Tracing the Kuroshio ocean current, which connects the coastlines of Japan and California, reveals an interconnected history of migration, industry, art and culture. A number of early migrants specifically from Wakayama and Chiba, many of whom came from a fishing background, made Monterey along California’s Central Coast their adopted home as a result of being able to continue with this trade. Despite being thousands of miles apart, connections abound. Join researchers, curators, filmmakers, and descendants as they trace the interesting threads that connect these places.

This program is presented in partnership with JANM’s Sister Museum, the Museum of Modern Art Wakayama, and is organized by the Executive Committee for International Exchange Programs on Migration Studies in Wakayama, which is administered by The Museum of Modern Art, Wakayama. It is supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, in the fiscal year 2025.

Join the Democracy Center at JANM and meet the thinkers, artists, organizers, and civic leaders confronting authoritarianism today. This day-long symposium challenges us to imagine how we can build a democracy that endures by recognizing the threats before us, learning from communities resisting them, and envisioning new civic spaces and shared legacies for the future. The symposium also includes tours of the timely exhibition Monuments at MOCA and a mobile “banned bookmobile” presented by Bloom Wild Bookshop. 

Image: Glenn Kaino, In the Light of a Shadow (detail), 2021. Image courtesy of the artist.

Go For Broke National Education Center and the Boise Valley JACL invite you and a guest to a special presentation of

Restoring America’s Promise: The  Fight For Justice

Featuring Dr. Mitchell T. Maki, President & CEO of Go For Broke National Education Center, and Lead Author of Achieving the Impossible Dream: How Japanese Americans Obtained Redress

Sunday, January 25, 2026

1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.  

Wassmuth Center for Human Rights

777 S. 8th Street, Boise, ID 83702

Event is FREE; registration is required by Friday, January 16.

To register, go to: https://bit.ly/GoForBroke_January25_rsvp.

For more information, email Gina Nieto at gina@goforbroke.org. Due to limited adjacent availability, please allow additional time to park.

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Join us for a truly impactful and interactive presentation that delves into the poignant history of the Japanese American WWII experience. Nationally recognized redress movement scholar, Dr. Mitch Maki, will guide you through this critical chapter in American history, exploring the challenges of incarceration and military service, and culminating with the passage of the Civil Liberties Act of 1988.

Through the blending of historical facts with compelling community anecdotes and audience perspectives, Dr. Maki fosters a dynamic dialogue that connects this history to today's crucial issues of social justice and the enduring strength of democracy.

This is more than a presentation; it is a moving and inspirational opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the unwavering Go For Broke spirit of the Japanese American soldiers and the ongoing relevance of their fight for the freedoms and liberties we all cherish. This is a chance to explore how their legacy impacts us and future generations.

Call for Participants In-person KAKEHASHI alumni event
We are pleased to announce our in-person event in Los Angeles! Join us on Saturday, February 28th to interact with other alumni members for networking. You will be invited to Japan House Los Angeles.

Registration is required and the spots are limited. Every alumnus/alumna is welcome!
* Please note that travel expenses to the venue will not be covered by us.

In-person KAKEHASHI alumni event
Time | Saturday, February 28th. 2pm-4pm (Doors open approximately 15-30 minutes prior)
Venue | Japan House Los Angeles, USA (Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, 2F and 5F Los Angeles, CA)
Parking | Parking is NOT available on the premises. We recommend you use public transportation or rideshare.
Fee | Free
Language | English
Program | Icebreaker Session, Presentations from alumni representatives, and Networking (TBD)

*Please make sure that you can receive emails from JICE (@jice.org)
**Please register by Sunday, February 15th. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

28th Annual Freedom Walk

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Check-in: 9:00 AM | Opening Ceremony: 10:00 AM

National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II, Washington, DC

Keynote Speaker: Tak Furumoto, Vietnam Veteran

SPONSORS: National Japanese American Memorial Foundation, Japanese American Veterans Association, DC Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League & Ekoji Buddhist Temple