Directory of Japanese American Resources

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As one would expect, Japanese American's are people originally from or with Japanese roots now living in the United States.

Subcategories

• History
• Japanese American Citizens League
• Nikkei Culture
• WRA Relocation Camps

Resources in This Category

• Densho

  http://www.densho.org/
  A nonprofit organization documenting oral histories by Japanese Americans.

• Go For Broke Educational Foundation

  http://www.goforbroke.org/
  A nonprofit foundation producing educational programs about the history of the Japanese American veterans of World War II.

• Hatsume Fair

  http://morikami.org/hatsume
  Museum and garden devoted to showcasing traditional/ contemporary culture of Japan. Preserving the uniquely American story of George Morikami and the Yamato Colony. Delray Beach, FL, US.

• Japanese American National Museum

  http://www.janm.org/
  Provides information on events, exhibits, museum stores and departments, and membership.

• Japanese American Veterans Association

  http://www.javadc.org/
  An umbrella website representing a number of Japanese American Veterans' organizations in the United States.

• Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Northern California (JCCCNC)

  http://www.jcccnc.org/
  Cultural organization in San Francisco's Japantown, offering programs and services. Includes news, programs, events, facility, and membership information.

• Little Tokyo Service Center

  http://www.ltsc.org/
  Lists of events, charities, meetings, and services online.

• Manzanar NHS

  http://www.nps.gov/manz/
  National Park Service description, travel guide, and related information.

• Nikkei View

  http://nikkeiview.com/
  Gil Asakawa's weekly online column of popular culture and politics from a Japanese American Perspective.

• NikkeiWest

  http://www.nikkeiwest.com/
  A northern California community newspaper for Japanese Americans. Information on the company, its advertisements, subscriptions, and webhosting.

• Nisei Week Japanese Festival

  http://www.niseiweek.org/
  Find out about the annual festival in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles that promotes Japanese-American culture during July and August.

• United States-Japan Foundation

  http://www.us-jf.org/
  History, programs, application procedures, and prizes.

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• Home > Society > Ethnicity > Asian > Asian-American
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