Dominguez was driving a black Honda Civic sedan and was stopped at a red light at the intersection.

JANMs Historic Building is our oldest and largest artifact on our campus.The speakers were then joined by actor and activist George Takei.

The plaque and street signs not only commemorate the Historic Buildings history in the Japanese American community but also expands the publics understanding of its significance to the history of Los Angeles and the U.JANMs Historic Building (Photo by Paloma Dooley)Our historic buildings anchor us in an ever-changing city.Commemorating the buildings history ensures that past injustices will never be repeated and that diverse voices will be heard now and into the future.

Okamura and Briones then unveiled the new signs on First Street that now mark the historic site.when Japanese Americans were ordered to board buses that would take them to concentration camps.

the newly incorporated JANM signed a 50-year lease with the City of Los Angeles to renovate the historic temple building and convert it into a museum.

who spoke about the his organizations many projects and ongoing work to raise the visibility of historic sites throughout Little Tokyo.captivating the hearts and minds of European artists and collectors.

showcasing pieces produced right up to his passing at the remarkable age of 90.one of history’s most iconic prints.

This seminal artwork captures the eternal harmony between man and nature.the visionary artist renowned for creating The Great Wave.