National Japanese American Historical Society

04/07/2026

Cherry Blossom Festival book signing and fun family activity on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 1-3 pm at NJAHS, Japantown, SF.
UNBREAKABLE: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp, is a powerful and poignant picture book that delves into the world of American incarceration camps during World War II through the eyes of Min Tonai. Co-authored by Minoru "Min” Tonai and Jolene Gutiérrez, illustrated by Chris Sasaki.

Join John Tonai, Min's son, and co-author Jolene Gutiérrez for FREE Cherry Blossom Festival book signing and fun family activity on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 1-3 pm at the National Japanese American Historical Society (NJAHS) San Francisco Japantown Gallery.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/unbreakable-cherry-blossom-festival-picture-book-signing-at-njahs-tickets-1986850551484?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

01/28/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY (1/31) for a free silkscreening demonstration with JAM50 artist, Richard Tokeshi! 🌟

“Printed Legacies: A Community Silkscreening Demonstration with JAM50 Exhibit Artists”
Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12 pm – 4 pm

Join JAM50 artist Rich Tokeshi and friends at NJAHS for a silkscreening program centered on passing tradition from one generation to the next. The first half of the event will feature a live silkscreening demonstration, offering insight into the history, techniques, and cultural significance of the practice. In the second half, participants will take part in a guided takeaway silkscreen activity, creating a printed piece to bring home. Together, we’ll celebrate printmaking as a living tradition—one sustained through shared knowledge, creativity, and collective memory ❤️

You can register for this event by clicking the link in our bio or by visiting www.njahs.org

01/16/2026

Together, we honor their legacy. Together, we remember.

February 20–22, 2026 at Presidio San Francisco

“I Am An American: The Nisei Soldier Experience” is a powerful traveling exhibit, recounting the storied history of American Soldiers of Japanese ancestry who demonstrated their loyalty through military service during World War II, amid the racial tension that followed Japan’s attacks on Pearl Harbor. Visitors will witness dozens of firsthand accounts, historical photos and rarely displayed artifacts that present the extraordinary courage and sacrifices of Nisei Soldiers, including those who comprised the most decorated unit in U.S. military history for its size and duration of service.

Pictured is Terry Shima, 442nd RCT, a 102-year old veteran, who serves as a tireless advocate of the Japanese American World War II soldiers.

Join us for a historic three-day celebration featuring a Salute to Service evening event, special programs, hospitality and an exclusive first look at the exhibit — available only during Opening Weekend — before it begins its 11-city national tour.

Pictured is Terry Shima, 442nd RCT, a 102-year-old veteran, who serves as a tireless advocate of the Japanese American World War II soldiers.

National Japanese American Historical Society Army Historical Foundation Presidio of San Francisco

10/31/2025

Join us this Sunday, November 2 from 3-4pm for a free pre-veterans day jazz concert with Paul Yonemura and friends! RSVP below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-are-all-americans-free-outdoor-concert-with-paul-yonemura-friends-tickets-1860692012899?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

08/05/2025

Tomorrow, Wednesday August 6th, at 4:15pm gather at Osaka Way (Buchanan Mall, SF Japantown) for a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. JARF interfaith blessings, taiko drumming to symbolize the 200,000 death toll for Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and Bon Odori dancing to honor those perished.

Then join us on Saturday, August 9th at 11:02am at Osaka Way for another ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki.

06/04/2025

Announcing a Community Day event for the Old Leupp Archaeological Project in Arizona on July 19th. If you are interested in attending, fill out the interest form below by June 15th:
https://forms.gle/kk6mBAfo4S3LtKEc8

03/26/2025

Tickets are still available at the link below for the wonderful Defining Courage on Friday, April 4 at 8pm in Berkeley!
https://definingcourageshow.com/

01/31/2025

Join us on Sunday February 15th from 1-3pm at AMC Kabuki for the 2025 Bay Area Day of Remembrance. Full information at the link below!

The 2025 Bay Area Day of Remembrance is quickly approaching. On Saturday February 16th, join us from 1 to 3 PM commemorating the Executive Order 9066.

10/16/2024

This Saturday October 19th from 1-4pm, come out to our Peace Gallery at 1684 Post Street in SF Japantown for our opening reception and artist talk for our newest exhibit featuring the beautiful works of Richard Tokeshi, Leon Sun, and Leland Wong! Click the link below to RSVP.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/now-then-exhibit-reception-artists-talk-tickets-1044638801777

09/23/2024

Tomorrow in person at our Japantown location or on Zoom from 5pm to 6:30pm we will be having a special archaeological presentation on the former site of the Leupp Isolation Center, where Japanese American "troublemakers" were imprisoned following the 1942 Manzanar Uprising.

09/14/2024

Join us tomorrow at the Midori Kai Arts & Crafts Boutique in Sunnyvale from 9:30am to 4:00pm. We are so grateful for the support of the Midori Kai Foundation for the continuation of our Camp Art Box project.