Have you ever driven into Japantown for lunch and wondered how this district maintained its colorful character and traditions? Were you ever curious as to how tofu was made at the San Jose Tofu Company? Did you realize that during World War II, the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin was used to store the belongings of over twenty families who had been interned and that the building suffered damage due to vandalism and arson during that time?

You can learn about San Jose's historic Japantown, one of the three major Japantowns remaining in the United States, and you can then share your knowledge with others by becoming a JAMsj Japantown docent. Aggie Idemoto, JAMsj Education Director, has created a fascinating docent training session that includes a captivating presentation by Museum Curator, Jimi Yamaichi, and as an added bonus, you will also receive Jimi's personal tour of Japantown.

No previous experience is required and we are simply seeking enthusiastic volunteers who want to learn more about the history, culture and traditions of Japantown.
No commitment to volunteer is required at the time of training. Contact Aggie Idemoto at (408) 268-4440 or
at aidemoto@comcast.net if you would like to register for this free training session or if you have any questions.