Map – Hidden Histories of San Jose Japantown

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PLEASE NOTE: Most people will not be able to see the entire exhibit in one visit. Below are some suggested paths that you might take. Each self-guided tour will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete. We recommend a return visit!

Walking Tour #1

Generations Transform the Issei Memorial Building by Na Omi Shintani (Issei Memorial Building, 575 North 5th Street)
Ending the Silence by Kelly Nishimura (Empty lot on Jackson Street between 4th and 5th)
Chinese Farmers by Anna Wong (Nichi Bei Bussan, 140 Jackson Street)
Japanese Farmers by Anna Wong (Roy’s Station, 197 Jackson Street)
Winds of Change by Lucien Kubo (Southeast corner of 5th and Jackson)

Walking Tour #2

Safe and Sound & Chattra Umbrella by Kiki Wu (San Jose Buddhist Church, 640 N. 5th Street)
Intergenerational Conversations by Maylea Saito (Amy’s Beauty Salon, 165 E. Taylor Street)
Filipino Farmers by Anna Wong (Santo Market, 245 E. Taylor Street)
Ng Shing Gung Temple by Kiki Wu (view from Santo)
Alien Species in a New Environment by Tamaki Fujino (four corners of 6th and Jackson)

Walking Tour #3

Heinlenville Map by Takeshi Moro (Prayer Garden Church, 651 N. 6th Street)
Filipino Farmers by Anna Wong (Santo Market, 245 E. Taylor Street)
Ng Shing Gung Temple by Kiki Wu (view from across street)
Heinlenville Race by Takeshi Moro (Corner of 7th and Taylor)
Heinlenville Flags by Takeshi Moro (mid-block on 7th, near blue accessible parking sign)
Heinlenville Parade by Takeshi Moro (Southeast corner of 7th and Jackson, near railroad crossing sign)