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Amid the growing instability in global security, the resilience of US-Japan relations has never been more vital to the Indo-Pacific region. Join us for a free program that reexamines the future of this bilateral relationship, particularly in trade and security.

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October 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Join us for a Day of Action to defend the truth of WWIl Japanese American incarceration history. Hear from incarceration survivors, community activists, and allies to honor our history and demand that this injustice never happens again. #ProtectEveryPark

Saturday, August 23, 10am @ JANM Plaza
Black and white photograph of a young Japanese woman holding a baby in her arms. They both have tags hanging from their coats as they await a bus ride that will take them to a concentration camp.
August 20, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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The parallels are stark: entire communities were forcibly removed from the West Coast in 1942 and today our immigrant brothers and sisters face the terror of ICE and CBP raids across the country. It was a miscarriage of justice then, and it is a miscarriage of justice now.
Black and white photograph showing an Aerial perspective of crowd boarding buses in front of Nishi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Los Angeles, California, 1942.
August 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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We are outraged and deeply distressed that armed federal agents came onto our campus—making arrests on the very ground where, in 1942, Japanese American families were forced to board buses bound for concentration camps. It was a deliberate act of provocation and intimidation.
Photo of armed customs and border patrol agents and cars on the plaza in front of the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo.
August 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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On August 6, 1945 at 8:15 a.m., the US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of #Hiroshima, the first time in human history that any country used the unparalleled power and devastation of atomic bombs. The US remains the only country to use nuclear weapons during a time of war.
Black and white photograph of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall is known today as the Atomic Bomb Dome, circa October-November, 1945.
August 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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NOW ON VIEW! 🏁 "Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community" tells the stories of influential figures and everyday car lovers alike who have played vital roles in countless car scenes—from hot rods and lowriders to the import craze and drift racing.

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Image of a bright purple 1951 Mercury Coupe. Above the image is text that says, "Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community" and below the image of the car is text that says, "exhibition open July 31-Nov 12. Wed-Sun 12-5pm The Mullin Gallery 1111 S. Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena"
July 31, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Opening July 31! 🏎️🏁 "Cruising J-Town: Behind the Wheel of the Nikkei Community" tells the stories of influential figures and everyday car lovers alike who have played vital roles in countless car scenes—from hot rods and lowriders to the import craze and drift racing.

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Photo of Nadine Sachiko Hsu’s driving down the street in a hot pink 1989 Nissan 240SX.
July 22, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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We know too well the devastating consequences of such action—families torn apart, livelihoods destroyed, and multigenerational trauma inflicted on a community for decades.

#AlligatorAlcatraz #NeverAgainIsNow
July 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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The use of national security rhetoric to justify mass incarceration echoes the same logic that led to the forced removal and incarceration of over 125,000 Japanese Americans—our parents, grandparents and extended families—under Executive Order 9066.

#AlligatorAlcatraz #NeverAgainIsNow
July 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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If you see one of these signs at a national historic park, we encourage you to go to the link provided and tell the Department of the Interior to STOP REWRITING HISTORY.

#ScrubNothing
June 24, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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We and 60+ orgs are joining @asianlawcaucus.org , @AAAJ_AAJC, and the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality in filing an amicus brief urging the court to fulfill their role in preserving the right to due process and ensuring judicial review of executive orders.
June 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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JANM's 2025 Benefit & Online Auction is TONIGHT at 5:00 PM PDT! Celebrate our critical past, dynamic present, and ambitious future by tuning in to the livestream www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfpz...
Teal and purple geometric graphic design with yellow text in the center that says, "JANM Benefit & Online Auction 2025"
April 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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JANM Calls for Restoration of Contributions of People of Color on US Department of Defense Websites ‼️
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March 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Urge Congress to Save IMLS! A recent Executive Order would gut the only federal agency dedicated to America’s museums. The Institute of Museum & Library Services makes up only 0.0046% of the federal budget. Take action now: www.congressweb.com/aam/95/
Orange graphic with white text that reads, "Executive Order aims to gut Institute of Museum & Library Services. 96% of Americans want to see federal funding maintained or increased for museums. This EO directly undermines the will of the people and puts education, jobs, conservations, and critical community programs at risk." White logos at the top of the graphic are shown for American Alliance of Museums and Alliance Advocacy Alert.
March 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Films of Remembrance is the premier showcase of films commemorating the forced incarceration of Japanese Americans in American concentration camps during World War II, presented by the Nichi Bei Foundation.

