Written by the writer of the drama Haru and Natsu, Sugako Hashida’s 99 Years of Love: Japanese
Americans, which was broadcast in Japan on Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), tells the story of one
family’s love that endured war and prejudice.
The epic tale spans a period of 99 years through the eyes of one family, beginning with the immigration of an Issei father to America through his Nisei son joining the 442nd Infantry Regiment during World War II. The drama portrays the struggles that Japanese Americans faced in a time of prejudice and racism, when they were torn between their country and their ancestor’s homeland. Commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the end of World War II, the drama depicts the Issei and Nisei generations’ spirit, strength and love.
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC) believes that 99 Years
of Love: Japanese Americans shares many similar values, stories and struggles of the JCCCNC’s own
history – as the dream to build this Center was a way to restore and preserve the Japantown community
in San Francisco after the effects of World War II and the later acts of racism and prejudice against the
Japanese American community. San Francisco’s Japantown is the oldest in the United States and it is
here where the hopes and dreams of the Issei first started in America.
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Northern California, in cooperation with Tokyo Broadcasting System, Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco and New People, proudly presents:
Northern California Premiere Screening
99 Years of Love: Japanese Americans
at NEW PEOPLE, 1746 Post Street, San Francisco
Sat., April 16, 10:30a-12:30p Episode 1 – “America” with Opening Program
Sun., April 17, 10:30a-12:30p Episode 2 – “Generations”
Mon., April 18, 10:30a-12:30p Episode 3 – “Concentration Camp”
Tue., April 19, 10:30a-12:30p Episode 4 – “The Japanese American Regiment”
Wed., April 20, 10:30a-12:30p Episode 5 – “Reunited”
Admission: Free
Space is very limited, and available on a first come basis,
so call (415) 567-5505 to reserve your seat today!