The Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) showcases a unique collection of permanent and rotating exhibits chronicling more than a century of Japanese American history. Visitors will learn about early immigration of Japanese to America, their leadership in the agricultural community, their incarceration during World War II and the challenges they faced, while adapting and contributing to West Coast communities.With our custom trip planner, San Jose attractions like Japanese American Resource Center/Museum can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.
JAMsj provides a historical forum that stimulates present day discussions on civil liberties, race relations, discrimination, and American identity.
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Japanese American Resource Center/Museum reviews
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Excellent and informative tour of a wonderful museum. We were surprised to have our own guide for the three of us, a volunteer named Will. He was so knowledgeable and also wove in personal stories...
Excellent and informative tour of a wonderful museum. We were surprised to have our own guide for the three of us, a volunteer named Will. He was so knowledgeable and also wove in personal stories... more »
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A small but very worthwhile museum. The self guide leaflet was very informative and the exhibits and photos were fascinating. Very worthwhile
A small but very worthwhile museum. The self guide leaflet was very informative and the exhibits and photos were fascinating. Very worthwhile more »
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Loving this new location and the building itself is a work of art. Some of my favorite artists are currently on display including Yayoi Kusama's infinity room. Great museum shop packed with perfect gifting items.
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Very interesting place. One can learn a lot about the Japanese immigration to America.
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