Oral History Project

 

Michi Itami
Haruo and Riki Ito with crew

Oral History Project

The New York Japanese American Oral History Project is a partnership of community organizations and individuals led by The Japanese American Association of New York, Inc. Our mission is to identify and preserve the rich and diverse history of those of Japanese heritage, important to the historic diversity of New York City.

Through the collection of digital oral histories, we raise awareness of the under-documented community of Japanese Americans who relocated to New York in the post-WWII era, affecting women, children, and families who worked to rebuild their lives. We include post-war Japanese immigrants who have played particularly pivotal roles in the areas of the arts, education, government service, commerce, and human rights.