The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, authentic interpretation, and sharing of historical information of the Japanese American experience. Learn more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now & Then Life in Community Art

EXHIBIT: NOW & THEN – Life in Community Art

Oct. 15 thru Dec. 31, 2024

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Shakuhachi Player and a young girl, Jul. 1945, Topaz concentration camp, Utah.

Free Teacher Workshop
Music Makers: Bands Behind Barbed Wire

Minneapolis, November 2
Chicago, December 7
Los Angeles, February 1
San Francisco, February 22
Virtual, March 1
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Leland Wong

ARTIST DEMO & SALE!

Rich Tokeshi * Leon Sun * Leland Yee

with Purple Fire Gems, jewelry by Leslie Yee-Murata

Saturday Nov 16, 12-5PM
NJAHS Peace Gallery, SF Japantown
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NJAHS DIGITAL ARCHIVES

A Comprehensive Digital Library of Drawings, Maps, and Artifacts

View over 1,000 high quality images!
• Historical artifacts, documents, and photographs from the NJAHS Collection
• Architectural drawings and engineering plans from the National Archives
• Japanese American video and audio oral histories
Research

NJAHS serves as a vital resource for those seeking information about the Japanese American experience. Learn more about NJAHS research available.

For Educators

NJAHS provides curriculum resources for teachers and students including the Japanese American WWII Detention Camp curriculum and Tule Lake curriculum.

Get Involved

Learn more about how you can become a member, volunteer, and provide financial support. Your support is critical in sustaining our ongoing work.

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MIS HISTORIC LEARNING CENTER
Located in the Presidio of San Francisco
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JAPANTOWN PEACE GALLERY
Events, Exhibits, and the NJAHS Research Library
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