Japanese American Memorial Pilgrimages (JAMP)
@jampilgrimages.bsky.social
Through pilgrimages to sites of significance and online resources, JAMP promotes reconnecting and uplifting the voices of Japanese Americans.
https://jampilgrimages.org/
https://jampilgrimages.org/
For as little as $5, you can help us to get the most donors for Santa Cruz Gives and we could win $1,000! Please consider donating! Your $5 donation could turn into $1,000!!!
santacruzgives.org/JAMP
#santacruzgives #jamp #jampilgrimages #redmanhiraharahouse #santacruz #watsonville
santacruzgives.org/JAMP
#santacruzgives #jamp #jampilgrimages #redmanhiraharahouse #santacruz #watsonville
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
For as little as $5, you can help us to get the most donors for Santa Cruz Gives and we could win $1,000! Please consider donating! Your $5 donation could turn into $1,000!!!
santacruzgives.org/JAMP
#santacruzgives #jamp #jampilgrimages #redmanhiraharahouse #santacruz #watsonville
santacruzgives.org/JAMP
#santacruzgives #jamp #jampilgrimages #redmanhiraharahouse #santacruz #watsonville
Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to make a short documentary on the history of the Redman-Hirahara house!
#santacruzgives #redmanhiraharahouse #pajarovalley #santacruzcounty #jamp #japaneseamerican #watsonville
#santacruzgives #redmanhiraharahouse #pajarovalley #santacruzcounty #jamp #japaneseamerican #watsonville
December 4, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Help us reach our goal of $25,000 to make a short documentary on the history of the Redman-Hirahara house!
#santacruzgives #redmanhiraharahouse #pajarovalley #santacruzcounty #jamp #japaneseamerican #watsonville
#santacruzgives #redmanhiraharahouse #pajarovalley #santacruzcounty #jamp #japaneseamerican #watsonville
#OTD in 1921, #YoshikoUchida was born. She wrote over 30 books that illuminated #Japanese culture and the WWII incarceration. "I hope they can be caring human beings who don't think in terms of labels—foreigners or Asians or whatever—but think of people as human beings."
November 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
#OTD in 1921, #YoshikoUchida was born. She wrote over 30 books that illuminated #Japanese culture and the WWII incarceration. "I hope they can be caring human beings who don't think in terms of labels—foreigners or Asians or whatever—but think of people as human beings."
Happening TODAY, November 7
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #virtualpilgrimage #jamp #jampilgrimages #topaz #tulelake #wakasa #descendants #art #nikkei
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #virtualpilgrimage #jamp #jampilgrimages #topaz #tulelake #wakasa #descendants #art #nikkei
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Happening TODAY, November 7
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #virtualpilgrimage #jamp #jampilgrimages #topaz #tulelake #wakasa #descendants #art #nikkei
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #virtualpilgrimage #jamp #jampilgrimages #topaz #tulelake #wakasa #descendants #art #nikkei
Happening TODAY, November 6
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #virtualpilgrimage #jampilgrimages #jamp #nikkeipress #pacificcitizen #rafushimpo #nichibei #shinnikkei
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #virtualpilgrimage #jampilgrimages #jamp #nikkeipress #pacificcitizen #rafushimpo #nichibei #shinnikkei
November 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Happening TODAY, November 6
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #virtualpilgrimage #jampilgrimages #jamp #nikkeipress #pacificcitizen #rafushimpo #nichibei #shinnikkei
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #virtualpilgrimage #jampilgrimages #jamp #nikkeipress #pacificcitizen #rafushimpo #nichibei #shinnikkei
Happening TODAY, November 5
#japaneseamerican #jamp #tadaima #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage #music #hawaii #niseiweek #niseiweekqueenandcourt #NCWQCP
#japaneseamerican #jamp #tadaima #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage #music #hawaii #niseiweek #niseiweekqueenandcourt #NCWQCP
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Happening TODAY, November 5
#japaneseamerican #jamp #tadaima #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage #music #hawaii #niseiweek #niseiweekqueenandcourt #NCWQCP
#japaneseamerican #jamp #tadaima #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage #music #hawaii #niseiweek #niseiweekqueenandcourt #NCWQCP
Happening TODAY, November 4
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jamp #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage #nationalparks #nps #amache #yonsei
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jamp #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage #nationalparks #nps #amache #yonsei
November 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Happening TODAY, November 4
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jamp #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage #nationalparks #nps #amache #yonsei
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jamp #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage #nationalparks #nps #amache #yonsei
Happening TODAY, November 3
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jampilgrimages #jamp #virtualpilgrimage #manzanar #nikkeiwest #manzanarbaseballproject
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jampilgrimages #jamp #virtualpilgrimage #manzanar #nikkeiwest #manzanarbaseballproject
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Happening TODAY, November 3
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jampilgrimages #jamp #virtualpilgrimage #manzanar #nikkeiwest #manzanarbaseballproject
#japaneseamerican #tadaima #jampilgrimages #jamp #virtualpilgrimage #manzanar #nikkeiwest #manzanarbaseballproject
Happy Birthday to Senator Mazie Hirono! A trailblazer who made history as the first #AsianAmerican woman elected to the U.S. Senate, the first female senator from #Hawaii, and the first U.S. senator born in #Japan.
