Browse a wealth of Nikkei information organized by broad topic (left). Explore our on-line encyclopedia of Nikkei migration, or search the individual databases for information on specific themes (right).
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Featured Resource
Interactive timeline of Nikkei emigration
Illustrated chronology of milestone events in the migration of Japanese abroad.
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Arts & design
Nikkei artists and arts organizations, works of art on Nikkei themes, and Nikkei aspects of Japanese art forms including taiko, bonsai, and origami.
Business & work
Resources on industries in which Nikkei have played central roles, including logging and timber, fishing, and pearling. Profiles of Nikkei business districts (“Japantowns”), business associations, and Nikkei entrepreneurs.
Education
Includes the history of education in Nikkei communities; accomplishments by Nikkei educators; and curricula and lesson plans based on Nikkei experiences, including internment.
Food & agriculture
Agriculture has played a central role in the development of Nikkei communities around the world. Look here for information on agriculture, landscaping, gardening, and the foodways of Nikkei peoples.
Gender, sexuality, & family
Resources on issues related to Nikkei women (including picture brides, military service, and feminism), gay and lesbian identity, and family structure, including marriage and children.
Immigration & citizenship
Extensive coverage of Japanese emigration and Nikkei communities worldwide, including timelines, demographic data, regional resources, and Nikkei in Japan.
Media & entertainment
Nikkei newspapers and journalism; popular music, film, and television; anime and manga; and festivals and celebrations.
Politics & government
Biographies of Nikkei politicians, political activity in Nikkei communities, and the global outreach of Japan through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
Religion
Scholarship and resources on religious traditions in Nikkei communities, including Buddhism, Christianity, and so-called “New Religions”.
Science & technology
Information on physical and natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology. Includes health and medical research on Nikkei populations, and biographic profiles of practitioners in science and technology related fields.
Sports
Sports and sports figures in the Nikkei community. Includes baseball, basketball, football, ice skating, martial arts, soccer, sumo, weightlifting, and many others.
War & resistance
Nikkei experiences in the military, and during and after war, including draft resistance, civil rights, military valor, internment, repatriation, and redress.
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Reference
Directory of local, national, and international agencies and organizations supporting Nikkei communities.
Resources and searchable databases
Encyclopedia of Nikkei Migration
Did you know that the Nikkei live in more than fifty countries? Brief histories of Japanese migration highlight the Nikkei experience in selected countries. Bibliographies and web links lead to further information. Interactive tools chart the history of Japanese emigration, and historical and contemporary Nikkei demographics.
Directory of Nikkei collections
Do you have an interest in Nikkei history and culture? Search our directory of Nikkei-related collections at U.S. libraries, archives, museums, and community centers by keyword, subject, format, geographic area, and time period.
Real people: video archives
Listen to first-person recollections by people reflecting on the Nikkei experience.
The archive is searchable by keyword, topical subject, and name.
Lesson plans database
Educators will find curricula and lesson plans on Nikkei-related themes. Search this database by grade level, curriculum area, and topic.
Collections of the Japanese American National Museum
Find out more about the largest and most diverse collection of Nikkei works of art, home movies, life history recordings, books, photographs, and three-dimensional objects in the United States.
Military experience database
Search biographical profiles of Nikkei who have served in the armed forces of the United States.
Taiko database
Explore the flourishing Japanese musical tradition of taiko as adapted by Nikkei communities throughout the world.
Glossary
Consult the glossary for unfamiliar terms.