2016 marks the 110th anniversary of San Francisco’s Japantown in the Western Addition. NJAHS brings to light the history of one of the oldest Japantowns that has survived over a century of discrimination, dislocation & urban renewal. Colorful banner panels illustrate the narrative with historic photographs, maps & oral history quotes. On display through December…
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1860 Pacific Overtures: The First Japanese Embassy to America
Come learn about this historic journey of the first Japanese Embassy (on the USS Powhatan) and its escorts on the Kanrin Maru to America in 1860. This voyage en route to San Francisco marked the historic turning point which ended Japan’s centuries-old seclusion from the Western World and the beginning of diplomatic relations between Japan…
Carrying ON @ General Consulate of Japan in San Francisco
The Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco will host an exhibit in honor of San Francisco Japantown’s 110th Anniversary. The exhibit, “Carrying On: 110 Years of Japantown” was created by the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) and highlights the history of San Francisco's Japantown by emphasizing the hardships and successes of Japanese Americans… |
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Middle and High School Teachers Summer Institute
COURSE IS NOW CLOSED Our 2 day institute will introduce and/or reacquaint you with place based and inquiry based learning that meets Common Core and C3 Framework for Social Studies Standards. Our goal is to provide you with practical and useful ideas for implementing Social Studies education through learning activities and student generated research. This… |
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43rd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair
Founded in 1973, the Nihonmachi Street Fair was hatched as an idea to provide leadership and mentorship opportunities for the youth of J-Town and to honor the cultural heritage that was, at the time, at risk of being displaced. Since then the annual event has grown from a four-booth affair to a two-day event. The Nihonmachi… |
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Join us during Nihonmachi Street Fair weekend for a book signing and talk with author Lorraine K. Bannai, who will be sharing Enduring Conviction: Fred Korematsu and His Quest for Justice! Professor Bannai served with the remarkable legal team that successfully challenged Fred Korematsu's conviction for defying the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans… |
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Carrying ON: 110 Years of San Francisco Japantown
43rd Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair
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Carrying ON: 110 Years of San Francisco Japantown
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