J-Sei Visit Alameda’s Historic Japantown
Friday, May 26th
10 am to 2 pm
Join us for a walking tour of Alameda’s Historic Japantown. See the newly installed Tonarigumi historic markers, hear the stories of the past, and discover what transpired during the 100-year + history. Then, visit “Overflowing with Hope: the Hidden History of the Japanese in Alameda”, a photo exhibit at the Alameda Public Library.
Tonarigumi – Alameda’s Historic Japantown Neighborhood is a project to raise awareness and reclaim the memories of the past, to remember the Issei elders and all they endured, and to be uplifted by the strength and resilience of a community. Four markers share a forgotten history of Alameda’s Japantown and impart a lesson from the past to embrace diversity and advocate civil liberties for all people. The marker project is a collaboration between Rhythmic Cultural Works, the Buddhist Temple of Alameda, Buena Vista UMC, and the City of Alameda Free Library.
RSVP to jill@j-sei.org Carpools will be coordinated. A bento lunch can be pre-ordered.
Photo: Kaz Naganuma, Jo Takata and Judy Furuichi