Are you ready!? It’s that time again for JAMsj Nikkei Treasures Sale!

See the vast selection of tea sets, vases, dinnerware, pictures, sake sets, Japanese dolls, clothing, and many other items. All proceeds will enable our museum to fulfill its mission of sharing Japanese American History.

Thanks to the generosity of our many museum and community members, we have received an abundance of gently used and some brand new items!

Location:  
JAMsj Parking Lot
535 N 5th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Admission:
Free

Health/Sports Day originally held on October 10th is the anniversary of the opening ceremony of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.  Join JAMsj as we celebrate the Tokyo Olympics with a kid friendly version of Health, Sports and Culture Day.

Please join us for an afternoon of cultural demonstrations that brings Health, Sports and Culture together.  There will be various performances by our own local young talent followed by relay races (Undokai) for the kids.  So pack your Obento lunch, blanket/mat/shikimono and enjoy the afternoon.  The JAMsj Museum will also be open with docents on hand for tours. RSVP is required and we will have a limit on the number of relay race participants of no more than 50 kids, with an age limit up to elementary school children (6th Grade).

11:30AM Start (Door Open at 11:00AM)

• Lotus Preschool Singers

• Genki Kids Dancers

• Nakano sensei Judo Demonstration

• SJ Kendo

• SJ Jr Taiko Performing Ensemble

• Relay Races for the Kids (May Change)

  • Hula Hoop

  • Water Relay

  • Emperor and Empress Dress Up Relay

  • Tamaire

• Kami Shibai (Agricultural Area)

Event Cost: Free thanks to the generous support of: Jins Eyewear, Itoen Tea, San Jose Taiko and Lotus Preschool
RSVP Required: LINK

COVID-19 Policy: We will require all participants (2 years and older) to wear masks and show proof of vaccination at check in. By entering the museum or participating in a museum event, you acknowledge that you have reviewed and answered “no” to all these questions:

1. Within the past 10 days, have you been diagnosed with, or tested positive for, COVID-19?

2. Have you had close contact or live in the same household with someone who in the past 10 days has been in isolation for, or tested positive for, COVID-19?

3. Have you had any of the following in the last 24 hours?

• A cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing

• A fever of 100.4° or higher

• Chills, fatigue, or muscle and body aches

• Headache or a sore throat

• A persistent runny nose

• Diarrhea

• A sudden loss of taste or smell

If anyone is not feeling well or has been in contact with someone not feeling well we ask that you stay home.

San Jose Japantown is fortunate to be home to a thriving and vibrant artist community, as seen in the colorful murals, sculptural monuments, and decorative banners that grace our buildings, sidewalks and public spaces. 

Please join us to talk art and inspiration with 3 members of our Japantown Art Community: chalk artist and designer, Momo Cha, tattoo artist and founder of State of Grace Tattoo, Taki Kitamura, and Juan Carlos Araujo, artist and Co-Founder/Art Director of Empire 7 Studios, for an exhibit and artist panel hosted by the Japanese American Museum of San Jose. Participants will be able to browse this limited-run art exhibit as well as the JAMsj Main Gallery and hear from the artists speak about what drives their creativity and how being a part of the Japantown community influences and supports their art. Standing room will be available in addition to limited seating.

Venue/Location
The Japanese American Museum of San Jose Parking Lot
535 N. 5th Street, San Jose, CA 95112

Time/Date
Saturday, September 10, 2022
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Exhibit Open at 5:00PM
Panel from 5:30-6:30PM

RSVP Info
Admission is free and advanced registration is not required, however JAMsj Members can pre-register here to reserve a seat! 

Contact
mail@jamsj.org

List of Partners/websites
Momo Cha | https://momo-cha.com/links

State of Grace Tattoo | https://stateofgracetattoo.com/ 

Empire 7 Studios | https://www.empiresevenstudios.com/

Additional Information
Note: COVID 19 Protocol will be followed.
Proof of vaccination (Fully vaccinated with 1 booster) will be required. You must present your physical or digital vaccination card and a valid form of ID. Face coverings must be worn at all times in the Museum's main building and Agricultural Display areas. If you feel ill or have recently been exposed to someone who is ill, please stay home.

Event Details:
JAMsj Kawakami House Fundraiser: A Sake Summer Event
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022
Time: 6:30PM to 8:30PM (PDT)
Door open at 6:00PM
Venue: The Japanese American Museum of San Jose Parking Lot
535 North Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112

What:
Inviting all Sake lovers and those curious to experience the extraordinary world of Nihonshu! This Kawakami House fundraiser is your chance to taste many different types of Sake produced in both California and Japan, all while supporting our museum’s efforts to restore this historic building. There will be four Sake companies onsite serving samples, in addition to a local beer brewery. You'll also be introduced to foods from San Jose Japantown that pair well with Sake - some of which may be a surprise for you! 

Join us for this fun evening as we explore Japanese American and Sake Making history in California. All proceeds will benefit the Japanese American Museum of San Jose and the restoration of the Kawakami House – a house which belonged to one of the first Japanese American homeowners in the nation. JAMsj is renovating this historic building to serve as a community and storytelling hub for Japanese American and Asian American communities, and you can read more about this project in our series of blogs. Please note that this event is intended only for adults 21 years and older.

Note: COVID 19 Protocol will be followed.
Proof of vaccination (Fully vaccinated and boosted) will be required. You must present your physical or digital vaccination card and a valid form of ID. Face coverings must be worn at all times in the Museum's main building and Agricultural Display areas. Distancing of at least 6 feet must be practiced when possible, except between members of the same household. If you feel ill or have recently been exposed to someone who is ill, please stay home.

Cost: Sake Tasting + Food Pairing $150
We will also have a Silent Auction for great Summer Sake Themed Items!
Registration: Register online now!
Participating Vendors:

• Gordon Biersch

• Koda Farms "Omurasaki"

• Ozeki Sake

• SakeTrend

• Takara Sake

For event information, contact JAMsj at:
Phone: (408) 294-3138
Email: publicprograms@jamsj.org

Thanks to our sponsors: Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, Gordon Biersch, Koda Farms, Ozeki Sake and Takara Sake

NIKKEI TREASURES PARKING LOT SALE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED

The Nikkei Treasures Parking Lot Sale has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 24, 2022.

For more information, email PublicPrograms@jamsj.org

Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022
Time: 10:00AM to 3:00PM
9:30am entry for JAMsj Members

Come by and take a look at the tea sets, vases, dinnerware, pictures, sake sets, Japanese dolls, clothing, and many other items.

Thanks to the generosity of our many museum and community members, we have received a trove of gently used and some brand new items!

All proceeds will enable our museum to fulfill its mission and continue to provide many informative public programs.

Early 9:30am entry for JAMsj members!

Location:  
JAMsj Parking Lot
535 N 5th St
San Jose, CA 95112

Admission:
Free

Tule Lake Stockade Diary by Tatsuo Ryusei Inouye is a diary written during the brutal time he spent in the stockades.

This Zoom program will include:

• Kyoko Oda, daughter of Tatsuo Ryusei Inouye,  speaking of the book

• Barbara Takei will speak about the events that lead up to the stockades

• Hiroshi Shimizu will speak to the difficulties the Incarcerees faced

• Prof. Masumi Izumi, who helped to translate the diary from Japanese to English, will give her perspective of the diary

For more information and to order the Tule Lake Stockade Diaries book:  http://www.tulelakestockadediary.com/

RSVP/Registration:  
Registration link:  https://bit.ly/3JftXqg

Admission:
Free