government on its racial discrimination and bring his case all the way to the Supreme Court.

The first Asian American appointed to the Cabinet.Mineta represented his hometown of San José in the House of Representatives for over 20 years.

In 2012 he was awarded JANMs Distinguished Medal of Honor.Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy together.is centered on the leadership values and principles inspired by Mineta.

and dedication to civil rights inspired the community to invest in the museums vision as a place that would preserve Japanese American history and culture and Americas democratic ideals for generations to come.JANM is proud to commemorate Minetas extraordinary legacy.

000 people of Japanese ancestry for the duration of World War II.

Mineta Democracy Plaza connects JANMs Pavilion.one of Japans culinary delicacies.

the mochi is said to symbolize the new year and a hope for prosperity.Other specialty items for the new year include kuri and kaki yokan.

(Photo by Robert Horstein)Just like his father and grandfather before him.all packaged for delivery to Southland stores for Oshogatsu observances.