohashi\, Japan. After returning from his training in Japan\, Dennis taught aesthetic pruning and bonsai to students\, and then travelled the world giving workshops. He was active in the bonsai community and served in leadership roles for the Golden State Bonsai Federation for 20 years\, including as President from 2002 to 2004. \nDennis’ works may be found in the prestigious Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino\, CA\, the Ritsurin Garden in Takamatsu\, Japan\, and also in the Bonsai Garden at Lake Merritt in Oakland\, CA. \nKenny Murakami is a third generation Cal grad with over 50 years in the horticulture industry. Former owner of the Moraga Garden Center\, he is now retired and working on his long neglected garden. Go Bears!
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/benign-neglect-historic-japanese-american-bonsai-photo-exhibit-at-the-mishlc/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibit,Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230715T133000
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SUMMARY:Annual Members Meeting & Program -Sat. Jul 15 @11AM
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US THIS SATURDAY\nOR FILL OUT AND SEND IN YOUR PROXY TODAY!\nNJAHS 2023 ANN MBRS PDF fillable\nGuest Speakers: Prof. Dana Nakano\,\nJapanese Americans Millennials: Rethinking\, Generation\, Community\, and Diversity\n\nIszac Gaton\, producer\, co-director J-town\, A Visual Novel\, A Game Demonstration\nJOIN US FOR BENTO LUNCH?  Eventbrite Registration\n\n 
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/annual-members-meeting-program-sat-jul-15-11am/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Queer Reflections
DESCRIPTION:Queer Reflections at Peace Gallery\n  \nNJAHS 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. \nFeaturing Midori (美登里) and Tina Kashiwagi the exhibit examines perception and memory. \n  \nTwo scrolls from Midori’s Evoco Project are artifacts of memory created in originally with an incident\, the creation sometimes public often private where guests are asked to enjoy the moment and creation as live performance is transformed into scrolls that represent both the moment\, and the memories of that moment. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTina Kashiwagi’s search for mt. fuji renders abstract what is normally a cliched image of Japanese tourism culture\, Mt. Fuji at once iconic of Japan\, symbol of the culture of Japanese tourism and its shifting of the rest of Japanese culture.  In this video piece Kashiwagi uses the technology through which we now consume culture to render distorted one of the most recognizable landscapes on the planet\, and asks us what are we actually looking at?
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/queer-reflections/
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibitions,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230612T033529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T022651Z
UID:10000176-1685149200-1685181600@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Tunnel Tops Concert 5/27/2023
DESCRIPTION:AKIRA TANA\, & FRIENDS PERFORM AT NEW PRESIDIO TUNNEL TOPS\nwith Kim Nalley & Jimi Nakagawa Duo\nMusic Makers; Bands Behind Barbed Wire \n \n(Video Credit: NJAHS/Biosphere Productions. Claudia Katayanagi) \n  \n\n			\n		\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n				\n					\n				\n			\n\n(Mark Shigenaga\, Photographer) \nPhotographic Usage Terms:\nImages are provided under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/ \nThis means that you can share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format and adapt — remix\, transform\, and build upon the material \nYou may not use the material for commercial purposes.
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/tunnel-tops-concert-5-27-2023/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230512
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230512T023152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T023152Z
UID:10000174-1683738000-1683824399@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Redress Reckoning and Recover Exhibit at B640
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMade 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 Japanese American Historical Society and Biosphere Productions and Claudia Katayanagi interviewed Nikkei Civil and Human Rights activists from those who campaigned for redress for Japanese American incarceration to those on the front lines of fighting for immigrant rights\, lgbtq rights\, and to build a more perfect union. \n  \nThe Oral History Booth invites visitors to engage with the ongoing struggle for racial and social  \njustice.  To reflect on their struggles and their community’s struggles in achieving the American Dream.  As well as the work they have done in their community to move forward the struggle for a more just America.  Though the power individual storytelling to illuminate our shared humanity and history the oral history booth invites all of us to reflect on the injustices of the past and now and how we can through shared effort and civic engagement change the world for the better. \n \n  \n  \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/redress-reckoning-and-recover-exhibit-at-b640/
LOCATION:Military Intelligence Service Historic Learning Center\, Building 640\, 640 Old Mason St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230421T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230723T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230311T135219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T100546Z
UID:10000168-1682038800-1690119000@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Amache National Historic Site Foundation Document
DESCRIPTION:The National Park Service is preparing a foundation document to guide future planning and management of Amache National Historic Site. We invite you to participate in this effort.  \nOn March 18\, 2022\, President Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act into law\, starting the process to establish Amache as a new unit of the national park system. The new legislation directs the National Park Service to preserve and protect Amache and to interpret Amache’s history and continuing relevance for current and future generations. As the National Park Service works toward those goals\, one of the first steps is developing a foundation document. A foundation document identifies a national park unit’s core purpose and significance\, its most important resources and values\, and the key interpretive themes or concepts that tell its unique story. Foundation documents also identify important issues to be addressed in future planning and data collection efforts. A foundation document is not intended to provide specific recommendations for how the park will be managed but will instead inform future decision making by documenting what is most important about Amache and what efforts are needed to protect and preserve its resources. Foundation documents are a required first step before comprehensive management and development planning. \nThe National Park Service would like to hear from you and gather your perspectives in several ways as the foundation document is developed. \nAttend a public meeting. Meet with the National Park Service to learn more about the foundation document process and share your thoughts and ideas on the future of Amache by attending a public meeting. Meetings will be held in California and Colorado. Each meeting will follow the same format\, beginning with an informational presentation and followed by opportunities to ask questions and share thoughts and ideas with NPS staff in an open house setting. Please consider joining us at the location and on the day that is most convenient for you. Information on public meetings is listed below\, as well as on the project web page (https://parkplanning.nps.gov/AMCH_Foundation) \nAttend a virtual information session. This virtual meeting will begin with the same informational presentation as the in-person meetings\, followed by a moderated question-and-answer session about foundation documents and the best methods for submitting written comments. This meeting will be recorded and remain available on the project website to view at your convenience. The meeting date and link is included below. \n \nDownload the flyer to learn more ways to participate!
