Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York

Eastern United States

Journey to the Eastern United States January 15, 1872 – February 28, 1872 Explore Eastern United States Itineraries Washington D.C. New York Boston Philadelphia Previous: North American Overview Next: Washington D.C.

North America Overview

Complete Journey December 1871 – September 1873 North America January – August 1872 San Francisco Summary: Upon arrival in San Francisco on the America, the beauty of the Golden Gate entrance — which had remained shrouded in fog — suddenly burst into view at dawn, leaving members of the delegation in awe of its beauty. […]

Washington D.C. Itinerary

Washington D.C. Itinerary, 2/28/1872 – 5/4/1872 New Jersey Avenue Station, Washington, D.C., Late 1800s, Source: Library of Congress. 2/28 – 2/29: The delegation arrived in Washington D.C. by train on February 28, 1872. The following day they received a bouquet from Hannah Grant, the first lady of the United States. The National Theater in Washington […]

Japanese Eyes On America

Japanese Eyes on America 150 Years Since the Iwakura Mission to the United States Begin the Journey About the Special Exhibit About the Special Exhibit Welcome to the Ilwakura Mission Exhibit, a project of the Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York. The project recognizes the 150th anniversary of the lwakura Mission‘s […]

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About Us

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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 […]