#japaneseamerican
#japaneseamerican
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Happy Birthday to Senator Mazie Hirono! A trailblazer who made history as the first #AsianAmerican woman elected to the U.S. Senate, the first female senator from #Hawaii, and the first U.S. senator born in #Japan.
#japaneseamerican
#japaneseamerican
Happy Birthday to the #ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro! From making "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" go viral to redefining what four strings can do, you've inspired millions and showed the world the true magic of the ukulele. #japaneseamerican
November 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy Birthday to the #ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro! From making "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" go viral to redefining what four strings can do, you've inspired millions and showed the world the true magic of the ukulele. #japaneseamerican
#OTD in 1908, #GyoFujikawa was born. A trailblazing illustrator who created over 50 beloved children's books, Fujikawa was a pioneer in representation—becoming one of the first mainstream artists to include children of all races in her illustrations..
#japaneseamerican
#japaneseamerican
November 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
#OTD in 1908, #GyoFujikawa was born. A trailblazing illustrator who created over 50 beloved children's books, Fujikawa was a pioneer in representation—becoming one of the first mainstream artists to include children of all races in her illustrations..
#japaneseamerican
#japaneseamerican
#OTD in 1924 actress #MichiKobi was born. From surviving incarceration in #Topaz during WWII to gracing #Broadway in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," she paved the way for #AsianAmerican representation in the arts.
#japaneseamerican
#japaneseamerican
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#OTD in 1924 actress #MichiKobi was born. From surviving incarceration in #Topaz during WWII to gracing #Broadway in "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," she paved the way for #AsianAmerican representation in the arts.
#japaneseamerican
#japaneseamerican
Happening TODAY, November 2
#tadaima #jamptadaima #japaneseamerican #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage
#tadaima #jamptadaima #japaneseamerican #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage
November 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Happening TODAY, November 2
#tadaima #jamptadaima #japaneseamerican #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage
#tadaima #jamptadaima #japaneseamerican #jampilgrimages #virtualpilgrimage
Happening today, Saturday, November 1
#tadaima #japaneseamerican #seifujii #redmanhiraharahouse #nikkei
#tadaima #japaneseamerican #seifujii #redmanhiraharahouse #nikkei
November 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Happening today, Saturday, November 1
#tadaima #japaneseamerican #seifujii #redmanhiraharahouse #nikkei
#tadaima #japaneseamerican #seifujii #redmanhiraharahouse #nikkei
Happy Halloween from all of us at JAMP!
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Halloween from all of us at JAMP!
Happy Birthday to the wonderful #EmilyKuroda! From her unforgettable role as Mrs. Kim on #GilmoreGirls to her many impressive stage and screen performances, Emily has brought so much warmth and brilliance to every character she portrays.
#japaneseamerican #poston
#japaneseamerican #poston
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy Birthday to the wonderful #EmilyKuroda! From her unforgettable role as Mrs. Kim on #GilmoreGirls to her many impressive stage and screen performances, Emily has brought so much warmth and brilliance to every character she portrays.
#japaneseamerican #poston
#japaneseamerican #poston
🎉 Happy Birthday to the talented Julia Rose! 🎂✨
A multi-talented performer who's made her mark on Grey's Anatomy, Baskets, and The Rookie, Julia brings incredible energy and versatility to everything she does. From comedy to drama, she never fails to captivate! 🌟
#japaneseamerican
A multi-talented performer who's made her mark on Grey's Anatomy, Baskets, and The Rookie, Julia brings incredible energy and versatility to everything she does. From comedy to drama, she never fails to captivate! 🌟
#japaneseamerican
October 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🎉 Happy Birthday to the talented Julia Rose! 🎂✨
A multi-talented performer who's made her mark on Grey's Anatomy, Baskets, and The Rookie, Julia brings incredible energy and versatility to everything she does. From comedy to drama, she never fails to captivate! 🌟
#japaneseamerican
A multi-talented performer who's made her mark on Grey's Anatomy, Baskets, and The Rookie, Julia brings incredible energy and versatility to everything she does. From comedy to drama, she never fails to captivate! 🌟
#japaneseamerican
Born #OTD in 1917, #GoroSuzuki or #JackSoo was born. Best known for #BarneyMiller , he made history as one of the first #AsianAmerican actors to have a prominent role on primetime television.
