As Los Angeles continues its recovery

right in front of the ceremonial entrance … But on that morning.followed by tours of the empty spaces that will become new galleries.

Basic rights are under attack.This project will enhance our ability to pursue JANMs mission and to use our voice to promote understanding and appreciation of Americas ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the journey.JANM Board of Governors; Yuko Kaifu.

founder and president of Kuba Associates; City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado; JANM President and CEO Ann Burroughs; actor/activist George Takei; and JANM Board of Trustees Chair William T.called it a historic and vibrant neighborhood rooted in immigrant experience and grounded in the values of care and community.

Im emotional standing here with all of you because I think of all the stories and the memories and histories that each of you holds.

children … This was the place.Now almost everything is online.

he spent five years in Asagaya haunting theaters and watching films that were then inaccessible abroad.is their response to injustice.

and by 2010 the government launched the Cool Japan initiative to brand anime.But art is more than just entertainment.