48-Star American Flag Signing Project

05/08/2026

Mark Your Calendars….The Wesley Church Rummage Sale is Coming! Saturday, June 6th, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Accepting donated items in the Church Fellowship Hall only on :
Tuesday, June 2nd, 10 AM – 3:30 PM
Wednesday, June 3rd, 9 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, June 4th, 9 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, June 5th, 9 AM – 6:00 PM

05/07/2026

04/14/2026

When one steps inside Kogura Co. in San Jose’s Japantown, they will find Japanese houseware, plant vases, tea pots and Asian cookbooks, among other items. The store looked quite different when the business first opened in 1928. https://kogura.co/

231 Jackson St.
Thursdays to Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Info: (408) 294-3184

Link in bio or visit: https://www.nichibei.org/2026/03/historic-kogura-co-sells-home-goods-in-s-j-s-j-town/

04/09/2026

January 30, 2026, was the 15th anniversary of the first Fred Korematsu Day! We debuted a special program, a conversation with Dr. Karen Korematsu and MS NOW 's “Burn Order” podcast Co-Executive Producer and Co-Writer, Michael Yarvitz, on what would have been Fred Korematsu's 107th birthday. The special program features an insightful conversation about the podcast, the dangers of misinformation and disinformation, the power of education, and the work ahead. You can watch it here: https://korematsuinstitute.org/conversation-michael-yarvitz/

03/08/2026

Join JAMsj for a lively afternoon of trivia at Jack’s Bar in San Jose Japantown as we celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring AANHPI women trailblazers, icons, and leaders! 🍻

This fun and engaging pub quiz invites guests to connect, learn, and test their knowledge in a relaxed, community-centered setting. Admission is simple – just purchase a beverage (or two!) from the bar. Recruit your friends and sign up as a team, join a team when you arrive, or play solo. Prizes will be awarded! So dust off those brain cells and help us celebrate the amazing women who shaped – and are shaping – our history.

🗓️ March 21st (Sat.), 3:00-5:00PM
📍 Jack's Bar | 167 E. Taylor Street, San Jose
❗Please note that this event is restricted to individuals ages 21+.

Registry not required, but recommended! Register for this event at: https://tinyurl.com/jamsj-pubquiz

03/07/2026

03/06/2026

Free First Thursday is right around the corner! On March 5th, head down to Japantown to wander our galleries for free at the Japanese American Museum of San Jose.

It’s the perfect opportunity to see our new exhibit, "House Meeting(s): Opening the Door for Redress in San Jose", and the perfect day to be out and about in Japantown!

Our free admission days are sponsored by a generous grant from the Applied Materials Foundation.
Learn more about visiting from our website, at: www.jamsj.org/visit

03/06/2026

Generations of stories, a historic outcome, and doorways to the future. We welcome you to visit our newest rotating exhibit “House Meeting(s): Opening the Door to Redress in San Jose” now on display in our gallery until September 🏠

Learn more about visiting on our website, at: www.jamsj.org/house-meetings

02/14/2026

02/14/2026

House Meeting(s): Opening the Door to Redress in San Jose opens its doors tomorrow, February 14th.

Anything, everything is part of our San Jose Japantown community's history.

Do you have a favorite memory? Add it to our exhibit! Come visit the museum and we can talk about it!

Visit us from Thursdays to Sundays, from 12-4PM. Learn more at www.jamsj.org/visit

01/24/2026

Tomorrow, join Dr. Karen Korematsu at the San Jose event, "Solidarity in Silicon Valley: Defending Civil Liberties For All," with a keynote and panel discussion honoring the life of American civil rights activist, Fred T. Korematsu, reflecting on his work and how we might apply his teachings today. This year, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of , honoring Civil Liberties and the Constitution, in California! RSVP for the San Jose event here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2u96ef