The legacy of the Nisei who served in WWII, both on and off the fields of battle, is found in the values that guided them: gaman (patience), on (honor) and giri (obligation). We find the hero within when we do our best to practice these values in our everyday lives.
Throughout the year we work to preserve and pass down the history and legacy of the Nisei soldiers by developing educational exhibits; hosting talks by community leaders, authors, teachers, and artists; and presenting workshops aimed at inspiring present and future generations to serve their communities and country.
The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center presents: Monthly Movie Matinee. This Monthly Movie Matinee is showing In This Corner of the World. Directed by Sunao Katabuchi at MAPPA, In this Corner of the World is about a spirited 18-year-old woman who is married off to a man she barely knows and must soon adjust to...
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