Repost from the Official Account of Prime Minister Kishida
It was an honor to welcome Prime Minister Kishida to our Memorial to plant a cherry blossom tree and lay a wreath in honor of the late Senator Inouye’s 100th Anniversary
At the Welcome Ceremony for Prime Minister Kishida at the White House today, it was an honor for the National Japanese American Memorial to be recognized by President Biden. In particular, the President discussed his personal admiration for the late Senator Inouye and thanked the Prime Minister for laying a wreath at the Memorial to honor his 100th anniversary.
Please join us this Saturday, March 28 @njamemorial for the 28th annual Freedom Walk. Check-in starts at 9 am, opening ceremony is at 10 am. It should be peak bloom 🌸 and a group led by JACL DC YP will continue from Freedom Walk to No Kings Day 🚫👑
The National Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II is located at the intersection of New Jersey Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, and D Street in Washington, D.C.
The closest Metrorail (subway) stop is the Red Line station at Union Station.
The Memorial is proud to host a special tour discussing the legal history of Japanese American incarceration on December 6 at 10:30am.
Please register using the link in our bio!
The Japanese American Leadership
Delegation (JALD) brings experienced leaders to Japan to engage in and strengthen US-Japan relations.
Applications for the 2026 delegation must be received by August 31st!
Apply using the link in the @japanembassydc bio!
We know all too well what could happen when the federal government targets marginalized groups to spread fear and division. We must stand in solidarity now -- so the injustices of the past are not repeated.
How do you explain this feeling to someone whose family wasn’t incarcerated by their country?
My NYC apartment overlooks a highway, island, and park named after FDR. The U.S. President who signed the Executive Order which led to the forced removal & incarceration of Japanese Americans. When asked if this included infants, orphans, and hospital patients, the response was “if they have one drop of Japanese blood in them, they must go to camp.”
Every morning drinking my coffee, I’d look out and think about how strange it is that we build big structures that celebrate only a select few. FDR would clearly be remembered, but what about the people who suffered because of his influence? A number that will continue to grow exponentially because of the trauma that has been passed down through generations.
Stamping the Ireicho was the first time I’ve felt a sense of reconciliation with that unease. For the first time, there is an accurate list of names for the 120,000+ incarcerees that is compiled in one place and accurately spelled. There is enormous power in naming names, especially when they were previously stripped and replaced with a number.
Through interacting with the monument, you are reminded that you are the monument. We are the reason their names and stories will live on. February 19 is the Day of Remembrance of the signing of Executive Order 9066. The past will forever be prologue.
#ireichō
We are aware that the National Park Service webpage for the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II (https://www.nps.gov/places/japanese-american-memorial-to-patriotism-during-world-war-ii.htm) was temporarily unavailable earlier today. The page is now back online. We are collaborating with our partners at the NPS to determine the cause of the outage and to ensure consistent access moving forward.