Tickets are available for screenings this weekend at JANM!
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March 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Happy Hinamatsuri! 雛祭り 🌸🎎 On this day, we celebrate the lives of young girls and wish them good health and happiness.
Black and white photograph of a Hinamatsuri display featuring a tiered display with Japanese dolls.
March 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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We are deeply committed to our mission of preserving this history, building bridges across communities and divides, and ensuring that America remains a nation where all people can thrive.

Read JANM's full statement: www.janm.org/press/releas...
Black and white photograph of Heart Mountain concentration camp seen from a dirt road with lines of barracks in the background and mountain horizon in the distance. Black text over photo reads, "In Defense of History, Democracy, and Civil Rights."
February 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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This Day of Remembrance, we celebrate Nikkei women’s stories, their determination to rebuild and thrive after World War II, and their contributions to our community and culture. We hope you will join us on February 15 to commemorate the signing of Executive Order 9066.

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Black and white illustration collage of various women and girls. Some are scenes of them being sent to a concentration camp with luggage. Others are participating in social activism, holding banners and organizing newspapers. One woman in the center is seen holding a sign that says, "END ALL concentration camps". Text at the top reads, "Los Angeles Day of Remembrance A Legacy of Courage: Nikkei Women Persevering Through Incarceration and Beyond. February 15, 2025 - 2:00 p.m., Nishi Betsuin - LA Hompa Hongwanji 815 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012" At the bottom of the graphic is text that reads, "artwork created by Sam Nakahira"
February 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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The Ireichō is touring the nation! 📖🙏 First stop, Washington DC at National Archives and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History February 18–21

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A woman leans over a large open book with a small stamp in her hand positioned to leave a mark on the page. A man stands looking over her shoulder.
February 5, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍❤️ The Year of the Snake is said to be a transformative time. The snake is known for being wise, intuitive, clever, and mysterious.

These wooden bookends were carved out of pine by Minoru Fujita while incarcerated in Manzanar concentration camp, depicting a snake on a cactus.
Photo of two wooden bookends that show a snake crawling upward on a cactus.
January 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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JANM supports the Neighbors Not Enemies Act, which will be reintroduced early in the 119th Congress. This bill would repeal the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which was used to intern 31,000 noncitizens of Japanese, German, and Italian descent during World War II.

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Background image of 4 young Japanese American children posing for a portrait. Black text overlay reads, "Neighbors Not Enemies"
January 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Heading to #Sundance Film Festival this weekend? ⭐🎥 See the premiere of THIRD ACT, a new film by Tadashi Nakamura. Screening in the U.S. Documentary Competition!

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Photo of filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura wiping the forehead of his father, Bob Nakamura, who is sitting in a chair. Sundance laurels are in the bottom left corner. Text in the bottom right corner reads, "Jan 23-Feb 2"
January 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Happy Holidays from JANM! 🎄🎁

In this photo from the Tanaka Photo Studio Collection, a family sits around a Christmas tree in their living room. The photo is dated 1935.

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One black and white photograph of a family sitting in their living room which is decorated for christmas.
December 25, 2024 at 4:44 PM
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As of Dec. 1, 2024, we recorded 29,322 visitors and stamped well over 81,000 names in the Ireichō. Each stamp brings us closer to our goal of honoring every former incarceree. This could not have been done without the help of each of you who visited and and left a stamp on history.
black and white photograph of an open book with names written on the pages. Three hands are shown touching the pages and pointing at names.
December 11, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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#NowOnView OBRAS DE LUZ (Works of Light): A 40-Year History of the Japanese American Community through the Lens of Photojournalist Mario Gershom Reyes

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Black and white photograph of three women wearing kimonos sitting on a parade float. Two of them are holding parasols. One woman in the center is smiling at the camera. LA City Hall is seen in the background.
December 6, 2024 at 6:42 PM