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. 

JAMsj provides a historical forum that stimulates present day discussions on civil liberties, race relations, discrimination, and American identity.

JAMsj Stands Against Racism

The Japanese American Museum of San Jose and its Hidden Histories of San Jose Japantown project are heartbroken at the murder of George Floyd and other Black Americans who were senselessly killed, weeks and years before him…

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Welcome to JAMsj

The Japanese American Museum of San Jose 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.

NBC Interview with JAMsj EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Jim Nagareda

Our very own Jim Nagareda was interviewed for Asian Pacific America with Robert Handa. Together, they discuss the book, "Images of America: San Jose Japantown," which talks about how the historic neighborhood stood the test of time and got to where it is today. JAMsj is also featured as Jim and Robert talk about how the museum showcases a unique collection of permanent and rotating exhibits chronicling more than a century of Japanese American History. Watch this two-part interview from NBC Bay Area!

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