We are dedicated to honor the histories and legacies of Japanese American communities in Northern California while encouraging and inspiring the next generation of storytellers in our communities.
Rory Fukuda has been meticulously creating a miniature replica of a portion of San Jose Japantown, a place that Rory grew up and has many connections to the business owners and residents. He describes it as a 2024 snapshot of 5th and Jackson Street, the center of Japantown.
fter attending the 2022 Heart Mountain Pilgrimage in Cody, WY, siblings Katey Terumi and Finn Kaoru Laubscher were inspired to find a way to preserve the many stories they heard during their experience.
The Sacramento River Delta breeds visionaries – some whose visions are thoroughly unique, deeply allegorical, and profoundly evocative. One such visionary is Delta artist Alice Murakami.
There is no doubt that if Ella Honderich were alive today, she would be very pleased to know that her work has not only survived her, but brings joy to those who see it. So the question remains…
Born in Watsonville, CA on December 9, 1918, Grandpa Jerry was funny, caring and honest despite all the hardships that he endured throughout his nearly 92 years.
By Patti Horikawa (daughter of Lucy Minamishin)
SAN JOSE, CA - Lucy Minamishin was born November 6,1924 to Japanese immigrant parents Kunihisa Matsunaga and Tsuya...