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DMHJNY Logo. Cherry blossoms next to New York Skyline, contained with in a box. Light gold to dark gold angled gradient.

Mission Every person and entity has a story to tell. Since the first Japanese official delegation set foot in New York in 1860, thousands of Japanese and Japanese Americans have resided in New York, and have had an impact on a wide array of fields ranging from business to public service to art. Many became U.S. citizens, and as Japanese Americans, contributed greatly to U.S.-Japan relations by building bridges between the U.S. and Japan. While some are well-known for such contributions to history, others are lesser-known, or have passed away without being recognized.  DIGITAL MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF JAPANESE IN NEW YORK The Digital Museum of Japanese History in […]

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STAFF & Contact 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 community voices through creative content. Previously, she worked as the Newsletter Editor and Management Associate for the Japantown Task Force in San Francisco and spent six years in Japan on the JET Program as an Assistant Language Teacher, combining English teaching with cultural exchange. Ashley’s professional background includes volunteering as the Head of […]

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DMHJNY Logo. Cherry blossoms next to New York Skyline, contained with in a box. Light gold to dark gold angled gradient.

FEATURED EXHIBITS Every person and entity has a story to tell. Since the first Japanese official delegation set foot in New York in 1860, thousands of Japanese and Japanese Americans have resided in New York, and have had an impact on a wide array of fields. We aim to shed light on those people to remember, recognize, and honor them through digital exhibits. The Digital Museum organizes and curates the original content for the special exhibits and catalogs digital exhibits related to the history of Japanese in New York and the surrounding area. Exhibiting JAPAN: The Japan Pavilions at the New York World’s Fairs in 1939-1940 and 1964-1965 Kōsaku Yamada: […]

「岩倉使節団の渡米から150年」パネルディスカッション

2022年3月24日、ジャパン・ソサエティー主催で、ニューヨーク日本人歴史博物館が「岩倉使節団の渡米から150年」特別展示の開始に合わせてパネル・ディスカッションを開催。ゲストスピーカーに、ニムラ・ジャニス著者、サンド・ジョーダン教授、若林晴子教授を迎え、使節団に同行した5人の日本人女子、ラトガース大学とのつながり、使節団のアメリカにおける人種問題に関する考察など、1871-1873年の岩倉使節団のあまり知られていない話題について、対談が行われた。