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Japanese American Museum of San Jose
November 2015
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ISSEI MEMORIAL BUILDING -- San Jose Japantown's unofficial community center. Started by Issei as the community's hospital, the building has evolved into a center of creativity and service for Japantown and the broader Japanese American community.Watch video here.
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Shop to Support JAMsj
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Annual JAMsj
Winter Boutique
Saturday, November 14, 2015
JAMsj Members (early entry): 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
General Public: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Burnett Academy Gymnasium
850 North 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Please enter from the side of the building which faces 4th Street
Start your holiday shopping at the 2015 JAMsj Winter Boutique
Don't miss the 2015 JAMsj Winter Boutique! Admission is free! Museum members can start their shopping an hour earlier, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The general public can enter at 10:00 a.m. The boutique closes at 3:30 p.m.
A Great Way to Help JAMsj This is the annual fundraiser for the Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj) - a 100% volunteer-run, non-profit organization. Join us for a popular line-up of Bay Area artists, crafts people and special guest authors Curt Fukuda and Ralph M. Pearce You! The authors of San Jose Japantown - A Journey, will be available will be available for book signing. In addition, you will find a wide variety of Asian-inspired jewelry, clothing, home goods, wall art, ceramics and much more! A percentage of every purchase goes toward the museum at this annual fundraising event.
Donation Drawing Prizes Winners need not be present to win. 1st Prize: $500 2nd Prize: $300 3rd Prize: $200 Plus many more great prizes donated by our artists and vendors!
Delicious Food Does shopping make you hungry? Plan to stop by the JAMsj Snack Bar, where you will find tasty treats just right for a snack or a special lunch or dinner. Eat at the boutique seating area, or take some goodies home and enjoy later! Food selections include:
There is no cost for this event.
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Film Screening
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To Be Takei
Comes to JAMsj 
Saturday, November 21, 2015
1:00 -- 3:00 p.m.
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
535 N. Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
Don't miss your chance to watch the documentary about actor and activist George Takei. The film spans his life from his WWII incarceration camp experience through his TV career as Sulu in the original Star Trek TV series. In the film, George and his husband/business partner Brad share about his playful and profound trek for life, liberty, and love.
The audience will also view a special, short interview with JAMsj Curator Jimi Yamaichi filmed in the museum's Barracks Room.
Event Cost is $10 for non-members; $8 for students and seniors; $5 for JAMsj members and children under 12 (Museum Admission is included in the Event price).
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Book Club
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The Sun Gods
Saturday, December 5, 2015
1:00 p.m.
Japanese American Museum of San Jose
535 N. Fifth Street
San Jose, CA 95112
The next meeting of the Japanese American Museum of San Jose's (JAMsj) Book Club will be to discuss Jay Rubin's book, The Sun Gods. This book tells the story of Bill, a young American boy who was forced into a life of internment with his Japanese-born surrogate mother. Two decades after his experience at the Minidoka Internment Camp, memories of his long-lost mother continue to haunt Bill, sparking an arduous journey that leads him to find his Japanese mother and learn the truth about their shared past.
The Book Club meets at 1:00 p.m. the first Saturday of every other month at JAMsj. Meetings are open to the general public, and books are available for purchase at the museum store. Questions? Contact Aggie Idemoto at (408) 294-3138 or aggie@jamsj.org.
Cost: Free with admission to the museum (nonmembers, $5; students and seniors over age 65, $3; JAMsj members and children under 12, free).No RSVP required.
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Now Open Online...
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JAMsj MEMBERS RECEIVE 10% DISCOUNT ON ONLINE ORDERS
The JAMsj Store offers an extensive collection of books, DVDs and CDs for children and adults, plus many other interesting items to extend and enhance the visitor's experience. You will also find unique hand-crafted jewelry, greeting cards, and many other creations made by volunteers, local artists, and craftspeople.
Online Store Customer Service hours are: Thursday through Sunday - 12 Noon - 4:00 pm.
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Email: store@jamsj.org (emails will be reviewed during Customer Service hours above.)
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No discounts on Membership fees. No discounts on clearance items.
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Shipped orders will arrive in approximately 7-10 days. We will do our best to expedite shipped orders upon order receipt.
- Museum members can receive a 10% discount by entering in a coupon code.
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Phone: (408) 294-3138
Online Store: http://jamsjonlinestore.myshopify.com
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Japanese American Museum of San Jose (JAMsj)535 N. Fifth StreetSan Jose, CA 95112Tel: (408) 294-3138Email: mail@jamsj.orgwww.jamsj.org |
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