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Establishment of Nomura Holdings New York Branch
Itochu Offices on Broadway
IHI Corporation New York Branch Office
Welcome Procession for the Japanese Delegation in New York, 1860
About Us
MISSION The mission of the Japan History Council of New York and the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York is to collect, preserve, document, and share the history of Japanese and Japanese American communities in New York and the surrounding region. Through digital exhibitions, archival preservation, research, public programs, and community […]
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CONTACTS Jump to Contact Form Ashley Hirasuna Social Media & Marketing Coordinator Ashley is a marketing professional and graphic designer specializing in cultural exchange and digital storytelling. Currently serving as the Social Media & Marketing Coordinator at the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York, she focuses on spotlighting archival histories and […]
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Preserving the History of Japanese Heritage Every person, place, and organization has a story to tell. Since the first official Japanese delegation arrived in New York in 1860, generations of Japanese and Japanese Americans have lived, worked, created, and built communities across the city and beyond. Their stories have shaped New York’s history in many […]
"Japanese Eyes on America: 150 Years Since the Iwakura Mission to the U.S." Panel Discussion
This public event, presented by the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York, coincided with the launch of its first ever special exhibit. Featuring guest speakers Janice Nimura, Dr. Jordan Sand, and Dr. Haruko Wakabayashi, the conversation covered many lesser-known aspects of the 1871-1873 Iwakura Mission, including the five young Japanese women […]