LTSC owns both the building that housed JiST Café and the Daimaru Hotel.

NVN located newspaper articles that recorded Higashiokas uncles playing for a camp baseball team.com and follow the NVN on Facebook (NationalVeteransNetwork) or Instagram (nationalveteransnetwork).

I am incredibly honored to accept the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of my grandfather.chair of the Army Historical Foundation and 34th chief of staff of the U.emphasized the importance of sharing this rarely told story because it tells how the deep prejudice of the time was met by the Nisei soldiers enduring belief in the promise of America and their unwavering will to serve.

the nations highest civilian honor.Shigeru HigashiokaThe Nisei Soldier Experience.

and has influenced my own charitable work with veterans.

a traveling exhibit that will launch in 2026.and Ventura counties will be available for attendees on a first-come.

Complimentary transportation from various locations in Los Angeles.Registration is required to participate.

at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo.July 3and close when spots are filled or byFriday.