July 13-17
Little Tokyo Design Week: Future City celebrates the power of cutting edge design and technology now emerging from Japan and its intersection with current trends materializing in Los Angeles
Saturday, July 16
Come find out about the Kooskia Internment Camp, an obscure and virtually forgotten World War II detention facility that was located in a remote area of north central Idaho.
Thursday, July 21 & 28
For four exciting nights, the Tateuchi Democracy Forum will screen vintage anime titles from the 1920s and 1930s, the Golden Age of Japanese silent film.
Saturday, July 23
Learn how former Los Angeles Angeles pitcher Shigetoshi Hasegawa and sansei Scott Akasaki succeed in baseball
Saturday, July 23
Hear the story of Frank Shigemura, who came to Carleton College as part of the student relocation project, a program that allowed Japanese American students to leave camp and continue their educations.
For info on Nikkei community efforts & reactions to the disaster in Japan, follow our Discover Nikkei project on Twitter @discovernikkei.
Discover Nikkei is also seeking stories of global Nikkei reaction & responses to the disaster in Japan for the Journal. Contact editor@discovernikkei.org
Highest honor for American Museums, Libraries—Institute of Museum & Library Services Recognizes National Museum with 2010 Medal
May 28 through August 28, 2011
Fighting for Democracy explores the lives of seven diverse individuals during World War II
May 28 through August 28, 2011
The story of a Las Vegas casino’s special connection to the people of Hawai'i and the unique culture that evolved there shown through rare photographs, objects, and video.
ongoing
An overview of Japanese American history from early immigration to the present day. Incorporates artifacts, artwork, and media—including rare home movies and a section of the barracks from the Heart Mountain concentration camp
July 9 through October 30, 2011
Retrospective exhibition that celebrates the work of Sakai and includes original drawings and paintings that bring to life the adventures of his samurai rabbit from 17th century feudal Japan
July 14 through September 11, 2011
A gathering of artists have worked their creative magic on Frank Kozik’s Happy Labbit toy!
June 10 through December 31, 2011
The popular exhibition about Hapa identity, featuring portraits by award-winning filmmaker and artist Kip Fulbeck, travels to The Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center in Portland, Oregon