#japaneseamerican #topaz
#japaneseamerican #topaz
October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Born #OTD in 1917, #GoroSuzuki or #JackSoo was born. Best known for #BarneyMiller , he made history as one of the first #AsianAmerican actors to have a prominent role on primetime television.
#japaneseamerican #topaz
#japaneseamerican #topaz
#OTD in 1904, #BenjiOkubo was born. A gifted painter and teacher whose career was interrupted by WWII incarceration at #HeartMountain. Even behind barbed wire, he continued teaching art classes, refusing to let injustice extinguish creativity.
#mineokubo #japaneseamerican
#mineokubo #japaneseamerican
October 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
#OTD in 1904, #BenjiOkubo was born. A gifted painter and teacher whose career was interrupted by WWII incarceration at #HeartMountain. Even behind barbed wire, he continued teaching art classes, refusing to let injustice extinguish creativity.
#mineokubo #japaneseamerican
#mineokubo #japaneseamerican
#OTD in 1924, #WakakoYamauchi was born. Her acclaimed work "And the Soul Shall Dance" became the first play by an #AsianAmerican woman produced on national television.
#japaneseamerican #poston #postonchronicle
#japaneseamerican #poston #postonchronicle
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#OTD in 1924, #WakakoYamauchi was born. Her acclaimed work "And the Soul Shall Dance" became the first play by an #AsianAmerican woman produced on national television.
#japaneseamerican #poston #postonchronicle
#japaneseamerican #poston #postonchronicle
#OTD in 1970, #GrantImahara was born. Today we celebrate the legacy of an incredible engineer, roboticist, and maker who inspired millions through #MythBusters, #BattleBots, and beyond. Though he's no longer with us, his impact on STEM education and pop culture lives on.
#japaneseamerican #yonsei
#japaneseamerican #yonsei
October 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#OTD in 1970, #GrantImahara was born. Today we celebrate the legacy of an incredible engineer, roboticist, and maker who inspired millions through #MythBusters, #BattleBots, and beyond. Though he's no longer with us, his impact on STEM education and pop culture lives on.
#japaneseamerican #yonsei
#japaneseamerican #yonsei
Don't forget that this year's #Tadaima begins on November 1! The full schedule will be out next week, but here is a taste of the speakers and programming we have in store for you!
#japaneseamerican #nikkei #jamp #jampilgrimages
#japaneseamerican #nikkei #jamp #jampilgrimages
October 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Don't forget that this year's #Tadaima begins on November 1! The full schedule will be out next week, but here is a taste of the speakers and programming we have in store for you!
#japaneseamerican #nikkei #jamp #jampilgrimages
#japaneseamerican #nikkei #jamp #jampilgrimages
Happy Birthday to skateboarding legend, #Poston descendant, and our neighbor, #JudiOyama!
From building her first board at 13 to becoming a world champion at 43, Judi's been pushing the limits for over 50 years.
#japaneseamerican #santacruz #aptos #skateboarding
From building her first board at 13 to becoming a world champion at 43, Judi's been pushing the limits for over 50 years.
#japaneseamerican #santacruz #aptos #skateboarding
October 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Happy Birthday to skateboarding legend, #Poston descendant, and our neighbor, #JudiOyama!
From building her first board at 13 to becoming a world champion at 43, Judi's been pushing the limits for over 50 years.
#japaneseamerican #santacruz #aptos #skateboarding
From building her first board at 13 to becoming a world champion at 43, Judi's been pushing the limits for over 50 years.
#japaneseamerican #santacruz #aptos #skateboarding
#OTD in 1916, #MinoruYasui was born. A lawyer and #civilrights champion, he challenged the WWII curfew imposed on #JapaneseAmericans, taking his case all the way to the #SCOTUS. Though he lost, his courage helped pave the way for the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #minidoka #hoodriver #oregon
October 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#OTD in 1916, #MinoruYasui was born. A lawyer and #civilrights champion, he challenged the WWII curfew imposed on #JapaneseAmericans, taking his case all the way to the #SCOTUS. Though he lost, his courage helped pave the way for the Civil Liberties Act of 1988. #minidoka #hoodriver #oregon
We are looking for families who "voluntarily relocated" from the West Coast inland for a panel during this year's #Tadaima. Please contact us at info@jampilgrimages.org if you are willing to share your family's experiences!
#japaneseamerican #voluntaryevacuation #utah #colorado #wyoming #montana
#japaneseamerican #voluntaryevacuation #utah #colorado #wyoming #montana
October 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
We are looking for families who "voluntarily relocated" from the West Coast inland for a panel during this year's #Tadaima. Please contact us at info@jampilgrimages.org if you are willing to share your family's experiences!
#japaneseamerican #voluntaryevacuation #utah #colorado #wyoming #montana
#japaneseamerican #voluntaryevacuation #utah #colorado #wyoming #montana