
Welcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Japanese Americans, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insi... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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A little something different from me! 🎙️
Many of you know me through Japanese America, but I've also been working on a new narrative podcast with Milton: The Red Room.
It's a fictional audio thriller that begins with an impossibl... more
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Every October, the leaves start falling, pumpkin spice hits the menus, and the internet gears up for the exact same annual screaming match: what is harmless fun, and what is straight-up cultural appropriation?
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When John Okada published No-No Boy in 1957, it was met by the Japanese American community with silence, discomfort, and outright rejection. Okada passed away in 1971 believing his novel was a failure, unaware that it would later be... more
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Welcome back to Japanese America! In Season 3, Episode 7, we step directly into one of the most monumental, legally complex, and deeply emotional chapters in our community’s history: the fight for Japanese American Redress.
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Came upon this podcast in my search for all things JA. I can’t tell you how many times I have laughed out loud while listening! It hits home! Great hosts, great topics!
This podcast is on my list of podcasts I’m so grateful for. Hosts combine real life conversations about cultural practices and understanding with memories and historical reflections on Japanese American experiences. It’s a model of deep connection between identity, community, past and present with a bowl full of laughter and humanity.
Love this podcast. Every episode feels like a deep dive into something fascinating, with lots of primary sources and oral histories included.
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I didn't expect much out of this podcast, I thought the topic is well known and nothing really new. I was completely wrong. Every life has a unique story, especially someone who was so positive, compassionate and dedicated to her beliefs. Her voice was still alive and new.
Sadly, we still see similar situations, injustice, unfairness, everywhere in the world. This podcast scrutinized and revived a painful, but very important lesson in an apprehensible, empathetic way. Thank you for the g... more
It took me until a few years ago to watch Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” And I have to be honest, it was the photograph you reference from Life that finally got me to watch the movie. I was looking forward to seeing that last scene (and all that preceded it), not expecting Yuri to be called out, but at least to see the allyship taking place early on in Civil rights history. So imagine my surprise when the ending came about in the film and none of what I saw matched the history I knew. Spike, I expected... more
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A thoughtful interview series centered on Japanese American history, culture, and contemporary life, with episodes often weaving personal stories, museum leadership, and community memory. Guests span artists, athletes, curators, and civic leaders who illuminate intergenerational resilience, memory, and identity, whether through cuisine, public service, or the arts. The show frequently blends archival material, firsthand accounts, and cultural context to reveal how Nikkei experiences shape broader American narratives. Notable strengths include deep historical grounding, strong storytelling with primary sources, and episodes that connect past experiences to present-day communities and issues.
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Japanese America launched 3 years ago and published 35 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Japanese America include:
1. Frank Abe
2. Jimmy Naganuma
3. George Naganuma
4. Kazumu Julio Cesar Naganuma
5. Mamoru Tokuda
6. George Takei
7. Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong
8. Irene Hirano Inouye
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