National Japanese American Historical Society The National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS), founded in 1980 inSan Francisco, is a non-profit membership supported organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, authentic interpretation, and sharing of historical information of the Japanese American experience for the diverse broader national...
National Japanese American Memorial
The National Japanese American Memorial stands in our nation’s capitol as a Memorial to Patriotism. Our vision is to remember forever the Japanese American history of patriotism and perseverance for posterity. We respectfully invite you to join us in carrying out our mission. URL: http://njamf.com/ Contact: – (202) 530-0015 –...
Japanese American Veterans Association
JAVA is a fraternal, patriotic, educational and historical organization with the purposes of preserving and strengthening comradeship among its members, perpetuating the memory and history of our departed comrades, maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, upholding its Constitution and Laws, and maintaining and extending the...
Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation
Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation is a non-profit organization established to memorialize and to educate the public about the significance of the historical events surrounding the tragic and illegal internment of Japanese Americans at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center near Powell, Wyoming, between 1942 and 1945. URL: http://heartmountain.us Contact: –...
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center is a focal point for the preservation and sharing of the history and culture of the Japanese American community. The Legacy Center opened the doors to its current home in September of 2004. The museum now has a larger exhibit space, with exhibits that highlight Issei immigration and early life in Oregon, Nihonmachi (Japantown), and...
Japanese Historical Plaza
At Tom McCall Waterfront Park on Burnside in Portland, Oregon stands the Japanese American Historical Plaza. The plaza is a testament to one of the darkest times in American History, the forcible internment of Japanese-Americans during World War Two. The entrance is flanked by two free-standing stones carved with faces. Throughout the garden are cherry trees and...