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The Japanese American Museum of San Jose presents a

Grand Opening Celebration

October 16, 2010

 

  
 

 
     
  The opening ceremony on Saturday, October 16, at 1:00 pm, will feature entertainment by San Jose Taiko; a blessing by board member, Reverend Byron Ishiwata; and an opportunity for the public to new exhibits. 
 

1:00 pm: Grand Opening Ceremony

Entertainment by San Jose Taiko
Ceremonial Blessing
JAMsj Curator Jimi Yamaichi 88th Birthday Celebration
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Open House  
 
To  help us celebrate the unveiling of San Jose Japantown's newest visitor attraction, we our offering free admission days during the grand opening weekend. Because we anticipate large crowds on October 16, please register for a time slot by calling the JAMsj office (408) 294-3138 or by registering online.

Click here for the press release.

  In addition to JAMsj’s rebirth, the day will honor Jimi Yamaichi’s culturally-important 88th birthday.  Mr. Yamaichi, who wears multiple JAMsj hats, is a cofounder, curator, historian, and construction manager. ,

 The Museum will also reopen with a special exhibition, "Camp Days: 1942-1945," from artist Chizuko Judy Sugita de Queiroz.  Click here for more information on the Camp Days exhibition and associated special events.

Links: Chizuko Judy Sugita de Queiroz website

 

From the Camp Days exhibition:

A Good American

Being locked up behind barbed wire, with armed guards, made me feel sad-- like maybe I wasn't really a good American.

30 p.m.
Workshop with Student participation.

  
     
  For more information, contact Aggie Idemoto at 408-268-4440 or aggie@jamsj.org.

The Japanese American Museum of San Jose is located at:

535 North Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Tel: 408-294-3138
Email: mail@jamsj.org