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/amache-national-historic-site-foundation-document/
LOCATION:Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California\, 1840 Sutter St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.njahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AMACHE-COVER-PCITURE.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230414T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230416T114916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T223353Z
UID:10000172-1681491600-1685181600@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Music Makers: Bands Behind Barbed Wire - Memorial Day Weekend Concert -FREE
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7553″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join us Saturday May 27\, 1- 3PM for MUSIC MAKERS: Bands Behind Barbed Wire\, a FREE Jazz Concert featuring AKIRA TANA Ensemble with Kim Nalley and Taiko master Jimi Nakagawa. Presented by NJAHS\, this Memorial Day Weekend event is in conjunction with Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Bring friends and family\, your picnic gear\, your goza (lawn tatami) and blankets for a most enjoyable concert in honor of the late musician and educator George Yoshida. \nWhile limited seating will be available\, we recommend you bring your own picnic gear\, blankets and low profile lawn chairs (No tents or umbrellas). \nRegistration is encouraged for general headcount: https://bit.ly/43TKlro \nFlyer \nPress Release-Music Makers-Behind Barbed Wire \nImages[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/musicmakers-bands-behind-barbed-wire-memorial-day-weekend-concert-free/
LOCATION:Presidio Tunnel Tops –\, 210 Lincoln Boulevard\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Public Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="NJAHS":MAILTO:njahs@njahs.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230520
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230406T061927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T172931Z
UID:10000170-1680886800-1684515599@www.njahs.org
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/
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Events,Exhibit,Public Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230409
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230512T024246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T024246Z
UID:10000175-1680886800-1680973199@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Book Signing: Arigato (Thank you) One Hundred Times A Day
DESCRIPTION:NJAHS is pleased to welcome Rev. Sensei Masato Kawahatsu for a book signing and calligraphy demonstration.  Sensei Kawahatsu is a spiritual teacher\, instructor in calligraphy and mixed martial arts.  He strives to teach happiness and gratitude through all his work and he believes that the secret to a happy life is to say thank you more than a hundred times a day\, smile\, and laugh often. 
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/book-signing-arigato-thank-you-one-hundred-times-a-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230601T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230326T075617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T220534Z
UID:10000169-1679706000-1685613600@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:LIFE’S ANGLES: CAMP ART BOXES - Lessons on the Japanese American Camp Art and Crafts of WWII
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7579″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text] \n  \nSIGN UP TODAY\n \nLIFE’S ANGLES: CAMP ART BOXES – Lessons on the Japanese American Camp Art and Crafts of WWII. \nUsing award-winning place-based pedagogy and specially crafted art box kits\, school classroom teachers in grade levels  3- 6 will explore themes of civil liberties and social justice through the arts and language arts. Classroom hands-on applications address intergenerational trauma and healing today. \nFree Workshop with Available Stipend for qualified teachers. $150. \nWorkshop Times and Dates \n\nSan Francisco\, CA – Saturday\, April 22\, 2023 from 8:30AM – 4:00PM\nSan Bruno – Sunday\, April 30\, 2023 from 8:30AM – 4:00PM\nFresno – Tuesday\, June 20\, 2023 from 8:30AM – 4:00PM\nSpecial online history workshop and demonstration by artist Na Omi Shintanti. Workshop includes asynchronous\nart work. Priority given to teachers outside of San Francisco\, Watsonville and Fresno. – June 22\, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM\nWatsonville\, CA – Tuesday\, June 27\, 2023 from 8:30AM – 4:00PM\n\nApply below: \nhttps://www.njahs.org/for-educators/lifes-angles-camp-art-boxes-workshop/[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/lifes-angles-camp-art-boxes-lessons-on-the-japanese-american-camp-art-and-crafts-of-wwii/
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230302T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230303T063804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T055226Z
UID:10000167-1677715200-1677747600@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Welcome to the Bay Area Day of Remembrance 2023
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URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/welcome-to-the-bay-area-day-of-remembrance-2023/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230228T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230315T100000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230301T022918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T022918Z
UID:10000166-1677542400-1678874400@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:Enemy Alien Files Learning Session
DESCRIPTION:For those in the DC Area the University of Maryland is hosting our Enemy Alien Files exhibit at the Hornbake Library. \n  \nYou can find out more about the UMD exhibit at the DC Japanese American Citizen’s League website here: \nThe “Enemy Alien” Files: Hidden Files of WWII – University of Maryland\, College Park \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/enemy-alien-files-learning-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230202T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230202T083243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T074636Z
UID:10000099-1675296000-1675328400@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:2023 Winter Raffle Winners
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”7234″ img_size=”medium”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nHere are the winners!\nAirfare to Japan for 2 – Kerri Young\nTranscontinental Airfare for 2 – B. Marumoto\n2 Night Hotel Stay – Susan Tamura\n$1000 – Doug Ota\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/2023-winter-raffle-winners/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230131T090000
DTSTAMP:20260423T134811
CREATED:20230107T080541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T083558Z
UID:10000139-1675069200-1675155600@www.njahs.org
SUMMARY:2023 Winter Raffle - Raffle Pull Tonight - Jan. 30\, 5PM
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]2023 winter raffle \nhttps://www.njahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-winter-raffle-1.pdf[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.njahs.org/events/2023-winter-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.njahs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-winter-raffle-1.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="NJAHS":MAILTO:njahs@njahs.org
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