Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) New York Chapter
In 1944 the New York Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League was formed with Al Funabashi as the first Chapter president. JACL is the national organization formed on the West Coast in 1930 to emphasize loyalty, patriotism, and citizenship to counter the negative actions of white Americans.
Japanese Cemetery at Mount Olivet Cemetery
The New York Buddhist Church (NYBC)
The New York Buddhist Church was founded by Rev. Hozen Seki in 1938. They continued their services during WWII and, in 1948, for the 10 year anniversary of the church, they established the American Buddhist Academy.
The church celebrated its 50th anniversary on June 4 and 5, 1988.
They are still active to this day and hold services every Sunday.
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of New York (JCCI)
Development of the pamphlet
The pamphlet of the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York was developed both in English and…
Nippon TV broadcasts live via satellite from its New York studio to Tokyo
Establishment of Yomiuri Shimbun New York Branch Office in Hearst
Article about Japanese in New York in the early 20th Century
A Mainichi Newspaper Correspondent Returns to the United States after WWII
US-Japan Opinion Exchange Meeting Inviting US Media Executives
