Upcoming Events
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26 Nov, 20UpcomingAnnouncing the Kay and Sam Nakao Fund
The Board of the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association mourns the recent passing of our long-time friend, supporter and survivor of the Exclusion…
26 Nov, 20UpcomingNew in the BIJAC Shop
Just in time for the holidays! New BIJAC t-shirt designs have arrived and are available in the BIJAC Shop. Due to unprecedented demand for our…
28 Nov, 20UpcomingNPS Ranger Kevin Mahé at the Memorial
Last chance to tour the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial with the expertise and guidance of NPS Ranger Kevin Mahé! Ranger Mahé will be…
News
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23
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USPS to Issue “Go For Broke” Stamp in 2021
Read moreOn November 17, 2020, the U.S. Postal Service announced it will issue a commemorative “Go For Broke” postage stamp in 2021. “Every year, April 5
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23
Nov
Exclusion Memorial NPS Ranger Bids Farewell
Read moreThe first time Kevin Mahé sat down at a monthly BIJAC meeting he seemed prepared. Not just “prepared,” but maybe “knowledgeable”–a budding historical scholar of
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22
Nov
Construction of the Exclusion Departure Deck Begins
Read moreOctober 5, 2020 Built at the site of the historic Eagledale Ferry Dock, the Exclusion Departure Deck at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial
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20
Nov
In Memory: Yukiko Katayama Omoto
Read moreOn November 6, 2020, Bainbridge Island lost its oldest remaining survivor, Yukiko Katayama Omoto, age 102. The younger daughter of Isosaburo and Tome Katayama, Yukiko
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10
Nov
Prisoner in My Homeland featured in CUNY TV’s Asian American Life
Read more6:38 Mission US is the subject of a news segment in the November 2020 episode of CUNY TV’s series Asian American Life. Senior producer Michelle
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02
Nov
In Memory: Junji Yukawa
Read moreSadly, BIJAC received news that Junji Yukawa passed away on November 2, 2020 at the age of 93. Junji was one of our honored survivors.
History of BIJACIn April 1945, the first members of Bainbridge Island's Japanese American community returned from the WWII internment camps. In all, over half the pre-war Nikkei population returned. In April 1952 these Nikkei formed the Bainbridge Island Japanese Community Club to sponsor social events and provide community support.
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Annual EventsCurrently, BIJAC hosts three traditional events that honor our history, promote community connections, and celebrate our culture. These events serve as joyful reunions for survivors and long-time community supporters, and as fun and educational events for folks who are new to BIJAC. Explore Mochi Tsuki, Day of Remembrance, and our Summer Picnic.
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Join UsDocents, mochi-makers, planners, origami artists, and storytellers...we want you! Are you nisei, sansei, Nihonjin, or just interested in participating in BIJAC projects? Check our calendar and join us the second Wednesday of each month at the Bainbridge Island Historical Musuem. Or contact us for more information: info@bijac.org.
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