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.

JA Firefighter shares in his words how he and his hero become "brothers".

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.

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.

Many who visit the Locke Boarding House Museum are at least familiar with the Kuramoto name.

Step into Osaka-Ya Confectionary shop and peer into the windowed showcase and see the wide variety of colors and flavors of mochi and manju.

Do you remember Aki’s Bakery nestled on Jackson Street in San Jose Japantown? Or maybe you are more familiar with the larger Meridian Avenue location?