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 NVMC is excited to announce our newest exhibit “What’s New? – Recent Acquisitions”. Items include everything from a Japanese canteen from Guadalcanal, a Japanese aircraft mechanic’s toolbox from 1941 to medals from the personal collection of Nisei Veteran Toshio Kubota. The impetus for the exhibit came from Research Archivist Melanie Agrabante. “We receive...
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Maui Son’s and Daughters of Nisei Veterans presents a FREE Movie Matinee: “Okagesama de: Hawaii Nikkei Women’s Trajectory.” Showing at Nisei Veterans Memorial Center, Stanley Izumigawa Resource Center 665 Kahului Beach Road. Saturday, April 8, 2023 | 1:30 pm, doors open at 1pm Must call (808) 244-6862 for reservations.
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Join us for a talk with artist Kirk Kurokawa An in-person & Zoom event. Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 3:00pm Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jOSbwCLiTXahYDNPSjdGRA To register, call (808) 244-6862.
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