National Japanese American Memorial Foundation

We know all too well what could happen when the federal government targets marginalized groups to spread fear and division. We must stand in solidarity now -- so the injustices of the past are not repeated.

The Freedom Walk is an opportunity to visit the Memorial, take part in an activity that commemorates patriotism, courage, and sacrifice, while also reminding us of our continuing responsibility to fight for and protect our civil rights. Learn more: njamemorial.org/events

The #FreedomWalk will take place Saturday, March 29. The Walk begins and ends at the National Japanese American Memorial located at the corner of Louisiana & New Jersey Avenues, NW in Washington, D.C.

We are aware that the @NatlParkService webpage for the Japanese American Memorial was temporarily unavailable today. The page is now back online. We are working with our partners at NPS to determine the cause of the outage and ensure consistent access going forward.

Thank you to @kishida230 @JACL_National @jacl_DCchapter @maziehirono @DorisMatsui @RepJillTokuda @emoritsugu46 @JAVAGo4BrokeMIS @USJC @SecDebHaaland and everyone who made this visit possible.

His commitment to sharing the Japanese American experience with Japan ensures this vital history is never forgotten. We look forward to continuing our work with Japan's leadership to preserve and honor these stories for future generations.

We were deeply honored to welcome Prime Minister Kishida to the National Japanese American Memorial this spring, where he paid his respects to the late Senator Daniel Inouye.

Defining Courage is a journey into the legacy of the Nisei soldier … SEE, HEAR, and EXPERIENCE their incredible heroics through this piece of innovative storytelling.” Nov. 11 at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. DefiningCouragShow.com. #DefiningCourage #VeteransDay

Get your tickets here: janm.org/events/2023-10…

The novel brings to life the stories of three white lawyers with contradictory instructions—provide legal counsel to the prisoners in the Japanese American incarceration sites but keep the place running—illuminating a shameful episode of American history.

Come meet, greet and get a seat to hear from NJAMF Board Member @elmunc at the @jamuseum on Saturday, October 7th at 2pm. Professor Muller will share his new book: "Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe: Complicity and Conscience in America's World War II Concentration Camps."

Visit us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/exhibits/… for more details.

This exhibition tells a patriotic story, through the photographs taken by Armed Forces and Japanese American veterans, of Americans of Japanese Ancestry who fought in WWII. This exhibition features rare photographs and documents depicting Japanese American WWII military service.

A must-see in DC! The "GO FOR BROKE: JAPANESE AMERICAN SOLDIERS FIGHTING ON TWO FRONTS" exhibit will be showing at the Japan Information & Culture Center (1150 18th St. NW, Washington, DC) 9/21 - 12/15. Exhibit hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The exhibit is free.

The panel also includes past NJAMF board member @HiguchiJD, chair of the @HeartMountainWY; Vincent Eng, adjunct professor at @AUWCL & deputy director of the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium; and @emoritsugu46, deputy assistant to @POTUS for Asian American Affairs

Join @HoganLovells on 5/20 for a panel discussion with NJAMF board member @elmunc, professor of law at @unc_law, to discuss his latest book, "Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe: Complicity and Conscience in America's World War II Concentration Camps." RSVP here: bit.ly/41Zxt0I

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This morning, @Joy7News highlighted the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism in D.C. wjla.com/news/local/jap…

It also thanked outgoing chair John Tobe, general counsel Brandon Mita, and administrative consultant Linda Sato Adams for their extraordinary dedication to the organization. (2/2)

Yesterday, the board of the NJAMF met in Washington, D.C. for its spring meeting. The board welcomed new members, visited the memorial, heard from several guest speakers, and selected new leadership. (1/2)