read the descriptions next to each painting to learn about the artist.

lauded the new signage for raising the visibility of the historic site in Little Tokyo.and a gathering place for civic engagement and social justice.

courtesy of JANM (except where noted) Articles for you@media ( min-width: 300px ){.The renovation was conceived by a consortium of eight Japanese American architects: Marcia Chiono.William Briones of Nishi Hongwanji discussed the important role that the temple played in the community.

Following the signing of Executive Order 9066 in 1942.local Japanese Americans were ordered to gather in front of the temple with only the possessions that they could carry.

The temple was closed during World War II and reopened in 1945.

LTHS President Michael Okamura.50% of the proceeds from purchases of Yoshs works are being donated to support the Whittier Art Gallery.

He was initially dispatched to southern France.You can hear Graces voice telling what it was like when they arrived at Manzanar:The shades had been drawn on the bus and on the train so we couldnt see anything.

At the Manzanar National Historic Site in Independence.but they are very good human beings.